Boom 22+8! The rise of the 18-year-old 2.01 mixed-race star of the Chinese men's basketball team: He once said that he was stronger than Hachimura
The story begins with a crumpled newspaper. On the yellowed paper, a photo of a young player's dunk took up most of the page, with the headline prominently reading: "The next Hachimura base? Feng Ao arrogantly said to challenge the pinnacle of Asian basketball! The newspaper was crumpled up and lay in a dimly lit rental house in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Inside the house, Feng Ao himself was practicing his dribbling in front of the mirror, sweat soaking through his jersey. The word "Kyogen" in the newspaper was like a thorn in his heart.
He remembered the interview that day, and the words he blurted out when he was young and vigorous had now become a heavy burden for him. The defeat in the Asian Youth Championship and the cold bench on the bench made him deeply understand the gap between reality and dreams. He is eager to prove himself and stand in the world's highest basketball hall like Hachimura, but the road to his dream is full of thorns.
The three major ball games are his chance to prove himself. He did his best to lead the Xinjiang youth team to a record of two wins and one loss, and in the game against the Liaoning youth team, he even scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. This dazzling data rekindled his hope. He knew that this was just the beginning.
Feng Ao's father is Nigerian and his mother is from Xinjiang. He inherited his father's strong physical fitness and athletic talent, as well as his mother's tenacity and delicacy. From a young age, basketball was the most important part of his life. He dreams of becoming a professional player and playing for the Chinese men's basketball team.
Choosing to stay in the Xinjiang youth team and give up playing in the high school league in the United States was his deliberate decision. He knows that high school leagues in the United States are more competitive, but it also means more opportunities. He is more eager to play for his hometown team and contribute his strength to Xinjiang basketball.
He knows that this road is more difficult, but he believes that as long as he perseveres, he will eventually reach the other side of his dream. He began to train harder, soaking in the gym every day, sweating like rain. He is constantly honing his skills and improving his basketball IQ. He studied Hachimura's game footage and analyzed his every move, every detail.
He was no longer satisfied with simply scoring, he began to learn how to organise the attack, how to string up the team, how to be a real leader. He understands that only by becoming an all-around player can he gain a foothold on a higher stage.
The coach of the Xinjiang youth team also saw Feng Ao's progress and began to give him more trust and opportunities. In the next games, Feng Ao's performance became more and more stable and gradually became the core of the team. He was no longer the stunned guy who only relied on his physical fitness, he began to control the game with his wits and skill.
The youth competition of the National Games is another stage for Feng Ao to prove himself. He led the Xinjiang youth team all the way through and finally reached the final. The opponent in the final is the strong Guangdong youth team, who have a number of national youth team players, and their strength should not be underestimated.
This was a tough battle, Feng Ao did his best and showed all his strength. He breaks, shoots, organizes, defends, he can do anything. In the final moments of the game, he hit a key three-pointer to help the Xinjiang youth team seal the victory.
The National Games championship is the first important honor of Feng Ao's career. He finally proved himself and earned the respect of everyone. After the game, he was interviewed by reporters again. This time, he is no longer arrogant, but humbly said that he still has a lot of shortcomings and needs to continue to work hard.
He knows that there is still a long way to go to his dream, but he is ready. He will continue to work hard, constantly improve himself, and contribute to the Chinese men's basketball team. He believes that one day, he will stand in the world's highest basketball hall and realize his dream.
The crumpled newspaper was still lying in the corner of the rental house. It witnessed Feng Ao's growth, and also reminded him of his former youthful frivolity. Feng Ao picked up the newspaper, gently smoothed out the wrinkles, and treasured it. He knows that this is the starting point of his basketball dream and the motivation for him to keep moving forward. Hachimura is no longer his unattainable target, but an example for him to catch up. He believes that as long as he perseveres, he can become the pride of Asian basketball like Hachimura.
Feng Ao's story is not only a dream about basketball, but also a story about growth and struggle. He proved with his actions that as long as you have a dream and work hard for it, you will be able to create miracles. His story will inspire more young people to chase their dreams.
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