Yao Ming will hold a press conference in Shanghai on July 20th to explain his personal career development plan after retirement. As a public figure, his future development and trend will continue to be concerned by the public. After leaving the NBA, Yao Ming still owns the identity of Shanghai Shark Club owner and Yao Restaurant owner. What is certain is that he will continue to do some behind-the-scenes work in the professional basketball circle. As a representative figure of basketball in China, what role will he play in the development of this sport? Can China train any international basketball players after his retirement? People don't want the story to end there. Yao Ming retired, leaving us with not only regrets, but also questions, thoughts and expectations.
Why did he choose to retire now? 1
Yao Ming's choice to retire may be a helpless move. It is understood that when Yao Ming was injured again in May, 438+February and June last year, the doctors of the Rockets warned that if he was injured again, he might have to rely on crutches and wheelchairs for the rest of his life. It is said that the recovery of Yao Ming's left foot has not improved, but has regressed. Perhaps it was this consideration that forced Yao Ming to retire.
Yao Ming also became a free agent this year, and now the NBA is suspended. If Yao Ming wants to change teams, it is only after the labor-capital negotiation is completed that it is possible to negotiate a new contract again. All kinds of factors together, it is not surprising that Yao Ming chose to retire.
Will he still play for China? 2
Chinese basketball association kept silent about the news of Yao Ming's retirement. Because in the plan, chinese basketball association hopes that Yao can also play in the London Olympics. But judging from Yao Ming's attitude, this possibility is not great. Yao Ming's retirement may not only leave the NBA, but leave the basketball court completely.
Yao Ming is a very cautious person. He chose to retire from the NBA this time because his body could not bear the intensity of the game. Yao Ming said he didn't want to be crippled after retiring. What is certain now is that Yao Ming has completely retired.
In the regular season of 2007-2008, Yao Ming's 22-game winning streak suddenly broke and was reimbursed for the season. Originally, Yao Ming needed a long recovery period, but for the Beijing Olympic Games, he not only came back early, but also participated in all the games of the Olympic China team, playing more than 30 minutes in each game. Yao Ming missed the best opportunity to recover. In fact, after going to the NBA, there was no rest on the national team side, which became one of the main reasons why Yao Ming left at the age of 365,438+0.
Therefore, it is unlikely that Yao Ming will play for the national team again after he leaves this time.
Is it possible for him to come back in the future? three
Jordan retired twice and came back twice. Before Yao Ming officially retired, many people wondered whether Yao Ming could go to back in the game.
With the current situation in Yao Ming, it is unlikely to return to the NBA. But Yao Ming is only 3 1 year-old at present, and O 'Neill played in the NBA from 1.992 until now. His career is longer than that of Yao Ming 10 years. Basketball players can play until they are 38 if they keep in good shape. 3 1 year is the golden age for basketball players. It's a pity to retire at this time.
If Yao Ming recovers well in the next two years, maybe back in the game, but most likely, he will play for the Shanghai Sharks.
When Sabonis left the NBA, he returned to Lithuania to buy a basketball team, became his own boss, and then went to play. That year, Sabonis achieved great success, winning not only the best player in Europe, but also the best coach.
Before Yao Ming went to NBA, he always regarded Sabonis as his idol. The acquisition of the Shanghai team also bears the imprint of the former. Who knows, Yao Ming, unwilling to be lonely in the future, will not appear in CBA.
How much did he earn in his career? four
Playing NBA, in professional sports all over the world, means making a lot of money. Yao Ming played in the NBA for eight seasons, with a total salary of 93,390,336 US dollars, which is more than 650 million RMB at the current exchange rate.
By the end of 2008, Yao Ming's advertising endorsement revenue was 2 1 billion USD (equivalent to RMB 654,380+0.4 billion). But in fact, the Hurun Report generally recognizes that the total income by the end of 2008 is nearly 700 million yuan, not including Yao Ming's income after 2009. If these two years' income is added, Yao Ming's total income in NBA has exceeded 6,543.80 billion yuan.
However, with his retirement, Yao Ming's income will also drop sharply. Because of his frequent injuries and the fact that the Rockets have a new coach, it is constantly reported that Yao Ming will be traded in the team, and Yao Ming's influence in the NBA is declining. Last year, the Rockets paid Yao Ming about $654.38+07 million, and he also endorsed many brands including Pepsi and Apple. All the income together is about 229 million yuan, compared with 357 million yuan in Yao Ming in 2009. Yao Ming was discharged from hospital to recuperate, and he beat Shui Piao with 654.38 billion yuan. Now retirement is a foregone conclusion, the salary will hit Shui Piao, and the endorsement fees and opportunities will be reduced. Yao Ming will inevitably lose more than 200 million yuan in income every year.
What has he changed? five
China's traditional sports concept is to participate in the Olympic Games, win the world championship, exchange these titles for huge bonuses, and then have no worries for life. Professional sports in China started from 1994. From football to basketball, Yao Ming was the first professional athlete to reach the top, and also the first person to earn a lot of money in professional sports, which changed the values of athletes in China.
Yao Ming's success has changed the minds of countless children in China who want to devote themselves to sports. Also let more and more people devote themselves to professional sports, and he will always be the symbol of professional sports in China.
Yao Ming has also changed the image of NBA in China. The distant and wonderful leagues are like mythical scenes, but Yao Ming has completely broken this barrier and boundary, and China people can also compete in this arena and reach that height. In recent years, many young and talented basketball players have been labeled as "promising to play in the NBA". In the past few years, the top label of outstanding young talents in China was only "being able to play the national team". The difference between the two is obviously great.
