"Believe, you will wear a jersey with a five-star red flag on your chest"
This sentence is Wang Lanxi's Weibo introduction.
Just this past summer, his identity changed from a college player to the No. 1 pick in the CBA draft.
Although the road ahead is full of unknowns, the splendid dream makes the young man feel fascinated.
Weifang, Qingdao
Weifang, who accompanied Wang Lanchan to grow up, was praised by him as his "lover".
Qingdao has witnessed the transformation of his life, which is the starting point for the future.
On July 24, 2022, the Qingdao Guoxin Stadium was full of people, and the CBA draft was held as scheduled.
The day before, Wang Lanchan's parents made a special trip from Weifang to Qingdao, hoping to witness the important moment belonging to their son.
Before the draft began, her mother carefully helped Wang Lanchan tidy up the collar of his suit.
"The double-breasted suit looks young and foreign." Wang Lanchan said with a smile.
The outside world has long believed that he is the number one pick in the draft.
But sitting on the bus to the venue, Wang Lanchan was so nervous that he kept twisting the admission documents in his hand.
The picture shows Wang Lanchan being elected as the champion.
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"Nanjing Tongxi Dasheng Club chose Wang Lanxi from Tsinghua University."
When he heard his name was the first to be pronounced, Wang Lanchan was relieved, smiled and got up to embrace his parents.
The picture was frozen, and he and CBA CEO Zhang Xiong held up the "Number One Scholar and No. 1" book, and the 100th player selected in the CBA draft was born.
"I've been waiting for this moment, and children who play have career dreams." Wang Lanxi's words were plain, and at the age of 24, he successfully put on the top hat.
growth, 12 years
At the draft conference, the host used this sentence to describe Wang Lanxi, "an excellent defender from Tsinghua University".
In order to achieve the word "excellent", the new champion has worked hard for more than ten years.
At the age of 11, Wang Lanchan, who was in the fourth grade of elementary school, began to play basketball.
In his spare time, he can always be found on the court.
At first he only used basketball as entertainment, but he gradually fell in love with the sport.
Image source: Wang Lanxi Weibo
After entering the sports school for formal training, Wang Lanchan will always go to the arena in advance to practice basic skills.
"When I was in elementary school, I went to regular training on weekends, about 3-4 times." So after school on Friday, he would always hurry up to do his homework, in order to have more time to run on the court.
"When I was in the fifth grade, I represented the school in the district basketball league for primary and secondary school students and finally won the championship." Looking back on the days of playing basketball as a child, Wang Lanchan has many moments that he will never forget. For example, in this final, his Weifang Rixiang Friendship School defeated Xingfu Street Primary School, "The score seems to be 77:55."
After entering junior high school, because of his short stature, Wang Lanchan often stood in the front row of the queue.
Until he graduated from junior high school, his height could not exceed 1.7 meters.
But at that time, the basketball talent has gradually emerged in Wang Lanxi.
When he was about to enter high school, some CBA youth team threw an olive branch to Wang Lanchan.
But looking forward to college life and eager to see more of him, he chose to continue his studies.
Entered Weifang No. 1 Middle School with the grades of A and other basketball talents. The time in high school was called the most beautiful three years by Wang Lanchan.
Image source: Wang Lanxi Weibo
In the eyes of Zhang Jianxin, the men's basketball coach of Weifang No. 1 Middle School, Wang Lanxi, who is thin, has great potential.
"There are many masters in No. 1 middle school. At first, Wang Lanchan couldn't keep up with the rhythm, but he never thought of giving up. Every training session was the first to come and the last to go." Basketball goes to school for training.
Starlight doesn't ask passers-by, time pays off.
After being tempered by the game, Wang Lanxi, who was promoted to the second year of high school, became more and more proficient in technology and became the "outstanding player" in the back line.
"In the National High School Basketball League at that time, it was obvious that Wang Lanchan was the best individual defender in the North Division, no one." Zhang Duo, who has known Wang Lanchan for more than 7 years, recalled this.
