“The king’s return can be expected this year!”
"Domineering declaration: We will never be a foil this time!"
“The mission of the men’s basketball team at this year’s Olympics is to medal?!”
As soon as the news of the press conference came out, domestic public opinion exploded. Although I knew that this would happen sooner or later, I still felt very happy after the actual implementation, as if this year's Rio Olympics immediately became colorful.
After all, in the 2014 Spanish Men's Basketball World Cup, the Chinese Men's Basketball Team, under the leadership of Wang Zelin, achieved a historic breakthrough and won the bronze medal for the first time in the World Series.
After two years, the strength of the Tianchao men's basketball team has been further improved, especially leader Wang Zelin and big brother Yi Jianlian, who will definitely be stronger than two years ago.
Looking at it this way, it is indeed the time this year.
Yang Yi, a well-known domestic basketball commentator, also said in an interview: "The number one basketball player in the world today is back! In this year's Olympics, it will be unreasonable for the men's basketball team to not perform again."
When he returned to China this time, Wang Zelin only accepted interviews from the imperial court and refused the rest.
Just kidding, I don’t have time to deal with those online media, I might as well go to practice as early as possible. And you can use your toes to figure out what they want to ask, and they are shouting slogans again.
There are still about two weeks before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and the national team's training has already begun. Because it is divided into red and blue teams, it is more competitive. Many players have received good training, and everyone is already eager to try it.
Wang Zelin's domineering declaration is not only pressure, but also motivation for all members of the Tianchao Men's Basketball Team.
Not just Wang Zelin, not just Dayao, all members of the national team want to prove themselves and the Chinese men's basketball team in the Rio Olympics.
The next day, the Magic City Men’s Basketball Training Base.
"Hey, Zelin is here."
Dayao, wearing casual clothes, greeted Wang Zelin warmly when he saw him.
Yi Jianlian participated in the training camp early and, together with Dayao, waited at the door for Wang Zelin to join the men's basketball team.
The domestic training camp actually started a long time ago, but Wang Zelin was still busy with business activities after playing in the playoffs, so he just didn't participate.
Of course, if he doesn't fight, he won't participate in any intercontinental competitions or various pre-circle warm-up matches. It's a complete waste of his time, the intensity is too low, and it's just a show.
Besides, now there is A Lian who is stronger than Yuan Kong, who is enough to handle these petty fights, and he doesn't need to join in the fun.
After Wang Zelin walked over, several officials from Blue Shoes also hurried over to say hello. With Wang Zelin's current status and influence, they do not dare to offend Wang Zelin, and they do not have much binding force on Wang Zelin.
If Wang Zelin is offended and the latter leaves, they will be the unlucky ones.
Besides, people all over the country are watching the Olympic Games held every four years, and they still count on Wang Zhelin to help them achieve results.
"Take a look?" Dayao said.
"Well, let's take a look first!"
On the first day Wang Zelin came, he was not in a hurry to participate in training. With his level and on-court intelligence and observation skills, he did not even need to participate in training camps. As long as he knew the skills and characteristics of these students, he would be able to integrate them well. .
At this time, men's basketball coach Gong Luming also saw Wang Zelin coming to say hello.
"Master Gong, long time no see!"
"Zelin, long time no see! You are really promising now, completely dominating the MBA!" Gong Luming laughed happily.
After a few pleasantries, Wang Zelin changed into the national team uniform, still wearing the familiar No. 20.
As soon as he arrived at the training ground, Wang Zelin saw two teams. This was a reform after Dayao became the chairman. They were divided into red and blue teams for training, which greatly enhanced the competitiveness between players, and then merged. Choose the best of the best.
Today happens to be the time for the two teams to merge.
The head coach of the red team is former national player Du Feng, and the head coach of the blue team is former national leader Li Nan.
This is also Dayao's arrangement. The training sessions between the two teams seem to be bearing fruit. At least there is more physical confrontation and competition than before.
But since there are two teams, someone will definitely lose out and someone will be marginalized. It is inevitable.
Everyone is the top national player currently in the country. After training for more than a month, naturally they are not willing to lose out at the last minute.
Now the main insiders have basically been decided. The status of Wang Zelin + Yi Jianlian + Zhou Qi cannot be shaken. The first two have been playing in the NBA for many years, and the last one is about to play at the NBA level.
Three players have been eliminated from the twelve-man roster, and the remaining nine players will be divided into positions.
Wang Zelin also took a serious look at this trial. After all, he still has to rely on these teammates. One person can't go far on the basketball court, so he needs to understand some basic conditions.
After working all morning, the final list of nine people was released: Ding Yanyuhang, Li Gen, Li Muhao, Sui Ran, Zhou Peng, Zhai Xiaochuan, Guo Ailun, Zhao Jiwei, and Zou Yuchen.
Together with Wang Zelin, Yi Jianlian, and Zhou Qi, this year's Olympic men's basketball team consists of 12 players.
Many of the people here are new faces, and even most of them. The previous teammates Sun Dasheng, Gu Quan, Liu Xiaoyu, Zhao Tailong, and Li Xiaoxu are all new faces, either because of their age, injuries, or lack of strength. Was brushed off.
The new men's basketball national team highlights a younger side, which is also a main line after Dayao came to power.
Although there will be pain during the running-in period, which may affect your performance, it is a necessary path. Only in this way can you create a new future.
Competitive sports will always be a profession that preys on young people. No matter how strong you were in the past, you will have to step down as you age.
Therefore, Dayao's approach seemed quite reasonable to Wang Zelin, and he had not objected to it. Besides, the previous group of old people had their own intricate relationships. If they came in again, it would be difficult to manage.
In contrast, replacing a group of younger teams is just convenient for Wang Zelin to start rectification.
For this Olympics, Dayao also paved many paths for Wang Zelin, not requiring him to fight alone.
The head coach is Gong Luming, and the assistant coaches are Li Qiuping, Du Feng and Li Nan.
Among the teammates of this year, Wang Zelin is still impressed by many of them.
For example, in the 2014 World Cup in Spain, he played alongside shooting guard Ding Yanyuhang, veteran small forward Zhou Peng, and two national team juniors Guo Ailun and Zhou Qi whom he had recognized before.
After testing with the system, Zhou Peng's strength has declined compared to two years ago. After all, his age is there.
On the other hand, the strength of Ding Yan Yuhang, Guo Ailun, and Zhou Qi has improved to varying degrees.
The three young players at the beginning have now grown into the backbone of the national men's basketball team, and the remaining new teammates are also pretty good.
The strongest one is, of course, Wang Zelin. His achievements and strength have far surpassed everyone present, including Dayao back then, who is not as good as he is now.
(End of chapter)