Zhang Xiaojun is a middle-aged man in his forties. He is not short, but he is also by no means tall - probably about 180 cm or so. His father was once a famous defender in the national team and served as the head coach of the national team for many years. Unfortunately, Zhang Xiaojun failed to follow in his father's footsteps. Why? Because he was too short! What? Is 180 cm still considered short? Yes, because in the world of basketball, 180 cm makes you a dwarf. In fact, he is about the same height as his father, yet his father managed to play as a main player in the national team while Zhang Xiaojun couldn't. This wasn't due to any difference in ball-playing skills, but rather due to the differences brought on by the progress of time. Zhang Xiaojun's father played during the old society when he was already exceptionally talented given the standards of the time. Back then, who among those who loved basketball didn't know the "Five Tigers of East China"? During that era of hunger and hardship, having a height of 180 cm was already an extraordinary feat. But now, even if you are over 190 cm tall, coaches will still scrutinize your physical condition.
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