The CBA official website shows that Shanxi Fenjiu has re-signed Harry Giles and cancelled the registration of foreign player Walter Lemon Jr.
This is quite dramatic. On December 24 last year, Shanxi cancelled Harry Giles' registration, and just 10 days later, Lemon was cut.
Lemon played 4 games for Shanxi, scoring 12 points against Shenzhen; 0 points against Guangsha; 10 points against Jilin; and 0 points against Qingdao. In these 4 games, Lemon had two games with 0 points, averaging 5.5 points per game. Such statistics are not up to par for a small foreign aid.
Shanxi's goal this season is definitely not just to make the playoffs. They have consistently been in the top four in the regular season. Looking at the quality of their foreign aid signings, even Yang Ming said that Shanxi has the potential to reach the finals.
Lemon's performance in these 4 games was average. His main offensive mode is attacking the basket, but when he can't score, it's easy for opponents to launch quick counterattacks, which can be very demoralizing for the team.
Re-signing Giles makes sense, ensuring that the team has two interior and two perimeter foreign players, making the team's lineup more balanced. Shanxi's three foreign players, Diawara, Goodwin, and Giles, all have the ability to play in the NBA, at least as a substitute for 10 minutes.
Giles played for multiple teams in the NBA, averaging 7 points, 4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 14.1 minutes during his time with the Kings. In a game where the Kings defeated the Hawks, Giles scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. In another close win against the Thunder, Giles contributed 7 points and 9 rebounds. It can be said that with such performances in the NBA, playing in the CBA is more than enough.
However, even with Giles' level of talent, he could still be cut. It must be said that the dark horse Shanxi men's basketball team is really rich and willful.
Lemon's four games did not fit Shanxi's tactical arrangements, so re-signing Giles was a wise choice for Shanxi. Shanxi men's basketball team is currently ranked third in the standings. At this pace, they will have a place among the top four in the regular season.