Wang Zhizhi, nicknamed Big Zhi by fans, was mobbed by journalists, who wanted to know if the superstar will play in the upcoming World Championships, slated to begin in just a few days.
Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi teamed up for the first time in five years, but failed to save China from an 88-78 lose to Brazil on Sunday at the Stankovic Cup in Nanjing.
Brad Newley led a late Australian rally to snatch a 77-71 victory over France in a world championship warm-up on Sunday.