Chinanews.com, Beijing, December 30 (Reporter Liu Xingchen) Sending you a thousand miles must be goodbye in the end.
On the evening of the 29th, the Chinese Men's Basketball Professional League (CBA League) ushered in the focus game - the Guangdong team faced the Guangsha team at home.
The focus is only on one person - the No. 9 jersey of the Guangdong men's basketball team belonging to Yi Jianlian, which ended today.
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The fans wore the legendary No. 9 jersey early, dyeing the Dongguan Bank Basketball Center into a sea of red.
“09号，易建联，MVP。 ”
When the game is over, the beam of the spotlight is cast into the center of the field. Yi Jianlian, the legendary star of the Guangdong men's basketball team, once again received the highest courtesy.
With the phrase "I'm back", Yi Jianlian greeted the fans.
Yao Ming, president of the Chinese Basketball Association, sent his blessings to his former teammates with great anticipation, "I hope to hear your story at the Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame in the future." ”
Facing the audience, Yi Jianlian choked up a little.
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"For more than 20 years, I have been really lucky. Thank you fans, thank you for supporting me for so many years. The New Year is here, and I hope you will continue to support Chinese basketball, the CBA League, and the Hongyuan family in the new year. I hope you can be as lucky as I am and all the best in the new year. ”
The "No. 9 jersey" slowly rose, waving goodbye to Guangdong basketball, and there was another legendary witness over the stadium. A story was sealed and became the resonance in the memories of Yi Jianlian and the fans.
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Late at night 122 days ago, Yi Jianlian said goodbye to his basketball career with a 485-word retirement statement.
21 years ago, on December 29, 2002, a young boy wearing the No. 9 jersey made his CBA debut with a mid-range shot, and the legendary story called "Yi Jianlian" was unveiled.
In the name of the city, as the team's "Dinghai God Needle", Yi Jianlian used 625 CBA games to write a basketball fairy tale of "one person, one city". Regardless of the passage of time, the word "Guangdong" on his chest has remained fresh for a long time.
Wearing the national team jersey to compete in the world arena several times, Yi Jianlian has witnessed the glorious glory of the "08 Golden Generation" of the Chinese men's basketball team at the Beijing Olympics, and has also experienced the pain of defeat at home on cold and rainy nights.
In the 2019 Men's Basketball World Cup, the Chinese men's basketball team had a record of 2 wins and 3 losses, with a net loss of 10 points in 5 games, which was full of regrets. Yi Jianlian thumped the floor in annoyance and let out a roar.
The picture shows the Guangdong team lifting the trophy at the award ceremony. Image source: ICphoto
On September 8 of that year, the Chinese men's basketball team lost to the Nigerian team in the World Cup qualifying round, and Yi Jianlian, who had passed the year of establishment, ran out all the bullets and scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. But even so, the Chinese team failed to save the end of the feather and returned home, and missed the chance to go straight to the Tokyo Olympics.
It was Yi Jianlian's last game for the national team. Looking back, the Chinese men's basketball team has long been protected by no "big brother".
Data map: Yi Jianlian
"I haven't won a game for so many years, and I'm still doing poorly. Yi Jianlian will always laugh at himself, he is not a qualified leader of the Chinese men's basketball team.
However, no one cherishes that precious jersey more than Yi Jianlian. He told the young players that the national team is a place where you have to play with your life and give everything to help the fans achieve their dreams. He can't change everything, he can only lead by example.
Because of the decision to retire, 2023 has become a year of special significance for Yi Jianlian.
In the hearts of many fans, Yi Jianlian's role does not stop at the stadium, he has long become a spiritual totem. "Yi Jianlian is a faith worth pursuing. A Guangdong fan said.
The picture shows Yi Jianlian jumping ball. Image source: Osport All Sports Photo Agency
In the trailer previously released by the Guangdong men's basketball team, head coach Du Feng asked Yi Jianlian: "UAE, do you want to play again?"
Yi Jianlian, dressed in a suit, waved goodbye, "Goodbye." ”
It is difficult to say goodbye when we meet, Yi Jianlian turned around and left, and there is no "Yi era" in Chinese basketball.
At the press conference of the previous retirement ceremony, Battle, Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, and Yi Jianlian took the stage together, and the Chinese men's basketball team's "Mobile Great Wall" has been in the same frame for a long time.
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Witnessed by Big Brother, Yi Jianlian concluded with this sentence: "My basketball career is over, let's embark on a new journey." ”
After tonight, "Guangdong No. 9" had a perfect curtain call. But goodbye is not the end, it's a new beginning.
Four trips to the Olympic Games
Seven-time CBA champion
He played 16 CBA seasons in his career
Played 625 league matches
The total score is 12781 points
CBA homegrown players have the highest scoring points in history
A total of 6,159 rebounds
CBA all-time rebounding leader
5-time CBA Regular Season Most Valuable Player
3-time CBA Finals Most Valuable Player
……
He is unique
Yi