The 2.26-meter-long NBA superstar suddenly became a monk? The latest response from Shaolin Temple is here!

Who would have thought that the NBA's first "bamboo pole" Wenban Yama would suddenly disappear from the public eye? What is even more shocking is that this Spurs superstar actually appeared in Shaolin Temple in Songshan, Henan Province. He also shaved his head and changed into a monk's uniform, preparing to go into seclusion for 10 days! As soon as the news came out, the whole network was in full swing - is this the "mysterious Eastern cultivation" of basketball superstars, or is it a carefully planned cross-border marketing? There have been clues in the journey to Shaolin in Wenban Yama. A few days ago, he had just finished visiting the Temple of Heaven and climbing the Great Wall in Beijing. There were all check-in photos on social media, and fans even joked that he was "accompanying the local customs." As a result, in a blink of an eye, the French guy directly "upgraded" to hardcore mode - shaving his head and practicing. In the photos taken out by netizens, his bald head shape and a 2.26-meter-old "giant" figure are standing among the ancient temple green pines, and the picture is full of impact. Someone joked: "At this height, the broom of the sweeper needs to be customized and extended, right?" The response from Shaolin Temple was very subtle: "The person is indeed in the temple, but the details are inconvenient to disclose." This "default but not official announcement" attitude actually adds a sense of mystery to the incident. You should know that Shaolin Temple has always been a holy place for international celebrities to "check in". Messi and Kobe have been here before, but it is rare for people like Wenban Yama to become monks directly. Some sports bloggers speculated: "Maybe he prepares for next season and learns Shaolin Kung Fu to improve his core strength?" After all, NBA players have various offseason special training, some practice yoga and some practice boxing, but Wenban Yama is definitely the first one who chooses "Buddhist practice". The deeper highlight is cultural collision. A Western basketball genius who actively embraces the spirit of Oriental Zen and Martial Arts is full of storytelling. In the comment section, some people were moved: "He respects Chinese culture and really attracted fans!" Some people questioned: "Does he make a show? What can I do in ten days?" Some jokes are even more clueless: "The abbot asked him 'why did he come', and Wenban Yama replied: 'The coach said that my defense is like a wooden stake, come to learn the Yijin Jing'..."

No matter what the motivation is, this incident has surpassed the sports circle and has become a cultural phenomenon hotly discussed by the whole nation. We might as well sit in a follow-up - after the retreat, will Wenban Yama use her "Shaolin's unique skills" on the court? Maybe next time I see him blocking the shot, I will suddenly put on a "golden bell cover" posture?

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Some of the information sources in this article are compiled from the Global Times and the NBA official website, and the pictures are from the Internet

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