Wang Zhelin (C) of China competes during the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019. (Photos: Xinhua)

Wang Zhelin of China competes during the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019.

Zhai Xiaochuan of China slams dunk during the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019.

Guo Ailun (L) of China competes during the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019.

Wang Zhelin (R) of China competes during the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

Guo Ailun (L) of China competes during the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019.

Zhou Qi (R) of China competes during the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019.

Yi Jianlian (Top) of China reacts before the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019.

Yao Ming, chairman of the China Basketball Association looks on before the group A match between China and Cote d'Ivoire at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Beijing, on Aug. 31, 2019.