"We won, we won! Brother Yao!" Xu Yong ran to Yao Ming and shouted excitedly.

Champions? Who the hell really thought they could do that?

Even if we beat the United States in the group stage, no one would believe it if we told them.

Including before tonight's game, it was just a beautiful vision of him and Yao Ming.

But they did it, they really did it!

Before heading to the London Olympics, they were already world champions!

Yao Ming did not respond to him.

Just then, Xu Yong looked up and found that Yao Ming was already crying.

Although Yao Ming covered his face with his hands, his trembling shoulders betrayed him.

This was the first time Xu Yong saw Yao Ming cry.

Those were tears of excitement.

There is nothing better than being a man who values ​​the national team the most and bringing the championship to the national team with his own hands.

The players of the national team have already rushed onto the field, and cheers and shouts are now resounding throughout the stadium.

Just at this moment, a familiar and exciting music began to sound at the scene.

After hearing this, the players on the field unconsciously stopped celebrating and hummed along.

Even Yao Ming put down his hands and sang along with red eyes.

"The five-star red flag flutters in the wind ~ The song of victory is so loud ~ Singing to our beloved motherland ~ From now on, it will move towards prosperity and strength ~"

"Singing the Motherland" is a song that has left a deep impression on the hearts of Chinese people. At this moment, it is also the song that best reflects the mood.

The singing resounded throughout the stadium and echoed over the Anatolian Plateau.

And among the fans far away in China, countless of them sang along to this song with tears in their eyes.

Champions, the Chinese men's basketball team is the world champion!

How wonderful and incredible this sounds.

But think about the 2004 Olympics, how many people thought that Argentina could eventually become the Olympic champion?

The Dream Team 6 is much stronger than this Dream Team 9.

The Chinese team has written their own history and, like Argentina, will be well-known by future generations.

Maybe because of their age, they will not be the "golden generation" of the Chinese team, but they are the strongest national team in history!

When the song ended, the men's basketball players raised their hands to greet the audience.

Tonight’s championship is inseparable from the support of these fans who have come from afar.

"The Chinese team! Awesome!"

I don't know who raised his voice and shouted.

This caused whistles and cheers from the audience, and the men's basketball team members also laughed.

Such a familiar local accent.

Chinese is profound and extensive. The two most frequently used words are "wocao" and "niubi". These are cultural characteristics that foreigners cannot understand.

At this time, the post-match handshake ceremony was carried out on the court.

"I learned about teamwork from you tonight." Durant was full of respect when shaking hands with Xu Yong.

He did not lose his manners because of the loss. On the contrary, he said things that a person who is truly focused on basketball would say.

Just like he knew he had fallen into Xu Yong's trap in the last game, he also knew that the biggest reason why the Chinese team could win tonight was because of Xu Yong's unremitting defense against him throughout the game.

In other words, Xu Yong completed an "exchange" with him, but this kind of exchange, in addition to being difficult, was also about sacrifice and teamwork.

How many teams' top scorers are willing to give up points to guard the other team's top scorer throughout the court?

Not to mention Kobe, even Kobe can't do it. Xu Yong is the only one.

This guy just wanted to win tonight. Why shouldn't he be respected?

"See you in NBA." After expressing his respect, Durant made a new promise to Xu Yong.

What you didn’t get in the international arena, you can only find it in the NBA.

"See you in NBA." Xu Yong also responded generously.

After the handshake ceremony, the cheers of the fans at the scene rang out again.

The Chinese team members also turned around and continued to wave to the fans.

"How beautiful." Sun Yue couldn't help but speak at this time.

Xu Yong smiled when he heard this, then turned and looked at Yao Ming.

Yes, how beautiful.

He had advised Yao Ming to lose weight. Their goal had always been the London Olympics, but they didn't expect to win in Türkiye.

For Yao Ming, his wish to play in international competitions may have been fulfilled ahead of time.

Next, it’s time for their NBA journey.

And he inexplicably thought of Kobe.

After winning the Olympic championship in BJ, Kobe returned to the NBA and led his team to win two championships at once.

Although there is no direct connection between the two, the existence of such a successful case will always make people have more expectations for the new season.

They then went back to the locker room to change into their award-winning jackets, and when they came back, the podium had already been set up.

The national flags of the three countries have been hung on the flag-raising platform, waiting for the award ceremony to begin.

Before the medals are officially awarded, there is a selection for the tournament MVP and best team.

The MVP of the tournament was finally given to Xu Yong of the Chinese team. He averaged 21.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks in 9 games, with a shooting percentage of 51.2% and a three-point shooting percentage of 40.5%.

Although his statistics in the final were not great because he was staring too closely at Durant, the judges obviously understood basketball and knew the key to China's victory, especially since Xu Yong scored 8 of the last 12 points for the Chinese team, which was well deserved.

Yao Ming, who completed the final shot, was selected into the World Championships Best Team along with Xu Yong, Durant, Turkoglu and Scola for his averages of 19 points, 9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.

