How can one not be moved to tears! This is the true embodiment of a Chinese men's national basketball team player!

This post might come across as "disorganized."

After seeing Yu Jiahao's social media update, as an ordinary fan of the Chinese men's basketball team, I have some thoughts to share.

1. Yu Jiahao

For these two crucial national team matches, he endured 5 flight transfers and traveled tens of thousands of miles.

Starting from the Spanish enclave of Melilla, he went through five flight transfers, passing through Malaga, Barcelona, Beijing, and Tokyo, finally arriving in Okinawa to join the team.

Writing this, the line from Mulan suddenly comes to mind—"Braving a thousand miles to answer the call, crossing mountains and passes as if flying."

It turns out the patriotic spirit from the books still finds its most vivid representation on the basketball court.

Remember last year, when Yu Jiahao returned to China for the Men's Basketball World Cup qualifiers and the National Games, his Spanish club team, Estudiantes, was unhappy about his delayed return, affecting their preparation plans.

There were even rumors of a possible contract termination...

2. Li Hongquan

After the comeback victory against Japan, this young man born and raised in Canada broke down in tears in front of the camera.

This was his first official international match representing the Chinese national team.

For the Chinese men's basketball games, he missed the most important moment of his life: the birth of his child.

Sacrificing the small family for the greater good.

I am deeply moved: when a person can set aside the牵挂 of blood ties and fight with all their might for the flag on their chest.

This sense of belonging is enough to silence all doubts.

His tears, his passion, are a Chinese heart etched in his bones.

3. He Xining

My first impression of him was during his time with the Beijing Royal Fighters, when Marbury gave him his jersey.

Now, He Xining is 29 years old.

To return to the national team, he has traveled a long and difficult road.

"The last time I represented the national team was 4 or 5 years ago. This game means a lot to me. Being able to help the team win through my own efforts, I hope everyone can love Chinese basketball again."

The phrase "hope everyone can love Chinese basketball again" really struck a chord with me.

Everyone knows what Chinese men's basketball has been through in recent years, such dark times.

Everyone needs confidence, needs victories.

The world may be broken, but there are always people mending it.

4. Hu Jinqiu

Long-time followers know that Brother Di never holds back praise for this man.

In the locker room after the comeback win against Japan, while teammates and coaches celebrated, Big Qiu was slumped in a corner, breathing heavily from exhaustion.

During the game, he was also gasping for breath, reminding me of Yi Jianlian who once battled the Gasol brothers.

One play I remember vividly: Hu Jinqiu defended desperately, blocking Cook's shot...

By then, he was already exhausted. Watching the live stream, I didn't expect him to jump that high.

"When your body can't hold on anymore, willpower will carry you through."

That stubborn determination to fight until completely drained is something we've witnessed in Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, and Yi Jianlian.

Hu Jinqiu, the man from Xinjiang, represents the most precious legacy of Chinese men's basketball.

Final Thoughts

"The national team is a place where you give your all, a place where you sacrifice everything to help fulfill the dreams of fans across the country."

This is a line from Yi Jianlian's letter encouraging the young players of the Chinese men's national team.

Players have varying levels of ability.

But in Yu Jiahao's long journey, in Li Hongquan's tears, in He Xining's growth, in Hu Jinqiu's all-out effort...

We see something more important than victory; we regain strength.

Some cross mountains and seas to arrive, some set aside personal牵挂 to step up, some persevere for years without giving up, some fight until completely exhausted.

Our praise for them is not just about their skills.

Not to pour cold water.

Objectively speaking, given their abilities, it's actually very difficult for them to lead the Chinese men's basketball team to achieve its goals or dreams in the World Cup.

But the passion of striving for it is enough.

I believe you, watching the screen, see it just as I do.

The mountains may be hard to cross, but the初心 remains unchanged.

This feeling of being moved has nothing to do with winning or losing; it's about passion and responsibility.

If we have tried our utmost and still cannot succeed, we can have no regrets.

If everyone can fight without holding back like Big Qiu, what does it matter if we make the World Cup or the Olympics?

The results will follow naturally.

From a media perspective, I also believe the Chinese Basketball Association and the national team need more of this kind of promotion.

Finally, here's a screenshot!

During the game, Hu Jinqiu constantly adjusted himself through deep breathing...