For a long time, Chinese basketball has been striving to stand at the forefront of world basketball, hoping to make a difference on this broad stage. And now, there is new hope for that vision. A young player from the CBA league - Cui Yongxi is showing the world a new attitude of Chinese basketball with his outstanding performance.
In 2019, 17-year-old Cui Yongxi officially joined the Guangzhou men's basketball team and started his professional basketball career. In the early days, he was as unknown as a sesame seed, and it was difficult to get much playing time in the team. But that didn't dampen his fighting spirit, and instead, he worked hard in training to keep improving his skills and getting ready to go.
Time flies, Cui Yongxi gradually gained a foothold in the CBA league and began to become an indispensable member of the Guangzhou men's basketball team. In the 2020-2021 season, he averaged 11.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, not only becoming the team's scoring core, but also a key figure in organizing the team's offense. As his performance on the court became better and better, Choi Yong-hee gradually attracted the attention of NBA scouts.
In the 2021-2022 season, Cui Yongxi broke out in an all-round way, averaging 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, becoming the absolute main force of the Guangzhou men's basketball team. His outstanding performance not only propelled the team to the playoffs, but also made him a veritable star in the CBA League.
Now, Cui Yongxi, who is about to celebrate his 20th birthday, is no longer the young and ignorant teenager he was back then. His outstanding performance in the CBA league not only won the love of the majority of fans, but also attracted the attention of NBA scouts. It can be said that this young player is showing the world the rise of a new generation of Chinese basketball with his own strength.
At the critical moment, Choi Yong-hee made up his mind and resolutely chose to participate in this year's NBA draft. This undoubtedly became an important turning point in his career, and it also meant that he was ready to make an impact on the American professional league.
"The draft is a great opportunity for me to play against the players in the Summer League, so that I can be more active and improve this summer. Choi Yong-hee said frankly, "It's one thing to be selected or not, but there are still challenges to be done in all aspects."
It can be said that for Choi Yong-hee, this NBA draft is undoubtedly a huge opportunity in his career. Whether or not he is selected in the end, it will be a valuable experience for him on the road to growth. By playing against higher-level players, he will gain more experience and skills, laying a good foundation for his future development in the CBA and even the NBA.
The veteran coach can be said to have high hopes for this beloved general. In Guo Shiqiang's view, Cui Yongxi is not only an outstanding player in the Guangzhou men's basketball team, but also a vivid banner on the road of China's basketball development. He hopes that this young player can show his strength on the broader stage of the NBA and inject new strength into China's basketball industry.
In fact, the rise of Cui Yongxi is a microcosm of the continuous progress of Chinese basketball. In recent years, with the increasing performance of Chinese players in the NBA league, Chinese basketball is showing a new face to the world. From Yi Jianlian to Zhou Qi, to a group of up-and-coming young players, they are all vivid footnotes to the continuous improvement of China's basketball strength.
As a representative of this generation of rookies, Cui Yongxi will undoubtedly become another important benchmark for Chinese basketball to spread its strength to the world. Through his performance in the NBA draft and even in the future development of professional leagues in the United States, the influence of Chinese basketball will be further spread and contribute to the popularity of the sport around the world.
For Choi, this NBA draft is undoubtedly an important milestone in his career. Regardless of whether he is selected in the end or not, he has become a representative of the new generation of Chinese basketball. His rise not only attracts the attention of the entire basketball world, but also will become a new chapter in the history of the development of Chinese basketball.