The NBA, as the temple of basketball, brings together the best basketball players in the world. In this fertile land of basketball, Chinese players have also left their footprints, and up to now, 6 Chinese players have officially set foot on this basketball mecca to fight for the honor of the country and themselves. Among them, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian are undoubtedly the two most representative players. However, in the NBA, the highest single-game scoring of six people presents a very different picture. Yao Ming's highest score in a single game is 41 points, which is also the current record for Chinese players in the NBA world, Wang Zhizhi's highest score is 21 points, Yi Jianlian has a stunning performance of 31 points in a single game, Battle has scored 12 points in a single game, and Zhou Qi's highest score is only 6 points, and Sun Yue is only 4 points.
1st place: Yao Ming: 41 points
As the top pick in the NBA draft, Yao Ming was quickly identified as the core of the team after entering the Rockets, often cutting double-doubles, and in those days, the league as a whole was slow and defensive, so Yao Ming's 41 points were even more commendable, which occurred on February 22, 2004, when the Houston Rockets narrowly defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-121 in a tight game. In this game, Yao Ming, as the core player of the Rockets, played 50 minutes, shooting 15 of 21 and 11 of 13 from the free throw line, and finally scored a career-high 41 points. Especially after the game went into overtime, Yao Ming's performance was particularly crucial, he scored 12 points in three overtime games, and made an important contribution to the Rockets' final victory. If it weren't for the frequent injuries, Yao Ming would still be able to leave more legends of his own in the NBA world, and every time Yao Ming played a hot state, he would have to suffer from injuries, which made countless Chinese fans who regarded the Rockets as their home team feel very sad. After Yao Ming retired in 2011, Chinese fans shouted that their youth was over, and China's next Yao Ming did not know when he would appear.
Second place: Yi Jianlian: 31 points
Yi Jianlian's scoring performance in the NBA is even better, the highest score in a single game has been 31 points, he in a game against the Nuggets, as the absolute main force, 12 of 16 shots, 3 of 6 three-pointers, 4 free throws, scored these 31 points, fully demonstrating his excellent scoring ability. Yi Jianlian, a player known as the "Great Wall of China", is known for his all-round skills and consistent performances. Although Yi Jianlian's NBA career was not smooth due to injury, Yi Jianlian showed his scoring ability many times in the NBA. In his career in the NBA, Yi Jianlian not only has a stable scoring performance, but also contributes key points to the team at critical moments many times. He has a variety of scoring methods, whether it's inside attack, outside shooting, or dunking under the basket, he can do it with ease. If it weren't for the injury every time he played in the state, I believe that Yi Jianlian's NBA career height would have improved qualitatively, and it is a pity that Yi Jianlian did not go to his favorite Golden State Warriors, otherwise Yi Jianlian may be more comfortable in the run-and-bomb system.
Third place: Wang Zhizhi: 21 points
As Yao Ming's strongest rival in the CBA, Wang Zhizhi's NBA career high was 21 points. That score occurred in the 2002-2003 season when the Clippers played against the Nuggets, where Wang Zhizhi came off the bench and scored a team-high 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field. Although Wang Zhizhi did not fully exert his dominance in the CBA during his NBA career, his efforts and performances still set an example for Chinese basketball players on the international stage. Wang Zhizhi failed to go to the NBA according to his plan for various reasons, otherwise Nowitzki's position will likely be replaced by Wang Zhizhi, after all, Wang Zhizhi's low-post skills are quite good, his feet are dreamy and delicate, and his dream steps are quite Olajuwon's style, Wang Zhizhi can only sigh that he was born at the wrong time, in the NBA in the small-ball era, Wang Zhizhi is still very popular with an outside three-point insider, even if he is not good at hand-to-hand combat.
4th place: Battle : 12 points
After just three years in the NBA, Battle's NBA career high was 12 points. That data came on April 17, 2002, when he played for the Denver Nuggets. In that game, Battle started the game and played 27 minutes, and finally cut down 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, and helped the Nuggets win the game 104-90. Those 12 points became the highest single-game score of his NBA career. Although Battle's career in the NBA was relatively short, his hard work and fighting spirit still deserve praise. It's worth mentioning that Battle also won an NBA championship when he played for the Spurs, although he was often asked to imitate O'Neal and Duncan in team training. Battle may have a lot of strength and good low-post skills, but his slow movement, short arm span and lack of athleticism are the key factors that limit his stay in the NBA for a long time.
Fifth place: Zhou Qi: 6 points
Zhou Qi, the 2.16-meter-tall inside giant, has attracted attention for his excellent physical fitness and soft shooting touch. However, in the NBA, Zhou Qi's scoring performance was not satisfactory. His highest score was just 6, which partly reflects his struggles and struggles in the NBA. Despite Zhou's talent and potential, he still lags far behind NBA-level players in terms of confrontation, strength and experience. In addition, Zhou Qi's playing time in the NBA is also relatively limited, which also limits his scoring opportunities to a certain extent. Neither the same team as Harden could save Zhou Qi's sluggish performance, and it is no wonder that he could only go to the Australian NBL League to play, but fortunately, he has now returned to the CBA and played for the veteran Guangdong men's basketball team.
Sixth place: Sun Yue: 4 points
The outstanding performance in the 2008 Beijing Olympics made Sun Yue, who was more than 2 meters tall, regarded by NBA scouts as a potential guard player, but due to various reasons, especially the Lakers guard line is full of talent, Sun Yue did not have many opportunities to play in the NBA, in a game against the Bucks, Sun Yue scored the highest 4 points in his NBA career, but in 2009 Sun Yue still won the NBA championship with the Lakers. Then Sun Yue regretted not joining the Knicks, and finally had to return to the CBA, his physical condition is undoubted, and Kobe Bryant's blocking ability on the defensive end is greatly appreciated, but unfortunately Sun Yue's offensive ability is too poor in the NBA world. After all, the NBA is a competitive arena, and players need to have excellent physical fitness and confrontation ability to get a foothold in the game.