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In the CBA regular season match between Xinjiang Team and Shandong Team, the two teams were locked in a fierce battle. Ultimately, Shandong Team emerged victorious with a score of 111-107, securing their win. This victory for Shandong Team not only broke Xinjiang Team's undefeated home record for the season but also put an end to Xinjiang Team's 13-game winning streak at home. Additionally, it marked the first time in seven years that Shandong Team had won a game at Xinjiang Team's home court, making this match particularly significant for Shandong Team.
Notably, Xinjiang Team not only lost their undefeated home record but also suffered a loss in terms of personnel. In the first quarter, Zhao Rui, the team's backcourt player, was dissatisfied with the referee's decision and angrily pushed the referee. As a result, he was penalized with a disqualification and immediately ejected from the game.
With 5 minutes and 3 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Zhao Rui drove to the basket and scored 2 points. After scoring, Zhao Rui believed that a Shandong Team player had committed a foul, but the referee did not call a foul on the Shandong Team player. This outcome left Zhao Rui highly dissatisfied, leading him to berate the referee.
In response to Zhao Rui's outburst, the referee could no longer tolerate it and issued a technical foul against Zhao Rui. Unexpectedly, instead of calming down after receiving the technical foul, Zhao Rui became even more furious. He charged towards the referee and violently bumped into them. Fortunately, Xinjiang Team's head coach, Liu Wei, intervened in time to stop Zhao Rui; otherwise, it's uncertain what Zhao Rui might have done next.
Due to Zhao Rui's actions, which completely violated the authority of the referees, the referees directly disqualified him and ejected him from the game. Despite being disqualified, Zhao Rui remained extremely angry and continued to point at and berate the referees. At a critical moment, several staff members escorted Zhao Rui off the court.
Zhao Rui's behavior has sparked much discussion among fans. Some fans commented that Zhao Rui's temper is indeed too big. Currently, his performance on the court is not up to par, yet his temper continues to grow. Xinjiang Team invested a significant amount to bring him on board, but he has been plagued by injuries and illnesses, playing very few games and causing numerous issues. It's time for him to seriously reflect on his actions.
Domestic basketball journalist Fu Zhenghao also provided commentary on Zhao Rui's incident. Fu Zhenghao believes that on one hand, there are issues with the refereeing standards, as misjudgments occurred on the court. Whether these misjudgments were due to the referees not seeing the incidents or intentional actions remains a matter of public debate.
On the other hand, Zhao Rui's massive emotional outburst and anger during the game are difficult to understand. Of course, it's unclear whether there are hidden reasons behind Zhao Rui's explosive and irritable behavior. However, regardless of the circumstances, as a professional player, one must respect the referee's decisions, even when facing grievances and misjudgments.
It is well-known that Zhao Rui's behavior has had a significant impact on the CBA league, and additional penalties are inevitable. So, what kind of punishment awaits Zhao Rui?
Fu Zhenghao suggests that according to the CBA rules, there are several possibilities:
- A suspension of 1-3 games with a fine of 50,000 to 100,000 yuan;
- A suspension of 3-6 games with a fine of 100,000 to 200,000 yuan;
- In particularly severe cases, cancellation of participation in this season, up to a one-year suspension.
Considering Zhao Rui's behavior, it can be said to be quite serious. The author believes that the first option may not be appropriate, while the second option seems more suitable, such as a five-game suspension with a 100,000 yuan fine. However, it is not ruled out that the third option of canceling his participation in this season could also be considered.
It is worth noting that in the Chinese Super League, a player who angrily pushed a referee was disqualified from participating in this season. Therefore, given Zhao Rui's situation, it is also possible that he could be disqualified from this season. What do you think, dear readers?