With the departure of four people, the Chinese men's basketball lineup ushered in a new chapter: on the back line, Zhao Jiwei, Liao Sanning, Cheng Shuaipeng, Hu Mingxuan, Xu Jie each show their talents; front line forces, Cui Yongxi, Abdussalamu, Qilin, Zhu Junlong each in their respective roles; interior pillars, Hu Jinqiu, Yu Jiahao, Yang Hansen force to support the rivers and mountains. This lineup can be said to be the perfect blend of the middle generation and the new generation.
In the first two games of the group stage, China's men's basketball team faced Mongolia's men's basketball team with ease, however, facing the Japanese men's basketball team in full force, especially when they carry the revenge mentality of the 49-point defeat two years ago, China's men's basketball team's situation seems to be quite tricky. However, in order to cheer up the young players of the Chinese men's basketball team, Yao Ming personally made a statement.
Yao Ming emphasized, "We have been out of touch with the world basketball, in order to avoid being pulled apart, we must have a clearer perception and a shift in consciousness." Yao even made it clear that he expects the Chinese men's basketball team to rise to the level it deserves, and hopes that the new generation of players will become the new core of the team.
Yao's statement injected a strong dose of confidence into the young players, who were told that they have a chance to become the future stars of the men's basketball team as long as they dare to give their best in the game. For Hu Mingxuan, who is aggressive on offense, Yao's words were like a warm current that greatly boosted his confidence. Hu Mingxuan can go all out without fear and find proof for his mistakes. Unlike the men's soccer team, the young players in the men's basketball team are no longer afraid of making mistakes. We believe that Hu Mingxuan has deeply understood Yao's teachings, and we look forward to the exciting games he and the younger generation of our men's basketball team will bring.
