Wang Shaojie (R) takes over the banner of "No. 1 Pick" from the CBA chairman Yao Ming after being selected as the first overall pick in the 2019 CBA Draft in Shanghai on July 29, 2019. (DING TING / XINHUA)

BEIJING - Wang Shaojie, the top draft pick of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in 2019, has revealed his admiration for Michael Jordan's desire and determination to win.

Wang was selected by the Beijing Royal Fighters last year. As The Last Dance, a 10-episode basketball documentary revolving around the career of Jordan and his final season in the Chicago Bulls, in particular, approached its conclusion, Wang shared his impressions about the legendary basketball player and an icon to millions of fans across the globe.

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Mentally, Jordan is strong, and he believes in beating his opponents deep in the heart. Every great athlete shares that determination and desire

Wang Shaojie

"I haven't seen a live broadcast of Jordan's games as I'm not in the same era as him," said the 23-year-old forward.

"I like Kobe Bryant, and I know Jordan is his idol. Since I took up basketball, I've been learning about Jordan's matches, his experience in growing up, and some other stories," he added.

"Mentally, Jordan is strong, and he believes in beating his opponents deep in the heart. Every great athlete shares that determination and desire.

"I can find his desire to win and obsession with reaching his goals. Every part of Jordan's experience deserves my appreciation and learning.

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"After the Detroit Pistons defeated him, he turned to intensive strength training, which he had never done before. He always pushed to his limits. Whenever you watch his interviews, training, and matches, you can feel the power inside," Wang noted.

Wang is fully aware of the role that coaches play in players' career progress.

"Not every player can encounter a coach that appreciates your characters, and a coach has a big role to play in developing players' confidence," he said.

In this file photo taken on June 4, 1997 Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan sticks out his tongue as he goes past Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz during game two of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (VINCENT LAFORET / AFP)