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The trajectory of life is often unpredictable, and the path of life does not always go in the direction people planned. When it comes to the development of football, Yao Ming once showed indifference to it.
From an early age, he was fascinated by history and culture, with a desire to become an excellent archaeologist.
Yao Ming once said affectionately: "I have always deeply aspired to be a historical archaeologist, because I believe that the charm of history is endless. When he looked back on his childhood dreams, his heart was full of emotion.
In his spare time, he is not only obsessed with the study of historical documents, but also passionate about exploring the mysteries of archaeology and related fields.
Those long-standing historical legends have injected endless vitality into his spiritual world.
However, fate pushed Yao Ming to a life path that was completely different from his dreams. Looking back on the days when he gradually moved away from basketball, Yao Ming's eyes were full of nostalgia.
He vividly remembers that his favorite game as a child was chasing and playing with his companions, and although he was often the target of "capture" due to his tall stature, he still enjoyed it and did not show any autistic tendencies.
However, his tall size gives him a unique sense of inferiority. At school, he had to sit in the last row of the classroom, and in physical education class, he was often the object of laughter and chases by his teammates.
Yao Ming's mother reluctantly said that his every move can attract the attention of others.
Even his childhood sweetheart Zhang Window, a lively and cheerful girl, often joins other friends to tease the docile Yao Ming. Once, Zhang Chuang even beat up Yao Ming.
What is surprising is that Yao Ming did not choose to retaliate, but calmly found Zhang Chuang's father and told the ins and outs of the incident in detail. Quoting his mother, he stressed that violence is not advisable.
This scene vividly demonstrates the traditional virtue of "a good man does not fight with a woman".
It was during this period that Yao Ming was still resistant to basketball. It wasn't until 1986 that a team of the American Harry basketball team traveled to China to play an exhibition game, and the 7-year-old Yao Ming witnessed the charm of basketball for the first time.
However, despite this, he was not inspired by this and remained indifferent to the sport of basketball.
This alienation lasted until 1989, when Yao Ming finally entered the physical school and began a comprehensive and systematic basketball training journey. In the initial stage, his love for basketball was not very high, and he sometimes had to rely on his father's encouragement and motivation to stay true to his original intention.
Yao Ming said bluntly: "In the early days, I did choose to play basketball under the temptation of 'bribery'!"
All the stories start from the ignorant day of basketball enlightenment when Yao Ming stepped into the junior sports school. At that stage, he didn't have much interest in basketball, but he struggled to stick with it because of his parents' high expectations.
During that time, Yao Ming frankly admitted that he was forced to do basketball training under the impetus of "bribery".
Time flies, Yao Ming's height has sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and he was only 16 years old at the time, and his height has reached an astonishing 1.96 meters. However, this unique height advantage has made many coaches pessimistic about his future development, and they generally believe that being too tall is not conducive to the performance of basketball.
At the time, many coaches were not optimistic about Yao's future, believing that his oversized stature was not conducive to the development of basketball. This passage reveals a deep regret.
At the same time, many of Yao's teammates who competed with him were praised for their outstanding basketball talent.
In the face of so many doubts and denials, Yao Ming's heart was not shaken by this, but inspired a stronger fighting spirit. At the age of 16, he suddenly realized the endless joy of basketball, and a passion for basketball surged in his heart.
At that moment, Yao Ming deeply understood the true meaning of 'talent' - from the love in his heart.
Driven by this fiery passion, Yao Ming improved by leaps and bounds in basketball skills, quickly entered the national team, and embarked on the journey to his dream. In 1999, he represented the Shanghai team in various competitions and won the Asian Men's Basketball Championship just three months later.
In the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the Chinese team led by Yao Ming achieved an excellent result of 10th place.
However, the path of life is always full of endless twists and turns. In his first game with the NBA Rockets, Yao Ming handed over a disappointing zero-point answer. At that time, the audience and countless Chinese fans were shocked and disappointed. This undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Yao Ming.
However, Yao Ming did not give up because of the temporary low point, and he showed his perseverance and determination to the world with his perseverance. Only half a month later, Yao Ming performed bravely in the key game against the Los Angeles Lakers, hitting 9 consecutive shots and scoring an astonishing 20 points in a single game, which amazed the audience! Since then, Yao Ming has been like an eagle soaring into the sky, writing his own brilliant chapter on the NBA stage.
Looking back on that period of passionate dream-chasing years, Yao Ming was full of emotion. In order to win the heart of his wife, Ye Li, he traveled around collecting badges during the Sydney Olympics, and finally carefully selected 50 for Ye Li as a birthday present.
