in2ebook Chapter 725 National Treasure [The Finale]
Chapter 725 National Treasure [The Finale]
The pause is over.
Easy to attack and defend!
The French team is now the pursuer.
China is the defender.
The tactics adopted by the Chinese team are exactly the same as those of the French team: defend the perimeter and prevent them from having any three-point opportunities.
Although the Chinese team has opened up their interior, time is running out, and the chances of them driving into the paint for a shot are slim.
Using his height and wingspan, Wenbanyama received the serve from the sideline.
Knowing full well that it was Wenbanyama who had the ball, Zhou Qi and Yang Hansen, two big men, stuck to him tightly, not even letting him turn around.
"Wemban Yama can't pass the ball at this point. Time is limited, and there's a risk of it being intercepted. Keep him away from the three-point line, but make sure not to foul him."
During the timeout, Sullivan spoke to the Chinese players.
Sure enough, Wenbanyama could only step back to the side after receiving the ball, and then immediately shot it away.
The basketball slammed against the rim with a thud and bounced out.
With a whistle, the referee's whistle blew.
The match is over!
The moment the match ended, Wang Xiucheng hadn't even had time to react when he was tackled by someone, and then he felt one person after another pounce on him.
Even the usually extremely restrained Guo Shiqiang suddenly clenched his fist and jumped up like everyone else, celebrating wildly.
On the contrary, Ben Sullivan, who had been somewhat agitated, calmly looked at Wang Xiucheng on the field.
He noticed something: some of the abilities Wang Xiucheng displayed on this court tonight were things he had never shown in the NBA.
Take, for example, that bizarre, never-before-seen backward throw!
What does this mean?
This shows that Wang Xiucheng is still making progress every day!
You simply can't believe what Wang Xiucheng will be like in a few days or months.
Perhaps, at the Los Angeles Olympics four years from now, the biggest opponent for the US team will be the Chinese team, whose average age is only in their early 20s!
Keep in mind that four years from now, players like James, Curry, and Durant on the US team will most likely have already retired.
So who will be the successor on the US team?
Tatum? Edwards? Halliburton?
No matter who they are, it's clear they can't possibly stand against Wang Xiucheng.
This was already proven in the NBA last season.
The only good thing about the US team is that every single one of them is very talented.
The Chinese team only has one Wang Xiucheng.
Fortunately, the Chinese team only has Wang Xiucheng, otherwise the other teams wouldn't stand a chance!
"We won! We won! We're third place?"
The video analyst sent by the Timberwolves excitedly grabbed Ben Sullivan and yelled.
Sullivan also excitedly began to respond.
This victory propelled the Chinese team to unprecedented heights.
But for these coaches, isn't this also a form of praise?
Bringing the Chinese team to this level is an indelible experience in their professional careers.
This will be a very important resume for them if they have the opportunity to become head coaches in the future.
Inside the VIP room, several elderly men were shouting excitedly. Their children, though also excited, kept trying to calm them down and wiped away the tears from their eyes with tissues.
Yao Ming stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his hands trembling, unable to calm down for a long time!
They actually won the bronze medal!
If someone had told him before the Olympics that the Chinese team could win a bronze medal, he definitely wouldn't have believed it.
They might even call the other team a complete idiot, saying they don't understand football at all!
But now, the Chinese team has actually won!
Yao Ming knew he had won his bet, and won big!
From then on, he became the sole authority in the Basketball Association!
No one can refute his opinions and plans.
He can now put more of his plans into action!
As Yao Ming leaned against the glass, he couldn't help but recall the scene of his first meeting with Wang Xiucheng.
That was after the 2022 Cleveland All-Star Game.
Wang Xiucheng won the dunk contest with a stunning performance.
"If possible, could I offer some advice on selecting players for the national team?"
Yao Ming clearly remembers what Wang Xiucheng said.
Wang Xiucheng used his chance to join the national team as leverage, or rather, as a threat, to demand that he intervene in the national team's player selection process.
Furthermore, Wang Xiucheng also tied Li Kaier, whom the Basketball Association had been trying to recruit for a long time, to his own cause.
Perhaps inspired by Wang Xiucheng, Yao Ming, after returning, also brought these seniors in the room onto his own ship, thus gaining some initial influence.
Then, Yao Ming discovered that the national team had made rapid progress after Wang Xiucheng's intervention.
He remembered Wang Xiucheng's amazing performance when he first represented the national team in the Summer League.
I also remember that Wang Xiucheng led the Chinese men's basketball team, which had missed the previous Olympics, back to the Olympics with just two games.
Then, at the Paris Olympics, Wang Xiucheng led the Chinese men's basketball team through a series of victories, and after two consecutive losses at the start, they actually defeated the host country and won the bronze medal.
Yao Ming felt a little dizzy at this moment, as if everything was not so real.
An Olympic bronze medal!
Isn't this a bit too heavy a burden for these children, including Wang Xiucheng?
Yao Ming was genuinely afraid that they wouldn't be able to handle it.
However, this was something they fought for themselves, something even he couldn't have done.
