North Team Claims Victory in the 2025 CBA All-Star Game; Zou Yuchen Named MVP
Beijing Royal Fighters' center shines in a high-scoring showdown as legends of Chinese basketball are celebrated.
The North Team triumphed over the South Team with a score of 159-136 in the 2025 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) All-Star Game held on March 2, 2025, in Changchun, Jilin Province.
This year's event was notable for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the CBA All-Star Games.
Zou Yuchen, center for the Beijing Royal Fighters, led the scoring for the North Team with 23 points and was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title.
In remarks following the game, Zou expressed gratitude for the electric atmosphere that fueled his performance, describing the MVP title as a significant milestone in his career.
During halftime, the event honored past legends from the inaugural 1996 CBA All-Star Game, showcasing iconic players and coaches who have contributed to what is considered the 'Golden Generation' of Chinese basketball.
In addition to the All-Star Game, various skill contests featured prominent players, including Guangdong Southern Tigers' guard Xu Jie, who secured his second title in the Skill Challenge Contest.
Shanxi Loongs' Yuan Shuai excelled in the three-point shooting contest, scoring 25 points in the final round to successfully defend his crown.
A standout moment was produced by wildcard entrant Chen Dengxing, who earned accolades in the slam dunk contest after performing a dramatic dunk over seven teammates.
Yuan reflected on the influence of basketball legends in his early training and expressed ambitions to set a new scoring record in the future.
This year's event was notable for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the CBA All-Star Games.
Zou Yuchen, center for the Beijing Royal Fighters, led the scoring for the North Team with 23 points and was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title.
In remarks following the game, Zou expressed gratitude for the electric atmosphere that fueled his performance, describing the MVP title as a significant milestone in his career.
During halftime, the event honored past legends from the inaugural 1996 CBA All-Star Game, showcasing iconic players and coaches who have contributed to what is considered the 'Golden Generation' of Chinese basketball.
In addition to the All-Star Game, various skill contests featured prominent players, including Guangdong Southern Tigers' guard Xu Jie, who secured his second title in the Skill Challenge Contest.
Shanxi Loongs' Yuan Shuai excelled in the three-point shooting contest, scoring 25 points in the final round to successfully defend his crown.
A standout moment was produced by wildcard entrant Chen Dengxing, who earned accolades in the slam dunk contest after performing a dramatic dunk over seven teammates.
Yuan reflected on the influence of basketball legends in his early training and expressed ambitions to set a new scoring record in the future.
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