After the selection of the best team is completed, the last thing to be done is the award ceremony.

First to take the stage was the bronze medalist Türkiye team, which had defeated Lithuania in the third and fourth place final earlier.

Although there are some regrets, winning a medal is already a breakthrough for the host country.

So when they stepped onto the podium, they were given the warmest cheers from the audience.

The Turkish team members also waved to the fans with a smile, and were all smiles when they received the bronze medal.

After the bronze medal, the silver medal comes next.

Unlike what many people imagined, the members of the American team also seemed very happy, and many of them posed in various ways after receiving the silver medals.

This is understandable. You have to know that these people are just a group of newcomers. Even without Xu Yong's divine eye, it is already a success for the team to win the silver medal.

As for why they failed to win the championship, this question should not be asked to them, but to those superstars who participated in the training camp but eventually withdrew.

Therefore, the result of this World Championships can really be said to be a happy ending.

The last team to take the stage was the Chinese team.

"The Chinese team won the 2010 World Championships."

When the host announced the result, the members of the Chinese team held each other's hands, shouted 123, and jumped onto the podium together.

There was another round of overwhelming cheers at the scene.

The official announcement moment is exciting.

After receiving the gold medals, the team members were very cautious and couldn't let go.

For most of them, this is the pinnacle of their lives, bar none.

Young player Guo Ailun was even more excited. Apart from some playing time in the garbage time of the group stage, he had been watching from the sidelines afterwards. It can be said that he won the gold medal without doing anything. He is a winner in life.

After everyone received their medals, the host led everyone to stand up and the Chinese national anthem began to play.

"Rise up, you who refuse to be slaves..."

Accompanied by the melody of the March of the Volunteers, the national flags of the three countries slowly rose, with the Chinese flag at the top, the most dazzling red.

This moment is the happiest moment for basketball fans.

…

"What are your plans for the future?" On the way back to the locker room after the award ceremony, Yao Ming turned to Xu Yong and asked.

Unlike before, they now have an additional relationship as teammates in addition to that of national team teammates.

"What about you?" Xu Yong did not answer in a hurry, but asked back.

"I plan to rest in Shanghai for a while."

"That's good. The battle is over, and it's time to rest more. Only after a good rest can you accomplish great things next season." Xu Yong nodded in agreement.

"Oh, by the way, you will need to look for a house in Chicago later, right? Remember to contact me then." Xu Yong added.

"You chose a house in the city center? Forget it. I don't want to lose more than I earn." Yao Ming shook his head.

After hearing this, Xu Yong burst into laughter and said nothing more. After all, the Rose brothers were only taking care of him and there was no need to take care of Yao Ming.

As for Yao Ming, he must be very familiar with these things after being in the league for so many years. Besides, he still has Team Yao, so he doesn't have to worry about it.

"You haven't told me your future plans yet?" Yao Ming reminded.

"As for me, I'll probably go to Tempe first and find a trainer to start gaining weight."

"Now?" Yao Ming stopped and looked at Xu Yong in surprise after hearing this.

"Well, time is indeed a bit tight, and it will probably continue into the season. However, I will play more at the small forward position in the new season, so that's what I need to do," Xu Yong explained.

He said this not only because of his inference after seeing the team sign Tony Allen, but also because Thibodeau had briefly discussed this issue with him after the game.

Yao Ming didn't say much when he heard this, he just patted Xu Yong on the shoulder, and then the two continued walking forward.

For them, all they are doing now, or all they are looking forward to most now, is the NBA championship.

I just don't know if they can do it in the end, or when they can do it.

…

The day after the World Championships, the national team left Türkiye amid the farewell of a group of overseas Chinese.

No matter what their subsequent arrangements are, they now have to follow the national team to attend the celebration banquet at home, and they cannot escape it.

When Xu Yong was about to take a break, Guo Ailun suddenly ran up to him.

"Brother, Brother Xu, there's something." Guo Ailun came over speaking in Northeastern dialect.

"What's the matter?" Xu Yong replied seriously.

It is said that Northeastern dialect is the language in the world that is most likely to mislead people, and it is true.

"I received an invitation from a European club, from Greece, called Panahin or something, I can't remember the full name, but he's pretty good," Guo Ailun explained.

"Panathinaikos?" Xu Yong had heard of this Greek giant before his rebirth.

"Yes, that's the name, and he described it very convincingly." Guo Ailun became more excited when he heard that Xu Yong actually knew it.

"What do you think?" Xu Yong looked at Guo Ailun carefully for a while, and unconsciously remembered what Xu Jiming had said before. If Europe needed a pioneer, no one was more suitable than Guo Ailun.

Guo Ailun is young and talented, but he has never learned how to play smartly. If he can improve in this aspect in Europe, he will be able to help the national team in the future.

"It's not that I don't have any ideas, because the club will probably put me in the first team when I go back, I..."

"Xiao Guo." Xu Yong interrupted Guo Ailun, "What's important is not how the club is, but what you think. If you want to play in Europe, I believe the club will definitely support you. After all, when you return to China in the future, the club will benefit."

