2024-02-17 22:52:00
China Daily, February 17 (Xinhua) — With the team’s second-highest 18 points, well-known Chinese artist Wang Hedi created new history at the All-Star Weekend Masters Game. In the NBA All-Star Weekend Masters Game held on February 17th, Beijing time, Wang Hedi scored 18 points in 21 minutes. His consecutive layups and 4-pointers were astonishing. He personally promoted Chinese and American culture through the dimension of sports. comminicate.
Dragon and lion dances set the stadium ablaze, festive red envelopes rained from the sky, and traditional Chinese kung fu and dance received bursts of applause. In order to welcome the Lunar Year of the Dragon, NBA games are filled with Chinese elements. Now that the NBA All-Star Weekend is here, not only are a number of stars walking in the dragon, but also the well-known Chinese artist Wang Hedi is participating.
On February 7, the NBA announced the roster for the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and many fans quickly discovered a familiar name – the well-known Chinese artist Wang Hedi. As the top event in basketball, NBA All-Star Weekend is not only a competitive stage, but also attracts the participation of celebrities from all walks of life around the world. The reason why Wang Hedi received the invitation is because he has an indissoluble bond with basketball.
Wang Hedi is a popular young idol in the Chinese entertainment industry. In addition to constantly contributing classic film and television works, he is also a senior basketball fan and actively participates in basketball. During this NBA All-Star Weekend, Wang Hedi interacted with NBA star Haliburton, and he also participated in today’s Masters Game as a player. In addition, Wang Hedi will also visit NBA House and commentate as a guest on the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest and All-Star Game at Tencent.
Basketball stars in the literary and artistic circles bring Chinese elements to the NBA
“Basketball has been with me for more than ten years. I feel that basketball is a part of my life and I love it very much.” Wang Hedi once said in an interview that his story with basketball can be traced back to his childhood. Even though he later played He became famous early in the entertainment industry and has never given up this hobby. Whenever he has the opportunity, he will go to the court and sweat like rain.
In the sports variety show “Super Penguin League”, Wang Hedi showed his sportsmanship and competitive spirit as a basketball player; in “Playing Friends”, his ball control, passing and shooting skills won the full house’s applause; When he participated in the third season of “Fifty Kilometers to Taohuawu”, he even competed with the well-known actor Wang Chuanjun. Whether it was his precise shooting or his amazing slam dunk, he amazed the audience.
During the NBA All-Star period every year, the Masters Game is like a party, attracting singers, actors and other industry representatives who love basketball from all over the world, and Wang Hedi is certainly no exception. In the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, he formed Team Shannon with celebrities from all walks of life such as NFL star Micah Parsons, actor Quincy Isaiah, racing driver Connor Daly, WNBA Seattle Storm player Jewell Lloyd, etc. Under the guidance of Shannon Sharpe, NFL football legend Peyton Manning and the famous hip-hop singer 50 Points, join the famous NBA commentator Stephen A. Smith, WNBA Las Vegas ace player Aja Wilson and hip-hop singer Lear ·The Stephen A team coached by Wayne competed in the same field.
As a young idol who always goes all out for the things he loves, Wang Hedi is also fully committed to the Masters Game, which emphasizes entertainment and interactive fun. In order to give his best performance in the game, Wang Hedi, following a long-distance flight, came to Gainbridge, the home of the Indiana Pacers, on February 16th and conducted targeted systematic training with NBA player Haliburton in order to achieve the ultimate goal. Show your good self to the audience.
Before training, Haliburton greeted Wang Hedi warmly and asked Wang Hedi if it was his first time in Indianapolis. After chatting for a while, the two started competing on the basketball court, playing one-on-one. Facing Haliburton’s pull-up jumper, Wang Hedi had the courage to block the shot with all his strength, successfully forcing the opponent to “strike the iron”, and his offensive actions were also unambiguous. At the end of the training, Haliburton showed his kindness as a landlord and enthusiastically presented his jersey. Wang Hedi reciprocated the courtesy and gave a panda doll with Chinese characteristics in return. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere of cultural exchange.
After careful preparation before the game, Wang Hedi showed off his talents at the Masters Game held on February 17, Beijing time. Wang Hedi appeared on the stage wearing the No. 23 jersey of his idol James. He jumped to celebrate when he came out, which triggered bursts of cheers from the fans at the scene. The enthusiasm was not inferior to that of the local audience. The Shannon team was lagging behind in the first quarter. Although Wang Hedi did not appear on the field, he sometimes cheered for the team’s goals and sometimes was upset regarding missed opportunities. His whole body and mind were devoted to the game. In an interview following the game, Wang Hedi said that he had been taking the initiative to challenge the coach off the court, showing his strong self-confidence.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Wang Hedi entered the battle as a member of the third wave of rotation. He entered the state as soon as he came on the court. He drove straight to the basket and his performance was quite eye-catching. Then he turned around and hit the basket with a step-up layup and scored the first goal, assisting Shannon. The team is closing in on the score. While the audience was still recalling it, Wang Hedi scored another goal under the basket in the same way and scored 4 points in a row. At the critical moment of double scoring, Wang Hedi received an assist from his teammates and easily made a layup, scoring 8 points in a row and forcing the opponent to call a timeout. “Glider”‘s celebration was quite elegant. After the game, he celebrated passionately with his teammates by bumping into each other’s chests and has become part of the team. Wang Hedi’s performance is gradually getting better.
