The Rockets old player shines in the Asian Cup: 5 of 7 three-pointers and 20 points are matched with a million-dollar salary. Australian Jixiuo Tianwang

On August 6, in the group stage of the Asian Cup, the Australian team defeated South Korea 97-61 to win the first victory. Australia, which ranked first in the strength list in this game, has been suppressing the South Korean team. It was already 17 points in the first half, and it opened to 21 points after the third quarter. It lost its suspense early in the final quarter. McVeigh's outside projection ability left a deep impression on people. He is an old Rockets player.

This Australian men's basketball team is considered the second team, because many players in the NBA did not come: Josh Green (Hornets), Langdale (Grizzlies), Ingles (Timberwolves), Gidey (Bulls), Dyson Daniels (Hawks), Alex Tuxi (Warriors), and we won't mention Bensey and Mills. Against this background, Rockets' former player McVeigh is the core of this Australian men's basketball team.

McVie is really accurate. He is very accurate in the NBA three-point line, not to mention FIBA three-pointers. He only made 5 of 7 three-pointers in the first half in just 14 minutes and scored 15 points. The South Korean team could not limit his outside shooting even if he was close to him.

Mc played for 7 minutes in the third quarter without taking a three-pointer, but completed a 2+1 to get the 18th point. He scored 18 points in 22 minutes in the third quarter and was extremely efficient. He also helped Australia lead South Korea to as much as 21 points.

Mcway played for only 2 minutes in the last quarter before leaving the court to rest. In 23 minutes of the game, 6 of 11 shots, 5 of 7 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, 20 points, 2 rebounds, 0 assists and 1 steal, with a shooting percentage of 54.5%, a three-point shooting percentage of 71.4%, plus or negative value +26.

Australian journalist Trystan Spooneer wrote: McVeigh's shooting moves are sometimes outrageous, but the effect is very effective, especially the rotation step when retreating, which feels very similar to Dirk Nowitzki. His three-point accuracy is amazing.

McVie helped the Tasmanian Ants win the NBL championship in 2024. He also won the Finals MVP. He was also the best second team player that season. After winning the Supreme Glory, he chose to go to the United States to work hard. In the end, the Rockets signed him with a one-year two-way contract. He failed to gain a foothold in the Rockets. He averaged 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in the G League, with a shooting percentage of 44.0%, and 37.0% of three-pointers. The Rockets did not renew his contract this summer.

Ants gave up McVeigh's priority renewal rights because McVeigh, who returned in the NBA, was already considered a top NBL star Ants knew that he could not meet his contract needs. In the end, Kans Grand Chamber signed McVeigh for two years and became the highest-paid player in the history of Kans Grand Chamber.