As for joining WNBA, Han Xu said, “This is a very rare opportunity in history. I hope to seize this opportunity to influence more Chinese children to love basketball and join the ranks bravely.”
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, May 8th. On the evening of the 9th, the WNBA New York liberalists will play a warm-up match with visiting China women’s basketball. Chinese player Han Xu will play in the No. 21 jersey of the liberalists, this will also be her first show after joining WNBA through the draft.
Han Xu is full of expectation for the competition, saying that “we must go all out”. Han Xu has participated in the team’s three trainings since he went to the United States on May 5th. He quickly adapted to the new environment and was recognized by the coach and teammates. She also likes the good training atmosphere of the team. “The training class feels very noisy, because everyone is always echoing. Everyone has enough training strength, which is 120% training.” Han Xu said.
Han Xu once said in an interview with the domestic media that he hoped to integrate into WNBA as soon as possible, strive for playing time and play the main force. It is reported that Tsai Chongxin, executive vice chairman of Alibaba Group’s board of directors, will watch the game as the boss of the Free Men team.
For joining WNBA, Han Xu said, “This is a very rare opportunity in history. I hope to seize this opportunity and influence more Chinese children to love basketball, and bravely join the ranks.”
Outside the stadium, Han Xu also has to face challenges. She lives in the apartment arranged by the team and makes breakfast every morning, claiming to be “Han chef”. After the training, Han Xu went to the supermarket to purchase and prepare ingredients.