This season of the CBA league is already halfway through, yet Wang Lanqin's situation with Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has become a sigh. The dazzling glory of the number one draft pick seems to be fading away in this powerhouse team.
In the game against Fujian Men's Basketball Team, this player worth 5.5 million yuan was only on the court for a minute before being substituted, which can't help but make people feel emotional. Throughout the game, he spent most of his time sitting on the bench, silently watching his teammates fight on the court.
It is understood that Beijing Men's Basketball Team once extended an olive branch to Wang Lanqin, offering quite attractive conditions. But in the end, he chose Liaoning Men's Basketball Team. Now this decision seems to have put him in an awkward position. Behind the astronomical annual salary lies heavy expectations and pressure.
One minute on the court, dozens of minutes off the court, such treatment forms a stark contrast with his astronomical annual salary. On the court, his performance has never been able to impress the coaching staff, and fans are quite critical of the performance of this high-priced player. Those once stunning performances seem to have become fleeting memories.
On the other side, Zhou Qi of Beijing Men's Basketball Team is still plagued by injuries. In the upcoming battle against Shandong Men's Basketball Team, he will miss the game again. This is not the first time he has missed a game due to injury this season, and the team and fans seem to have gradually gotten used to his absence.
After joining Beijing Men's Basketball Team this season, Zhou Qi's state can be described as "on and off." So far this season, he has only played in 7 games. Such an attendance rate makes people worry about the development of his career.
Such an appearance rate is undoubtedly a huge blow to a team aiming for the championship. The expectations and reality of the team when they introduced Zhou Qi formed a huge contrast. A high-paying contract brought in an interior core who is always unable to play.
Injury problems not only affect Zhou Qi's personal development but also affect the entire tactical system of Beijing Men's Basketball Team. Without Zhou Qi anchoring the interior, the team's defensive intensity and offensive firepower will be greatly reduced. The team has to prepare two sets of tactical systems before each game to deal with his possible absence.
In the derby between Qingdao and Shandong, head coach Liu Weiyi's series of decisions caused a sensation. The loss of this game seemed to be the last straw that broke the patience of the fans.
Foreign aid Weatherspoon obviously played with injuries in the game, but Liu Weiyi did not replace him until late. The medical team on the sidelines repeatedly signaled, but he seemed to ignore them. This decision immediately aroused strong dissatisfaction among the fans.
In the training of rookie Yang Hanshen, Liu Weiyi's approach has also been questioned. The potential of this young player is obvious to all, but under Liu Weiyi's tactical system, his development seems to be restricted. Many fans believe that Yang Hanshen should get more playing time and tactical status.
For a professional team, the health of the players should be the top priority. However, some of Liu Weiyi's decisions make people doubt whether he values the game results too much and ignores the physical condition of the players. This short-sighted coaching mentality may have a long-term negative impact on the team.
This coaching style not only affects the atmosphere of the team but also makes Qingdao fans worried about the future development of the team. After all, the success of a team not only requires immediate results but also needs a long-term talent training plan. The health of the players' careers is equally important.
In this derby against Shandong, Liu Weiyi's decision ultimately failed to help the team win. This defeat is not only a loss in terms of score but also highlights the limitations of his coaching philosophy. The team needs not only a strict coach but also a leader who knows how to care for and cultivate players.
When victory conflicts with the health of the players, how should an excellent head coach choose? This question is worth deep thought for every basketball person. On the road to pursuing victory, perhaps we should not forget the respect and care for the athletes themselves.