Zhao Feiyang's words made Xin Guotao on the other side of the phone smile. He was not embarrassed by it. Instead, he openly stated his purpose.
"Feiyang, as you know, China will host the Asian Games this year... This Asian Games is different! It is bigger and there are more teams participating. It is much more important than the Asian Cup. ....."
"Of course, the national team has also considered that you have played too many games recently, so this time we completely respect your ideas. Whether you want to come or not, we will not say anything..."
"Even if you want to come, you can decide your own time to join. After all, our opponents in the Asian Games are still those teams, and the pressure for us is not as big as the World Cup..."
Xin Guotao's attitude really made Zhao Feiyang a little confused.
He knows it very well. In the past, I am afraid that Xin Guotao would have already started acting like someone owed him, or simply started to get angry. Why is he so easy to talk to now?
"Chairman Xin, is this still the you I know?"
"Why does it feel like something's not right?"
Zhao Feiyang deliberately teased.
But the other party was still not angry, and even said something that surprised Zhao Feiyang, "The national team will make adjustments recently, and I will be transferred to the Sports Bureau soon... Yao Ming will take over in the future." My position, so this is the last big thing to do before I leave..."
When Xin Guotao said this, Zhao Feiyang also remembered the news that Yao Ming was elected as the vice chairman of the Basketball Association.
Considering the various recent actions of the Basketball Association, I am afraid that this is also the reason why the higher-ups are thinking of ways to make changes.
After all, everyone knows the strength of the men's basketball team, especially insiders.
Without me, I'm afraid the Asian Cup would be very difficult now. In this case, if no changes are made, once I retire, I won't be able to cover up my fig leaf!
"So don't think too much! The national team does support you this time."
"Also... I'm afraid the national team's lineup will also change. They hope to select some new young players to prepare for the next World Cup, so I'm afraid there will be more new players going out this time... ....”
By the time the call was about to end, Zhao Feiyang had already learned about the Asian Games and the various preparations of the Basketball Association.
And Xin Guotao finally showed his fox tail.
"Feiyang, my nephew Xin Yong is going to the United States to play in the summer league recently, and a team has invited him... If he performs well there, I hope you can put in a good word for him... ..."
"You have become so famous in the NBA. You must know many people..."
Zhao Feiyang suddenly realized this.
No wonder Xin Guotao became so easy to talk to. In the final analysis, the root of everything is that the other party asks for something.
"Easy to say, easy to say!"
"Chairman Xin, there is no need to go to such trouble. I have a good relationship with Xin Yong. As a junior of China Basketball, I am still happy to see him perform well..."
"If you really need my help, I will help him without you asking... Having one more person perform well is also very good for our Chinese men's basketball team... ..”
Zhao Feiyang's words almost moved Xin Guotao opposite him to tears.
"Feiyang, compared to you, my situation is still too small..."
"I used to think that you were just a player, but now it seems that you are thinking about something more long-term... Don't worry, when you retire in the future, I will definitely recommend you to join the national team... "
"Having a star like you in the national team will definitely help us cultivate more talents..."
The call between the two ended quickly.
Of course, Zhao Feiyang agreed to Xin Guotao's request to participate in the Asian Games.
After all, under the public opinion of the outside world, once the news of his refusal to participate in the Asian Games spreads, I am afraid that he will be drowned in the saliva of the fans immediately.
Not everyone can look at the problem rationally. Although the overall situation is getting better and better, and the fans' attitudes are becoming more and more tolerant, there are still a considerable number of fans who are not rational and tolerant at all.
Putting this aside, since the national team is willing to give itself enough rest time and does not force itself to return to the team, it is completely possible to play a dozen games in the Asian Games.
Most of the participating teams are Asian teams. I know the strength of those teams very well. Even if they participate in the competition, it will not cause too much exertion on the body. It is completely okay to soak in wolfberry water in a thermos cup like Andrew Wiggins. It's not impossible.
After the NBA Finals ended, all the big news about the league did not end.
While the fans were surprised that the Timberwolves were making history, news that shocked them even more soon came.
This time, Kevin Durant finally expressed his stance in person in front of the public and held a press conference with the Golden State Warriors.
When Warriors general manager Bob Myers and Durant raised the No. 35 jersey together at the press conference, the whole world was completely boiling.
Durant also spoke under the spotlight.
"Excited to join the Warriors!"
“I can’t wait to start next season!”
"The championship must belong to us!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire alliance exploded. The most excited ones were the fans in Oklahoma City. They had always hoped that Durant could stay. Later, when they learned that Durant was leaving, many people came forward to try to stay.
Retention is fruitless, and Oklahoma City fans know it. Therefore, many people are also silently blessing, hoping that Durant can go to a team that can really help him win the championship. After all, the Thunder's strength is really limited, and it is indeed not easy to do this.
Unexpectedly, Durant turned around and threw himself into the arms of the Warriors.
When this seemingly untrue news came out, Oklahoma City fans were completely confused.
"WTF? Kevin actually joined the team that beat us?"
"I can't understand! I can't understand either! Why did he have to choose to join the Warriors? He could have chosen any other super strong team, so why would he choose a team that brought us humiliation?"
Oklahoma City fans quickly became angry.
Many fanatical fans immediately stood against Durant. They began to mock Durant crazily on social networks, even insulted him in private messages, and made various spoof videos to ridicule him.
What's more, they even filmed a video of burning Durant's jersey.
For a time, Durant's image was criticized by almost everyone in the league, and the huge fan base that supported him also changed direction in a short period of time and turned into people who questioned him.
