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Basketball is a sport that requires talent and hard work, but in today's China, these two are not enough, and there is also a need for a family that can support oneself. This is a point made by the famous basketball commentator Yang Yi when talking about the current situation of basketball in China.
Yang Yi believes that the talent cultivation of Chinese basketball has shown an obvious trend, that is, only children with superior family conditions are likely to persevere and become future basketball stars. This point of view has aroused a lot of attention and discussion, and has also caused us to think: Is there really such a problem in the cultivation of Chinese basketball talents? If so, what are the reasons for this, and what are the effects and consequences? This article will explore this issue from the following aspects.
First, let's take a look at how Yang Yi's views came to be. Yang Yi said in an interview that he did not see any children with significant basketball talent in the 12 to 15-year-old age group giving up, but not all of the remaining talented children persevered.
Yang Yi bluntly said that these parents have money and resources, which directly determines that their children have more choices than other peers, so these children have the greatest possibility of persevering. Yang Yi also deliberately took the CBA as an example, he claimed that in 10 or 20 years ago, almost all of the Chinese basketball players were from ordinary families, but now most of the young players in the CBA are a group of people with very superior family conditions, Yang Yi bluntly said that although this reflects more unfairness, but on the contrary, the economic strength of parents does determine whether children can give it a go and chase the basketball dream without scruples.
Second, let's see if Yang Yi's view has any basis. In fact, it is not difficult to find some examples that support Yang Yi's views, such as Gong Juntong, the son of Gong Xiaobin, a famous basketball player in Shandong who has recently become popular.
Gong Juntong is a typical basketball genius with superior family conditions, he not only inherited his father's basketball genes, with a height of 2.08 meters, but also has excellent basketball skills and awareness. Gong Juntong's basketball career in the United States is also very smooth, he attended Montgomery Bishop High School in Los Angeles, which is a famous basketball school, with an annual tuition fee of up to 53,500 US dollars, which is equivalent to about 380,000 yuan.
Gong Juntong received professional basketball training here, participated in the top AUU league in the United States, and performed very well, helping the team win the championship. Gong Juntong's basketball style is also well-rounded, he can not only use his feet to score under the basket, but also pass the ball in the high post, and even shoot key hook shots.
Gong's basketball potential has caught the attention of American scouts, with some even suggesting that he should develop into Jokic, a super center in the NBA. Gong Juntong's basketball road can be said to be smooth sailing, and the supporter behind this is his family, his father Gong Xiaobin not only taught him basketball skills, but also provided him with a superior learning Xi and living environment, and even arranged for former NBA champion player and two-time NBA block king Ibaka to be his personal coach.
It can be said that Gong Juntong's family conditions provide a strong guarantee for his basketball dream, allowing him to pursue his basketball ideals without scruples. Again, let's see if there is a problem with Yang Yi's view.
Although Yang Yi's views have a certain factual basis, we cannot generalize that only children from well-off families can become basketball stars. Such a view ignores the influence of other factors, such as individual efforts, coaches, teammates, opportunities, and so on.
We can't ignore those who come from ordinary families, but with their own efforts and talents, they have become basketball stars, such as Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, Zhou Qi and so on. These players have stepped onto the international stage step by step from the grassroots level, and their family conditions are not superior, but they have a firm belief in basketball, unremitting pursuit of basketball, and continuous basketball progress.
Their basketball path has not been smooth either, they have had a lot of difficulties and setbacks, but they have overcome them and they have all proven themselves. Their basketball stories are also worthy of our respect and Xi.
Cairo Nationals defeated Jeddah United to advance to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup!!
Club World Cup Second Round, African Champions vs. HostsOn December 15, 2023, the second round of the Club World Cup was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Cairo Nationals, ranked second in the Egyptian Premier League, taking on Jeddah United, who finished fifth in the Saudi Pro League. It was a battle between the African champions and the hosts, as well as a showdown between Ballon d'Or Benzema and Africa's best player, Hani.
Cairo Nacional are the reigning champions of the AFC Champions League, making history in African football by beating South Africa's Cape Town City 4-1 in this year's final. They are also regulars in the Club World Cup, which is their sixth appearance, and their best results are third and fourth places in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Jeddah United are the reigning champions of the Saudi Pro League, having taken their eighth Saudi league title last season by leading the league standings by five points. They are playing in the Club World Cup as hosts, their first time in the tournament, and they are aiming to make history on their home turf.
Their biggest signing was the signing of Ballon d'Or Karim Benzema, one of the best strikers in the world, from Real Madrid, and his arrival has given Jeddah United a huge boost. Before the game, Jeddah United were considered the favourites to play the tournament because their team is worth a whopping 110 million euros, almost 80 million euros more than the Cairo National team, and they have a number of international stars in their squad, such as Benzema, Ghamdi, Kante, Fabinho, etc., who are very strong in attack and defense.
Although the Cairo National team has African giants such as Hani, Ashur, Shahat, and Karabara, their overall strength and experience are not as good as those of Jeddah United, and their defense also has many holes. Therefore, more than 70% of fans before the game believed that Jeddah United could beat Cairo Nationals and advance to the next round of the Club World Cup.
Cairo Nationals took the lead and Jeddah United showed their home advantage as Karim Benzema missed a penalty as they controlled the tempo of the pitch and continued to attack the Cairo Nationals' goal. Benzema, Ghamdi and N'Golo Kante formed a formidable attacking line, and their combination and breakthrough put the Cairo National defence in a difficult position.
