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The CBA regular season has completed 24 rounds, and the league has surpassed the halfway mark. Looking at the current standings, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team has achieved 18 wins and 5 losses, ranking 4th despite being short-handed; Shandong Men's Basketball Team has 17 wins and 7 losses, ranking 6th.
This indicates that before the start of the season, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team's decision to "release" Qiu Biao to join Shandong and bring in Liu Wei as head coach was an absolute win-win outcome.
Liu Wei has activated the young players of Xinjiang Team
Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team has suffered severe injury impacts this season, with Wu Guanxi almost out for the season, and A Bu Du Sha La Mu and Zhao Rui experiencing intermittent injuries. In such circumstances, Liu Wei has practically overhauled the lineup to play games. At this point, the role of Liu Wei becomes evident:
Firstly, he has activated the young players. The progress of Xi Erzati is particularly noticeable, with his competitive temperament, confidence, and efficiency clearly benefiting from the guidance of a "master"! Xi Erzati's rise has found a focal point for Xinjiang Team's "youthification," igniting the team's passion and significantly enhancing its vitality.
Secondly, he has adjusted the team system. Liu Wei, himself a point guard by origin, has his own understanding of Xinjiang Team's offense and defense. He repeatedly emphasizes controlling the rhythm, guarding key players, and simplifying the offense, which is a tactic very suitable for Xinjiang Team. It is an innovative inheritance, maintaining Xinjiang Team's traditional strengths while bringing Liu Wei's own style.
Thirdly, he has integrated new players. Xinjiang Team introduced several players last season, and team integration is a key task this season. Liu Wei, who served as captain for a long time during his playing days, is adept at fostering unity in the locker room.
Qiu Biao transforms Shandong Men's Basketball Team
Qiu Biao going to Shandong Men's Basketball Team actually posed significant coaching challenges. Firstly, Shandong Men's Basketball Team is in a stage of generational transition, with a mediocre foundation; secondly, Shandong Team did not perform well last season, making it quite challenging to meet the requirement of entering the playoffs this season. However, Qiu Biao has delivered a perfect answer, and his approach is quite unique.
Firstly, he has adjusted the team's personnel composition. The highlight is the introduction of Sun Tonglin, who may not have a significant impact on the court but can exert the role of a veteran in Shandong Team's locker room and provide strong support to Qiu Biao.
Secondly, he has changed the team's tempo. It's all about speeding up, speeding up, speeding up! Accelerating has finally freed Shandong Men's Basketball Team from "stationary" basketball, instantly upgrading their offensive effectiveness.
Thirdly, he has strengthened the team's resilience. Qiu Biao always emphasizes patience and meticulousness in the locker room, requiring tactical cooperation to complete attacks and avoiding individualistic efforts to "swallow an elephant in one bite." This season, Shandong Team's offense has become much smoother.
It is often said that "a change of scenery invigorates one," and the examples of Liu Wei and Qiu Biao are the best proof of this.