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Jones Cup: Lin Hsien-wei exchanges experiences with Kao Kuo-hao, playfully teases him

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese basketball player Lin Hsien-wei is excited to play alongside veteran Kao Kuo-hao in the Jones Cup.
  • Lin, who has experience playing in the U.S., shared his insights on the differences between Taiwanese and American basketball styles.
  • He aims to showcase greater dominance in the upcoming Jones Cup while emphasizing the team's collective effort.

Taiwanese basketball talent Lin Hsien-wei expressed his enthusiasm for reuniting with veteran player Kao Kuo-hao on the same team for the upcoming Jones Cup. Lin, who has spent time playing in the United States, views Kao as a significant role model and has benefited from his advice on training and basketball philosophy, particularly given their shared experience in American collegiate basketball.

Kao Kuo-hao has always been a role model for me. Because we both have experience playing in the U.S., he has given me a lot of valuable advice on training and concepts.

— Lin Hsien-weiDiscussing his experience playing alongside veteran Kao Kuo-hao.

Reflecting on his time in the U.S., Lin noted the distinct basketball cultures, highlighting the American game's emphasis on individual one-on-one play compared to Taiwan's more team-oriented approach. To adapt to the higher intensity of international competition, he is prioritizing strengthening his physical conditioning.

The basketball styles in Taiwan and the U.S. are very different. America emphasizes individual one-on-one confrontation more, while Taiwan leans towards teamwork.

— Lin Hsien-weiComparing basketball styles between Taiwan and the United States.

Lin also addressed a past social media post where he humorously sought a 'basketball tutor' to earn pocket money during the summer. The post garnered unexpected attention, but Lin ultimately removed it to focus on his training. He clarified that any actual teaching he engages in is largely community-oriented, focusing on playing with and encouraging young aspiring players.

I hope everyone doesn't put all the focus on just me. Not only the players, but the coaching staff and support personnel have all put in a lot of effort for this competition.

— Lin Hsien-weiEmphasizing the team's collective effort in the upcoming Jones Cup.

Looking ahead to the Jones Cup, Lin aims to demonstrate a more dominant performance than in previous years. However, he stressed that the team's success is a collective effort, involving significant contributions from coaches and support staff. He also accepted a playful challenge from fellow player Song Hsin-hao of the opposing Blue team, signaling his readiness for competition.

Hsin-hao just said he wants to play against us, of course I accept the challenge!

— Lin Hsien-weiResponding to a challenge from player Song Hsin-hao.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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