"We win, we win! Brother Yao!" Xu Yong ran to Yao Ming and shouted excitedly.
champion? Who the hell really thinks they can do it!
Even if they beat the United States in the group stage, no one would believe it.
Including tonight's pre-game, it was just a beautiful vision between him and Yao Ming.
But they did it, really did it!
Before heading to the London Olympics, they were already world champions!
Yao Ming did not respond to him.
At this moment, Xu Yong looked up and found that Yao Ming was already crying.
Although Yao Ming covered his face with his hands, his trembling shoulders betrayed him.
This was the first time Xu Yong saw Yao Ming cry.
Those were tears of excitement.
There is nothing better than being a man who values the national team the most and can personally bring a championship to the national team.
The members of the national team had already rushed onto the field, and cheers and shouts filled the stadium.
At this moment, a familiar and exciting music began to sound.
After the players on the field heard it, they unconsciously stopped celebrating and started humming along.
Even Yao Ming put down his hands and sang along with red eyes.
"The five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind, and the victory song is so loud and clear. Singing our dear motherland, we will be prosperous and strong from now on."
"Singing the Motherland" is a song that has left a deep mark on the hearts of the Chinese people. At this moment, it is also the song that best reflects the mood.
The singing echoed through the arena and echoed over the Anatolian Plateau.
As for fans far away in China, countless people hummed along with this song with tears in their eyes.
Champion, the Chinese men's basketball team is the world champion!
This sounds so wonderful and incredible.
But think about the 2004 Olympics. How many people think that Argentina can eventually become the Olympic champion?
Dream Team Six is much stronger than Dream Team Nine.
The Chinese team has written their own history, and will be known to future generations like Argentina.
Perhaps because of their age, they will not be the "golden generation" of the Chinese team, but they are the strongest national team in history!
When the song ended, the men's basketball players raised their hands to greet the audience.
Tonight's championship cannot be achieved without the support of these fans who have traveled thousands of miles.
"Team China! Awesome!"
I don't know who raised his voice and shouted.
This caused a burst of whistles and cheers, and the men's basketball team members also laughed.
What a friendly local accent.
The Chinese language is broad and profound, and the two most frequently used words are "f*ck" and "awesome". Moreover, these are cultural characteristics that foreigners cannot understand.
At this time, a post-match handshake was held on the field.
"I learned teamwork from you tonight." Durant was full of respect when shaking hands with Xu Yong.
He didn't lose his manners because he lost. On the contrary, he said things that a person who really focuses on basketball would say.
Just like he knew he fell into Xu Yong's trap in the last game, he also knew tonight that the Chinese team could win. The biggest reason was because Xu Yong spared no effort to defend him throughout the game.
In other words, Xu Yong completed the "match" with him, but this kind of match is not only difficult, but also about sacrifice and teamwork.
How many teams' top scorers are willing to give up scoring to guard the opponent's top scorer for the entire game?
Not to mention Kobe, Kobe couldn't do it either, Xu Yong is the only one.
This guy just wants to win tonight. Why shouldn't such a guy deserve respect?
"See you in the NBA." After expressing his respect, Durant made a new agreement to Xu Yong.
What you can't get in the international arena can only be found in the NBA.
"See you in the NBA." Xu Yongye responded generously.
After the handshake ceremony, the fans cheered again.
The Chinese team members also turned around and continued waving to the fans.
"How beautiful." Sun Yue couldn't help but say at this time.
Xu Yong smiled when he heard this, then turned to look at Yao Ming.
Yes, how wonderful.
At the beginning, he persuaded Yao Ming to lose weight. Their goal had always been the London Olympics, but unexpectedly they reached the top in Turkey.
For Yao Ming, his wish in the international arena may have been fulfilled ahead of schedule.
Next, it's time for their NBA journey.
And he inexplicably thought of Kobe.
After Kobe won the championship at the BJ Olympics, he returned to the NBA and led his team to win the championship, and he won two at once.
Although there is no direct connection between the two, having such a successful case first will always make people look forward to the new season.
They then returned to the locker room and put on their award-winning jackets. When they came back, the award podium had been set up.
The national flags of the three countries have also been hung on the flag-raising platform, waiting for the awards to begin.
Before the medals are officially awarded, there is a competition MVP and best team selection.
The MVP of the tournament was finally given to Xu Yong of the Chinese team. He averaged 21.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks in 9 games. He shot 51.2% from the field and 40.5% from the three-point field.
Although his statistics in the finals were not good because he was staring at Durant, the judges obviously understand the game and know what is the key to the Chinese team's victory. Especially Xu Yong scored 8 of the last 12 points of the Chinese team and deserved it. .
Yao Ming, who completed the final blow, was selected into the best team of the World Championships together with Xu Yong, Durant, Turkoglu and Scola by virtue of his performance of 19 points, 9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.
After the selection of the best team is over, the last thing to be done is the award ceremony.
The first to take the stage was the bronze medal-winning Turkish team, which defeated the Lithuanian team in the earlier third-place final.
