China News Service, August 15th. In the third game of the CBA Finals just concluded, the Guangdong team defeated Liaoning with a score of 123:115 to win the life-and-death battle, defeated the opponent with a total score of 2:1 and successfully defended the title, winning team history. The tenth CBA championship. However, Yi Jianlian fell to the ground at the end of the third quarter and left, which also affected the hearts of the fans.
Yi Jianlian attended the award ceremony with injury. Image source: Osports All Sports Photo Agency
After the injury, Yi Jianlian did not leave for inspection immediately, but waited until the end of the game. At the championship ceremony, Yi Jianlian entered the stadium with Su Wei's back, and was supported by his teammates on the podium. His injury is currently unclear. But in an interview, he said that it was worth it to win the championship.
"I think in competitive sports, all athletes have to face the problem of injury. This is part of the game. Persistence is also the common goal of everyone. I hope to complete this goal together, complete this dream, and complete the team's 10th. The championship, I think all this is very worthwhile for me." He said.
Yi Jianlian was injured instantly.
In addition, Yi Jianlian also expressed his gratitude to the heroes fighting the epidemic: "At this special moment, this special year, first of all thank the heroes of our country against the epidemic. (They) have paid a lot to our entire China, so that we can now return. In a relatively normal life, the game can start and the rematch can be played."
Yi Jianlian said: "I also thank Academician Zhong Nanshan for his great support and help. We can play in the rematch, can play on the field, complete our team's goal, and bring the 10th championship to the Guangdong team. All this is very special. Meaning, especially valuable." (End)