"Coach, I can still play, give me a chance!" In the early hours of the morning at the Los Angeles gymnasium, Cui Yongxi's eyes were filled with tears as he confided his NBA dreams to Guo Shiqiang. This scene marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Chinese men's basketball team. On his chilly trip to the United States, Guo Shiqiang carried a heavy list in his heart. As the newly appointed head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team, he was well aware of the weight of his responsibilities. On the courts of the NBA Development League, young Chinese players were chasing their own basketball dreams. Cui Yongxi experienced the ups and downs of the Nets' development league, Zhao Weilun fought hard in the G League, and the young Chinese-American guard Zhu Zheng displayed his astonishing talent. Behind each story, there was a tale of sweat and perseverance. The gymnasium was quiet under the night sky, with only the sound of basketballs hitting the floor echoing through the silence. Guo Shiqiang stood on the sidelines, watching intently as Cui Yongxi trained alone on the court. This former head coach who had once made waves in the CBA was now planning a new blueprint for the future of Chinese men's basketball. During his time in the United States, Guo Shiqiang visited multiple cities and met with several overseas players, including Cui Yongxi and Zhao Weilun. Each conversation and observation gave him a clearer understanding of the future of Chinese basketball. Especially the young Zhu Zheng, this Chinese-American guard who…