Chinese basketball sensation Zhou Qi is the ultimate 'G.O.A.T dad'

In a heartwarming clip that’s melting hearts worldwide, Chinese basketball sensation Zhou Qi proved that he perhaps is the ‘G.O.A.T dad’. Why? At the 15th National Games, after hoisting a gold medal with his team, Zhou Qi pulled off the ultimate dad move: he swapped his plush mascot for his toddler’s dream toy—a pink plushie.

The drama unfolded on the podium. Son spotted a teammate’s pink buddy, pouted, and declared, “I want the pink one!” Without hesitation, Zhou Qi traded his white mascot for the coveted pink puffball. The little one’s face lit up like a jump shot at the buzzer.

On the other hand, his teammate was left hilariously speechless.

Mixed reactions by netizens:

“OMG he is so cute!” swooned one fan. “I love his teammate more!” laughed another. A third added, “Cute baby and a joyful teammate? Humanity = saved.”

Meanwhile, others reacted saying, "What if the other player has a little girl at home who loves the colour pink!," another commented, Doesnt even have the courtesy to ask his teammate. Can tell from the teammate's unimpressed look. What kind of manners the kid will pickup!"