Zhao Rui: Guidance from Guo Shiqiang has made me firm in my beliefs. The goal of the Olympics is in my heart. We want to try our best.

October 2, during the National Day holiday, the captain of the Chinese men's basketball team, Zhao Rui, mentioned the topic of basketball and me and made more comments.

Zhao Rui said: Think carefully about what basketball means to me for a long time. Looking back on the roads I have walked, from putting on the national team's robe to taking on the captain's responsibilities and winning glory for the country, this sense of belief is the purest original intention.

I was once confused, and injuries and stress made me want to give up. Guidance Guo Shiqiang found me, which strengthened my belief. The goal of rushing to the Olympics is always in our hearts, and we want to fight.

Every game, we have the determination to fight to the end, just to realize the common dream in our hearts. Thanks to the country for its cultivation, which gave me the opportunity to fight for the country; thanks to the coaching staff for its trust, which allowed me to re-steer the direction; thanks to my teammates for their side-by-side support, and to take on the work with these brothers, no matter how difficult it is, I have the confidence to do it; I also want to thank the fans for their unyielding.

Your cry will always be the driving force for us to move forward. In the future, I will be the one who dares to fight and fight. With my love for basketball, I will continue to fight for the Chinese men's basketball team and the motherland. Although Zhao Rui, 29, has faced a lot of controversy in many aspects such as the league's attendance rate, is definitely the most representative defender in the past few years at the national team level. He has never disappointed fans in terms of daring to play and tough style. Perhaps it is also an important factor in the coach Guo Shiqiang's firm choice of Zhao Rui as the captain and to compete for the Olympic goals again.

If the Chinese men's basketball team aims to target attack guards, Zhao Rui, as a 1.95-meter guard, has stable ball-holding ability, counterattack and killing, and good reading game ability. These are all difficult for other players at the same position to match the value of the game, especially the body size advantage. If the Chinese men's basketball team wants to defeat Australia and European and American strong teams, it is an important prerequisite for the body size to be comparable.

If Zhao Rui wants to realize his Olympic dream, it is very important to maintain a healthy physical condition in the next 1-2 years. If Yang Hansen, Zeng Fanbo, Cui Yongxi, and Wang Junjie are young players who stay healthy and continue to realize their talents, the Chinese men's basketball forward and back line will most likely focus on post-00s players,

, but there is no comprehensive defender of Zhao Rui at the level. If you obtain tickets in the 2027 World Cup, Zhao Rui is only 31 years old and is still in the golden age group.