CBA's schedule is halfway through, and due to changes in the foreign player policy, foreign players on various teams have been given more playing time, resulting in some very impressive performances!
Four players from the NBA, who didn't get opportunities in the NBA, came to the CBA this season and put on some incredibly exciting displays, becoming fan favorites!
Fourth place: Chris
Chris from Shandong Team averages 22 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game this season. He is very passionate on the court, with comprehensive offensive skills, able to play inside and outside, and explosive physical fitness. He often contributes spectacular dunks in games! Shandong Team's outstanding performance this season is inseparable from Chris' contribution! The flamboyant Chris has become a fan favorite!
Chris was the eighth pick in the NBA, selected by the Suns in 2016. He has played for the Suns, Rockets, Cavaliers, Warriors, Spurs, and Mavericks, playing 292 games in the NBA, averaging 18.3 minutes per game and contributing 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. Due to frequent low-level mistakes on the court, he eventually left the NBA.
Third place: Diallo
Diallo from Shanxi Team averages 22 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game this season. Diallo has an explosive style on the court, with excellent physical talent and is very good at breaking through and fast breaks. He often contributes spectacular dunks on the court! Diallo is also very hardworking and dedicated on the defensive end! His all-around performance has also made Diallo a new favorite of Shanxi fans!
Diallo was selected by the Nets in the second round, 15th overall, in 2018, and then traded to the Thunder. He has played for the Thunder, Pistons, and Wizards, is the NBA dunk champion, has excellent physical fitness, and also has prominent scoring ability, with an average score of over 10 points in three seasons.
Second place: Sumner
Sumner from Sichuan Team averages 35.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.4 steals per game this season, making him the top scorer in the league and an absolute powerhouse! Due to Sichuan Team's relatively weak strength, there have been many occasions where Sumner faced an entire team alone, demonstrating his exceptional individual ability! Such a Sumner has already made the fans very fond of him! Other CBA teams are also coveting him!
Sumner was selected in the second round, 22nd overall, in 2017. He has played five seasons in the NBA, for the Pacers and Nets. In an average of 14 minutes per game, he could score 6.2 points, being a key rotational player for the team. If not for injuries, Sumner would still be an NBA player.
First place: Lofton
Lofton from Shanghai Men's Basketball averages 23.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game this season, with an extremely comprehensive performance on the court! After coming to the CBA, Lofton has become even more versatile! He has achieved multiple triple-doubles! But what impresses people most about Lofton is his outstanding one-on-one ability in the paint, where he can do anything! Shanghai Team has ended their losing streak and currently has an eleven-game winning streak! Lofton is the key factor!
Lofton was undrafted in the NBA and has played for the Grizzlies, 76ers, and Jazz. During his time with the Grizzlies, he once scored 42 points and 14 rebounds in a single game, showing just how strong he is! However, as an interior player, due to his height, Lofton has never been recognized by NBA teams!
These four players were all former NBA players who had their moments in the NBA! They all came to the CBA in their prime and put on some great performances, being accepted and loved by the fans! It can be said that compared to being overlooked in the NBA, the CBA is the best destination for these players!