What Xu Yong said made sense. At that time, Guo Ailun was still a rookie, and the Liaoning team had not yet said that he, a young player, must take over.

Even if Guo Ailun goes to Europe, he won't be able to play there forever. By the time the time comes, wouldn't a strong European guard returning home be more helpful to the team than a young player?

This is the same principle as Wang Zhizhi and the future Yi Jianlian.

"Okay, Brother Xu, I understand." After all, Guo Ailun is young and doesn't have so many concerns. After thinking it through, he has made a decision.

"Wait a minute." Xu Yong took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to him. "This person is in foreign trade and was also the sponsor of our previous warm-up match. He is interested in sponsoring our domestic team to play in Europe. It doesn't necessarily mean that we have to go to Greece, we can go anywhere else. If you need anything, you can contact him."

"Thank you, Brother Xu!" Guo Ailun happily accepted the business card.

After Guo Ailun sat back, Xu Yong couldn't help but think more.

It is impossible for Panathinaikos to suddenly contact Guo Ailun, which is obviously related to the Chinese team's championship.

Or it can be understood as the championship effect of the World Series.

Just like Nocioni, he was signed by the Bulls only after Argentina won the Olympic Games.

Guo Ailun may just be the beginning.

…

Before the Chinese team returned home, the news of their victory had already spread like wildfire in the country.

The world champion of the three major men's ball sports, this level of shock is absolutely unprecedented.

This is no longer just a matter of appearing on a few CCTV channels, but a national carnival. Basketball has been the hottest topic in the country in the past few days.

The most obvious phenomenon is that the number of people playing ball on baseball courts has increased dramatically. Those who usually cannot go out due to busy work seem to be no longer busy at work.

Moreover, a scene that was rarely seen before appeared on the baseball field, that is, many people came to play wearing national team jerseys.

Yes, the national team has jerseys for sale, but in the past most people bought them as collectibles. But now, wearing a national team jersey is more ostentatious than wearing any NBA star's jersey.

After all, the national team's jerseys have been sold out during this period.

Hot search terms on the Internet include the video of the Chinese team's World Championships games, especially the video of the finals, and the number of clicks is increasing by hundreds of millions.

The 12 members of the national team are more approachable than the Rockets players, and their nicknames have already been arranged.

In addition to those that are already known, there are many more, such as "China's Victory Cigar" Su Wei, "No. 7 Kobe" Wang Shipeng, "The eighth-generation successor of the Japanese punch" Zhu Fangyu, "The Wind-chasing Old Boy" Wang Zhizhi, etc., which are emerging in an endless stream and spreading rapidly.

In major media, slogans such as "Men's Basketball Spirit" and "Learn from Men's Basketball" are emerging in an endless stream.

Of course, it is not just the basketball circle that is affected at this time. In the latest talent show, a new artist held a basketball and said in front of the judges that he is good at singing, dancing, rap and basketball. Then he showed off his dribbling skills and became an instant hit.

This is the popularity of basketball in recent times, in the true sense: if you stand at the right spot, even a sow can fly.

So when the men's basketball team members returned to China and got off the plane, the airport was even more congested than when Xu Yong returned to China.

At this moment, all the players in the men's basketball team are the greatest heroes in China.

…

After attending the celebration banquet and the fan meeting, Xu Yong immediately prepared to leave for the United States.

Just like he and Yao Ming said, if he wants to gain weight, he has very little time left.

But before he left, someone was about to leave with him.

Sun Yue is also preparing to go to Phoenix because several NBA teams have invited him to try out, including the Suns.

It seems that Xu Yong's previous judgment was correct. Sun Yue not only played well in this World Championships, but also regained his confidence. Maybe he still has a chance to stay in the NBA.

When they arrived in Phoenix, the two separated.

"Come on." Xu Yong encouraged him before they parted. This was also the greatest encouragement he could give to Sun Yue.

He knows Sun Yue's situation. It's not like what many fans say, that if he can't play in the NBA, he can't play in the Development League. Renhe and Aoshen have a long-term contract. If he can't play in the NBA, he can only return to Aoshen.

What about Aoshen? They can only play exhibition games with tourist teams in the United States.

So for Sun Yue, he actually doesn't have many choices.

Xu Yong arrived in Tempe, where Harden and his team were still training.

"Look, our champion is back!" When they saw him again, they all started to cheer.

"Xu, let me see your gold medal." Harden shouted impatiently.

When Harden saw Xu Yong's gold medal, he couldn't help but feel envious.

"Wait, I'm going to London to get mine back in two years," Harden vowed.

"By the way, Xu, someone was waiting for you here two days ago." DeRozan reminded.

"Who?" Xu Yong was full of doubts. Besides his brothers, was there someone else waiting for him?

"He said he was done with his family," DeRozan relayed.

When Xu Yong heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then thought for a while and suddenly laughed happily.

If he wants to gain weight, he will definitely need to find a trainer, because he can't do this kind of professional work by himself.

Look, here comes Tim Grover!