Li Yueru, this name is thunderous in the basketball world. Not only did she win the world runner-up crown, but she also went on an expedition across the sea to challenge herself and continue to score impressive results in the United States.
However, her life is far more than basketball, and in the emotional net, the story of her and Zhao Yiming has also caused countless discussions. Now, let's unveil the legendary chapter of this "basketball goddess" and see how she became a real winner in every jump shot of her life.
This girl was destined to go far on the road of basketball from the beginning. As a child, she was much taller than her peers, which was a problem for her until she was 11 years old, when her parents decided to let her learn basketball. Who would have thought that this decision would completely change Li Yueru's fate.
Basketball was new to Li Yueru, but soon, she found her place in this completely new field. Her size is no longer a burden, but her weapon. At Dongyuan Sports School, coach Ding Wansong saw her potential and gave her the nickname "Xiaobao", which is behind the recognition and expectation of her ability.
In the 2015 U16 Women's Basketball Asian Youth Championship, Li Yueru showed her talent on the international stage for the first time. The following year, she joined the Guangdong women's basketball team, where everyone is the best on the court.
Soon after, Li Yueru's name began to appear frequently in major sports news and newspapers. In 2017, she averaged 17.2 points, 9.3 rebounds per game, and shot 55.3% from the field, and was named the best team in the Asian Cup. Although she only finished third, she was hailed as the "best center forward in Asia", an honor that is not only a recognition of her ability, but also an expectation for her future.
Behind the scenery on the basketball court, Li Yueru's love life is equally exciting. Zhao Yiming, who is also a basketball player and the son of well-known basketball coach Zhao Renbin, seems to have met fate. The acquaintance of the descendants of two basketball families on the court is undoubtedly a good story.
Their sweet interactions can often be seen on the social platforms of the two, which is enviable. However, the good times did not last long, and their relationship began to be questioned by the outside world. Many people think that Li Yueru's star is too dazzling, while Zhao Yiming is slightly bleak. The label of disparity between strength and weakness began to surround them, and some people even ridiculed it as a relationship of "strong women and weak men".
However, it seems that the relationship has really taken a toll over time. In 2018, Li Yueru decided to go to the United States for further study to improve her basketball skills. This decision is undoubtedly a huge test for the relationship between the two. Sure enough, not long after, the two announced their breakup, ending this much-talked-about relationship.
In the U.S., her basketball skills have improved dramatically and she has adapted to the more intense style of play there. She constantly challenges herself, pushes her limits, and has proven herself on the international basketball stage.
In 2019, Li Yueru helped the Chinese women's basketball team win the runner-up in the World Cup, which is the best result of the Chinese women's basketball team in recent years, and she herself shines on the court and is praised as the "goddess of basketball" by countless fans. This year, for Li Yueru, is the pinnacle of her career and a new starting point in her life.
After that, Li Yueru decided to stay in the United States, and a new chapter in her career began. Here, she not only has to face a more intense confrontation, but also has to adapt to a completely different culture and environment. But Li Yueru has never been afraid of challenges, and she has proved with her actions that no matter where she is, as long as there is basketball, there is her stage.
In the past few years in the United States, Li Yueru's Chinese name has gradually become well-known, and she has gradually become a bridge connecting Chinese and American basketball cultures. Her performance on the court has won the respect of American fans and made more people pay attention to the Chinese women's basketball team.
Her life is like every jump shot on the basketball court, accurate and determined. Her story tells us that no matter how difficult it is, as long as you dream and persevere, you will one day be able to reach your own winning hoop. On the road of basketball, Li Yueru has won a lot, but her footsteps have never stopped, because she knows that the real winner is always on the road.