When we talk about the retirement of NBA stars, we often think of brilliant moments, golden contracts, and endless accolades. Today, we're going to focus on Chinese basketball legends: Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, and discuss their happy retirement with 700,000 yuan a year after the age of 62!
As an outstanding figure in the history of Chinese basketball, Wang Zhizhi did not choose a leisurely retirement life after retiring. Instead, he chose to give back to the community and put his experience to work to nurture a new generation of basketball talent. Every year, Wang Zhizhi travels around the world to give basketball education lectures to share his secrets of success and team spirit with young players. In addition, he has invested in a sporting goods company and promoted basketball through marketing to contribute to the development of basketball in China.
As a symbol of Chinese basketball, Yao Ming enjoys a lofty status. After retiring, Yao Ming did not stop with basketball. He invested in a sports management company dedicated to promoting the game of basketball and developing outstanding basketball talent. In addition, Yao Ming is also actively involved in philanthropy and has made great contributions in the fields of education and healthcare. Every year, he organizes a charity basketball tournament and uses the proceeds to help those in need. Yao Ming not only shined on the court, but also became the ambassador of Chinese basketball after retiring.
Yi Jianlian, a contemporary superstar of Chinese basketball, has also chosen a basketball-related path. After retiring from the game, he founded a basketball camp to provide professional guidance and training to children who have basketball dreams. Here, he not only teaches basketball skills, but also focuses on cultivating students' teamwork spirit and perseverance. Yi Jianlian believes that through his efforts and influence, Chinese basketball will move towards a more brilliant future.
After retiring, Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian did not choose a comfortable retirement life, but continued to use their influence and experience to contribute to the development of Chinese basketball. Whether it is giving back to the society, promoting basketball or devoting themselves to charity, they are constantly chasing the dream of basketball, and lighting up the hearts of countless people with practical actions. Their retirement is not only enviable, but also touching. Perhaps, we can draw strength from them, and also uphold passion and dedication in our own field, and work hard for our dreams!