rpbooks Chapter 767 Higher Expectations
Chapter 767 Higher Expectations
Chapter 767 Higher Expectations
To be promoted to the semi-finals of the World Cup is definitely an earth-shattering event for the Chinese basketball world.Prior to this, the Chinese men's basketball team had never been able to break through the top eight threshold in international competitions, and was finally overthrown by this generation of national teams.
This is a memorable moment, a new height, the biggest achievement of a Chinese men's basketball team so far.
For the fans of the Tianchao Men's Basketball Team, this moment has been waiting for many years!In the decades of history, there have been several such opportunities, but each time, it ended with regret.
Since the Toronto World Track Championships in 1994, the players called the "golden generation" by fans have brought the Chinese men's basketball team to the top for the first time.Hu Weidong's omnipotent three-pointer, Sun Jun's dexterity, Zheng Wu's ease, Wu Naiqun's ability, Gong Xiaobin's chicness, Liu Yudong's precision, Li Xiaoyong's breakthrough and fixed-point three-pointer, Wu Qinglong's long-range shot from the top of the arc …This group of players with very distinctive characteristics gathered together and achieved impressive records in the top eight in the world in both the 1994 World Championships and the 1996 Olympic Games.However, there are still many problems in this Chinese men's basketball team.Their defense is not in place, it is difficult to extend the rotation of the opponent, there are few side picks, and the pressure on the opponent is not enough.As a result, they have never been able to lead the Chinese men's basketball team to the semi-finals.
The 2008 Olympic Games is the latest opportunity for the Tianchao men's basketball team to break through the quarterfinals of the World Series.At that time, in the national team known as the "Dream Team" of China, there were three NBA-level players on the inside, Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian and Wang Zhizhi, and Sun Yue, Zhu Fangyu, Liu Wei and other players on the front line. .In this generation of national teams, almost all players are at the golden age of their careers.At that time, this group of players lived up to expectations and rushed out of the "death group" to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games.Looking at their opponents, the American men's basketball team, the Spanish men's basketball team, the German men's basketball team, and the Greek men's basketball team are all top international teams.Among them, the US men's basketball team was the Olympic men's basketball champion, and the Spanish men's basketball team was the runner-up.The Tianchao men's basketball team is the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, which is full of gold.It is a pity that this group of players still fell in the quarter-finals.
After that, Yao Ming suffered a serious injury in Houston, and then retired with regret.Yi Jianlian returned to the CBA from the NBA, Wang Zhizhi retired, Zhu Fangyu, Wang Shipeng, Chen Jianghua, Li Nan and others also withdrew from the game one after another.In the ensuing ten years, the Tianchao men's basketball team never won a game in the Olympics.
Until now, after a group of young players such as An Luo, Zhou Qi, Ding Yanyuhang, Guo Ailun, and Wang Zhelin have grown up, the Tianchao men's basketball team has finally risen again!However, to everyone's surprise, this year's men's basketball players have such a strong momentum, breaking through the threshold that has plagued the Chinese men's basketball team for decades.Originally, when the men's basketball players defeated the Russian men's basketball team and advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup ahead of schedule, everyone was already satisfied.Although the strength shown by the players is very strong, everyone is putting their further hopes on next year's Tokyo Olympics.
It has to be said that An Luo played a vital role in this series of games.Except for him, the strength of the Tianchao men's basketball team is not enough to get to this point.Of course, An Luo, as a member of the Tianchao men's basketball team, is a part of its strength.Just like the "Dream Team" of the American men's basketball team, those superstars who are all-powerful in the NBA also shine in the Olympics.No one said that shouldn't be the strength of the USA men's basketball team.
After the game, Yi Jianlian took the lead and walked in front of Gasol, and the two hugged with completely different moods.This scene is very similar to what happened in London in 2012.It's just that Yi Jianlian was in a very bitter mood when the Chinese men's basketball team lost to the Spanish men's basketball team in the group stage.And now, the bitter one is Gasol.
For Gasol, hugging with An Luo was more bitter than hugging with Yi Jianlian.A few months ago, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, he also hugged An Luo once.Compared with that time, the roles of both parties have not changed in the slightest.Gasol is still a loser!
Little Gasol is really uncomfortable.The Spanish men's basketball team has played many outstanding records before this, but for Gasol Jr., he is only one of the core players, not a leader.In this World Cup, Gasol Jr. finally took the banner of the Spanish men's basketball team from the hands of Gasol.It was time for a big fight, but it was a pity that he was out.
Although the mood is very bitter, Gasol Jr. is still very friendly.He patted An Luo on the back, then said softly:
"Congratulations, Ann! You will go far."
"Thank you, Mark! Hope you have a great time in China."
An Luo didn't say anything to comfort the other party.At this time, maybe the other party needs comfort, but that's not what he should do.
After the game, the news that the Tianchao men's basketball team defeated the Spanish men's basketball team and advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup became popular searches at an extremely fast speed.Many netizens who don't like basketball at all were very surprised by this, and then rejoiced.Competitive sports are wars in peacetime.In any sport, as long as there is an opportunity to represent a country in an international competition, it is a "war" between this country and other countries.As a result, both participants and spectators will be greatly affected.
Back then, when the Tianchao women's volleyball team defeated the American women's volleyball team to win the Olympic championship for the first time, the whole country was full of joy.In the following years, the spirit of the women's volleyball team has penetrated into all walks of life, and has had a great impact on people's life, work and study.However, basketball, which belongs to the three major ball games, has never had a real honor.As a result, the top eight in international competitions can become the goal of several generations of Chinese players.However, the pursuit of Tianchao basketball and the spirit of hard work have always inspired everyone.
Now, the Tianchao men's basketball team has finally gone one step further.This step made all the Tianchao fans ecstatic.However, apart from cheering, everyone has higher expectations for the future of the Tianchao men's basketball team.It has to be said that in this World Cup, the players of the national team raised everyone's inner expectations little by little through game after game.
Now, the players of the national team have the opportunity to compete for the first medal of the Tianchao men's basketball team in the top international competitions.Moreover, they had this opportunity twice.Although most people don't want to put too much pressure on the players, everyone still silently expects that scene to happen.
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