Xinhua News Agency, Jakarta, September 1st (reporter Lu Xianting, Li Bowen, Zhang Yueshan) in the men’s basketball final of the Jakarta Asian Games, which ended on the evening of the 1st, the Chinese team beat Iran 84:72, after eight years, he stood on the champion podium again. Li Nan, head coach of China men’s basketball, said after the game that winning has built confidence for young players and the future team needs to add some blood.
“In fact, we are using young players in this game. We hope to win the game and build confidence for our young players.” Li Nan said, “a series does not represent all, but our efforts this summer, including the process of this Asian Games, we still cherish it and value this experience.”
In the game that night, the Chinese team once fell behind the Iranian team by 16 points, but in the second half of the game, the players gradually recovered and locked the victory with absolute advantage. “We started, the attack was OK, but there were some defensive problems. At the beginning, I also stressed that our team should play more physical contact and take the initiative.” Li Nan said that the team made preparations before the game, how to overcome difficulties in the game, and finally, the players did it.
“We hope that the team will play more united, more confident, and indeed lack a little bit of blood. This is a fly in the ointment and we will strengthen it in the future.” Li Nan said that the young team of China men’s basketball is in the process of learning from senior players and coaches, a process of growth.
“I instill an idea into the players that we are smart and united enough, and we need to be tougher. There will always be ups and downs in the following matches, but it will get better and better. You believe me.” Li Nan said.
The confidence of the team soared after winning this hearty game. Li Nan said that winning can build confidence. Don’t lose confidence even if you lose the game. You need to find problems. “Of course, you need to find problems when you win the game. We hope to make young players take a big step through this win”.