James Weber, the fourth foreign player eagerly anticipated by Liaoning basketball fans, has officially arrived in Shenyang. Upon stepping off the plane, he was warmly welcomed by many fans.
Seeing so many enthusiastic fans, James Weber was delighted and kept waving to greet them. The Liaoning Basketball Club sent representatives to present him with flowers, welcoming him to the Liaoning family.
Standing at an impressive height of 2.06 meters and weighing 92 kilograms, James Weber is quite tall and slender, making him stand out in a crowd. He pulled his suitcase towards the fans, appearing very friendly and continuously accommodating requests for autographs and photos. He seems like a cheerful and sunny young man, which fits well with the spirit of Liaoning.
This season, Liaoning's recruitment has been less than smooth. They have successively cut both Achuer and Sayok, neither of whom fit the team's characteristics. Achuer struggled to hold his position in the paint due to his thin physique and lack of shooting from beyond the three-point line. On the other hand, Sayok is not the type of foreign player who excels at strong attacking; it's too difficult for him to handle the ball, but he is suitable for playing without the ball and taking shots at the right moments.
The decision to bring in Wells proved to be the right one, especially in the victories against Xinjiang and Guangdong. It was precisely Wells' efficient performance that ultimately secured those wins. The introduction of the big foreign player Ture was the least successful; he was cut after just a few games.
Paton played two games, and his performance improved with each match. Especially in the game against Sichuan Men's Basketball, Paton scored 16 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, made 3 assists, and had 3 blocks, showing a very comprehensive performance.
James Weber is a player of substance, having represented the American men's basketball team in the Americas Cup qualifiers and played alongside Fuge as a teammate. During his time in the NBA, he played for the Nets and participated in multiple NBA Development League games and overseas leagues, accumulating a rich competitive record.
In this season's Turkish Super League, James Weber averaged 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2 steals per game, demonstrating his versatility as a foreign player. He can dribble and break through, shoot three-pointers from outside the perimeter, grab rebounds, and is adept at steals. Liaoning has truly found a gem in this foreign player.
We look forward to James Weber's outstanding performance in the upcoming games and also hope that the combination of him and Paton can bolster Liaoning's frontcourt. Go for it!