Lin Chih-chieh Emotionally Thanks Family at Retirement, Jokes 'Let Me Think About It' on Playing One More Year
Taiwanese basketball legend Lin Chih-chieh expressed his gratitude to his family at his retirement ceremony. When jokingly asked by the chairman of Fubon Financial Holdings if he would play for one more year, he replied with a smile, 'Let me think about it,' delighting the fans. He will become the team's deputy leader, but his specific role will be discussed with the team.
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At today's retirement ceremony, Fubon Financial Holdings Chairman Daniel Tsai jokingly asked Lin Chih-chieh during his speech if he wanted to play for another year, saying 'we can sign the contract right now.' This statement also caused an eruption of cheers from the entire crowd of fans.
Afterward, when asked at a press conference if his stance had wavered, Lin Chih-chieh laughed and said, 'Let me think about it. I don't know how to answer right now.'
As for the biggest regret of his career, Lin Chih-chieh mentioned, 'It should be that the entire professional (Taiwanese pro basketball) scene couldn't cooperate together. Although it's a bit of a pity, I don't feel it's a regret. After all, it's not easy for me to be able to play at this age.'
Regarding his future plans, Lin Chih-chieh also revealed that although he has accepted the position of deputy team leader, he will still need to discuss the details with the team to see what form this job will require him to take.
Looking back on his basketball career in Taiwan, Lin Chih-chieh said, 'I am really grateful to the Fubon organization for allowing me to continue my basketball career back in Taiwan. Being able to complete a three-peat with the Braves is definitely a great memory in my basketball career.'
At the end of his speech at the retirement ceremony, Lin Chih-chieh paused, took a deep breath, and said, 'The ones I have to thank the most are my family, my dad and mom, who have unconditionally and silently supported me from the beginning. And, of course, my hardworking wife, who took care of our four children by herself when I had almost no time to be with them.'
Lin Chih-chieh also joked, 'Now I have more time to return to the family and accompany the children, but I hope you don't make me angry too often.' (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150412
Afterward, when asked at a press conference if his stance had wavered, Lin Chih-chieh laughed and said, 'Let me think about it. I don't know how to answer right now.'
As for the biggest regret of his career, Lin Chih-chieh mentioned, 'It should be that the entire professional (Taiwanese pro basketball) scene couldn't cooperate together. Although it's a bit of a pity, I don't feel it's a regret. After all, it's not easy for me to be able to play at this age.'
Regarding his future plans, Lin Chih-chieh also revealed that although he has accepted the position of deputy team leader, he will still need to discuss the details with the team to see what form this job will require him to take.
Looking back on his basketball career in Taiwan, Lin Chih-chieh said, 'I am really grateful to the Fubon organization for allowing me to continue my basketball career back in Taiwan. Being able to complete a three-peat with the Braves is definitely a great memory in my basketball career.'
At the end of his speech at the retirement ceremony, Lin Chih-chieh paused, took a deep breath, and said, 'The ones I have to thank the most are my family, my dad and mom, who have unconditionally and silently supported me from the beginning. And, of course, my hardworking wife, who took care of our four children by herself when I had almost no time to be with them.'
Lin Chih-chieh also joked, 'Now I have more time to return to the family and accompany the children, but I hope you don't make me angry too often.' (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150412