On June 28, the NBA Draft’s second round concluded with Chinese player Cui Yongxu unfortunately going undrafted. However, in an interview, he expressed his intention to continue striving for a Summer League or G League two-way contract, determined to persist until the end if there’s any chance. Question: What was the biggest gain during your draft preparation? Cui Yongxu: I haven’t experienced this kind of training before, nor the modern style of basketball and its trends. I’ve learned a lot from these, and through interactions with other players and competing together, I feel that my rhythm is becoming more similar to theirs, indicating progress. Question: What’s the gap between young Chinese and American players? Cui Yongxu: The real difference starts from childhood training. They grow up in a structured system, with dedicated trainers. From around eight or nine years old, they receive professional training. There’s still a gap between that and the training here in China. Question: What are your future plans? Cui Yongxu: I’ll keep pursuing opportunities for the Summer League or G League two-way contracts. There are a few teams I’m interested in, but it’s not convenient to disclose them now. This draft was indeed challenging, as I entered hastily with low chances. Still, I’m willing to seize this opportunity, and I’ll also strive for two-way contract chances later on. Cui Yongxu hinted that there are still a few teams he’s trying to join for the Summer League, though he’s not yet ready to reveal their identities. He’ll persevere as long as there’s any possibility.
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