Recently, the NBA arena has once again set off a sensation, two Chinese superstars Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming have joined hands to break a new record, and more than 200 million fans around the world are eagerly looking forward to this exciting matchup. This also marks the glorious return of Chinese basketball on the NBA stage, triggering a renewed interest in the NBA from fans.
Once upon a time, the lack of Chinese faces on the NBA court led to a decline in domestic fan attention. But with the successful landing of Wang Zhizhi and Battle in the NBA, the enthusiasm of Chinese fans has been rekindled. Yao Ming has become the representative of Chinese basketball, has achieved brilliant results in the NBA, and has also made great contributions to the development of the NBA in the Chinese market. And the duel between Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming has become a long-awaited scene for Chinese fans.
In a game on November 9, 2007, the Rockets challenged the Bucks away, and Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian had an exciting matchup. Yao Ming performed bravely, scoring a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds in 39 minutes, becoming the focus of the game. Although the Bucks lost, Yi Jianlian's performance was also eye-catching, contributing 19 points and 9 rebounds in 34 minutes. The game also established the status of the two Chinese stars in the history of the NBA.
Although the two superstars have met very few times in the NBA, only five, they have become the center of attention for fans every time. It cannot be ignored that the first matchup between the two was the most amazing, with Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian both showing excellent skills and strength, leaving fans cheering. This game also attracted huge attention in the international community because of the dual identities of Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, and became a major attraction in NBA history.
However, not every match between the two was so impressive, sometimes Yao Ming performed bravely, and Yi Jianlian was relatively sluggish;Sometimes it's the other way around. However, such changes also make the game more indispensable and become a topic of conversation among fans.
Looking back on these matchups, although the performances are different, they all show the rise of Chinese basketball. When they met for the first time, the strong dialogue between the two became a unique memory in the hearts of Chinese fans, and also attracted wide attention from international fans. In this game, both Yao Ming, who entered the NBA's former famous league, and Yi Jianlian, who is unknown, have experienced the test of their rookie years in this game, kicking off their NBA careers.
And in the history of the NBA, there are only a few stars in the league who have played in their rookie years. The most dazzling of these is Chamberlain, who averaged 37 per game in his first yearWith 6 points and 27 rebounds, he won many honors such as scoring title, rebounding champion and best rookie award. His astonishing performance is reminiscent of Chinese basketball rookie Zou Yuchen.
Wang Zhizhi especially told Yi Jianlian at his retirement ceremony, hoping that he could guide the young player Zou Yuchen and look forward to the future. Zou Yuchen's performance also proved Wang Zhizhi's vision, as a young player, he performed well in his rookie season with Bayi, averaging 14 points and 9 points per game6 rebounds, showing great potential and talent.
And in recent games, the Pacers-Cavaliers matchup has been even more exciting. Haliburton's three-pointer at a crucial moment and LeVert's stunner failed to make the game even more exciting. In the end, the Pacers narrowly defeated the Cavaliers 121-116 to achieve a thrilling victory, which also made the entire NBA league more full of excitement and uncertainty.
The success of this matchup not only brought a visual feast to Chinese fans, but also added impetus to the development of the NBA in the Chinese market. The influx of 200 million viewers marks the unabated enthusiasm of Chinese basketball fans for the NBA, and also lays a solid foundation for the rise of Chinese players in the NBA in the future.
In this legendary matchup, Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming used their strength to interpret the strength of Chinese basketball and injected new vitality into the NBA. The success of this game will become a significant stroke in the history of Chinese basketball, and it will also bring an unforgettable visual feast to fans around the world. It is expected that in the future, Chinese basketball will have a more dazzling performance on the NBA stage, showing the infinite charm of oriental power to the world.