On January 8th, Beijing time, the game between Guangsha and Beijing was a nail-biter that went down to the wire in the final quarter, with Guangsha ultimately pulling off an incredible comeback, winning 83-79.
This game marked the debut of Guangsha's super fourth foreign player, Bojan, who proved his worth by dominating Zhou Qi in the limited time he was on the court. More alarmingly, the authority he displayed may well have been intended for Han Dejun and Guangdong. Bojan Marjanovic became Guangsha's fourth foreign player, and for this match against Beijing, Guangsha specifically arranged his debut, with a very simple reason: to deal with the "Great Demon Lord" Zhou Qi.
In his brief playing time of just 7 minutes and 26 seconds, Bojan made an impressive showing, going 2-for-3 from the field for 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 fouls. Despite the short playing time, the 2.26-meter-tall player executed a ferocious dunk right over Zhou Qi.
When Guangsha brought Bojan onto the court, Beijing immediately countered by putting Zhou Qi in to face him, setting up an NBA-level matchup, as both players have NBA experience. However, Zhou Qi didn't have much of an advantage against Bojan. On his first possession, Bojan posterized Zhou Qi with a powerful dunk. Zhou Qi had initially intercepted a pass from the opposing team, but the ball was snatched away by Bojan, who then followed up with a one-handed dunk over Zhou Qi, humiliating him.
Zhou Qi was left stunned on the spot after being dunked on, taking a while to recover, as he hadn't expected someone to be able to jump and dunk over him without even leaving the ground. This display of dominance was truly remarkable. Zhou Qi also made a mistake on this play, knowing he was being targeted for a steal yet still exposing the ball behind him. Without his height and talent, his basketball IQ would certainly be insufficient.
This action must have given Zhou Qi a taste of what true terror and dominance feel like. Bojan finished the half with 4 points, admittedly not fully adapted yet, but this player isn't necessarily just for Beijing. At the time, Guangsha was perhaps too eager to involve him, with players looking to pass to him, which slowed the team's rhythm and contributed to their deficit.
However, Bojan did not play in the second half, and Guangsha still performed well. But if they were to face Liaoning, a team with a player like Han Dejun, Bojan could prove invaluable, potentially sealing the CBA championship. It all depends on the type of opponent, including when facing Guangdong, where despite being the same height as Xu Xin, Bojan's dominance and physicality far surpass Xu Xin's. Therefore, this ultimate weapon is not meant for just any team; it's reserved for championship contenders, especially when facing Liaoning's men's basketball team. It could become a nightmare for "Big Han" Han Dejun, and even Liaoning's new foreign player Patton might not stand a chance.