In today's era, sports is not only a sport, but also an emotion, a culture, especially in China, basketball has almost become the belief of many young people, whenever you see the Chinese men's basketball team send representatives, will you feel extremely proud and expectant? But there's one name that turns from excitement to disappointment, and that's a player, let's call him
Once upon a time, his performance on the court was exciting, I thought he would actively respond to the call of the country, with a passionate fighting spirit to win glory for the motherland, but it didn't come to pass, but this player chose to refuse to play for the Chinese men's basketball team at a critical moment, this decision undoubtedly made the mood of the majority of fans fall from this end to that end, which is simply unacceptable
The truth of the matter is that those who refuse to play in the war frequently participate in commercial activities in China, and even frequently appear in the endorsements of some brands, this series of actions does make people feel embarrassed at first glance: before and after, two completely different attitudes, people can't help but ask, is this fighting for national honor or making money for themselves through the halo of basketball?
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This behavior has undoubtedly attracted countless accusations, everyone said that "this is too ugly", and different voices seem to be pouring out, as if to justify him: "He is also a professional athlete, there is nothing wrong with making some money," but we must think about whether his professional ethics and sense of responsibility should take precedence over personal interests as an athlete, especially an athlete representing the country on the international stage?
Looking back, we can see how he refused to represent the team, and the reaction during that period was also interesting, with some comments varied, some saying, "He's really a businessman with a vision," others bitterly saying, "How much expectations have been disappointed," shouldn't we feel angry and disappointed as fans?
In contrast, imagine those players who dedicate themselves to the country in history, in important games, even if they are injured, they have to climb on the field, such as Yao Ming, for the honor of the country, the figure that is like a giant on the field, almost the whole team is shouldered, they are all born at the top of the industrial chain, what is lacking is not money, but the responsibility and dedication to the country
What's even more interesting is that such a choice is actually setting an example for young athletes, and his choice may make some players feel that there is no need to choose a path between national honor and personal interests when weighing similar choices in the future, and this negative demonstration effect is worrying
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Speaking of which, I have to mention the current situation of basketball in the mainland, an excellent athlete is not only about strength, but also about psychological quality, ability to resist pressure, professional ethics, etc
Next, let's talk about the possible consequences of this behavior, once the domestic manufacturing brand cooperates, the fans' disgust will directly affect the brand image, the logic behind this is very simple, just as some businesses are boycotted because of a lack of social responsibility, the brand endorsement of athletes also has to bear a certain social responsibility and psychological burden
In the future, the commercial value may be hit hard, and his former glory may be forgotten by everyone in a blink of an eye, and fans will lose support, even if he comes back in the future, he may not be able to get the feeling of being sought after
On the other hand, other athletes, they not only represent the image of the country, but also take on a certain mission, on the other side of the chessboard, it is the expectations of the country and the excitement of the fans, looking back, maybe this is more of a spirit
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It is worth mentioning that the loyalty of fans often affects the career of athletes, and if a player chooses to escape at a critical moment, then he has to bear not only the pressure of public opinion, but more importantly, the change of commercial value and market reaction, which is a two-way blow for a player
It is undeniable that Chinese basketball is moving towards internationalization, and as future participants, each of us has the obligation to understand, pay attention and support more professionally, let us look forward to more and more players who can put the national honor in the first place, work hard for the Chinese men's basketball team, and win the glory that belongs to us, I hope that every fan can continue to love this sport, support our team and athletes, and play every game well on the road in the future