Congratulations on the successful transformation of Yi Jianlian! Immediately took up a new position + salary exposure, Yao Ming strongly helped
On September 15, on this day, Yi Jianlian, a legendary player of former Chinese men's basketball team and Guangdong Hongyuan, held a touching retirement ceremony in Guangzhou. The ceremony attracted a large number of fans, gathered many sports celebrities, and at the same time, the UAE was also very approachable, and thanked fans and leaders from all over the country for their support.
However, this day also caused many basketball fans to worry, that is, will Yi Jianlian really say goodbye to basketball after retiring? The answer is no. Before the retirement ceremony, Yi Jianlian opened a personal account on the social short video platform, and in just 2 hours he gained 504,000 followers, a jaw-dropping number. At this rate, the magnificent journey to break through millions of fans will not be too far away. This is enough to prove the huge status and influence of the UAE in basketball circles.
For the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the 2023 Men's Basketball World Cup, fans are very disappointed, especially the performance of the inside line is worrying, Zhou Qi and Wang Zhelin are not in good condition, and they cannot meet the expectations of fans. Even Hu Jinqiu, the confrontation ability is obviously lacking, and he cannot replace Yi Jianlian's position.
Before the World Cup, Yi Jianlian himself was also undergoing rehabilitation in the United States while maintaining touch training. However, national team coach Jordjevic insists that Yi Jianlian is getting older, his mobility and explosiveness are not as good as before, so he is more willing to give opportunities to young players. But in fact, in the last CBA season, Yi Jianlian's performance was still impressive, and despite not playing much, he averaged close to double digits per game, which is enough to prove that he is fully capable of playing in the CBA in the new season.
Although Yi Jianlian still has a chance to be selected for the national team, he is very strict with himself and has the benchmark of a leader in his heart. He doesn't want to drag down the national team or be a burden to the club. When Zhu Fangyu signed Zhou Qi to join the Guangdong men's basketball team, Yi Jianlian also quickly announced his retirement. If Zhou Qi had not joined the Guangdong men's basketball team at that time, Yi Jianlian might not have retired so early, and he might have assisted the growth of the Guangdong men's basketball team as a veteran and fought for another year.
However, the Guangdong men's basketball team is actually unwilling to see Yi Jianlian retire at this time, because Yi Jianlian's ability and influence are unparalleled in the CBA. In addition, Zhou Qi's back injury is also unclear, and whether he will be able to play in the new season is full of unknowns.
After the Hangzhou Asian Games, the new CBA season is about to begin, but the Guangdong men's basketball team has still not found a jersey sponsor. One of the most important reasons is Yi Jianlian's retirement, which has led to a decline in the attention of the Guangdong men's basketball team, and some fans who love Yi Jianlian are very disappointed.
However, these fans will always support Yi Jianlian. From his retirement ceremony and the speed at which he rose to his social media following, his influence is still huge. Even Yao Ming and Du Feng did not want to see Yi Jianlian say goodbye to basketball. In order to promote the development of Chinese basketball, some media reported that Yao Ming and the managers of the basketball association intended to invite Yi Jianlian to join the national team and serve as the inside technical guidance position of the men's basketball team.
Previously, Yi Jianlian had accepted the position of domestic basketball promotion officer. He is well aware of the challenges facing the Chinese men's basketball team, so he is willing to serve as an inside technical coach, concurrently serving as an inside assistant coach, and go to the training camp of the national team at any time to help young interior players such as Zhou Qi and Wang Zhelin improve their technical level.
Although the salary of the position of internal assistant is relatively low, Yi Jianlian has not changed his original intention because of money. He has a sense of responsibility, he hopes that Chinese basketball can continue to improve, and he is willing to contribute to the rise of the men's basketball team. Although some people think that Yi Jianlian's personality is not suitable for coaching, I firmly believe that he is fully capable of taking on more important positions in the basketball association.
He has the temperament of a leader, can be conscientious and dedicated, and pass on the spirit of hard work to everyone. If the UAE is asked to be the basketball manager, in charge of youth training and other positions, I believe he will do a very good job.