Sun Yue, this name can be described as thunderous in the Chinese basketball world. Speaking of him, many fans will probably give a thumbs up and exclaim: "What a genius!" But then he shook his head and sighed: "It's a pity that the temper is too big!" ＂
That's right, Sun Yue is such a contradiction that people love and hate. His skills are superb, but so is his temper. If you put his skills and temper on the scale, I'm afraid the balance will collapse!
In 1985, Sun Yue was born in an ordinary family in Hebei. Who would have thought that this ordinary-looking little boy would become a dazzling star in Chinese basketball in the future? Since childhood, Sun Yue has shown amazing athletic talent. His performance on the court was like a nimble monkey, jumping up and down, leaving opponents scratching their ears and cheeks, helpless.
The young Sun Yue has already shown his prominence when he played for the Aoshen team in the CBA. But who knows, fate played a joke on him. The Aoshen team and the Basketball Association fell out, and Sun Yue could only follow the team to wander overseas. This experience makes people think of the Tang monks and apprentices in "Journey to the West", but Sun Yue is not going to learn from the scriptures, but to chase the basketball dream.
Hard work pays off. In 2007, Sun Yue finally waited for the highlight moment of his life. In the NBA draft, he was selected by the Lakers with the 40th pick, becoming the first guard in the history of the Chinese men's basketball team to be selected by the NBA. At this moment, basketball fans all over China are boiling! Everyone is thinking, are we finally waiting for our own "Chinese Kobe"?
Unfortunately, things didn't go as smoothly as everyone thought. Sun Yue's athletic talent is indeed outstanding, but his temper is also "outstanding". At the 2013 Asian Championships, the Chinese men's basketball team was at a low point at that time. As one of the core players, Sun Yue not only did not play a leading role, but played a big name on the field.
Once, because of a problem with Guo Allen's position, Sun Yue didn't say a word, and directly pushed Guo Allen. This push not only pushed down Guo Allen, but also pushed down the fans' expectations of him. Everyone is wondering, how did this "genius defender" become a "temper defender"?
Two years later, Sun Yue returned to play for the CBA Beijing team. During a match, he accidentally fell to the ground. As a teammate of the national team, Guo Allen wanted to help him up, but who knew that Sun Yue actually shook off Guo Allen's hand. This throw not only got rid of Guo Allen's kindness, but also got rid of the goodwill of many fans.
But the most jaw-dropping thing was what happened on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. The head coach at the time, Younas, was dissatisfied with Sun Yue's defensive attitude and criticized him. The young and vigorous Sun Yue couldn't listen to it, and directly stood up with the coach. He even threatened to quit training!
This can make Yao Ming angry. You must know that Yao Ming was the first brother of the Chinese men's basketball team at that time, and even he didn't dare to talk to the coach like this. Yao Ming didn't say a word, and directly warned Sun Yue: If you dare to walk out of the door of the training ground, you won't want to participate in the Olympics!
Yao Ming's words were like a basin of cold water poured on Sun Yue's head. Only then did Sun Yue realize that he had made a big mistake and obediently went back to continue training. At this moment, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and thought: "Fortunately, Yao Mingzhen can live in the field!" ＂
Looking back on Sun Yue's career, it has to be said that it is a movie full of drama. He has an enviable talent, but he has repeatedly gotten into trouble because of his temper. He was the first Chinese guard to play in the NBA, but he failed to establish himself there. He is the hopeful star of the Chinese men's basketball team, but he was almost banned because of his willfulness.
Now Sun Yue has been retired for many years, and it is said that his character has become mature and stable. Perhaps, time really is the best teacher. The once high-spirited and hot-tempered teenager has now become a calm middle-aged man.
Looking back on the past, Sun Yue may be full of emotion. If he could control his temper back then, would his basketball career be even more brilliant? If Yao Ming hadn't stopped him in time, would he really have missed the stage of the Olympic Games? These questions, I'm afraid only Sun Yue knows best in his heart.
Sun Yue's story has left us with a profound inspiration. Talent is important, but so is a good attitude and character. In the team sport of basketball, individual heroism is often counterproductive. No matter how good your personal abilities are, if you can't get along with your teammates and respect your coach, then your talent will eventually be buried.
At the same time, Sun Yue's experience also tells us that growing up is a long process. The impulsiveness and willfulness of youth take time and experience to smooth out. Luckily, Sun Yue eventually realized her problem and worked hard to correct it. This spirit of self-reflection and improvement is also worth emulating.
For today's young players, Sun Yue's story is undoubtedly a mirror. It reminds us to learn to control our emotions, respect others, and be part of the team while pursuing individual fulfillment. Only in this way can we go further on the big stage of basketball.
Finally, let us also applaud Sun Yue's growth. From a hot-tempered "problem teenager" to today's mature and steady, this transformation is not easy. Perhaps, this is the biggest victory of Sun Yue's career.
On the basketball court, the ball comes and goes, and the years go by. Sun Yue, who used to be loved and hated, has now withdrawn from the arena. But his story still inspires countless young people who love basketball. Perhaps, this is the charm of sports: it is not just a competition, but also a practice of life.