It is foreseeable that from now on, Wang Xiucheng's status in China will become higher and more stable.
"A national treasure-level athlete!"
Yao Ming remembered this word.
As long as Wang Xiucheng continues to play for China, he will remain a "national treasure" of China.
Therefore, even if Wang Xiucheng has some other minor flaws, they are not a big deal.
So what if I know a lot of female celebrities?
So what if there are a few more kids?
Yao Ming knew about this, which meant that the higher-ups knew about it too.
and then?
Will it interfere with Wang Xiucheng's game?
No, that's fine then.
As long as these female celebrities don't cause trouble, everything will be fine!
What if they make a scene?
It's even simpler, just give them some advice!
Prioritize the national team's interests; your personal matters can wait.
You won't accept it? And you're still making a scene?
Then ban them!
Of course, it's not about banning Wang Xiucheng, but about banning these female celebrities!
From a legal perspective, since you are not married, has Wang Xiucheng broken the law?
no!
You can call Wang Xiucheng a scumbag, but you can't say that Wang Xiucheng broke the law!
Wang Xiucheng is a "national treasure" who can lead the Chinese men's basketball team to at least the next decade or so, aiming for third place, second place, and even first place!
You're just an actor, and you want to drag Wang Xiucheng down with you?
Think too much!
……
On the field, both teams of players had calmed down and began to shake hands.
Wenban Yama had been waiting for Wang Xiucheng.
Upon seeing Wang Xiucheng approach, Wen Ban Yama stretched out her arms and hugged him.
"Wang, we lost tonight, but I'm not convinced. See you in the NBA," Wenbanyama said regretfully.
Wang Xiucheng smiled wryly. "Back in the NBA, you said you'd see each other at the Olympics. Now at the Olympics, you're saying you'll see each other in the NBA."
It's stuck in an infinite loop!
"Okay," Wang Xiucheng replied.
“Oh, right.” Wenbanyama suddenly remembered something. “James said you sent his two sons to the Shaolin Temple last summer, is that right?”
Wang Xiucheng nodded, "That's true."
"That's great." Wenban Yama finally recovered from her disappointment. "Could you please recommend Shaolin Temple to me as well? I've always loved Shaolin Temple's culture, but I've never had the time to go. Now that the Olympics are over, I should go and fulfill my wish."
Wang Xiucheng was dumbfounded. Dude, are you serious?
And James, you big mouth, you can't keep anything to yourself, can you!
"Are there difficulties?" Wenban Yama asked doubtfully.
"No," Wang Xiucheng shook his head. "When are you going?"
Wenban Yama seemed to think for a moment, "This year has been very tiring, and the training camp is about to start. How about next year's off-season? Can you help me make arrangements and find me a good mentor?"
“Okay, leave it to me,” Wang Xiucheng said.
Wenban Yama immediately beamed with joy, took a step back, clasped his hands together, and bowed slightly.
Wang Xiucheng smiled wryly again and could only put his hands together in a prayer-like gesture.
To be fair, Wenban Yama's move was quite standard; he must have really studied these things.
However, Shaolin Temple also has a lot of troubles. If Wenban Yama really wants to go, he should be arranged to go as soon as the season ends next year. When the incident happens in July or August, he will be back.
The technical staff were already urging everyone to hurry up, even though the match between China and France had ended.
But there's still the final championship match coming up, so time is tight.
The Chinese team and the French team then quickly returned to their respective locker rooms.
The Chinese team began celebrating again, while also waiting.
After the final championship match, there will be an awards ceremony, and the Chinese team will also be on the podium this time!
Finally, two hours later, the final championship battle came to an end.
Without a doubt, the US team defeated the German team and won the championship, and the outspoken LeBron James won the MVP award.
The podium was set up, and the Chinese team was led back onto the field by the emcee.
Although they had calmed down considerably, the appearance of these young Chinese players still drew applause from the crowd.
Some of the applause came from the players of the US and German teams, while others came from the fans in the stadium.
The Chinese team won over their opponents and their fans with their strength.
Wang Xiucheng looked at the veteran players of the US team with a smile on his face.
I'm a little envious, after all, that brand is gold.
With the podium set up, the awards ceremony officially began.
The young players on the Chinese team seemed a bit nervous, but fortunately Wang Xiucheng stood at the front and was the first to step onto the podium, and then the others followed suit and jumped up as well.
After receiving the bronze medal from the award presenter, Wang Xiucheng did not wear it around his neck.
The bronze medal was indeed quite heavy.
For Wang Xiucheng, the Paris Olympics are over.
But Wang Xiucheng's story did not end there.
He wants to continue playing in this world, then participate in the World Cup and the Olympics, win glory for his country, and strive to eventually exchange his bronze medal for a gold medal.
Furthermore, Wang Xiucheng believes that this time will not be too far off. Once James Curry and others retire, and Haliburton and Edwards are no longer fully capable of carrying the torch, that will be the opportunity that Wang Xiucheng sees.
He believed this was the meaning of his existence in this world!
And his story with the sisters will continue.
But that's not the story we're going to tell anymore!
[The End]