Fu Hao, the newly crowned 6 million top salary player of Liaoning team, has been performing poorly in the new season. Not only has his accurate mid-to-long-range shooting from last season disappeared, but even his signature hook shots and layups have lost their accuracy, resulting in multiple embarrassing situations where he missed uncontested baskets. As a result, Fu Hao has faced ridicule and doubts from many fans, such as not deserving the top salary, becoming unable to play after receiving it, and dragging down Liaoning team with his poor form. So, what exactly is the problem with Fu Hao? Is it a decline in ability or lack of effort? In fact, neither is the case; the real reason is something else.
The main reason for Fu Hao's poor performance this season is his mental state.
Fans familiar with Fu Hao know that he trains hard and is disciplined, with no complaints about his attitude towards playing. However, Fu Hao has a flaw: his psychological quality is not strong enough, meaning he doesn't have a "big heart." Looking at Fu Hao's past games, he often performs well when things are going smoothly, but once his hand feels off, especially if the first two shots don't go in, Fu Hao tends to perform worse and worse.
Since Fu Hao received the top salary contract from Liaoning team, the pressure has increased. Especially during the early part of the season when Liaoning team was plagued by injuries and the foreign players were underperforming, the expectations from the team and fans on Fu Hao became even greater. This burdened Fu Hao, who was already mentally unstable, causing him to become more anxious in games and make more mistakes while trying to prove himself.
So, what factors in actual games have caused Fu Hao's mental imbalance? First, head coach Yang Ming has a very low tolerance for errors. Whenever Fu Hao makes a mistake, Yang Ming gets furious, either benching him or scolding him, especially when the score is behind. Additionally, the opponents facing Fu Hao this season have mostly been tough foreign players, stronger than the domestic players he faced last season, greatly limiting his performance. Coupled with Fu Hao's inherent defensive shortcomings, slow footwork, and frequent lapses in marking opponents, these reasons are all important factors affecting Fu Hao's mentality.
Through the above analysis, we can conclude that the main reason for Fu Hao's poor performance this season is still a mental issue. Here, I also call on fellow fans to show more understanding and tolerance towards Fu Hao, and less criticism and mockery. We believe that Fu Hao will adjust his mentality and state, and regain the confidence he had last season.
What other reasons do you think contributed to Fu Hao's poor performance this season?
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