Yao Ming is keen on charity, and this excellent image is unprecedented in the past. At the same time, as the leader of the Shanghai team, there is no precedent for China players. China athletes always play to earn money, and various social extension values have not been reflected, but Yao Ming undoubtedly set an example.
Will he be an official in the Basketball Association in the future? six
Yao Ming will definitely have a place in chinese basketball association. China sports has always had this tradition. Athletes who have achieved excellent results in individual competitions can make an exception and work directly in the government's sports system if they want to continue to participate in the management and training development of professional sports. For example, after winning the French Open women's singles title, Li Na will be the deputy director of Hubei Tennis Management Center. With Yao Ming's qualifications, he is fully qualified for some positions in chinese basketball association or Shanghai Basketball Center. If he is willing to participate in the administration of the sports system, the relevant departments are also willing to provide jobs.
The question is whether Yao Ming wants to develop the business of commercial basketball or become a civil servant. Now Yao Ming is the boss of Shanghai Shark, so it is difficult for him to enter the government system as a businessman. In addition, under what system should professional sports in China develop? This is a reform trend that will be put on the agenda sooner or later. When the "national system" of professional sports in China begins to develop into national fitness or other more reasonable systems, individual sports will pay more attention to the management in the form of folk "associations".
Yao Ming has lived in the United States for nine years. He knows the lifestyle of American professional sports better than anyone else, and perhaps he is more in favor of the commercialization and "folk" of professional sports. The author thinks that even if the relevant departments invite Yao Ming to take an administrative post, he may not care about this title.
Will he become a professional coach in the future? seven
Yao Ming is fully qualified to be a professional coach. If he is willing to bring the competition and training experience gained in NBA to China Professional Basketball League, it will be a great thing for the development of basketball in China. As the owner of Shanghai Sharks, he has undertaken a lot of behind-the-scenes work, and I believe he will also make some suggestions on the team's training and competition.
As the absolute core of China men's basketball team, according to the author's understanding with the team for many years, Yao Ming also put forward his own views on the training and tactical arrangement of the national men's basketball team. Again, if Yao Ming wants to be a professional coach himself, he has every opportunity and ability to hold this position.
However, even if Yao Ming really becomes a coach, it will never happen in the near future, because now he has more important things to do, such as taking care of the Shanghai men's basketball team. After his formal retirement, he must tidy up his business and spend more time with his family.
After playing professional league for many years, I believe no one will want to return to the state of running around immediately.
Will he become a successful businessman in the future? eight
This Shanghai man is very cautious about his budget. Even in the last two seasons of his career, Yao Ming played only five games because of injury, but he is still the richest celebrity in 20 1 1 forbes china celebrity, earning 229 million yuan.
From entering the NBA in 2002 to 20 10, according to Forbes' statistics, Yao Ming's accumulated income has exceeded RMB 2 billion in the past nine years.
In addition, Yao Ming also holds shares in United Think Strong and has opened Yao Restaurant in Houston. In 2006, he and his partner invested 20 million yuan to invest in Giant Whale, the largest legal music download website in China. In 2007, in cooperation with the largest private chain fitness institution in the United States, the "California Fitness Yao Ming Gym" was opened. In 2009, Yao Ming acquired the Shanghai Sharks.
An interesting guess is, will Yao Ming register a commercial brand in its own name like Li Ning? Since last year, Yao Ming has filed a lawsuit against two trademarks bearing his name, which proves that he is well aware of the commercial value of the word "Yao Ming". Maybe he is also considering how to use his name to develop new business.
He will come in.
NBA hall of fame? nine
If we only look at the statistics and playoff record, Yao Ming really can't be selected into the naismith Hall of Fame. His best record in the playoffs is to reach the second round, and he has never entered the regional finals and finals. He hasn't made the top 65,438+00 in the regular season MVP selection.
But when it comes to Yao Ming's influence and the benefits he brings to the NBA, I'm afraid not many people can match him. Yao Ming has brought hundreds of millions of China fans to NBA, and even NBA President david stern praised him as a "bridge between Chinese and Western cultures". It should be noted that there are three identities to enter the Hall of Fame: player, coach and "outstanding contributor". Even though Yao Ming's achievements in the field of "player" are not the most outstanding, he is fully qualified to be selected in terms of "contribution".
Moreover, the naismith Hall of Fame is not the only basketball hall of fame in the world. FIBA also has a Hall of Fame. At last year's Turkish World Championships, Divac, a famous Serbian basketball player, mentioned that Yao Ming should be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in the future.
China will reappear.
The next Yao Ming? 10
Now it seems that China has not been able to cultivate the next Yao Ming, and it will not be possible in the foreseeable future. This is not to say that China players can't occupy a place in the NBA. With the development of professional basketball in China, many talented young players are "discovered" and grow rapidly. We can believe that there will be players from China who have the strength to play in the NBA, the world's top professional basketball league. But at present, China players who entered the NBA after Yao Ming, such as Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue, have not achieved the same achievements as Yao Ming, and Yao Ming has played the role of "bridge between Chinese and Western cultures".
There is only one way to surpass Yao Ming, that is, a player from China plays better than Yao Ming in the NBA and must be the core of the team. Like Nowitzki, he can lead the team to the finals and even win the championship trophy, showing the great strength of China players to the United States and the world. This is not determined by the expectation of the fans, but also depends on the efforts of young players in China and the professional leagues in China, which can form a good way to cultivate talents.
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