On July 1, it was reported that at the just-concluded U18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup, Zhang Ziyu, a 17-year-old center of the Chinese women's basketball team, attracted widespread attention because of his height of 2.23 meters and strong scoring ability. A few days ago, Zhang Ziyu was interviewed by the media and talked about his future goal of playing in the WNBA!
In the just-concluded FIBA U18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup, the Chinese women's basketball team lost to Australia 79-96 in the final and won the runner-up. Chinese player Zhang Ziyu won the MVP award with an average of 35.0 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, and was selected for the best team of the tournament.
The reporter asked Zhang Ziyu how he thought he was called the "female version of Yao Ming", Zhang Ziyu said, "Everyone calls me that, it's not that I don't like to hear it, but I feel a little pressure!" ”
When the reporter asked Zhang Ziyu what his goals were in the future, the little girl laughed, "The current goal is definitely to dunk once on the court." ”
When talking about her farther goal, she said, "The farther goal may be to go to the United States to play in the WNBA, which is really a distant dream, and I really want to go." I can be prepared, I really recognize my own particularity, I will do more mental and physical preparation, make adjustments and build for myself, imply that I can, and I will stick to it no matter what. ”
When the reporter asked Zhang Ziyu how he is learning English, Zhang Ziyu immediately had an embarrassed expression, "Foreign language learning must be learned, but whether you can learn it well is another matter." ”
In this regard, netizens said, "I'm relieved that she can think like this, I must watch a game"
"The WNBA is waiting for you!"
"If, with Da Yao's hook hand and mid-range shot, reasonable control of physical fitness, in the women's basketball team, this height is an invincible advantage"
"Come on, come on, the more healthy you play, the better"
"Stay healthy and stay away from injuries"
"As long as there are no injuries in the future, if you go to the WNBA, you are afraid that excessive use will cause injuries, like Yao Ming back then."
"Cheerful little girl, come on, come on"
"I think it's possible, keep your health well, improve your core strength, and learn from Aunt Haixia to turn around and play boards, with that stability, you can play anywhere."
"Rich people want to go to the United States, and the daughters of Yao Ming of the United Arab Emirates are all Americans"
"Participating in the WNBA draft is also the top three picks!"
"Then I'm sure I'm going to be in the WNBA draft in the future, and I'm sure I'll be drafted."
"Be more flexible in your steps and strengthen your upper limbs, and the future can be expected!"