Although there are some regrets, winning a medal is already a breakthrough for the host country.
So when they stepped onto the podium, they were given the warmest cheers.
The Turkish team members also smiled and waved to the fans, and were all smiles when receiving the bronze medal.
After the bronze medal comes the silver medal.
Contrary to what many people imagined, the members of the US team were also very happy. Many of them posed in various poses after winning the silver medal.
This is understandable. You must know that these people themselves are a group of newcomers. Without Xu Yong's eyes, this team can be considered a success if they can win the silver medal.
As for failing to win the championship, this question should not be asked to them, but to the superstars who participated in the training camp but eventually quit one after another.
Therefore, the result of this World Championship can really be said to be a happy one.
The last one to take the stage was the Chinese team.
"The Chinese team won the 2010 World Championships."
When the on-site host announced the result, the members of the Chinese team held hands with each other, and then jumped onto the podium together shouting 123.
There was another burst of overwhelming cheers.
The official announcement moment is exciting.
After receiving the gold medal, the team members were very cautious and couldn't put it down.
For most of them, this is the pinnacle moment of their lives, bar none.
The young player Guo Ailun was even more excited. Except for some playing time in the garbage time of the group stage, he has been watching from the sidelines. This gold medal can be said to be obtained while lying down, and he is a winner in life.
When everyone received their medals, the host led everyone to stand up and began to sing the Chinese national anthem.
"Rise up, you who do not want to be slaves..."
Accompanied by the melody of the March of the Volunteers, the national flags of the three countries slowly rose. The Chinese flag was the most dazzling red at the top.
This moment is the happiest moment for basketball fans.
…
"What are your plans next?" On the way back to the locker room after the award ceremony, Yao Ming turned to Xu Yong and asked.
Unlike before, in addition to their relationship as teammates on the national team, they also have an additional layer of relationship as teammates.
"What about you?" Xu Yong asked instead of answering in a hurry.
"I'm going to rest in Shanghai for a while."
"It's good. Now that the battle is over, it's time to rest more. If you rest well, you can do something big next season." Xu Yong nodded in agreement.
"Oh, by the way, you will be looking for a house in Chicago later, right? Remember to look for me then." Xu Yong remembered and added.
"You chose the kind of house in the city center? Forget it, I still don't think I've lost a lot of money." Yao Ming shook his head.
Xu Yong burst into laughter after hearing this and said nothing more. After all, the Rose brothers were only taking care of him and there was no need to take care of Yao Ming.
And if Yao Ming has been in the league for so many years, he must be very proficient in these things. Besides, there are people like Yao's team, so he shouldn't have to worry about it.
"You haven't said anything about your future plans yet?" Yao Ming reminded.
"I will probably go to Tempe first and then find a trainer to start gaining weight."
"Now?" Yao Ming stopped after hearing this and looked at Xu Yong in surprise.
"Well, the time is indeed a bit tight, and it is expected to last until the middle of the season. However, in the new season I will appear more at the small forward position, which requires me to do that." Xu Yong explained.
He said this not only because of his inference after seeing the team sign Tony Allen, but also because Thibodeau had briefly discussed this issue with him after the previous game.
Yao Ming didn't say much when he heard this. He just patted Xu Yong on the shoulder, and then the two of them continued walking forward.
For them, everything they are doing now, or everything they are looking forward to most now, is the NBA championship.
I just don’t know if they will finally be able to do it, or when they will be able to do it.
…
The day after the World Championships, the national team left Turkey amid the farewell of a large number of overseas Chinese.
No matter what their respective arrangements are in the future, they must now follow the national team to participate in the domestic celebration banquet, which they cannot escape.
When Xu Yong was about to take a rest, Guo Ailun suddenly ran up to him.
"Brother, Brother Xu, I have something to do." Guo Ailun came over speaking Northeastern dialect.
"What's going on?" Xu Yong replied seriously.
It is said that Northeastern dialect is the most misleading language in the world, and it is indeed true.
"I received an invitation from a European club. It's from Greece. It's called Panathina. I can't remember the name completely, but it's pretty good." Guo Ailun explained.
"Panathinaikos?" Xu Yong had heard about this Greek giant before he was reborn.
"Yes, that's the name. People say it's impressive." Guo Ailun couldn't help but get more excited when he heard that Xu Yong knew about it.
"What do you think?" Xu Yong looked at Guo Ailun seriously for a while, and unconsciously remembered what Xu Jiming said before. If Europe needs a pioneer, then no one is more suitable than Guo Ailun.
Guo Ailun is young and talented, but he has never learned how to play smartly. If he can improve this in Europe, he can become a support for the national team in the future.
"It's not that I have no idea, because the club should put me on the first team when I get back. I..."
"Xiao Guo." Xu Yong interrupted Guo Ailun, "What matters is not what the club is like, but what you think. If you want to play in Europe, I believe the club will definitely support you. After all, you will benefit from returning to China in the future. It’s still a club.”
