The most regrettable thing is that the Chinese players, who were teammates with Jokic and Murray, failed to gain a foothold in the CBA
Speaking of Chinese basketball, we have a group of players who have shown their strength on the world basketball stage. But the one I'm going to talk about today may be the most regrettable one. He had the opportunity to play alongside the big names in the NBA, but he failed to find his place in the Chinese CBA. The player's name is Gao Shang, a scorer born in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, with a height of 1.98 meters and a weight of 95 kilograms.
When he was a child, he was noble because he was tall, and his love for basketball was even more eye-catching. His family sent him to Henan Provincial Sports School and started his career in professional basketball. At the age of 13, he moved from Henan to Guangdong, where he received more systematic training at Guangdong Weilun Sports School. At the age of 14, he joined the Guangdong Hongyuan Youth Second Team and was even loaned to the CBA preseason to compete with real professional players.
At that time, Gao Shang performed well, scoring 13 points and 7 rebounds in one game, which made people see his potential. He was successfully promoted to the Guangdong Hongyuan Youth First Team, but his basketball road was not all smooth sailing. Although he once shined in the U18 national youth team, averaging 22.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, he never found his rhythm in the CBA.
What's even more surprising is that he has participated in the Nike Basketball Summit and become teammates with NBA giants such as Jokic, Murray, Towns, and Capela. That group photo became the pinnacle of his basketball career, and it became the evidence that he was mentioned countless times in the future.
But back in the CBA, Noble never seemed to find his place. He has had highlight moments, such as in the Shenzhen International Youth Men's Basketball Four Nations Tournament, where he contributed key balls in three consecutive games to help the Chinese team win. But more often than not, he seems to be drowned in a sea of people.
People began to question him why a person who once played alongside NBA players could not establish himself in the CBA? In fact, basketball is a team sport, and a person's success does not depend solely on his individual ability. Team tactics, teammate coordination, opponent strength, etc. are all important factors that affect a player's performance.
Despite his outstanding individual abilities, he needs more opportunities and time to prove himself in the competitive arena of the CBA. Sometimes, that's how fate plays tricks. Some people are born with unique conditions, while others need to put in more effort to be successful.
But then again, the frustration on the basketball court didn't make Gao Shang lose his passion for basketball. He still loves the sport and is still trying to improve his technique. Maybe one day, we'll see him shine again on the basketball court.
Finally, I would like to say that every player, whether on the international stage or in the domestic arena, deserves our respect and support. They have put in countless sweat and hard work for their dreams, and they deserve our applause and encouragement no matter what the outcome is. I hope that Gao Shang can find his own basketball path in the coming days and bring us more surprises and touches.