Guangdong Men's Basketball Team has been going through a tough time recently, with Hu Mingxuan's injury leaving Xu Jie to carry the team's guard line on his own. Zhu Fangyu, in an effort to address this issue, has set his sights on Taysir Bateer, who is currently playing in the NBL league.
Xu Jie scored 22 points in the recent game against Shandong, which looks good on paper, but his on-court condition is worrying as he appears exhausted after matches, which is heart-wrenching to watch.
Hu Mingxuan's shoulder injury will take three months to recover, which is unfavorable news for Guangdong Men's Basketball Team as it leaves Xu Jie as the only player supporting the guard line.
The coaching staff of Guangdong Team is aware of this problem and has started to control Xu Jie's playing time during games. However, without suitable substitute players, the issue remains unresolved.
The team's game rhythm has been noticeably affected, as the offensive organization becomes chaotic when Xu Jie is resting on the bench.
According to multiple basketball media reports, Guangdong Men's Basketball Team has set its sights on Taysir Bateer, a 27-year-old guard standing at 198 cm tall.
Bateer has performed exceptionally well in the NBL league, averaging 28.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 31 minutes per game, demonstrating his comprehensive game capabilities.
He previously played for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, though he did not receive many opportunities there. This experience, however, proves that he possesses a considerable level of skill.
After leaving the NBA, Bateer has played in various leagues and eventually came to China's NBL league, where he showed impressive competitive form while playing for Guangxi Weizhuang.
Zhu Fangyu's choice of Bateer was not arbitrary, as Bateer's playing style is very similar to that of Liaoning Men's Basketball Team's foreign aid, Ferguson.
Bateer is not just a scorer; he also performs actively on the defensive end, which is exactly what Guangdong Men's Basketball Team needs at the moment.
More importantly, Bateer is already playing in China, allowing him to quickly complete physical examinations and trials. If all goes well, he can play for Guangdong Team before the end of the second stage.
For Guangdong Team, the timing of bringing in Bateer is perfect, as the Chinese Men's Basketball Team is about to face Japan. Without suitable guard reserves, they would be at a significant disadvantage.
Guangdong Team's current situation is indeed awkward, with no big foreign aid spots filled, and now even the small foreign aid is being replaced, making the team's lineup appear very unstable.
The previously signed Les only played a few games before leaving, indicating that the team needs to be more cautious in choosing foreign aid.
If Bateer's addition is successful, it will greatly alleviate the pressure on Xu Jie, allowing him not to bear all the organizational responsibilities alone.
For Guangdong Men's Basketball Team, the most important thing now is to stabilize morale and help the team get through this difficult adjustment period.