In the 10th minute, Benzema received a cross from Ghamdi in the box and headed the goal, but it was saved by Cairo National goalkeeper Abdullah. In the 15th minute, Kante broke through on the right and passed to Benzema, who turned and shot in the box, but was blocked by Cairo Nacional defender Ali with his body.
Cairo Nationals were on the back foot but they didn't give up the chance to counter-attack, using their speed and technique to find gaps in Jeddah United's defence. The trio of Hani, Ashur and Shahat formed an effective attacking duo, and their runs and passes caused a lot of problems for the Jeddah United defence.
In the 22nd minute, Cairo National played a wonderful counterattack, Ashur intercepted the pass of Jeddah United in the midfield, advanced quickly, and distributed it to Shahat on the right side, Shahat burst into the penalty area with the ball, and crossed to Malul in the middle, Marul volleyed in front of the small penalty area, the ball drilled into the goal of Jeddah United, Cairo National led 1-0, and the whole stadium resounded with surprise. Jeddah United were caught off guard and they stepped up their attack in an attempt to equalise.
In the 30th minute, Benzema received a through ball from Fabinho in the penalty area, shook past Abdullah and pushed an empty goal, but was cleared off the goal line by Cairo National defender Saleh. In the 35th minute, Ghamdi crossed from the left and Benzema nodded the ball in the back, but it was saved by Abdullah.
In the 40th minute, Jeddah United had a great chance when Benzema was brought down by Cairo National defender Ali in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty, which Benzema took himself, but his shot was saved by Abdullah and missed the chance to equalize. In the 45th minute, at the end of the first half, Cairo Nationals led Jeddah United 1-0, causing shock among the fans.
Cairo Nationals scored two goals in a row to seal the win, and after the start of the second half, Jeddah United replaced Ghamdi and replaced Al Saleh to strengthen their control in midfield. They continued to storm the Cairo Nationals goal, but the Cairo Nationals' defence remained rock solid, and they blocked every shot from Jeddah United with their iron-blooded defence.
The likes of Abdullah, Ali, Saleh and Abdullazi have all shown exceptional fighting spirit, defying Jeddah United's attacks and building a solid defence with their bodies and will. Cairo Nationals were on the back foot but they didn't give up the chance to counter-attack, using their speed and technique to find gaps in Jeddah United's defence.
The trio of Hani, Ashur and Shahat formed an effective attacking duo, and their runs and passes caused a lot of problems for the Jeddah United defence. In the 60th minute, Cairo Nationals played a wonderful combination, Calaba won the ball on the left side, sent a beautiful through ball, Shahat received the ball in the penalty area, a low shot, the ball drilled into the Jeddah United goal, Cairo Nationals extended their lead 2-0, and the whole stadium resounded with cheers.
Jeddah United were caught off guard and were desperate to get back on the score, but their attacks were getting more and more impatient and making more mistakes. Cairo Nationals took the opportunity to launch more counter-attacks, and their pace and skill kept Jeddah United's defence unstoppable.
In the 63rd minute, Cairo Nationals broke the goal of Jeddah United again, Calaba took the ball on the right side and sent a precise cross, Ashur received the ball in the penalty area, volleyed, the ball flew into the goal of Jeddah United, Cairo Nationals sealed the win 3-0, and the whole field was boiling. Jeddah United completely collapsed, they lost their confidence and fighting spirit, and their attack was no longer threatening.
Cairo Nationals, on the other hand, were full of confidence and passion, their defence did not let up, and their attacks did not stop. In the 80th minute, Cairo Nationals almost scored again, Hani received a pass from Ashur in the box and fired a shot on goal, but it was saved by Jeddah United goalkeeper Al Muroh.
In the 85th minute, Cairo Nationals had another chance when Shahat's cross from the left was nodded in by Malul but was cleared off the goal line by Jeddah United defender Al-Harabi. Jeddah United only had one chance to score in stoppage time, when Benzema received a pass from Al Saleh in the box and fired a shot into the Cairo National goal, which finally found the goal of the Cairo National team, and Jeddah United pulled a goal back 1-3, but it was to no avail.
In the 93rd minute, the game ended, and Cairo Nationals defeated Jeddah United 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, triggering a fan frenzy. Cairo Nationals make history, Jeddah United suffered a heavy defeat After the game, the players and coaches of Cairo Nationals ran to the center of the pitch with excitement, they hugged and celebrated, they made history in African football, they became the first African team to beat the host country in the Club World Cup, they also became the first African team to beat Mr. Ballon d'Or in the Club World Cup, and their performance amazed the whole world.
Their fans were also cheering from the stands, they were proud of their team, they were proud of their country, they were proud of their continent. The Jeddah United players and coaches walked out into the dressing room with their heads bowed, suffering a painful defeat as they failed to make history on their home turf, they failed to reach the semi-finals in their first appearance, they failed to bring joy to their own fans, and their performance disappointed the whole world.
Their fans were also silent in the stands, they were sad for their team, they were ashamed of their country, they were ashamed of their continent. This is a victory for African football, but also a tragedy for the hosts, it is a defeat for Mr. Ballon d'Or, it is also a success for the best player in Africa, it is a contest of strengths, it is also a clash of wills, it is a classic of the Club World Cup, it is also a surprise of the Club World Cup.
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