Yao Ming, a rich man who could have lived an easy and prosperous life, chose the most dangerous path, that is, to take over Chinese basketball. Yao's good reputation has declined sharply after taking over the Chinese Basketball Association and the CBA due to the handling of a series of controversial incidents, while the voice of black fans has become higher and higher. However, Yao Ming apparently didn't care, and he took action in the offseason to lead the Chinese Basketball Association to solve the two-year contract problem that plagued the Chinese men's basketball team and the CBA.
Subsequently, he will also serve as the leader of the Chinese men's basketball team on August 25, leading the team to the Philippines to participate in the men's basketball World Cup. This World Cup is of great significance to the Chinese men's basketball team. After an unexpected exit from the 2019 Men's Basketball World Cup, the Chinese men's basketball team missed the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. If the men's basketball World Cup fails to get an Olympic ticket, it will mean that the Chinese men's basketball team will miss the World Series for 13 consecutive years, which will have a huge impact on Chinese basketball and one of the reasons why Yao Ming is the leader.
Yao Ming quietly gave his post, and although he was controversial at home, at FIBA, his efforts were recognized. Yao's new role is FIBA Hall of Fame Recommendation Officer. On 22 August, he arrived early in the Philippines to carry out his new duties. Yao Ming was not only inducted into this year's FIBA Hall of Fame, but also the third Chinese basketball player to be inducted. In order to better promote the FIBA Hall of Fame and promote the development of basketball, FIBA, through Yao Ming, used his popularity and influence to attract more people to this project.
While rushing for Chinese basketball, Yao Ming also undertook the important task of international basketball development. He was never afraid and showed an admirable spirit of responsibility. It is worth mentioning that although he is busy with FIBA's work, Yao Ming will also temporarily put aside the affairs of the basketball association and devote himself to the challenge of the men's basketball World Cup leader. We look forward to the Chinese men's basketball team achieving good results in the World Cup under the leadership of Yao Ming and helping the Chinese men's basketball team re-enter the Olympic stage."