In the arena of sports competition, victory and defeat are often the most direct outcomes. However, in the Christmas night showdown between Guangdong and Zhejiang men's basketball teams, despite Guangdong's loss, they still reaped a wealth of hope and pleasant surprises. This match was like a journey filled with challenges and opportunities, where Guangdong found a glimmer of hope for the future amidst their defeat. The Emergence of a New Foreign Talent: Les' Impressive Debut In the world of CBA foreign players, Guangdong's newly signed small forward, Les, can be considered a "dark horse." It is reported that Les' value is less than $50,000, placing him at the bottom salary level in the entire CBA league. Prior to this, he had been playing in the Taiwan league without any CBA regular season experience. This led to Guangdong announcing his signing with a tone suggesting he was just a "temporary worker," seemingly always on the verge of being cut. However, it was such an underappreciated foreign player who brought unexpected joy during the Christmas night game. When the outcome of the match was no longer in doubt, Coach Du Feng waved Les onto the court. In just four minutes of playing time, Les only took one shot and missed, but his defensive performance was eye-catching. He was like an tireless guardian, actively fighting for rebounds and successfully grabbing 1 rebound, as well as quickly completing 1 steal like lightning. Although the statistics may seem ordinary, considering he sat on the bench for a full 44 minutes before entering the game and…

A resounding victory has exposed the true strength of Liaoning's men's basketball team, and the fox's tail can no longer be hidden. Netizens have keenly pointed out that without Qi Lin and Zhao Rui, Xinjiang's men's basketball team has dropped a level in terms of strength. The captain of Xinjiang, Shalamu, is only 28 years old, at his prime, yet he has played for only a few minutes with such high efficiency. Why isn't he used more? Fu Hao of Liaoning is currently struggling, but he is also on top salary. There was no need to rush to negate his achievements. Now, Liaoning's two foreign players don't have to desperately charge into the basket, exhausting themselves with little effect. Dahan is an advantage in Liaoning. Once Dahan is replaced, the young players immediately switch to full-court pressing, resulting in several 24-second violations where shots are only taken at the last second, and there have also been successful 24-second defenses. It's not yet the playoffs, which is the real test for foreign players. Remember when Liaoning picked up Mayo before, but he performed averagely in the finals against Guangdong and wasn't renewed. Perhaps the four quarters and seven rotations have affected Abudu Salamu's tactical status. You think it was so effective last year because whenever he was on the court, he was a strong point. The current tactics need to revolve around the foreign players. Your Lawson is a four, not a five, so it's still best to pair him with Li Yanzhe for optimal offensive and defensive results. Find a…

It's really difficult to find suitable foreign players, which is a common sentiment among the general managers of CBA clubs, as they are almost constantly scouting for foreign talent. This difficulty is related to the CBA's salary cap regulations, which stipulate that the total amount cannot exceed $4.5 million. With such a low price, it's undoubtedly challenging to find appropriate foreign players. However, there have been successful cases of finding good deals, and we will discuss four such foreign players who were inexpensive but have become super foreign players. Weatherspoon from Qingdao Men's Basketball averages 27.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game, with a shooting percentage as high as 52%. Weatherspoon was cut after playing 23 games in Tianjin and performed poorly last season in Guangsha. Qingdao originally had Powell, but Weatherspoon was a backup option. However, he has proven himself and become a super foreign player. Little Barry Brown from Guangsha Men's Basketball averages 25.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, leading Guangsha to the top of the league! Guangsha has struggled to find suitable foreign players, but this season they finally met Brown. Brown previously performed poorly in Beijing and played for Guangzhou last season. Liaoning Men's Basketball was desperate for foreign players and found Wells! Wells has played for teams like Jiangsu, Guangsha, Qingdao, and Jilin, being cut multiple times. No one expected him to become a super foreign player in Liaoning! Currently, he averages 24.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 56% and…

