On January 4th, the CBA regular season is in full swing. The situation of Liaoning team is highly concerned by the outside world. The team has recently performed averagely and slipped out of the top four in the standings. The main reasons for Liaoning's situation are two-fold: foreign players and injuries. Especially in terms of foreign players, Liaoning has been changing players constantly this season, having previously signed a new big foreign player, Patton. Not long ago, Liaoning team once again received good news, with the team nearing cooperation with James Webb.
The news was revealed by European basketball journalist Chema de Lucas, stating that former NBA player James Webb III terminated his contract with Turkish Super League team Pinar Karsiyaka due to unpaid wages. Webb's next destination is the CBA league, with hopes of joining Liaoning team.
Webb is only 31 years old, standing at 206 cm tall and weighing 98 kg, playing as a forward on the court. Webb played for the Nets during the 2017-2018 season but had very few opportunities, averaging only 1.6 points and 2.4 rebounds.
This season, Webb played in the Turkish league, averaging 32 minutes per game, scoring 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2 steals, with a shooting percentage of 50.8% and a three-point percentage of 47.8%. Additionally, Webb's average steals and efficiency rating are the highest in the Turkish Super League, indicating he is a very capable player. Interestingly, Webb knows Fergie, as they both represented the United States together in the 2020 America's Cup qualifiers, which might have facilitated his move to Liaoning.
Judging from video highlights, Webb's skills are very comprehensive, with both shooting and driving abilities, earning him the nickname "Young Weems" from fans. Liaoning's signing of Webb is clearly aimed at reinforcing the front line, especially since Zhang Zhenlin will be out for an extended period due to injury. There is no doubt about Webb's abilities, and Yang Ming has gained another strong ally.