However, even without Qin Yue and Yao Ming, the Chinese Team easily crushed all the Asian powerhouses at the Asian Championship in Tianjin.
Last year's Olympic victory led by Qin Yue has quietly changed the spirit of this team.
Additionally, "European Caesar" Yonas, who chose to renew his contract with the Chinese Basketball Association after the Olympics, is in a league of his own compared to Guo Shiqiang of that period.
Yi Jianlian earned the MVP title of this Asian Championship with an outstanding average of 22 points and 11 rebounds per game.
Compared to last year's Olympics, Yi Jianlian's progress is visibly apparent.
Although in Minnesota, Yi Jianlian hadn't completely let go of his naive idea of being the main force in the NBA.
But during last year's Olympics, Yi Jianlian, who was scrutinized daily by Qin Yue, developed a heart stronger than ever before in history.
The final was against Iran Team.
