39-year-old former national player Sun Yue, who divorced a supermodel and left the house for four years, is now completely different

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a shocking block made the whole world remember Sun Yue. This 2.05-meter-tall Chinese defender flew up in the air and slapped Howard's shot out of bounds. At that moment, he was a highly anticipated basketball genius. Who would have thought that 15 years later, 39-year-old Sun Yue would wear sportswear and teach his children to dribble in a suburban basketball hall? The rise of geniuses: From the new star of the Aoshen to the NBA champion

The basketball family in Cangzhou, Hebei, Sun Yue, born in 1985, has been immersed in the basketball atmosphere since he was a child. At the age of 9, he is over 1.6 meters tall, and it seems like he was born for basketball. At the age of 14, he gave up the provincial sports school due to his family's plans and entered the Beijing Olympic Team by chance. The American training system unexpectedly shaped his unique style of playing - both the agility of Eastern players and the confrontational awareness of Western players.

2008 was Sun Yue's highlight moment. In the Beijing Olympics, he not only overshadowed Howard, but also made Chinese fans excited at Wukesong Stadium. The video of the blocking went viral in the YouTube channel, and his national team jersey sales quadrupled. In the same year, he entered the NBA to join the Lakers. Although he had limited opportunities to play, he won the championship ring with the team, becoming a rare player in the history of Chinese basketball who has performed well in both the NBA and the Olympics.

Halo faded: scandals and marriage breakdown, while fame soared, Sun Yue's off-site life was also in constant turmoil. In the 2009 Asian Championships, the Chinese team lost to Iran and won the runner-up, which was already dissatisfied with the fans. The "Smile Skies" incident on the podium instantly made him the target of public criticism and was subjected to overwhelming criticism.

The love life is also bumpy. He has been in love with Gu Chen for five years with his first love model, but he has come to an end because of his frequent scandals. In September 2009, he had just broken up with Gu Chen for several months and was revealed to be alone late at night with young model Zhang Ruyi, and the public's favorability plummeted. In 2012, Sun Yue’s grand wedding with supermodel Chen Lu made people see hope. Kobe specially recorded a blessing video, and this "golden boy and jade girl" became synonymous with a model couple. After marriage, Chen Lu made some achievements in becoming a fashion designer, and Sun Yue also helped the Beijing team win two consecutive CBA championships. The two often took photos to show their love.

But the good times didn't last long. At the end of 2020, Chen Lu deleted all the photos of the two, and Sun Yue was photographed walking with a strange woman, and the scandal broke out again. In the end, the marriage broke down, Sun Yue left the house with nothing, Chen Lu took her daughter to the United States, and he raised his son alone.

Nirvana and rebirth: From a regular nightclub to a youth training craftsman, in 2021, Sun Yue, who was trapped in injuries and life pressure, announced his retirement, ending his 21-year career. Surprisingly, he did not choose a coach or commentary position, but instead devoted himself to youth training.

He spent money to open a basketball training hall in the suburbs of Beijing and taught in person. Combine American training methods with Chinese children's characteristics and design a unique system. Correct movements every day, encourage progress, practice talented children alone, and have a serious and responsible attitude that has won praise from parents and children.

In addition to youth training, he also crossed the entertainment industry. In 2023, he participated in "Lychees in Chang'an" directed by Dapeng, playing the role of a small official. Although he has few roles, he is extremely serious. He asks the director every day and strives for perfection, which has been praised by Dapeng.

Now Sun Yue has a fulfilling life style. Get up early to exercise, send your son to school, and guide training. On social media, the past nightclub party competitions disappeared, and replaced by fitness photos, training photos and photos with your son, showing changes with your actions. On his 39th birthday, Beijing Enterprises Club held a jersey retirement ceremony for him. Seeing the No. 9 jersey rise, his eyes were wet, he sighed at the past and was grateful to his fans and teammates. The "Great Sage" who was full of energy in the field learned to settle down and be grateful.

Sun Yue's life was shining brightly at its peak and in a mess at its low point, but he finally chose to face the past and complete his transformation. Now, although he is no longer the focus of the field, he shines in new fields and lives a more mature appearance. This may be the most beautiful scenery in life - after experiencing storms, you can still find the direction to move forward.