The national flag fluttered for the first time at the Olympic basketball award ceremony, although not in the center, without the national anthem, there was a bit of regret, but just a bit. This Olympic journey was truly a dream for Zhang Yang.
The athletes of the Chinese Men's Basketball Team were all smiling, losing the game was certainly not pleasant, but the overall strength gap was too large. Although Zhang Yang scored 33 points, his dominance on the outside couldn't compare with the opening match, being almost "pulverized" by Wade, Anthony, and Kobe, he only lasted half the game. Such a defeat, it suffices to feel sad for a few seconds when the final whistle sounded.
Throughout the Olympics, he and his teammates were showered with flowers and applause. Even with tonight's collapse in the second half leading to a definitive loss, fans continued cheering for them.
