Official Announcement! Super Foreign Aid Signs Back, Once Scored 20 Points and 9 Rebounds in the NBA, The Dark Horse is Really Rich and Willful
In the "Foreign Aid Life-and-Death Game" of the CBA: Why does Shanxi team change players like changing knives? "On the CBA court, foreign aid is the soul of winning, but the soul cannot be used in the wrong place." This sentence is correct. Recently, there has been a lot of noise about the replacement of foreign aid by Shanxi Fenjiu Team - cutting Walter Lemon Jr. and re-signing Harry Giles. Is this a smart operation or a helpless adventure? Let's explore it.
First, let's look at the data. Lemon played 4 games for Shanxi team, averaging only 5.5 points, and even more absurdly, he scored zero in two games. As a foreign aid, such performance is really ridiculous. CBA teams want not just a vase, but a savior who can stand up in critical moments.
What's the problem? Lemon's personal ability is actually not bad. He has had eye-catching performances in other leagues, but he is not adapting to the CBA. His offensive mode is too single, mainly relying on breakthroughs and layups. Facing the tough defense and fast-paced games of the CBA, he seems to have few options. Moreover, Shanxi team emphasizes overall tactics, and Lemon failed to integrate into them, which also made him "not long-lasting".
After cutting Lemon, Shanxi team operated efficiently and quickly signed back the old acquaintance Giles. This decision reflects both the club's decisiveness and the team's obsession with results.
Shanxi team's goal this season is very clear: not only to enter the playoffs, but also to challenge the finals. Currently, the team ranks third in the standings, showing remarkable strength. For this goal, they are quite generous in lineup adjustments. Although replacing foreign aid increases operating costs, Shanxi team obviously does not lack money. This is the continuous investment of the club's funds and the pursuit of competitiveness by the senior management.
Re-signing Giles seems to be a safe choice. Why do you say that? On the one hand, Giles has proven his abilities in previous CBA experiences; on the other hand, compared with other unfamiliar foreign aids, he is very familiar with Shanxi team's tactical system, and this advantage of coordination can save precious time.
Speaking of Giles, we must mention his NBA background. He once played for the Kings, with an average of 7 points and 4 rebounds in the NBA, which is enough to be called a "quality foreign aid" in the CBA. More importantly, his technical style is very comprehensive: he can play strong inside, pull out to the outside to assist, and contribute certain defense.
When Giles last played for Shanxi team, he not only steadily output data, but also showed the attribute of "big heart" in many key games. For example, facing strong teams, he can withstand pressure to complete key scores at the last moment. This ability is exactly what Shanxi team urgently needs now.
Lemon's failure is not an isolated case. This season, there are many foreign aids like him. Taking Zhejiang Guangsha team as an example, their foreign aid was also cut due to performance not meeting expectations. The CBA league requires not only eye-catching data from foreign aids, but also quick integration into the team's tactical system. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for foreign aids who mainly rely on individual combat.
Data shows that more than 30% of foreign aids have been replaced or adjusted so far this season. This high mobility reflects both the fierce competition in the CBA and the universality of the difficulty for foreign aids to adapt. After all, the story of "incompatibility" is staged in the CBA every year. After re-signing Giles, Shanxi team's three foreign aid lineup gradually became clear. Giles plays the main role in the interior, providing rebound and defensive support; Diawara performs well in both offense and defense, contributing remarkable data on average; Goodwin is the main firepower point on the outside, good at three-point shooting and fast attack.
The styles of the three foreign aids complement each other, making Shanxi team's tactical choices richer. In terms of balance between inside and outside lines, they are already superior to many CBA teams. But the key is whether this combination can continue to perform in the high-intensity playoffs?
Shanxi team's adjustment of foreign aid this time really shows their determination to pursue results. Judging from the current lineup, they have the strength to impact higher goals. However, frequent changes of foreign aid also have hidden dangers. The team's chemistry often takes time to develop. Too many adjustments may destroy the tacit understanding among players, leading to a decrease in tactical execution.
Experts point out that CBA teams need to find a balance between short-term results and long-term stability. This is a topic worth deep thinking for Shanxi team.
Replacing foreign aid is an adventure for Shanxi team, and also a gamble. Whether it succeeds or fails, only time will give the answer. But what can be determined is that this move not only affects the fate of this season, but also quietly defines the future of the team.
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