Chinese Taipei's Taixin God of War and Taiwanese-American mixed-race player Raymond was selected for the Chinese Taipei men's basketball team for the first time this year, which made him quite happy. However, Raymond revealed that he will not play in the home game against the Philippines in the third stage of the 2025 Men's Basketball Asian Cup Qualifying Tournament on the 20th, and is expected to play against Hong Kong on Sunday.

Raymond was selected for the first time in the Chinese Taipei men's basketball team

Raymond is the son of former professional basketball star Rex, who joined the TPBL draft last year and was selected as the top pick, becoming one of the team's heavy fighting forces, and this time he was selected into the 16-man list of the Chinese Taipei men's basketball team, and his performance is expected.

On the 19th, the Chinese Taipei men's basketball team has entered the Peace Hall for final preparations, Raymond revealed in an interview that he is not expected to play tomorrow in the battle with the Philippines, "I only knew yesterday that I won't play, the Philippines is really strong and I hope to have the opportunity to play against them, but I still have to believe in the coach's decision." ”

Since the Peace Basketball Stadium is also the home of the parent team, the God of War is not able to usher in the first game of the Chinese Taipei team here, Raymond admitted that it is really a pity, and he wants to feel the intensity of the game with the Philippines, "It is best if I can have a good performance, but in the process of fighting, I can also know where my shortcomings are, and I can strengthen them." ”

However, Raymond believes that he has gained a lot from this training camp for the Chinese Taipei men's basketball team, and has the opportunity to cooperate with different coaches, allowing him to be exposed to more different tactics and ideas, and the selected players are all very good players, so he has a lot of learning opportunities.

Even though he didn't make an appearance in the Philippines, Raymond said he would do his best to cheer his teammates on. In addition, he believes that he is in good shape at the moment and will be fully prepared to help the team in the game against Hong Kong.