Yu Jiahao, The Hope Star of Zhejiang team, has returned to Hangzhou after the special training of the United States. In the past few months, Yu Jiahao participated in the trial training between Bucks team and Celtics, but unfortunately, he was not selected at the draft conference. Yu Jiahao has confirmed that he will play in CBA in the new season, which will be the second year of his career. He hopes that he can upgrade in many aspects.

Yu Jiahao said in an exclusive interview with Beijing Youth Daily reporter that although he failed to be selected by NBA, it would become a stronger motivation for his future efforts. At the same time, Yu Jiahao also expressed his views on what the outside world called him “Little Yao Ming”. He said, “This title is everyone’s recognition and expectation for me, but actually I want to be myself more.”

Special training

There are many changes in technology and body

Beijing Youth Daily reporter (hereinafter referred to as Beiqing daily): Tell us about the special training in the United States in the past few months?

Yu Jiahao: In the past few months, I have been training in two places, first in Las Vegas, then in Los Angeles. I usually have one hour to one and a half hours of technical training in the morning, as well as some strength training. We will fight at noon, five to five, three to three, about an hour. In the afternoon, one hour of high-intensity shooting training was conducted. After that, in Los Angeles, they were basically practicing with trainers, practicing skills in the morning, and sometimes there was a dozen. Shoot more in the afternoon. Meanwhile, we will play five games twice a week.

Beiqing Daily: I heard that my body reacted a lot after finishing shooting at the beginning.

Yu Jiahao: it was true at the beginning. Because after the end of last season, I took a rest for a week and came to the United States. The shooting training intensity was also very strong. Two or three trainers practiced shooting around you and kept shooting, this is very different from domestic training. At the beginning, the physical reaction was a little big, but about a week or so, basically adapted.

Beiqing daily: three-pointer is a key point of this special training. What is the current situation?

Yu Jiahao: When I came to the United States for special training, the trainers saw that my three points were quite accurate. They asked me how much I invested last season. I said no, they were surprised. This is mainly because the requirements of the team are different. But in the United States, they demand for big men, the first is to be able to tossing, the second is to defend, and the third is to keep up with the speed of attack and defense conversion. So in the past few months, I have practiced a lot in three-pointer. I also hope to show it in the new season. In terms of three points, my self-confidence has improved a lot.

Beiqing Daily: What are the results of special training and what changes have taken place in the body?

Yu Jiahao: This special training made me lose some weight. I tested my body fat before returning home, which was 10%. The weight is also 20 Jin lower than before. This time I went to the United States for special training, there were many changes in both technology and body.

The Draft

was not selected

There is nothing shameful

Beiqing news: Tell me about participating in the NBA draft.

Yu Jiahao: this time I went to the United States mainly for special training. It was actually an experience to participate in the NBA draft and impact the NBA. Before the draft, I participated in the trial between Bucks team and Celtics. The trial training is OK. In the end, I was not selected at the draft conference. I think there is nothing shameful. I remember sending a social media after the draft conference. I said that I would look at the list of this year’s draft every day, which would encourage myself not to slack off and continue to work hard, no matter where I play, I don’t want to lose my fighting spirit and have an upward spirit. After the opportunity, I will definitely continue to impact NBA.

Beiqing Daily: I know a little story. After the draft, little Jordan once trained with you and then expressed his opinion on you. Can you tell me the situation at that time?

Yu Jiahao: Yes, after the draft, little Jordan watched my training and chatted with us. He said, if any team chooses me, it’s like robbing (meaning picking up treasure). I know this is an encouragement to me and hope I can become better.

Goal

compared with “little Yao Ming”, I want to be myself

Beiqing news: I am sure to continue playing CBA in the new season. What is my goal?

Yu Jiahao: Yes, in the new season, I hope I can take more responsibilities in the team and help the team win more matches. This will be the second year of my career. Compared with the first year, each team must know more about me and be more targeted, so I think the second year will be more difficult.

Beiqing daily: Many people call you “little Yao Ming”. What do you think of it?

Yu Jiahao: I think this is my encouragement and expectation, but I want to be myself more.

Beiqing daily: Tell me about your growth. People always relish the story that you brownie with James’s son when you were in high school in America.

Yu Jiahao: I have many stories with brownie. We train, play ball, play together, joke. In short, I am very happy. There are many impressive things between us. I remember once we shot publicity photos before the season, I did difficult movements with him, and then PS various scenes, which was especially fun.

Beiqing daily: James often showed up to see Brownie at that time. Do you chase stars?

Yu Jiahao: James will often come to see us play basketball. I think I often see him, and I don’t feel particularly strong star feeling. James also treats us as nephews.

Text/Our reporter Song Xiang co-ordinated/Du Rui