This special gift for her nineteenth birthday deeply touched Ye Li's heart and brought their relationship to a new stage.
For Yao Ming, there is undoubtedly an important milestone in his life, that is, his encounter with his wife Ye Li. This relationship began when Yao Ming first joined the Chinese national basketball team.
At that time, when Yao Ming, who was only 17 years old, first met Ye Li, who was tall and slender and loved basketball, a strong desire emerged in his heart, eager to meet her.
"I'm not good at words, and now I'm suffering setbacks that make it harder for me to take the next step. Yao Ming's heart was full of contradictions. However, due to his young age and introverted personality at the time, Yao Ming never mustered up the courage to take the initiative to talk.
He can only look forward silently in his heart, and wait until he really becomes a member of the national team, and then look for an opportunity to get close to Ye Li.
In order to get Ye Li's photos, Yao Ming even plucked up the courage to take the initiative to connect with the sports reporters in the stadium, hoping to find a breakthrough from them. Despite the ups and downs in the process, Yao Ming never chose to give up.
At first, Ye Li didn't seem to show much interest in the tall and handsome boy, and every time she responded, she seemed a little cold. In the face of Yao Ming's passionate pursuit, Ye Li sometimes felt a little overwhelmed.
In her heart, basketball is far more important than love.
However, Yao Ming was not discouraged by the setback, but decisively adjusted his strategy and actively exchanged basketball skills, strategies and tactics with Ye Li, hoping to enhance their understanding of each other. Since then, time has passed, year after year, Yao Ming's deep affection for Ye Li has become stronger and stronger, but he has never been able to win the heart of his sweetheart.
Until the Spring Festival of 2001, Yao Ming seized the rare opportunity, left behind his busy schedule, and rushed thousands of miles from bustling Shanghai to Beijing, waiting patiently downstairs in the dormitory of Ye Li's women's basketball team.
The scene at that moment was really unbearable, "Although the atmosphere was slightly awkward at the time, Ye Li was finally moved by Yao Ming's sincerity and agreed to further develop a relationship with him. ”
So, the two young people began a passionate love journey, and Yao Ming's perseverance finally ushered in a beautiful result. This touching love story is also praised by Yao Ming as a classic work of "life is a long road, we need to continue to explore and move forward".
From the first acquaintance to knowing and falling in love, and then to tying the knot, Yao Ming and Ye Li spent a full eight years together. In August 2007, with the blessings of relatives and friends, the two entered the palace of marriage hand in hand, drawing a perfect end to this sweet love story.
Their wedding photos instantly became the focus of attention, and the subsequent birth of their baby daughter Yao Qinlei brought endless joy to this happy family. The warm group photo of a family of three was full of happiness and was moving.
Soon after his marriage, Yao Ming's career also entered a new stage. In the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he competed with Kobe Bryant and many other stars, adding a touch of brilliant color to the whole game.
When Yao Ming and Kobe Bryant teamed up, "the applause and cheers of the audience transcended borders, and the spirit of sportsmanship tied the hearts of people around the world." This wonderful event witnessed by one billion people around the world is undoubtedly a shock and baptism of the soul. ”
At this moment, Yao Ming has successfully transformed into a world-renowned basketball superstar. The following year, he made a shocking decision - spending as much as 30 million yuan to buy the Shanghai Oriental Sharks team that he once played for.
Yao Ming personally visited Zhang Chuang's father and revealed the truth of the incident to him without reservation...... At such moments, Yao Ming always decisively shook his head in denial, citing his mother's teachings as an example, repeatedly emphasizing that hitting people is an absolutely intolerable mistake.
This decision demonstrates Yao Ming's firm determination to contribute more strength to the cause of Chinese basketball.
From the once shy and introverted teenager to Yao Ming, who is now the owner of the team, what kind of transformation has he undergone? We may not imagine, but his firm belief and tenacious perseverance make us dizzy.
As a married professional footballer, Yao Ming had to find a balance between family and career. Due to his long-term overseas travel, he can only rely on phone calls and text messages to keep in touch with his wife, Ye Li.
"Whether it's an in-depth discussion on the strategy of the game or an exchange of technical skills, they can always learn from it and improve their skills. ”
Once upon a time, Ye Li was unable to compete due to injury and needed rehabilitation. When Yao Ming learned the news, he did not hesitate to take her to the United States and accompany her through that difficult time.
This meticulous care is the best embodiment of Yao Ming's deep love for his wife.