What is Haldan's basketball background?

A Taiwanese-American player who helped Taiwan reach the Asia Cup quarterfinals last year, now joining the TPBL through CEO Li's personal appeal.

What are the conditions for Li Wei-Cheng's rap performance?

He promised to perform on stage if the Kaohsiung Aquas win the championship, leveraging his past as a rapper.

Why did Haldan instantly recognize Li Wei-Cheng from the album cover?

He recognized the image of rapper Jnco Jingke as Li, feeling a personal connection to his entertainment past.

Who influences Haldan's basketball philosophy?

He deeply admires Kobe Bryant's mindset and work ethic, striving to improve every day.

What is the team culture like at Kaohsiung Aquas?

Led by Li, the team fosters a 'family-like' atmosphere, with strong personal care for each player.

Haldan Instantly Recognizes Jnco Jingke as CEO Li Wei-Cheng, Wishes for Sea Gods Championship and Rap Performance by Li

Published Jul 17, 2026 9:36 PM ・ Updated Jul 18, 2026 1:02 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Taiwanese-American basketball player Haldan instantly recognized team executive Li Wei-Cheng from rapper Jnco Jingke's album cover, expressing hope that Li will perform rap if the Kaohsiung Aquas win the championship.

(Central News Agency reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 17th) Upon seeing the album cover of rapper Jnco Jingke, Taiwanese-American basketball player Haldan (Adam Hinton) immediately 'instantly recognized' it as his team's CEO, Li Wei-Cheng. He expressed his wish for the Kaohsiung Aquas to win the championship, and humorously hoped that Li would perform a rap show to celebrate.

Last year, Haldan helped Taiwan's men's basketball team return to the Asian Cup quarterfinals, deepening his emotional connection to the island. It was Li Wei-Cheng, CEO of the Kaohsiung Aquas, who convinced Haldan to join the professional league with sincerity. At yesterday's Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) rookie draft, Haldan was selected as the first overall pick, marking a perfect start to his professional career.

In an exclusive interview with the Central News Agency today, Haldan said Li Wei-Cheng is an approachable team executive with a cool and conversational demeanor. He noted that the Aquas have cultivated a 'family-like' atmosphere, clearly showing genuine care for every player. The two also share many common interests, including being fans of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.

Haldan's eyes lit up when talking about his idol Kobe. 'At first, I just watched highlight clips, but once I learned about Kobe's mindset and philosophy, I completely fell for it. I deeply admire his mentality, work ethic, and his daily drive to become better.' However, Haldan joked, 'I don't specifically imitate his playing style—mainly it's on a spiritual level.'

Interestingly, when the reporter showed Haldan the album cover of rapper Jnco Jingke, he instantly recognized it as his CEO and casually revealed, 'I know he used to be a rapper.'

Having fulfilled his dream of becoming a professional player, Haldan's only goal for the new season is to bring the championship to the Aquas. The motivation behind this is Li's promise to sing a rap song if they win. Haldan laughed, 'This is super exciting—you fans must make sure he keeps his promise.' (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150717

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Haldan Instantly Recognizes Jnco Jingke as CEO Li Wei-Cheng, Wishes for Sea Gods Championship and Rap Performance by Li

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