On the 15th, Liaoning men’s basketball swept Zhejiang men’s basketball with a score of 4-0, successfully defending the championship, which was the third championship in the history of Liaoning men’s basketball. After the end of the season, Zhao Jiwei, the most valuable player in the finals, once said like this about senior Han Dejun: “Many players have serious injuries. Look at Han’s legs, which are full of fluid.”
Han Dejun, 36, is the oldest player in Liaoning men’s basketball and the most injured player. Although his physical condition has dropped significantly, he is still an indispensable center of the team.
Han Dejun received an exclusive interview with a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily on the 18th. He revealed that many years ago he had a small agreement with the team owner to bring three championships to the team in his career. Now this small goal has been achieved. “After winning this year, we sent WeChat again. The boss said that we still have bigger goals to achieve.” Han also said that he himself hoped to help Liaoning men’s basketball continue the strong state of the team as long as possible.
Beijing Youth Daily reporter: (hereinafter referred to as Beiqing daily) read Zhao Jiwei’s interview after the end of the season and talked about your injury.
Han Dejun: as an old member of the team, physical degradation is a very normal thing. Especially as a big man, the pressure on his knees is very high. This season, my team doctor is very hard. Li Xiaoxu and I have to massage for two hours every day to recover, so as to maintain the game behind. The problem of effusion also accompanied and affected me. My knees still hurt every day. In fact, in order to relieve the pressure on my knees, I have been controlling my weight over the years, mainly through diet, training, etc.
Beiqing Daily: How to evaluate your performance this season?
Han Dejun: First of all, at my age, it is normal for my physical condition to decline. At the same time, the adjustment of psychological state is also very important. To be honest, if I want to retire and give up, it is very easy, but at the same time I know that I am not only responsible for myself, but also Liaoning fans and teammates. If someone in the team can completely top up now, it is OK, but there is a shortage of Liaoning men’s basketball centers, and Liu Yanyu has not grown up yet. For me, I still don’t want this to end. I can still contribute to the team.
Beiqing Daily: What are the most difficult moments this season?
Han Dejun: I think before the fourth game with Guangsha, we were not optimistic by the outside world. At that time, the team also had injuries (Guo Allen), which was difficult, but we still adjusted, finally, give it a shot. After the match, we felt that we had recovered.
Beiqing Daily: What is the special significance of the third championship for you?
Han Dejun: in fact, some things have never been said. I talked with the boss very early. We set a small goal, that is, when these players are in good condition and the team members are neat, we hope to win three championships. We have achieved the small goal. Then, after winning the championship this year, I talked with my boss again. He told me that we still have bigger goals to achieve.
I think this championship is a reward for us to stick to for many years. In my heart, I have played for Liaoning team for more than ten years. We have witnessed the best time in Liaoning men’s basketball together. I am very happy in my heart. What I think is that before I retire, I want to help Liaoning men’s basketball extend such a strong state. But at the same time, my current body and age are also great challenges for me. I hope young players can grow up faster, and only in this way can the team go further.
Beiqing daily: Is there any plan to renew the contract after the end of this season?
Han Dejun: I really didn’t think about this, because the season just ended, and I still had the events and pictures of the season in my mind. How to decide in the future, it will take more time to consider later, and it will depend on the recovery of the body.
Beiqing daily: during the playoffs this season, Guo Allen was injured and missed many games. As a good friend, how can he be relieved?
Han Dejun: The most I remember to say to him is, don’t worry, keep a good attitude, take active treatment and come back as soon as possible. If you can stick to it, come back early. Athletes don’t want to be injured, but if they are injured, it has a great influence on the players’ body and psychology. While recovering the body, psychological recovery is also crucial.
Beiqing daily: After playing for Liaoning men’s basketball for so many years, there are also many teams trying to dig you, but you are not moved. Your feelings for Liaoning men’s basketball are extraordinary.
Han Dejun: Our Liaoning team is different from many other teams. Many other teams may come from all over the world, but this situation is rare in Liaoning. Our team members grew up from an early age and had stronger feelings with each other. In addition, I am native-born people lived here for these years. I am a family lover and I don’t like to leave home very much. Moreover, the leader and boss are really good to me. I think feelings are more important than money. My feelings for Liaoning team are different. These are money that cannot be exchanged. Over the years, some teams have contacted me, but I never regret the decision to stay in Liaoning men’s basketball. To be honest, I never thought I would leave Liaoning men’s basketball.
Beiqing daily: Tell me about the changes of Zhao Jiwei this season?
Han Dejun: this season, especially on the offensive, I feel that Zhao Jiwei’s three points are particularly bottomless, and he feels like he has it at once. After the main player Guo Allen was absent, I covered Zhao Jiwei seriously and hoped to create more opportunities for him. In the past, Zhao Jiwei had always been good at passing and organizing, but this year he carried the banner of attack in terms of attack. I think he has made great progress.