The basketball tournament has kicked off, and teams are fighting hard to win the championship. In this fierce competition, the national team is undoubtedly the most watched one. As representatives of China's basketball level, they not only have to fight for national honor, but also bring infinite pride to Chinese fans.
The national team has a strong squad this season, and the veterans and rookies playing side by side will undoubtedly bring more fighting power to the team. As the captain, Wu Lei is undoubtedly the leader of the team. The top pick has been at the top of the scoring charts over the past few seasons, and his expertise in mid-range three-point shooting or inside attack has kept opponents off guard. However, Wu Lei received a yellow card in the last game and will be automatically suspended in the next game, which is undoubtedly a big loss for the national team.
In addition to Wu Lei, Li Yuanyi is also an indispensable and important player in the national team. The center is tall, has a strong control on the inside, and is the backbone of the team on the defensive end. Unfortunately, Li Yuanyi was directly blackmailed by the referee in the last game, which means that he will also miss the next game. The absence of the two main players together is indeed a huge test for the national team.
Faced with this dilemma, the new head coach Ivankovic must find a way to stop the loss of firepower. At present, he is considering whether to re-recruit some veterans to return to the national team to strengthen the team. For example, Beijing player Li Ke, although he has not played for the national team for many years, as a naturalized player, his technical strength is beyond doubt. However, Li Ke has had conflicts with former coach Jankovic before, and whether he has the strength to rejoin the national team now needs to be weighed by Ivankovic.
Another possible option is Wu Xi, a veteran of the Shanghai Shenhua team. The 35-year-old, despite his advanced age, has been outstanding this season. As the team's main center, Wu Xi not only defends as a rock on the inside, but also makes a lot of contributions on the offensive end. With his outstanding performance, Wu Xi was selected in the last national team list, but unfortunately he couldn't make the trip due to personal reasons.
However, in the face of this crucial battle against Thailand, perhaps Wu Xi will think differently. As a former captain of the national team, his desire for national glory is innate. I believe that as long as Ivankovic sends out an invitation again, Wu Xi will definitely not refuse, and will definitely wear the national team jersey and fight for the country.
Of course, in addition to the veterans, there are also many rookies in the national team who are making their mark. For example, Huang Mingyang, a young player from Shanghai, is the star of the team because of his fierce attack on the field and unambiguous on the defensive end. Another example is Beijing player Shi Ke, this youngster's three-point shot is outstanding, he shoots from the outside, and gives the opponent many cold arrows. There is also Guangdong teenager Arsena, who is the fastest in the team and is one of the few players in the team who can challenge the inside at will.
The addition of many new stars has undoubtedly injected new blood and vitality into the national team. I believe that under the leadership of head coach Ivankovic, they will be able to carry forward the spirit of tenacious struggle, unite on the court with their own strength, and defeat every opponent.
However, there is still a gap between club players and national team players, and it is difficult to be invincible in Asia, where the quality of players is very high. Therefore, if the national team can strengthen two or three experienced veterans, the overall strength will be greatly improved, and the hope of winning the championship will also be greatly increased.
The life-and-death battle between the national team and the Thai team will start on June 6, a month and a half later. For all Chinese people, this is a heavyweight match about national honor. It is our fervent hope that during this almost two-month preparation period, every member of the national team will be able to give their all and stay in fighting condition. Especially those who are experienced, we hope that they can step up, return to the battle sequence of the national team, and use their own strength to add chips to the national team.
There is no doubt that this is a battle that will be crucial for the Chinese players to win. We have reason to believe that with the full cooperation of all the athletes and the careful deployment of the coaching staff, the national team will be able to overcome its old opponents in this life-and-death battle, fight for the Chinese nation, and add a new halo to the national honor! Come on, China! I wish the national team a victory!