Tsinghua University, CUBA
In this way, Wang Lanchan used basketball to "hit" Tsinghua University's 2017 grade recommendation qualification and entered the business administration major.
"From the first step into the campus, I have truly become a member of Tsinghua University." This is a sentence written by Wang Lanchan when he was enrolled in his freshman year.
The picture shows Wang Lanchan and Tsinghua University men's basketball coach Chen Lei.
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After joining the men's basketball team of Tsinghua University, he started a new journey.
Shouting the slogan "Love Tsinghua" at the end of each training will make Wang Lanchan feel a sense of honor in his heart.
Stable projection and excellent overall view have earned Wang Lanchan the reputation of "Tsinghua Iverson".
For this title, Wang Lanxi himself takes it lightly, but the data will not lie.
After this year's draft conference, Wang Lanchan quickly devoted himself to the preparations for the CUBA finals.
On the evening of July 31, under the witness of Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, Wang Lanchan almost single-handedly resisted the crazy counterattack of Guangdong University of Technology at the last moment.
At the final whistle, Tsinghua University achieved the fourth championship in team history.
That night, Wang Lanchan scored 25 points, and he cried with joy.
The picture shows Wang Lanchan celebrating the victory.
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In five years, Wang Lanxi helped Tsinghua University men's basketball team win three consecutive championships in the CUBA arena.
"The CUBA league is an important stage in my basketball career. I was the backbone of the team at first, and then I have to take on more responsibilities as a veteran player."
But behind the brilliance, the bitterness may only be appreciated by Wang Lanxi himself.
During college, he had broken bone in his knee and was out of surgery for several months.
When the rehabilitation period was over and he was able to step into the gym again, Wang Lanchan couldn't describe the excitement in words.
Image source: Wang Lanxi Weibo
After five years of university life, Wang Lanchan likes to use a method similar to "5-2=3" to record the passage of time.
Until "5-5=0", the end of this journey is reached.
When leaving campus, he recorded a Vlog as a farewell.
In the arena, dormitory, and teaching building, Wang Lanchan didn't know how many times he went back and forth, and he could even draw a route with his eyes closed.
"We have come from all over the world, since Angelica is everywhere. Tsinghua, goodbye"
Nanjing, Tongxi
The air in Nanjing in August and September is humid and often sultry.
For Wang Lanchan, who grew up in Weifang, Shandong, this is the first challenge brought by his "south trip" trip.
During the interview, Wang Lanxi had been training with the Tongxi team for more than half a month.
"Basically, I practice for 2 hours in the morning and 2.5 to 3 hours in the afternoon. There is also shooting practice in the evening, which adds up to about 7 hours."
Image source: Wang Lanxi Weibo
In addition to training, Wang Lanchan, who likes to travel on weekdays, will often go for a walk on the street.
He quickly adapted to life here. "Nanjing gives people a very comfortable feeling."
In the short interview time, Wang Lanchan mentioned his dream twice: to wear the national team jersey one day and win glory for the country.
"Once Wang Lanchan asked me for help, when he was a sophomore in high school. I joked that when you enter the national team, bring me your jersey. Wang Lanchan's reply is very confident, and I can feel it from it. His sincerity. This confidence and sincerity are the most valuable qualities in him."
Although many years have passed, Zhang Duo is deeply impressed by this event.
He knew that at that time Wang Lanchan already had a firm dream and the consciousness to go all out for the dream.
The upcoming CBA season may be where Wang Lanchan's dream really sets sail.
"I hope to adapt to the league and work harder to highlight the characteristics in subsequent games or seasons." This is his goal as a "freshman".
The picture shows Wang Lanchan in the draft.
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The word "嵚" means high mountains.
After crossing the mountains, Wang Lanchan became who he is now.
He maintained that love and rushed to the next mountain and sea.
Author: Liu Xingchen