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English translation of the original Chinese letter he wrote at age 12. #JAMES — To My 24-Year-Old Self~ Hey bro! Don’t think this greeting is too familiar, because I’m the person closest to you. I’m you, your 12-year-old self! I have so many questions I want to ask you. Do you have a girlfriend? Is she pretty? Is she kind-hearted? Have you become an NBA All-Star yet? Do you already have an NBA championship ring? Have you ever faced Stephen Curry in an NBA game? Did you exchange jerseys with him? Did you take a selfie with him?! Have you been on The Late Late Show? Are there lots of people asking for your autograph? Have you taken a selfie with the best player of that time (which is me)? You have to answer all these questions! Even if your life is really miserable right now, you still have to face reality! You must hold on to your dreams. If you’ve already achieved one, then move on to the next dream. You have to keep working hard! That way, when you’re older, you can become a legendary figure admired by everyone. If you haven’t achieved your dream, don’t give up. It’s never too late to start anything. People who say it’s too late just don’t want to put in the effort. I know it’s going to be exhausting, but do you really want a safe life with no challenges and no risks? Do you want to be just a little guy? You have to work hard! Think about it. All the honors, medals, trophies, and the kids who look up to you as their idol and want to be like you. You’re not just achieving your own dream. You’re also creating a dream for others. So keep going! I hope you and I can shine brightly in this world and make our mark. I hope you achieve your dream. You absolutely have to! I’ll definitely work hard, and you have to work hard too. Let’s make the name Zhao Yufan (趙雨凡) a name that gets passed down from generation to generation! Respectfully, Super Avatar

Dan