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…