Chinanews.com, November 4th. Australia.com compiled a report. The Chinese basketball player Zhou Qi, who may become the most important signing player of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL), is 2.16 meters tall. It is difficult for him to be in the crowd. Ignored, many Melbourne residents recognize him as a former NBA player.
Even Australia's greatest basketball player Andrew Gaze praised the introduction of Zhou Qi as a "successful move that we have not yet realized."
"Sydney Morning Herald" reported on the 4th that at a media conference on the 3rd, South East Melbourne Phoenix told the Chinese national team that if Zhou Qi performs well in this NBL season, he will continue to sign.
The 25-year-old Zhou Qi also admitted that considering that he has won the Defensive Player of the Year award many times, some Chinese teammates expressed surprise that he left the Chinese Basketball League (CBA).
In this regard, Boomers coach Brian Goorjian, who has coached the CBA, said that this is equivalent to Gates leaving the NBL to play in China.
Gates himself said that Australians still don't understand the importance of this signing.
"This is a change that many people have not yet realized. He is an orthodox star. He has been participating in the national team and NBA games, where he is a high-profile person."
Although Zhou Qi, who once played for the Houston Rockets, has always hoped that his NBA career can be improved by improving his basketball ability and English.
But Zhou Qi said, "Many people say that I want to return to the NBA through the NBL, but now, I want to focus on the season and improve myself in this high-level league. This is my current focus."
Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer also said that multiple NBL teams are chasing Zhou Qi, and his club hopes that all basketball fans can watch his game.
"I don't think this is specifically for the Chinese community. Zhou Qi is a world-class international talent who has spent many years in the NBA." He said, "This is the message we should convey to all Victorian basketball fans and sports fans— —Let’s take a look at a great genius in the game.” (Compiled by Noy)