According to previous reports, Zhou Qi once again attracted the attention of multiple NBA teams due to his outstanding performance during his time with the Phoenix. More than one team has asked about Zhou Qi and his thoughts on his future career. The most recent time he got involved with Zhou Qi was the Pacers. The most circulating claim on the Internet is that the Pacers invited Zhou Qi to a trial. Recently, Zhou Qi talked about this issue in the live broadcast, revealing the details about the olive branch thrown by the NBA.
Zhou Qi revealed in the live broadcast: "The Pacers did not ask me to go to the trial training, they told me to play the summer league, did not ask me to go to the trial, and then talked about it after playing the summer league." Fat Ding felt that this was an opportunity for Zhou Qi. Some of the right and wrong between Zhou Qi and the CBA will not be said. But with Zhou Qi's current level of competition, going to the NBA to exercise is more conducive to improvement, which is a good thing for both Zhou Qi and Chinese basketball. Playing in the summer league doesn't necessarily mean staying, but it's definitely one of the best showcase opportunities.
Unfortunately, Zhou Qi may not be able to make this trip this time. Of course, it's not because of the contract with the Phoenix. Zhou Qi and the Phoenix team signed a 1+1 contract, Zhou Qi has player options, if Zhou Qi has a better place to go, he can choose to jump out of the contract. Therefore, Zhou Qi's contract with the Phoenix team is not a roadblock for him to find a better future. However, now Zhou Qi's most important task in the offseason is to play in the Asian Cup and the Asian Games.
Zhou Qi also said during the live broadcast: "The next plan is still to focus on the national team Asian Cup and the Asian Games. Zhou Qi's words showed his big pattern and won the recognition of many fans. In fact, Fat Ding feels that if Zhou Qi really has the opportunity to rush to the NBA, the national team level should consider letting Zhou Qi not play this Asian Cup and Asian Games. After all, in Asia, Zhou Qi does not play the national team and has the strength to compete for the championship.
There are also many fans on the Internet who think the same as Fat Ding. Many fans suggest: let Zhou Qi go to the Summer League! After all, if Zhou Qi successfully enters the NBA again through the summer league, it will still be beneficial to the long-term development of Chinese basketball.