Data map: CBA finals, Guangdong team Yi Jianlian and Liaoning team Han Dejun jumped the ball. Image source: Osport All Sports Photo Agency
Chinanews.com, August 27th. A few days ago, Yi Jianlian published a long article introducing himself and paying tribute to Kobe. Yi Jianlian said that the Achilles tendon surgery was very successful and he had already learned how to overcome injuries. He also recalled his experience of playing against Kobe on the court and encountering difficulties in the National Youth League.
In the third game of the previous CBA Finals, Yi Jianlian suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon and then underwent surgery. According to Yi Jianlian, the operation was very successful. He has learned how to deal with injuries and defeat them, so that fans don't have to worry about him.
Yi Jianlian recalled his rookie season in the NBA when the Bucks played against the Lakers. He said that he hoped Kobe could come back and he wanted to hear the fans chant his name.
Data map: Kobe.
Earlier this year, Bryant died unexpectedly due to a helicopter accident. Yi Jianlian said that Kobe's image has become a spirit that influences the surroundings. "None of us will become another Kobe, but we can achieve tenacity in our own way."
Yi Jianlian recalled that before practicing basketball, he had very poor physical fitness and could only run 300 meters. But entering the youth team has to run 3,200 meters, and after entering the national youth team, you have to run 10,000 meters.
He said: "I want to play basketball and be a good player. If that is my goal, then I must keep up with the team." (End)
Attachment: Full text of Yi Jianlian's long article