In the CBA regular season, Zhejiang Guangsha defeated Qingdao with a score of 103-89, firmly occupying the top spot on the leaderboard! Guangsha, ranked first, did not stop there; they introduced new foreign aid Boban, a message confirmed by Guangsha's head coach Wang Bo after the game, emphasizing that Boban's joining is a significant enhancement to their strength.
Boban stands at an impressive height of 2.24 meters and is Serbian, with several years of NBA experience, having played for teams such as the Spurs, Pistons, and Mavericks. This season, Boban has been playing in the European league, representing Fenerbahce of Turkey, averaging 12.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, and in Euroleague games, he averages 4 rebounds and 3.6 points. It is clear that Boban can play a role in guarding the paint and grabbing rebounds. For Guangsha, Hu Jinqiu has always needed a qualified substitute, and this season, the CBA's foreign aid policy has changed to 4 quarters with 7 foreign aid slots, allowing Guangsha the opportunity to sign multiple big foreign players as reserves, easing the pressure on Hu Jinqiu.
As a blue-collar power forward, Boban, standing at 2.24 meters, can contribute in the CBA. Guangsha has built a team capable of contending for the championship title, having reached the finals twice in past seasons and even leading Liaoning with a big score of 2-1 in the semifinals. However, during crucial moments, key players often get injured, especially Hu Jinqiu, who frequently suffers serious injuries in the playoffs, leading to his season being cut short, causing Guangsha's annual championship pursuit to end in failure.
Guangsha's lineup benefits from the change in foreign aid policy, and the foreign players they have signed this season are very targeted. Small forward Brown averages 26.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game, with a shooting percentage exceeding 45%. In games where Sun Minghui is absent due to injury, Brown can support Guangsha's offensive output, and he can also form a strong backcourt partnership with Sun Minghui. Now that Guangsha has signed Boban, they have three big foreign players in reserve: Carlton, Knight, and Boban.
If Guangsha's lineup can remain healthy and complete, this team has the potential to challenge for the championship. They always seem to fall just short of the ultimate summit. Sun Minghui, 28, and Hu Jinqiu, 27, cannot afford to continue wasting time; both are outstanding CBA local players in their respective positions but have yet to win a championship. Their peak performance each year should be valued and not wasted.
If they can break through this barrier and secure their first championship, Zhejiang Guangsha will surely be transformed, and the careers of Sun Minghui and Hu Jinqiu will be elevated. Competitive sports are about pursuing speed and strength, and the ultimate goal of professional basketball leagues is to win championships. We hope this Guangsha team can fulfill their wish to win the championship!