In the history of Chinese men's basketball, the "Golden Generation of 1994" has left an indelible mark. Not only did they achieve a historic breakthrough by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time at the 1994 World Championship, but most of these players also helped the team reach the Olympic quarterfinals for the first time in 1996, creating the best Olympic record for Chinese men's basketball. The "Golden Generation of 1994" consisted of 12 players: Hu Weidong, Sun Jun, Liu Yudong, Gong Xiaobin, A Di Jiang, Zheng Wu, Wu Qinglong, Wu Naiqun, Zhang Jinsong, Shan Tao, Ji Minshang, and Liu Daqing. Among them, except for Liu Daqing who retired early due to injury, each player became a prominent figure in the CBA after its establishment, leaving a deep impression on everyone. Unknowingly, it has been 30 years since then, and these players from the golden generation have all moved forward along their own paths. Eleven out of the twelve are still active in the front line of basketball, but their journeys have been bumpy and their current situations vary. 01 Hu Weidong Hu Weidong is known as "China's Jordan" and was one of the absolute core players in the 1994 World Championship and the 1996 Olympics. With his explosive physical abilities, he could play like European and American guards. Despite having nearly 600 degrees of astigmatism, he formed muscle memory through hard training and honed a precise three-point shot. Yao Ming once commented on Hu Weidong: "During my time playing in the CBA, Hu Weidong was undoubtedly the best player…

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Recently, it has been reported that Gong Xiaobin, former head coach of the Shandong men's basketball team and a renowned figure in Chinese men's basketball, has come out of retirement to lead a team in the National Games. Coach Gong's return to coaching and his leadership in the upcoming competition have sparked discussions and attention from fans and media alike. We all know that Coach Gong is from Shandong. Born in 1969, both his parents were famous basketball figures in Shandong. However, Gong initially chose football. It wasn't until 1984 that he officially entered the world of basketball. In 1986, Gong joined the Shandong Youth Men's Basketball Team, and by 1989, he had made it into the national team. Throughout his national team career, Gong participated in seven Asian Championships, four Asian Games, three World Championships, and two Olympics. He won six Asian Championship titles (1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001), three Asian Games titles (1990, 1994, 1998), and finished eighth at the Olympics once (1996). During his eight seasons with the Shandong men's basketball team, Gong was awarded MVP once and scoring champion once, and he was selected for the All-Star Game seven times. Gong officially retired in 2003. After retiring, Gong quickly transitioned into the role of a coach. From being player Gong, he became Coach Gong. He coached the Shandong men's basketball team on three separate occasions, achieving his best result in the 2012-13 season when he led the Shandong Gold men's basketball team to second place in the regular season and runner-up in the playoffs. They…

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Reappearing! Shandong basketball veteran Gong Xiaobin's new position is exposed, leading the team to win the National Games championship This season, Shandong Men's Basketball Team has achieved remarkable results in the CBA League, currently ranking third in the league with a record of 19 wins and 8 losses, accumulating 46 points. It can be said that the team has made significant progress from last season's 15th place to this season's third place. The excellent performance of Shandong Men's Basketball Team is closely related to the head coach Qiu Biao. Qiu Biao's coaching style is distinctive, focusing on defense systems and fully utilizing the advantages of the players, significantly enhancing their fighting spirit and combat effectiveness. While Shandong Men's Basketball Team has achieved remarkable results, it seems that Coach Qiu Biao's coaching ability has been fully recognized. Recently, Gong Xiaobin, the former head coach of Shandong Men's Basketball Team and President of Shandong Basketball Association, has also welcomed his latest developments. Recently, he appeared in the live broadcast room of the platform, using his own experience and insights to bring a lot of fun to the fans. On January 8th, Gong Xiaobin, President of Shandong Basketball Association, revealed his latest developments in the live broadcast. He stated in the live broadcast that he will coach the under-22 group (Shandong Team) at the National Games. The National Games are divided into adult and youth groups, and this time Gong Xiaobin will return to serve as the head coach of the youth group, aiming for the 15th National Games championship. The 15th National…

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Although the home DJ of Xinjiang men's basketball team rarely plays the song "Good Man," this does not hinder Shandong men's basketball team from winning the New Year's first victory with their tenacious fighting spirit. In the just-concluded away game between Shandong and Xinjiang men's basketball teams, despite the referee's decision-making that made Shandong fans indignant, Shandong men's basketball team overcame difficulties and finally defeated Xinjiang team 111-107, ending their unbeaten home record since the start of the season. It must be said that although Gong Xiaobin has faded out of the arena, his evaluation of the referees is really incisive. The statistics for both teams in this game are as follows: Shandong High-Speed Team: Marcus Chris 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Dallas Moore 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Gao Shiyan 17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Tao Hanlin 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Yu Dehao 11 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Jamal Gayle 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Guo Kai 6 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist; Chen Peidong 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Xu Mengjun 3 points, 1 rebound; Xie Zhijie 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Krist Kujaj 2 points, 4 rebounds. Xinjiang Yili Team: Quentin Peterson 34 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Qi Lin 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Li Yanzhe 15 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Ilifu Lati Mohetaner 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Aizimaiti Tuxun 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Dedrick Lawson 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist; Xierzati Samati 8 points, 2 rebounds; Ashton Higins 3…

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