Zhou Qi s injury and retreat disrupted the men s basketball plan! Will Yang Hansen be recalled? Netizen: Don t repeat Yao Ming s mistakes

The Chinese men's basketball team is actively preparing for the Asian Cup recently, but the team's core center Zhou Qi relapsed during training, has suspended training and plans to go to the United States for treatment. It is still uncertain whether he can catch up with the August game. This emergencies have brought new challenges to young player Yang Hansen.

Originally, Zhou Qi and Hu Jinqiu's double center configuration could provide stable guarantees for the Asian Cup, and Yang Hansen can participate in the NBA summer league and preseason with peace of mind, focusing on adapting to the rhythm of the professional league. However, Zhou Qi's injury and retreat affected the depth of the lineup, and fans began to worry about whether Yang Hansen would be urgently recalled to the national team.

At present, Yang Hansen has signed with the NBA Trail Blazers and is undergoing tactical running-in and physical training with the team to prepare for his summer league debut against the Warriors on July 12. This competition is a transition plan tailored by the coaching staff, aiming to help him adapt to the intensity of the NBA in advance and lay the foundation for his official debut next season. If he is recalled to China at this time, he will miss the key joint training period, which may affect his tacit understanding with the team and his personal development rhythm.

Although the professional league opportunities are precious, Yang Hansen always emphasizes that national honors are preferred. After the successful draft, his mother also publicly stated that she hoped that her son would play for the country based on health. This attitude reflects the general consensus among Chinese athletes that the national team needs higher than individual plans. At present, the decision-making power depends on the coaching staff, and short-term game needs to be weighed against the long-term development of players.

Some fans suggested using domestic substitute center partner Hu Jinqiu to ensure Yang Hansen's NBA preparation continuity. This proposal comes from a historical lesson: Yao Ming's career was forced to end early due to the double load of the NBA and the national team. How to balance player health, club responsibilities and national mission has become a strategic issue that needs to be solved urgently.

Yao Ming retired due to injury during the prime of his career at the age of 30, which is undoubtedly a major loss to the basketball world. Referring to the professional trajectory of players such as LeBron James, their competitive state could have lasted for 5 to 8 years. This case provides an important warning for young players: the sustainable development of professional athletes needs to be based on scientific training and health management.

The current competitive intensity of the Asian Cup group stage is relatively limited, which provides Yang Hansen with a window period for adjusting his status. The coaching staff should carefully evaluate the participation arrangements to avoid affecting the players' long-term development due to short-term competition pressure. Professional athletes’ career planning needs to balance immediate needs with long-term interests, ensuring that key players can participate in more strategic events at their best.