In the match between Chinese men's basketball team and Australian men's basketball team in the World Cup preliminaries on June 30, the Chinese men's basketball team lost to Australia 69-76 in an away game. Although they lost to Australia by 7 points, the game was not ugly. , the Chinese men's basketball team almost completed a 16-point reversal. This game can be said to be an exciting battle for Chinese fans. The performance of several players in the Chinese men's basketball team is remarkable, Guo Ailun, Xu Jie, Wang Zhelin, Gu Quan, etc. The players received praise from the fans. In the 2019 World Cup, Zhou Qi, whose serving error caused the Chinese men's basketball team to be defeated by Poland , also vindicated himself in this game!
In this game, Zhou Qi played 29 minutes, made 7 of 12 shots, scored 16 points, 17 rebounds and 1 block. His performance on both offense and defense was impeccable, and he completely destroyed Australia's inside line. It can be seen from the game that Zhou Qi is indeed much stronger now than in the previous two years. His body is stronger, his ability to hold the ball has been greatly enhanced, and his mind has matured a lot. He has become a new generation leader of the Chinese men's basketball team. . Zhou Qi's dunks from outside the three-point line, layups from outside the three-point line, and domineering blocks under the basket made many fans cheer. The Chinese men's basketball team is finally here!
Last season, Zhou Qi had some unpleasantness with the Xinjiang team, so he had to go to Australia to join the NBL Melbourne Phoenix. Facts have proved that Zhou Qi's joining NBL was a very correct choice. Although his per-game statistics in the NBL were not as dazzling as those in the CBA. He only averaged 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2 blocks per game in 27 games for the Phoenix, but it was very good. Efficient, Zhou Qi also became one of the top insiders in the NBL while playing for the Phoenix Team. After a season of training in the NBL, Zhou Qi can be said to have undergone a radical change, which has also rekindled fans' hope in him.
Since Zhou Qi returned to China from NBA in 2019, the NBA has not seen Chinese players for several years. During this period, the NBA's ratings and influence in China have seen a visible decline. The NBA also attaches great importance to China. The world's largest basketball market urgently needs a Chinese NBA player. In the recent NBA draft, three young Chinese players, Zeng Fanbo, Yu Jiahao, and Guo Haowen, all lost the selection. NBA scouts can only focus on Zhou Qi again. Many teams are paying close attention to Zhou Qi's performance in this World Cup preliminaries.
In fact, with Zhou Qi's current skills, he is fully capable of playing in the NBA. Last month, Zhou Qi revealed that the Pacers invited him to play in the summer league, but because he had to play in the World Cup preliminaries, Zhou Qi gave up. Received an invitation from the Pacers. Last season, when the NBA was experiencing a labor shortage, the Lakers also contacted Zhou Qi, hoping to sign a short contract with him, but were ultimately rejected by Zhou Qi's team. At present, Zhou Qi's next home has not yet been determined. Many NBA teams are paying attention to his movements. Maybe we will be able to see Zhou Qi return to the NBA court soon.
