In the long history of Chinese basketball, many outstanding athletes have emerged, who have shown outstanding strength and potential in their respective fields.
But behind the many shining names, there are some whose names are not so well knownBut their talents and stories are also worthy of our attention.
These people were once hailed as China's rising stars, but for various reasons, they could not continue to shinehas become the Chinese basketball world"Missing Beads"。
Song Tao, born in 1965,He has a height of 2.08 meters and excellent athletic talent。His basketball strength in high school has already begun to emerge, and he is known as the "relay pole".
At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, although due to historical reasons, they did not qualify.
But at the subsequent World Congress, Song Tao helped the Chinese team overcome many difficultiesPlayed against strong opponents and finally reached the finals, and the performance was admirable.
But while preparing for the next game, Song Tao suffered a serious knee injury that brought his professional basketball career to an abrupt end.
Despite receiving a long ** in the United States, there is nothing the doctors can do about it, Song Tao knew that his career was over, and he couldn't help but feel sad.
In 1987, the Hawks selected Song Tao in the third round of the draft and invited him to sign a contract.
This honor not only marks him as the first Chinese to appear on the NBA stageIt also allowed him to realize his dream since childhood.
As a Chinese player, Song Tao felt extremely honored to set foot in the NBA. Unfortunately, an accident soon after, shattered his life againAn old injury** forced him to end his basketball career.
Despite this, Song Tao was not depressed. He threw himself into the business world with a fighting spirit, started his own company, and achieved great success through his hard work.
He also actively participated in public welfare activities and became the honorary president of the Dongguan Charity FederationGive back to the society with your own actions, such as sponsoring poor students, helping the sick, etc.
And Song Tao once said,The two happiest things in his life are being selected to enter the NBA and winning glory for his country, but the pain left him with regrets and couldn't shine in the arena.
Sun Yue's talent was discovered early on by Li Su, the owner of the private basketball club Beijing Aoshen.
Li Su brought Sun Yue, who was only 10 years old, into the club for all-round trainingSpecially equipped with American coaches, he quickly grew into a core player in the team.
However, due to the disagreement between the Aoshen team and the Chinese Basketball Association, Sun Yue also went to the United States to play in the CBA league.
During the U.S. game, Sun's performance earned the attention of NBA scouts. In the 2006 NBA draft, the Lakers selected Sun Yue in the second round with the 51st place, which shows that he is highly anticipated.
But fate seems to play tricks on Sun Yue, and during his time with the Lakers, he barely got a chance to play.
Even so, Sun Yue still won the championship with the team. In 2009, after a hasty end to his NBA career, Sun Yue chose to return to the domestic league.
After returning to China, Sun Yue joined several teams and finally came to Beijing Shougang. As he grew older, injuries began to plague Sun Yue frequently.
From 2012 onwards, he played almost as the Shougang captain for two years, not returning to the field until his contract expired.
In 2014, Sun Yue joined the Beijing Enterprises men's basketball team, which can be described as the last battle of his career. In the end, he had no choice but to retire and became a businessman.
And his love life is also quite tortuous, he had an affair with Gu Chen and Zhang Ruyi, and later met his current wife.
In the face of various setbacks, Sun Yue never gave up his basketball career, but his fate was always moodyThis bizarre star finally can't escape the sad fate of being tricked by fate.
Han Pengshan was born into a basketball family, his father was a professional basketball player, and his mother was also a member of the school basketball team. Back at the age of fifteen,He has shown amazing height potential, and his height has exceeded 1.9 meters.
His athletic genes burned like a tinder in his body, and his movements were light and fast, like a beast in the forest.
Although height is one of his biggest strengths, Han Pengshan is not satisfied with this. His passion for basketball has led him to constantly strive to improve himself, especially his technique and fundamentals.
He has a steady dribble, accurate shooting, and strong blocking abilityDefensively, no one can shake his position. All this made Han Pengshan one of the best centers of his era.
But at a time when he was just beginning to make a name for himself,A severe case of tuberculosis changed the course of his life。The disease forced him to stop a lot of physical activity and even threatened his life.
In the hospital bed, Han Pengshan did not give up, but strengthened his love and pursuit of basketball.
After a period of hard work** and exercise,He managed to overcome his illness and get back on the field.
In 1982, Han Pengshan's career ushered in a new turning point. The Chinese men's basketball team at the time was looking for a new centerHead coach Qian Chenghai discovered Han Pengshan's huge potential and recruited him into the national team.
In the following years, Han Pengshan's performance became better and better. His performance on the field won the applause of all the spectators, and he was also recognized and supported by his coach.
Especially at the 1983 Asian Championships,Han Pengshan helped the Chinese team win the championship with his outstanding performance. The victory also set a new benchmark for the Chinese basketball team.
Just when everyone was expecting Han Pengshan to achieve more in the bigger competitions in the future, fate once again gave him a cruel blow.
In the summer of 1984, just before the Los Angeles OlympicsHan Pengshan got on a train back to his hometown and planned to go back to his hometown for a blind date.
But just as the train was about to reach its destination, something unexpected happened. Han Pengshan suddenly fainted in his seat and never woke up.
In the process of receiving medical treatment, the doctor diagnosed Han Pengshan with it"Marfan syndrome", which is a rare and dangerous cardiovascular disease.
The onset of this disease is often fatal and tends to occur in young people.
Although Han Pengshan carried out an active **, he still failed to escape the curse of fate in the endLeft this world forever at the age of 23.
Shi Yong was born into an athletic family, and his mother was a retired professional basketball player.
Trained in professional basketball since childhood, he has already shown extraordinary basketball talent as a teenager.
At the age of 18, Shi Yong was selected for the national team along with Yao Ming and became a rising star in the basketball world.
Just when people were expecting Shi Yong to shine on the basketball court, fate gave him a heavy blow.
At the age of 19, Shi Yong was accidentally injured in a training session and suffered a minor ankle injury.
But in the course of this seemingly insignificant minor injury, an incredible misdiagnosis occurred.
A small injury that should have been treated simply, but because of an improper operationcaused Shi Yong's ankle injury to deteriorate to an irreversible degreeIt is no longer possible to withstand the impact of the strenuous sport of basketball.
This change dealt a fatal blow to Shi Yong's basketball career. Although Bayi Sports Club has provided Shi Yong with a variety of possible outletsBut stubborn and unyielding, he chose another difficult path, that is, to start his own business.
At first, Shi Yong started selling Malatang in a simple shop of only 5 square meters, and his life was very difficult.
But with his extraordinary perseverance and wisdom, Shi Yong has gradually emerged in the catering industry. Today, he has grown into a well-known small shop owner.
Although basketball has become a part of his life, for Shi Yong, it has always been the most difficult pain in his heart.
If it weren't for that unfortunate medical malpractice,Perhaps there will be one more Chinese figure on the NBA arena today, he and Yao Ming may work together to create a period of glory that belongs to Chinese basketball.
These basketball players are a pity, but in any case, we are looking forward to the dayWe can see more outstanding players emerging in the Chinese basketball arena and winning glory for Chinese basketball.
At the same time, we also hope to provide a better development environment and support for every young person who loves basketballGive them the opportunity to achieve their dreams.