Recently, the CBA has been experiencing a tumultuous period with various outrageous behaviors and fines flying left and right. The physical altercations between Du Runwang and Wu Yujia, as well as the shoving match between Qi Lin and Goodwin, seem minor in comparison to what's happening now. It's not just player-to-player conflicts; it's escalated to chasing after referees. Zhao Rui was fined 100,000 yuan and suspended for five games for pursuing and confronting a referee. After the penalty was announced, many felt it was too lenient. Zhao Rui's public confrontation with the referee is unprecedented in CBA history and is considered very serious. For context, a Chinese Super League player who clashed with a referee was banned for a year, yet CBA seems to have shown mercy to Zhao Rui.
During one particularly intense game, filled with a strong sense of tension, there were a total of 62 fouls and 60 free throws. Multiple technical fouls were called, and two players were ejected from the game. The competition was fierce, with both coaches determined to win, unwilling to give an inch. In the heat of the fourth quarter, the usually composed Liu Wei grew impatient with Yu Dehao's perceived flopping to draw fouls. He shouted at Yu Dehao during his offensive play, calling him an "SB" and urging him to shoot, repeating this several times. Yu Dehao reported Liu Wei's insults to the referees, but they did not take action.
The media coverage of this incident has had a severely negative impact on Liu Wei's image and character. As a coach, you can complain about the referee's decisions, express dissatisfaction with opponents' fouls, or even protest, but you must never use foul language to insult the opposing players. This is an affront to their dignity and is fundamentally different from complaining about refereeing or fouls. If every coach were to follow Liu Wei's example and continuously berate their opponents from the sidelines, what kind of decorum would be left? Is it a sports arena or a shouting match?
Liu Wei was once known for his civility, and I have great respect for his coaching achievements. He is undoubtedly an excellent coach among the younger generation, and I even believe he surpasses Du Feng in ability. However, Liu Wei's public insults towards the opposing players during the game, as well as his subsequent subtle mockery and open accusations of diving post-game, have caused fans to lose their goodwill towards him, diminishing his character. I hope Liu Wei will correct his mistakes in the future and establish a positive image on the court. What are your thoughts on this?
