Is there a professional basketball team in Chongqing?

Original title: Coach Gan Le Rika: The Chongqing team fully attacked the Chongqing basketball team that was training in CBA. Chongqing morning post reporter Gao Ke photographed the outdoor basketball court of Datianwan Stadium. Originally, it was a place for basketball lovers to learn their skills, but in the stadium, a group of big professional athletes attracted everyone's attention. Passing practice runs fast, and the Chongqing basketball team, which is about to go to NBL this season, is training on the court. This team, which was built by the original team of Guangzhou Freeman, the third runner-up of NBL last season, will take root in Chongqing and bring wonderful games to mountain city fans who love basketball. Although autumn makes the weather a little cold, the seeds of this basketball have been planted. Chongqing has a professional basketball team. The Freemen team was dissolved in September, but now the incarnation of Chongqing team gives the players hope to pursue their dreams again. The players said that now that the signing has been completed, the team not only has no arrears, but also has a salary increase. Sue He Chaoyi didn't take part in the team's field training this afternoon because of a rib injury in the team confrontation yesterday morning. She sat on the sidelines to cheer for her teammates and assist in training. Earlier, Li Yaguang, deputy director of the Municipal Sports Bureau, said that he would make every effort to ensure the operation of the team, and the salary could only be more than last year, not less than last year. Su He Chaoyi's statement confirmed the intention and sincerity of Chongqing team. "Although the team encountered difficulties before, we have been together for a long time and have deep feelings. We don't want to be apart. Moreover, the contract was already negotiated before coming to Chongqing last month, and the income has increased a lot. " Player: "Our salary has gone up." He is tall, with a clean back, and Serbian coach Gan Le Rika is warm and friendly. In 2007, as the head coach of Lebanese national men's basketball team, he participated in the Asian Championships in Japan and won the third place. In 2009, he took charge of Lebanon again. As the coach of Guangzhou Freeman, the predecessor of Chongqing team, he naturally came to Chongqing with the team. The first time we met, he sent his signature photo as a meeting gift. "I didn't bring my business card. My name is on this photo." For the team's goal, the kind-hearted Ruika is determined to do its best to impact CBA, and because Chongqing has geographical advantages, it has great opportunities. The team has a great chance in Chongqing, because CBA adopts the admission system. Although the Liberians won the second place in the league last season, they could not be upgraded because the CBA did not have an expansion quota. Although the Basketball Association plans to upgrade one team from NBL next year and add three more teams to CBA in the next five years, Ruika said that if it does not move to Chongqing, there is little hope for the team to upgrade. "Achievement is not the most important thing, and geography is also an important reason." Ruika said frankly that because there are already many CBA teams in the Pearl River Delta region, considering the balanced development of basketball in China, there is little hope for the team to upgrade in Guangzhou, but Chongqing is different. Chongqing's stadiums and other hardware measures are very good. At the same time, because the home of the team will be located in Chongqing Gymnasium in the new season, being in the downtown area will give the team more fans' support. According to the plan of Basketball Association to expand CBA, Chongqing team will have the opportunity to upgrade for the first time next year. In this regard, Ruika said that his job is to help the team upgrade when the opportunity comes. "We will take advantage of these advantages. It's a good decision for the team to move here, whether it's for me, the team, the fans or the operator of the mobile team. This is a good decision. " Considering recruiting local players, both the whole team and mountain city fans want the same goal, but Ruika said that the steps should be gradual, and the first year of team formation is the most critical. "It is unrealistic to give a promise now, because it requires opportunities. Our goal is long-term, and that is to build a good club. " Ruika said that many young players have signed three-year contracts with the team at present, which provides a foundation for the long-term development of the team. It is also very important to establish a good club and establish relationships with fans. Ruika said that one of the important tasks of the team in the first year is to bring the fans closer to the team. "The first year is very important. We should strive to build our own local fans, create a family atmosphere, and let everyone participate. And because there was no professional men's basketball team in Chongqing before, I believe we will do well in this respect. " We are no worse than CBA. As the runner-up in the last NBL, Ruika naturally has confidence in her team on the premise that good grades are needed to upgrade CBA. "In China, many people think that only CBA represents the highest level of basketball here. In fact, we are similar to some CBA. " Ruika said that with the team's current foundation, plus several good foreign aid and foreign aid, Chongqing team also has the strength to compete with CBA team. Guangzhou Freemen, the predecessor of Chongqing team, was established in 2009, and won the third place in NBL for the first time and 20 10. Last season, with the cooperation of Yao Kaifu, Shao Tiangang and many other former CBA players, the team reached the finals with the second place in the regular season, but unfortunately won the second place. Now, under the condition of maintaining the original team, the team still has strength. At present, the team's training venue is located in Datian Bay, so the players live in the Olympic Sports Hotel opposite the Datian Bay outdoor basketball court. Because there are several other sports teams training in Chongqing Gymnasium, the Chongqing team can only use the venue with other teams, but next month, the team will have its own special training ground. The team has been on holiday since the end of the league last season. The players assembled last month were mainly engaged in recovery training. The team practices twice a day and once on Saturday. On the 25th of this month, the team will go to Qinhuangdao to participate in the training organized by the Basketball Association, and complete the physical examination and warm-up. (Source: chongqing morning post Author: Bao Jing)