Although he was replaced following 4 minutes in the second quarter, Wang Hedi’s wonderful performance still boosted the morale of the Shannon team, and the team led the score to 52-45 at halftime.
Before the game, the coaching staff of the Shannon team did not know much regarding Wang Hedi’s basketball level, but his wonderful performance in the second quarter immediately won the recognition of the coaching staff, and he played more and more minutes in subsequent games.
In the middle of the third quarter, Wang Hedi appeared once more in the expectant eyes of the audience. He was proficient in all kinds of martial arts. At the critical moment of double scoring, he took the ball and hit a jumper to score in double figures. Then he completed another classic defense. Show off your edge. Then facing the opponent’s continuous scoring, Wang Hedi made a wonderful layup following a breakthrough, igniting the passion on the scene and stabilizing the situation for the Shannon team. The touch became smoother and smoother, and Wang Hedi even dared to start a one-stop from the backcourt, swaying Slauder and making a layup in one go. Although he missed the score, it created an opportunity for Parsons’ tip-in.
Entering the fourth quarter, the two sides were in a stalemate. At the critical moment, Wang Hedi stood up once more. After receiving an assist from Puka Nakua, he hit a stunning 4-pointer from the outside and once once more beat the opponent to a timeout. After scoring the goal, Wang Hedi imitated the celebration of his idol James, and the atmosphere at the scene was pushed to a climax.
At the end of the game, the Stephens team might no longer stop the Shannon team. Wang Hedi completed a steal in the backcourt at the last moment, returned the favor and sent a wonderful pass to help Puka Nakua hit a flying dunk. At the beginning of the game, Wang Hedi was just a member of the rotation, but at the end of the game, he ranked fifth on the team with 21 minutes of playing time, and ranked second on the team with 18 points. Although it was only the Masters Game, the coaching staff of the Shannon team said following the game that the team played team basketball, and the players’ appearance was determined by their level and condition. Therefore, Wang Hedi won the recognition of the coaches entirely by relying on his own strength. Tencent Sports commentator Su Qun did not hesitate to praise: “Wang Hedi stole the show and became the best sixth man in the game.”
In this celebrity game, Wang Hedi played 21 minutes and scored 18 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist on 9 of 15 shots. He became one of the biggest contributors to the Shannon team’s 100-91 victory. His performance became a hot topic and made fans crazy. This time, Wang Hedi showed his style and confidence in the NBA, becoming a good example for the Chinese to the world. When asked why he might give such a wonderful performance, Wang Hedi said bluntly, “Because basketball is integrated into life.” With good looks and talent, Wang Hedi also has a pure heart. At the end, he never forgot to say: “Thank you to the Chinese folks who support me.”
Chinese artists and legendary superstars’ dream linkage cultural exchange reaches new heights
The NBA All-Star Weekend Masters Game is not only an entertaining performance, but also an opportunity for cultural collision. Wang Hedi’s series of itineraries implemented the purpose of cultural exchanges. After the Masters Game, he will also be invited to visit NBA House to learn regarding the profound NBA and American basketball culture, while interacting with many content creators, artists and stars.
It is worth mentioning that Wang Hedi will provide live commentary as a guest on Tencent for the individual matches on February 18 and the finale of the All-Star Game on February 19. This time, Wang Hedi participated in the All-Star Weekend in multiple capacities. For him, it was a dream-fulfillment journey. As a literary and artistic idol, Wang Hedi’s All-Star Weekend trip was an exchange of Chinese and American cultures and might also inspire more people to Love of basketball.
Sports have no borders, and NBA All-Star Weekend is the top enjoyment of basketball competition and a bridge for cultural exchanges. Not only during the All-Star Weekend, but also during the Chinese Lunar New Year, the NBA has prepared a variety of colorful activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year. First, on January 23, four-time NBA champion Tony Parker went to the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation with NBA Cares and sent New Year greetings to Chinese fans, kicking off the 13th NBA New Year celebrations.
At the end of January, the NBA released a promotional video “Perfect Cooperation” starring two All-Star players Haliburton and Alexander. This promotional video is full of creativity and presents China’s Spring Festival culture and zodiac culture using real people combined with animation.
After entering February, as many as 25 NBA teams participated in the 13th NBA New Year celebrations. Various teams in the stadium invited dragon and lion dances and Chinese Kung Fu performances. Outside the stadium, they also sent New Year blessings through community activities and social media.
The NBA took the initiative to invite Chinese artist Wang Hedi to participate in the All-Star Weekend, which was the highlight of a series of New Year celebrations. Behind Wang Hedi represents China’s current popular culture and millions of young people. His coming to the United States this time is not just a formal appearance. The NBA has arranged a rich schedule and role for him, serving as both a participant and a communicator. Sports will always be the most universal language in the world. As a fan, Wang Hedi experienced the basketball culture of the NBA up close, and sincerely brought Chinese fans’ decades of love and blessings to the NBA to the other side of the ocean.
The 13th NBA New Year’s Eve series of events demonstrates the NBA’s importance to Chinese fans and respect for Chinese culture. Especially following the three-year epidemic ended, Chinese fans’ attention to the NBA has increased once more, which also proves the cultural charm of the NBA as the world’s top sports league. I believe that similar activities in the future will bring closer sports and even cultural exchanges between China and the United States. Such a beautiful vision makes people full of expectations!
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