In the regular season match between Xinjiang and Shandong men's basketball teams, Zhao Rui made headlines again after his return, as he was ejected for angrily scolding and colliding with the referee during the game. Zhao Rui's behavior was extremely irrational and had serious consequences; it was not just about being ejected, but also included inevitable suspensions and fines, starting at least five games, due to the severity of his actions, which involved physical assault.
Let's take a brief look at how the incident unfolded: During one of Zhao Rui's offensive plays, the referee did not award a foul shot, which greatly dissatisfied him. Consequently, he pointed at the referee and unleashed a tirade, to which the referee responded by giving him a technical foul. This only intensified Zhao Rui's dissatisfaction, leading him to directly charge and collide with the referee, shocking everyone present. His actions were truly "reckless," suggesting that if he didn't want to play, he should have just said so.
Here's what media experts from various fields have to say:
Guangdong Media (粤媒): "Zhao Rui, why bother? Perhaps you are right, or perhaps the referee really had issues, but by colliding with the referee, you lose all standing. In professional sports, you must maintain composure; there are channels within the league to file complaints against referees. If there are genuine problems, the club will certainly stand up for you. However, taking matters into your own hands is not appropriate. This incident may lead to severe penalties, which were entirely unnecessary."
Shandong Media (鲁媒): "Zhao Rui, this action was completely inappropriate. I'm somewhat at a loss regarding Zhao Rui's situation; I didn't quite understand it."
Xinjiang Media (疆媒): "It's really unnecessary; you can swear as much as you want, but you cannot engage in physical contact with the referee."
Liaoning Media (辽媒): "Zhao Rui of the Xinjiang team was ejected for colliding with the referee. I'm not sure what happened, but there must be a reason for Zhao Rui's actions."
Shanghai Media (沪媒): "Zhao Rui was stripped of his authority for confronting and pushing the referee; this action suggests there might be additional penalties."
Media personality Zhao Tanchang: "This incident is understandable; the refereeing decision was problematic, but such anger is unwarranted, especially when it escalated to a direct collision. This will undoubtedly result in severe punishment; will we still see Zhao Rui on the court before the Spring Festival?"
Zhu Yipeng: "I'm not trying to excuse Zhao Rui, but this incident reflects sheer stupidity and lack of class. Sometimes, I wonder why our league keeps producing athletes like this. Could it be that referees and fans are too indulgent towards them? It's truly an issue with the overall environment."