CBA regular season, a mismatched battle, Beikong men's basketball team against Jiangsu men's basketball team. Beikong team suffered two consecutive defeats before the game, their recent form has been poor, but the team's paper strength is there, facing a weak team, they should still be able to win if they perform normally. If they can't even handle this, Min Lulei might as well step down. Jiangsu team has the opportunity to cause an upset due to the foreign aid factor, after all, they have beaten Guangdong before, with the foreign aid performing exceptionally well and the local players providing some support. Starting lineup: Jiangsu: Wu Yujia, Goodwin, Tao Yanru, Zheng Qilong, Thompson; Beikong: Liu Xiaoyu, Zou Yuchen, Salinge, Zhu Songwei, Riller. Jiangsu team scored the first point, then it was a series of misses and turnovers, Liu Xiaoyu and Salinge had a 5-0 run, then they also entered the miss mode, like chicks pecking at each other. Goodwin and Salinge scored, still relying on the foreign aid. Zhu Songwei made a two-handed dunk, in half a quarter they played a 10-4, the score was ridiculously low. Goodwin and Lin Yanting made free throws, scoring mainly through free throws, it's really hard to score in open play. Lin Yanting finally hit a three-pointer, Yan Shi scored two points, Shen Zijie scored off an assist, Thompson responded, Riller attacked the basket, Jackson made a fast break, Jiangsu 16-25 Beikong. In the second quarter, Beikong's offense stalled, Jiangsu seized the opportunity to narrow the gap through transition, mainly relying on the foreign aid,…

Liaoning defeats Guangdong with a score of 95-89, securing their first victory of the season. Throughout the game, Liaoning maintained a significant lead, showcasing their advantage in rebounds, stable free-throw performance, and stronger foreign players. They lived up to their title as defending champions, demonstrating a rich heritage. After the crucial victory, Liaoning received four pieces of good news: Firstly, Zhao Jiwei can rest assured as Wang Lanqin has finally stepped up, performing like Zhao Jiwei himself in this game. He contributed to scoring, organizing, and defense, with a perfect fourth quarter that matched the level of a foreign player. It's said that Xu Jie is like a foreign player, and so is Wang Lanqin. Secondly, Wells is incredibly strong, leading the team forward despite Ferguson's injury. In recent games, Wells has proven to be one of the top-tier foreign players in the CBA, unstoppable with a calm head, knowing when to attack and when to pass, displaying high basketball IQ. The third piece of good news is that the "Xuanming Two Elders," Han Dejun and Li Xiaoxu, still have fuel in their tanks. They are the team's stabilizing force; with them, teammates can confidently shoot without worry. If they miss, it's okay because Liaoning has the rebounds, allowing them to continue shooting. Lastly, the young player Li Huyi was a surprise asset in this game, playing a crucial role in the fourth quarter. With a big heart and unyielding in tough matches, he is absolutely worth cultivating. Currently, Liaoning needs to find an interior foreign player to alleviate the…

After defeating Jilin with a score of 138-107, Shanghai's "Northern Expedition" continues, and the team has won eight consecutive victories, rising to 13th in the league, with the playoffs now within reach. When it comes to Shanghai, many fans first think of Wang Zhelin, who is the absolute core of the team. However, due to injuries this season, Wang Zhelin has not performed particularly well, averaging only 15.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in 26.5 minutes per game, which is a new low in his career. Despite this, Shanghai has managed to win their last eight games, largely due to the addition of big foreign aid Lofton, who has become a new "big gun" in the CBA. Another key factor is the rise of young player Li Hongquan, who scored a career-high 34 points against Jilin. This season, Li Hongquan has averaged 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals in 35.7 minutes per game, providing significant help on both offense and defense. In the two years since joining Shanghai, Li Hongquan has transformed from a player averaging 4.9 points with inconsistent playing time into a top domestic frontcourt player averaging 14.9 points. His rise has reignited hope for Shanghai's future. It's worth noting that after experiencing the "sweet taste" of Zhang Zhenlin, former Liaoning general manager Li Hongqing was interested in helping Liaoning sign Li Hongquan, who was then playing for NCAA's Loyola University, to form a young front line with Zhang Zhenlin. Imagine if Liaoning had really signed Li Hongquan; would they be even more competitive today?

Translation of the article content into English: The fifth round of the CBA regular season has concluded, with the exception of the match between Guangzhou and Tianjin. After five rounds of fierce competition, each team has gradually settled into a rhythm. The new season has seen a change in the foreign player policy, leading to an increasing reliance on foreign players by the teams. Among the top 50 scorers, 36 positions are occupied by foreigners. This trend is evident within individual teams as well; seven teams have their top three scorers entirely made up of foreigners, while ten teams have two of their top three spots filled by foreigners. Only three teams have two domestic players among their top three scorers, which reflects the current state of the CBA. Specific details are as follows: Liaoning's top three scorers: Fergie with 28 points, Shajuek with 17.2 points, and Aqiu'er with 14.8 points. Honestly, Liaoning relies completely on foreigners, with Han Dejun being the best-performing domestic player. Guangsha's top three scorers: Little Barry Brown with 27.4 points, Hu Jinqiu with 24.4 points, and Knight with 19.2 points. Hu Jinqiu is the only domestic player in the top ten scorers. Shanghai's top three scorers: Wang Zhelin with 21 points, Walters with 20.6 points, and Wilson with 15.4 points. Shanghai's foreign players are not performing well, but Wang Zhelin still has the ability to be in the top three. Guangdong's top three scorers: Hu Mingxuan with 20.8 points, Gillenwater with 20.4 points, and Barton with 15 points. Guangdong's foreign players are also underperforming, but…

