Today, the jersey retirement ceremony of Chinese basketball legend Yi Jianlian was held in his hometown of Dongguan, Guangdong. This activity has attracted the attention of many basketball enthusiasts, especially Guo Shiqiang, Zhao Jiwei, Zhai Xiaochuan and many other players. Although these players were unable to attend in person, they took to social media to express their respect and remembrance for the UAE.
As the symbol and representative of Chinese basketball, UAE has contributed many wonderful games to the national team and clubs in the past ten years. His superb skills and noble character have won the support and admiration of the majority of fans. This also makes this retirement ceremony a major event in the Chinese basketball industry.
It is understood that the UAE played for the Guangdong Hongyuan team in its first appearance in the CBA, and now he is personally standing for his parent team. This team brings honor to the local people and has a pivotal position in the entire Chinese basketball world. As an old rival in the same league for many years, Guo Shiqiang expressed his deep respect for the UAE at the ceremony, saying that he was an important milestone in Chinese basketball and gave him the highest evaluation.
In addition, two national team teammates Zhao Jiwei and Zhai Xiaochuan also posted messages to congratulate. Although they could not be present in person to reminisce about the old brother because of the competition mission, they chose to leave their blessings in the most sincere way. They were full of praise for the basketball talent of the United Arab Emirates, and expressed their willingness to take over the responsibility of their predecessors and work hard for the future of Chinese basketball.
In addition to the blessings of the athletes, the Guangsha men's basketball team, which learned that the retirement ceremony was going to be held, also decided to adjust the schedule originally scheduled for the 30th to the 29th in advance. They expressed their respect and admiration for the UAE with practical actions, and such deep friendship is touching. This undoubtedly increased the grandeur of the retirement ceremony and added more color to the friendship between the two sides.
As a superstar of Chinese basketball, the UAE is not only highly skilled, but also loyal and resolute. He has led the Chinese men's basketball team to the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games in a row, and he has repeatedly defeated strong opponents in international competitions to win glory for the country. However, the years are not forgiving, and now the idol is leaving us, which makes people sigh, but it also marks the growth and rise of a new generation.
The UAE's influence is not limited to basketball. His success stories inspire the younger generation to scale new heights and strive for excellence. Retirement is a departure, but it is also a beginning. I believe that in the future, the UAE will still be able to influence more young people in its own way and contribute to China's sports industry.
Although the UAE has left the court, he has never forgotten his original intention. He will continue to help the progress of Chinese basketball in another form on the new stage and become an eternal role model. I look forward to seeing more of him and hearing more of his stories in the future.