Yangcheng City Stadium.
A warm-up match is being held here, involving the Chinese Men's Basketball Team and the Chinese Taipei Team. Both teams are here to participate in the Asian Games.
Before the official game begins, in order to allow the Chinese Men's Basketball Team to get better training, the Basketball Association specially invited some participating teams to play a warm-up match.
Although the Chinese men's basketball team is no longer in its peak form, and this time it has specially replaced a new young lineup, but within Asia, their strength is still very strong, and it is not too difficult to win the championship.
Half an hour before the game, in the locker room, a group of young players were changing their shoes while having fun, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.
At the door of the locker room, Yao Ming, the chairman of the Basketball Association, was also being interviewed by reporters.
"Hello Yao Ming, this time fans have noticed that the lineup is very young, and many of the faces we have never seen before... Why did the Basketball Association arrange it like this?"
The reporter raised the microphone and asked.
Yao Ming had briefly reviewed the script with CCTV reporters before, so he certainly knew what to do.
He lowered his head, looked at reporters and the camera and explained, "The local league does have many excellent immediate players, but because the Asian Games is a good training opportunity, we will have less pressure compared to the World Cup. ..."
"So we need to use opportunities like this to draft more young players...The men's basketball team needs to have more young people emerge so that when they grow up, our team will be sustainable Play better and more stable performance..."
"This is also the reason why the national team has fielded a new lineup... These players are all young, the oldest is only 22 years old. I hope the fans can give them more opportunities and time..."
After interviewing Yao Ming, CCTV reporters also walked into the locker room.
At this time, all the young players had changed their clothes, and the reporter didn't know much about these players, so he focused on a few names for interviews.
"Hello Xin Yong, you are one of the few veteran players in this national team. What do you think of the Asian Games? What results do you think the national team can achieve?"
Xin Yong, who has long been experienced in the national team, is no longer the young boy he was before, and his answers to reporters' inquiries were quite official.
"I am very happy to participate in the Asian Games with so many teammates. We will definitely go all out and will not let the fans down... Please believe in us..."
Xin Yong's answer was obviously not interesting enough, and the reporter quickly interviewed the next person.
The person being interviewed this time is named Liu Yunwei. He is the starting center player of this Chinese men's basketball team. He once played basketball at an NCAA university in the United States. Although he was not considered a talented person there, he was Domestically, he is one of the most talented people among the younger generation.
Liu Yunwei was relatively calm when asked by reporters.
Although playing in the NCAA, he seems to be taller, but he does not seem too proud.
"The Asian Games is a kind of exercise for us, including the current warm-up match... I can't say how well we played, but we will definitely take every game seriously. I think we should reach the finals. It’s not a big problem…”
This answer is not bad, and the reporter is happy to continue interviewing the next person.
The person interviewing this time is Zhang Hao. He is the captain of the Chinese men's basketball team. Unlike others, he is neither a player from the domestic youth training system nor someone who has played in the American NCAA.
He had been studying abroad in Spain before, and was mostly exposed to European basketball.
The national team invited him to join during the U18 competition, and Zhang Hao's performance was indeed good. As the team's No. 1 player, his physical fitness is much stronger than that of ordinary players, his passing vision is also very broad, his personal shooting ability is top-notch, and his breakthroughs can be considered very sharp.
It can be said that his advantage is that he has no obvious weaknesses. He may not be able to reach the strongest level in a certain aspect, but overall his performance is very strong.
What is different from others is that Zhang Hao not only has certain technical strength, but also has a mentality that is completely different from the restrained domestic players.
Facing reporters' inquiries, Zhang Hao seemed extremely confident, even a little arrogant, "We will definitely win the championship! There is no doubt that this is just the Asian Games!"
"The level of other Asian teams is very average. In the past, the Chinese men's basketball team beat them like chopping melons and vegetables, but now there is no difference..."
Such a strong statement not only surprised the reporter, but also stunned the teammates on the side.
"Then what do you think of the Chinese Taipei team?"
"Do you think the team can beat them?"
Zhang Hao couldn't help laughing when he heard the reporter's question.
"Taipei team?"
"Are they great?"
"If we beat them... I think none of our main players will have to play..."
Zhang Hao's disdainful and mocking look made his teammates stunned for a moment.
Perhaps because he was afraid that Zhang Hao would say more shocking quotes, the interview did not last long, and the CCTV reporter was soon asked out of the locker room.
After the CCTV reporter left, the teammates also started talking.
"Damn it! Zhang Hao, you are too brave to say that!"
"That's right. This is CCTV Sports! What if someone scolds you during the broadcast?"
Zhang Hao didn't care at all.
"Afraid of shit!"
"Is there anything you dare not say?"
"Are you afraid of being like this when playing against a Taipei team? What will you do when you play against other teams in the future? Don't panic, I am the captain of the team, I will take care of anything..."
Zhang Hao's words made Xin Yong on the side couldn't help but shake his head.
He originally wanted to persuade him, but considering Zhang Hao's background and personality, he finally chose to give up.
The game starts soon.
Players from both teams enter the infield.
At this time, some interesting things happened in the arena. Zhao Feiyang, who happened to be in Yangcheng after attending an event, learned that the men's basketball team had a warm-up match, so he bought a ticket and entered the arena to watch the game.
At this time, he has not yet reported to the China Men's Basketball Team. The national team has also made a special statement about this, and the fans also express their understanding.
Therefore, he quickly attracted the attention of countless fans as soon as he appeared on the court. Especially when the live camera focused on Zhao Feiyang and gave him a close-up, the entire arena burst into deafening cheers.
"Let us welcome NBA Finals MVP Zhao Feiyang..."
"He is the pride of Chinese basketball, and he is also the first Chinese person to create a great record in the NBA... Let us welcome his arrival with the warmest applause..."
After the host’s introduction, there was thunderous applause.
The Chinese Men's Basketball Team and the Chinese Taipei Team who entered the stadium also applauded together.
"Zhao Feiyang?"
"It looks like... it's a big show!"
Zhang Hao, who was standing on the team bench, didn't seem to be too cold. He simply clapped his hands twice and put them down.