Xu Yong's words make sense. At this time, Guo Ailun is still just starting out, and the Liaoning team has not yet reached the point where he, a young player, must take over.
And even if Guo Ailun goes to Europe, he won't be able to continue playing there. Then when the time comes, a strong European defender who returns to China will not be more helpful to the team than a young player?
This is the same as Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian in the future.
"Okay, Brother Xu, I understand." After all, Guo Ailun was young and didn't have so many worries. He had already made a decision after thinking about it.
"Wait a minute." Xu Yong said, taking out a business card from his arms and handing it to him, "This person is engaged in foreign trade and was also the sponsor of our warm-up match before. He is interested in sponsoring our domestic team to play in Europe. Yes, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go to Greece, you can go anywhere else. You can contact him if necessary.”
"Thank you, Brother Xu!" Guo Ailun happily accepted the business card.
When Guo Ailun sat back, Xu Yong couldn't help but think more.
It is impossible for Panathinaikos to suddenly find Guo Ailun. This is obviously related to the Chinese team's championship.
Or it can be understood as the championship effect of the World Series.
Just like Nocioni was signed by the Bulls after Argentina won the Olympics.
Guo Ailun, maybe it’s just the beginning.
…
Before the Chinese team returned home, the news of winning the championship had already spread wildly in the country.
The shocking level of the men's world championship in the three major sports is absolutely unprecedented.
This is no longer a matter of being featured on CCTV, but a national carnival. Basketball has been the hottest topic in the country in the past few days.
One of the most intuitive phenomena is that the number of people playing on the field has increased sharply. Those who are usually too busy at work seem to be no longer busy at work.
Moreover, there is a scene on the field that was rarely seen before, that is, many people wearing national team jerseys to play.
Yes, the national team sells jerseys, but in the past, most people bought them as collections, but now, wearing a national team jersey is more eye-catching than wearing any NBA star jersey.
After all, during this period, the national team's jerseys have been sold out.
Hot search words on the Internet, the video of the Chinese team in the World Championships, especially the video of the final, the number of clicks is increasing by hundreds of millions.
The 12 members of the national team are more approachable than the Rockets players, and their nicknames have already been arranged.
In addition to the known ones, Su Wei, the "Victory Cigar of the Chinese Team", Wang Shipeng, the "Kobe No. 7", Zhu Fangyu, the "eighth generation descendant of Japanese punch boxing", Wang Zhizhi, the "old boy chasing the wind", etc., are endless and spread rapidly. .
In major media, slogans such as "Men's Basketball Spirit" and "Learn from Men's Basketball" are emerging one after another.
Of course, it is not just the basketball circle that is affected at this time. In the latest talent show, a new artist held a basketball and said in front of the judges that he was good at singing, dancing, rap and basketball, and then showed off his dribbling skills. , it became popular immediately.
This is the popularity of basketball during this period, in the true sense: standing in the wind, a sow can fly.
So when the men's basketball team members returned to China and got off the plane, the airport was even more crowded than when Xu Yong returned to China.
Everyone in the men's basketball team is the greatest hero in China at this moment.
…
After attending the celebration banquet and meeting with fans, Xu Yong was immediately ready to leave for the United States.
As he and Yao Ming said, if he wants to gain weight, the time left for him will be very tight.
But before he left, someone happened to be leaving with him.
Sun Yue is also preparing to go to Phoenix because several NBA teams have sent him trial invitations, including the Suns.
It seems that Xu Yong's previous judgment was correct. Sun Yue not only played well in this World Championship, but also regained his confidence. Maybe he really has a chance to stay in the NBA.
When they arrived in Phoenix, the two were about to separate.
"Come on." Xu Yong encouraged him before leaving. This was also the greatest encouragement he could give Sun Yue.
He knows Sun Yue's situation. It's not like what many fans say. If you can't play in the NBA, you can't go to the Development League. There is a long-term contract with AOShen. If you can't play in the NBA, you can only go back to AOShen. .
And what's going on with Aoshen? I can only play exhibition games with travel teams in the United States.
So for Sun Yue, he actually didn't have many choices.
Xu Yong arrived in Tempe, and Harden and the others were still training there.
"Look, our champion is back!" When they saw him again, several of them started to cheer.
"Xu, let me see your gold medal." Harden shouted impatiently.
When Harden saw Xu Yong's gold medal, he couldn't help but feel envious in his eyes.
"Wait, I'm going to London to get mine back in two years." Harden said confidently.
"By the way, Xu, someone was waiting for you here two days ago." DeRozan reminded.
"Who?" Xu Yong was full of doubts. Besides his brothers, was there anyone else waiting for him?
"He said he was done with his family," DeRozan relayed.
Xu Yong was stunned for a moment when he heard this. After thinking for a while, he suddenly laughed happily.
If he wants to gain weight, he will definitely need to find a trainer, because he can't do this professional aspect himself.
No, Cao Cao Cao Cao is here, his Tim Grover is here!
(End of chapter)
