The inconsistent way Zhang Sanjian (i.e. the Zhang Zhehan persona that appeared after 813) behaves from the old Zhang Zhehan is one of the biggest giveaways that he is not the real thing. This includes Zhang Sanjian's "return" to basketball, which first appeared on the Super_3 IG in July 2022 and then resurfaced on multiple occasions afterwards, the most recent being last month.
It should be noted that Zhang Zhehan had said on multiple occasions that as a result of his injury, he is unable to return to basketball and chose golf instead. Zhongwans' blog here includes a detailed explanation of this injury.
Hi zhongwans, can you help us remember the exact injury of Zhang Zhehan back in 2017-2018? From what I can remember he had his ACL reconstr
Bottom line is that 80% of Zhang Zhehan's meniscus was removed, and despite attempting to recover, he had to face the reality that he would not be returning to basketball. Zhang Zhehan gave multiple interviews about this, including this one on IFeng where he talks about how he had to give up his obsession with basketball because to continue would impact on his career and life.
So it was extremely surprising that Zhang Sanjian would appear for the first time in July of last year with photos and videos of "him" playing basketball. At that time, the Super_3 IG posted pictures of Zhang Sanjian playing with his new "best buddy" Lexus (there are many problems with this character), and someone who appeared to look like Xiaoyu.
The July photos were accompanied by a 46 minute CCTV of him playing basketball, which was spread among fans as "proof" that he was "back" playing basketball.
That CCTV video was interesting. I watched the entire thing and it was apparent how different this Sanjian character played basketball in comparison to Zhang Zhehan. In the entire 46 minutes:
Zhang Sanjian attempted 113 baskets; made approximately 33.
There were two makeup artists who touched up his make up 6 times.
There were no successful baskets from the 3 point line.
Most attempts were from the free throw line or closer.
There was no team play
He was mostly shooting by himself at the free throw line or with one other person.
It was apparent that this was not someone who had once played basketball at the level of almost a pro, winning a MVP award in the 2017 Tencent Super Penguin All Star Basketball Game.
Listening to Zhang Zhehan's old interviews, this is a man who demands excellence of himself. Whatever he does, he will do to the extreme to do the best he can. It is baffling that this mediocre player would be him, particularly when he has said in multiple interviews that he would no longer play basketball.
Last month, pictures of Zhang Sanjian playing basketball were again posted on the Super_3 account, accompanied by a video. Strangely enough, these photos showed Zhang Sanjian playing with his shoelaces untied. One can only assume it was deliberate given the poses. The message here is his knee is so much not a concern that he is able to play basketball... without properly tying his shoes. Who does this?!
Even his scar from his surgery can no longer be seen!
Meniscus removal is a long-term injury which is very painful. It does not grow back, it does not heal, and continued improper use of the knee and re-injury could be devastating for him. Would a person whose primary career is in acting put himself at risk of permanent disability - to the point of being unable to do the work he loves as an actor in the future - for mediocre basketball?
It should be noted that antis on WB have already claimed that these new Zhang Sanjian pictures and videos show that Zhang Zhehan was previously lying about the extent of his injuries and had used pity to get fan sympathy prior to 813. For example:
Would a person like Zhang Zhehan, who was subject to a smear like 813 deliberately give black material to antis to smear him back? This and many of Zhang Sanjian's other actions make no sense, and indeed, are used by antis to paint him as an immoral person (note this was what he was cancelled for; being an "immoral" actor), a liar, and a person who rips off fans.
There is no way Zhang Zhehan is Zhang Sanjian.