Liaoning defeats Guangdong! Yang Ming receives a technical foul, post-game remarks are too ironic, Du Feng's overuse of Xu Jie leads to a wasted opportunity On December 30th, Beijing time, the CBA Spring Festival Gala match between Liaoning Men's Basketball Team and Guangdong Men's Basketball Team kicked off. Liaoning Men's Basketball Team started with Wang Lianqin, Wells, Ferg, Li Xiaoxu, and Han Dejun; Guangdong Men's Basketball Team started with Xu Jie, Zhang Haojia, Huang Rongqi, Jilunwote, and Morand. Li Xiaoxu opened the game with a three-pointer, Morand made a rule-breaking shot and scored 3 points in a row, Xu Jie responded with two consecutive three-pointers. At the end of the first quarter, Liaoning's fast break was blocked by Bazley's nailboard cap, Yang Ming angrily reprimanded the interference ball being ignored, and then he roared at the referee on the sidelines and received a technical foul. The first quarter ended with both teams tied at 24-24. At the end of the second quarter, Liaoning relied on Xuanming Er Lao to continuously grab two offensive rebounds and score twice in secondary attacks, Coach Du called a timeout. After returning, Du Runwang scored 4 points in a row near the free throw line, and the first half of the game ended with Liaoning leading Guangdong 47-43 temporarily. Commenting on the first half: King Gigi performed poorly on both offense and defense in the first quarter, Guangdong Men's Basketball Team's fast break did not work out, and their free throw performance was too poor. On the other hand, Liaoning still relied on the two…

In the passionate and competitive basketball world of the CBA, teams are like heroes vying for supremacy in the Central Plains, and Guangdong Evergrande is undoubtedly a towering figure that stands out and commands attention. Every move of this team is like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves among fans, and recently it has been even more so, with a series of developments that have left fans dazzled and sparked waves of heated discussion. Foreign Aid Newcomer: The Front and Backstage of Les' Joining In the fierce competition of the CBA, the strength of foreign players often determines the fate of a team. The management of Guangdong Evergrande knows this well, and after more than a week of meticulous trials akin to searching for a needle in a haystack, they finally officially announced the signing of the small foreign aid, Les. This news was like a blockbuster bomb exploding in the fan circle. Fans have high hopes for Les' arrival, but why is this so? This has to do with the current situation of Guangdong Evergrande's backcourt. The team's guard Xu Jie, though young and famous with exquisite ball skills, bears considerable pressure on the court. In every attack, the opposing defensive players stare at him like hungry wolves, trying to cut off his connection with his teammates and restrict the team's offensive rhythm. Xu Jie often has to search for passing opportunities or break through the defense with his personal ability amidst a siege. This high-intensity pressure not only consumes his physical energy but…

The CBA regular season has reached its 24th round, bringing both joy and sorrow to different teams. The change in foreign player usage rules has made the strengths and weaknesses of the league more apparent. Looking at the standings, the overall situation seems settled, with the top 12 teams largely in place. The CBA has effectively been divided into five tiers, with seven teams virtually eliminated early, five teams vying for the top spot, and another five competing for three spots in the top eight. Let's take a look at the breakdown: Fifth Tier: Fujian and Jiangsu Fujian has only managed one win so far, while Jiangsu has secured three victories. These two teams have little ambition and have already said goodbye to the playoffs. They can only fight for honor from here on out, as their overall strength is several levels below the other powerhouses. Fourth Tier: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Sichuan, Ningbo, and Tianjin Overall, these five teams are struggling hard for playoff spots. However, they all rely heavily on foreign players, with little support from their domestic players. When the foreign players are not performing well, losing is inevitable. Although it appears that these five teams have a chance to enter the playoffs, it is very difficult. After all, they are a level behind Tongxi, Beikong, Guangdong, and Shanghai. Honestly, these five teams are also virtually eliminated; let's wait and see! Third Tier: Jilin, Tongxi, and Beikong Jilin is currently outside the playoff positions, but with the return of Jiang Weize and Jiang Yuxing, Jilin will surely launch an…