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Slap a lot of famous speakers in the face? It was revealed that Li Kaier s team responded! If the Chinese men s basketball team needs him, he will still play

11:23pm, 31 May 2025【Basketball】

Recently, the matter of Li Kaier, a naturalized player of the Chinese men's basketball team, has become a hot topic. The big names in the Chinese basketball circle, such as Yang Yi and Su Qun, all threw out loud news during the live broadcast, saying that Li Kaier would no longer play for the Chinese men's basketball team in the future. As soon as the news came out, the fans were all over the place and they started to discuss it.

Yang Yi revealed that the cooperation between Li Kaier and the Chinese men's basketball team seems to be until the 2023 World Cup. If he wants to play again, he has to re-discuss the cost. The implication is that Li Kaier is likely to "partition" with the Chinese men's basketball team. Su Qun also spoke out, saying that Li Kaier's naturalization was a "one-time deal". He had already agreed with relevant parties that he would only play once and would not play for the national team again in the future.

Just when everyone believed it true, the plot suddenly reversed. Li Kaier's relevant team stood up and expressed his attitude to reporters that if the Chinese men's basketball team needs it, Li Kaier will still be willing to represent the national team in the future. However, there will be no important international competitions in the next two years, which makes it a bit confusing whether Li Kaier will play in the future.

At the same time, the Chinese Basketball Association has also made new moves, issuing player naturalization notices to various teams and sports bureaus, and the new round of player naturalization plan has quietly started. Against this background, Li Kaier's question of staying or leaving is even more eye-catching. The fans were all watching, wondering if this naturalized player would continue to fight for the Chinese men's basketball team in the international arena.

In my opinion, famous speakers will be reported that Li Kaier will no longer play for the Chinese men's basketball team. From an internal perspective, Li Kaier's performance in the 2023 World Cup failed to meet expectations of some people. Although he averaged 13 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, the team's overall record was only 1 win and 4 losses, and he did not even get the qualification to participate in the Paris Olympics. At this time, some people felt that Li Kaier did not play the role of "savior", and subconsciously thought that he might be given up, or he would not want to continue beating.

And, the arguments about naturalized funds also make things delicate. According to the live broadcast content of Yang Yi and Su Qun, Li Kaier's naturalization was funded by a CBA club, and the contract only covers one World Cup. This gives people a feeling of "stop use up". It is understandable that famous speakers follow this idea and speculate that Li Kaier will not play in the future.

From the perspective of external factors, news spreads quickly in the basketball circle. Sometimes, things that are catching up on the wind and shadows are like real. Famous talkers may have heard some unconfirmed rumors and took them to the live broadcast. After all, in the traffic era, these "popular news" can attract many viewers and increase the popularity of the program.

However, it is not difficult to understand that Li Kaier's team responded that he was willing to continue playing. Li Kaier chose to naturalize China, perhaps it was really not just for the World Cup. He also wants to contribute to Chinese basketball and prove himself in international arena. Moreover, he has gained a certain popularity among Chinese fans. If he doesn't play like this, it will also have an impact on his own image.

In addition, there will be few international competitions in the next two years, which will be a buffer period for Li Kaier. Without a game, he can also feel at ease to improve himself in the NBA. When there are important games, I will come back to play for the Chinese men's basketball team, which can not only maintain its state but also realize its own value. So, the famous speakers' prediction this time seems to be slapped in the face. The story of Li Kaier and the Chinese men's basketball team may continue to be written.