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On the eve of the upcoming Paris Olympics, 43-year-old Australian basketball player Lauren Jackson once again expressed her love for Yao Ming in an interview.
Despite the passage of time, the five-time Olympic veteran's deep affection for Yao Ming remains the same.
Looking back on the past of the two, it seems that you can still see a scene from the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics: Lauren Jackson cast an affectionate gaze at Yao Ming and gave him a warm hug.
Yao's outstanding performance in the NBA not only made him a superstar in the basketball world, but also deeply moved Lauren Jackson far away.
However, at that time, Yao Ming had already established a relationship with Ye Li, and in the face of Lauren Jackson's feelings, Yao Ming chose to decline politely.
Despite failing to get a response from Yao Ming, at the 2008 Olympics, Lauren Jackson's team defeated the Chinese women's basketball team to win the silver medal; At the closing ceremony of that competition, she once again showed her deep affection to Yao Ming with her actions.
To this day, although Lauren Jackson still can't forget Yao Ming, Yao Ming's life has entered a new chapter - he and Ye Li have walked together for many years, and there are no lack of twists and turns in their love life.
In public, Yao Ming was often photographed showing displeasure in front of Ye Li, but chose to remain silent.
These details undoubtedly add a bit of mystery to the couple's relationship.
Still, the story of Lauren Jackson and Yao Ming is well remarked.
On the one hand, Lauren Jackson successfully stepped onto the Olympic stage for the fifth time with extraordinary self-discipline and body management, showing the enduring charm of his athletic career; On the other hand, Yao Ming, as an iconic figure of Chinese basketball, his influence on the international stage should not be underestimated.
The story of the two is not only the epitome of a transnational emotion, but also a display of sportsmanship and personal charisma.
In this complex emotional entanglement, we can see Lauren Jackson's unchanging feelings for Yao Ming, as well as Yao Ming's mature attitude in dealing with private feelings.
At the same time, it is also a story of perseverance, respect, and growth.
Whether on the basketball court or in life, everyone is working tirelessly for their dreams and goals.
Although Lauren Jackson's feelings for Yao Ming did not blossom, she still maintained her love for basketball and a positive attitude towards life.
And Yao Ming, no matter what challenges he faced, showed his demeanor as a top athlete.
Through this story, we not only witnessed the demeanor of the two sports stars, but also experienced the profound connotation of sportsmanship and life philosophy.
As advocated by the Olympic Games, it is not only the victory of competitive sports, but also the spiritual harvest and life experience in the process of participation.
May everyone be brave enough to pursue their dreams on their respective stages and have no regrets.