Currently, the CBA regular season is in progress, and several key matches have recently received significant attention, including the matchup between Beijing Men's Basketball and Zhejiang Guangsha Men's Basketball. Guangsha Men's Basketball ranks first in the league, while Beijing Men's Basketball is among the top four. Ultimately, Guangsha Men's Basketball defeated Beijing Men's Basketball with superior skill. Additionally, Guangsha Men's Basketball newcomer Boban made his debut, showcasing impressive performance against Zhou Qi, although he only played for 7 minutes and scored 4 points with a 3-for-2 shooting record. After the game, head coach Wang Bo stated that Boban is an excellent player but still needs to adapt to the rhythm of the CBA. Guangsha Men's Basketball has consecutively defeated strong opponents like Liaoning Men's Basketball and Beijing Men's Basketball, becoming the top contender for the championship in the new season. Currently, they have a complete lineup and healthy personnel, which presents them with their best opportunity to win the title.
It must be acknowledged that the intensity of scoring in CBA games has significantly increased, which has raised the league's popularity, as evidenced by the rise in viewership ratings. However, high-intensity games are also more prone to injuries, and several national-level players have already suffered from such issues, directly impacting China's men's basketball team in the Asian Qualifiers in February. Previously, Hu Mingxuan, a key guard for the Chinese national team, suffered a shoulder dislocation, requiring a three-month recovery period. This not only left Guangdong Men's Basketball short-handed but also dealt a significant blow to the national team without Hu Mingxuan. Moreover, Zhang Zhenlin is also injured, and Zhao Jiwei has sustained varying degrees of injuries...
During last week's game, national-level rising star Jiao Boqiao twisted his knee during a defensive play. After undergoing an MRI examination, it was ultimately determined that his anterior cruciate ligament had completely ruptured... This potential new star of the Chinese men's basketball team not only missed the rest of the season but also faced long-term career implications due to this injury. Recently, another national-level player has reported an injury issue, casting a shadow over Xinjiang Men's Basketball's championship aspirations this season. Xinjiang Men's Basketball has been performing well this new season; last season, they entered the playoffs despite the absence of Zhao Rui. The coaching of Liu Wei this season has been commendable, and Xinjiang Men's Basketball boasts an impressive bench depth with many talented stars. Under optimal conditions, they are undoubtedly championship contenders.
However, recently, Director Liu Wei revealed a challenging issue on camera: the knee of national-level player Abudu Salamu has developed problems. Liu Wei mentioned that Abudu Salamu's knee did not fully recover from a previous injury, and his hasty return to play left him with lingering effects, specifically loose bodies in the knee joint, which refers to fragments of cartilage in the knee joint. This is one of the reasons for Abudu Salamu's less-than-stellar performance this season. Such an injury has caused significant distress for Abudu, as the loose bodies cause intense pain by moving around in the knee, leading to swelling, pain, and fluid accumulation. Moreover, recovering from this injury is extremely demanding, and unsurprisingly, Abudu Salamu will likely miss the rest of the season.
Without Abudu Salamu, Xinjiang Men's Basketball's strength will be significantly reduced, and the team's center, Wu Guanxi, is also out for the season due to injury. In such circumstances, Xinjiang Men's Basketball's overall strength is affected. Nonetheless, Xinjiang Men's Basketball has sufficient bench depth and still stands a chance to make a mark in the playoffs. Here, we wish Abudu Salamu a speedy recovery!
