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- Cui Xiaolong is in an awkward position as he gains attention, but Shanxi seems more willing to meet his demands.
It is well-known that teams like Guangdong, Shanxi, and even unnamed northern teams have shown interest in him. The transfer window has been open for two days, yet there is still no clear outcome. The reason for this is that all parties are negotiating with Jiangsu team. Many fans are curious and speculate about where he will end up. Let's first acknowledge his situation; his poor performance this year does not reflect his true abilities. As a draft pick from the NBL, Cui Xiaolong's potential may only be a qualified rotation player for a team like Guangdong.
Physically, he may not be better than Huang Rongqi, but in terms of reliability, he is far superior. As for his final destination, it involves complex interests between the player and the club. Let's explore this carefully. From the perspective of the player's personal wishes, going to Shanxi might be the best choice. Both Chen Pengyudi and Jia Mingru of the Shanxi team struggle to be considered qualified point guards, and Cui Xiaolong's three-year Class B contract is about to expire. Afterward, he will undoubtedly seek a higher-paying Class C contract. Shanxi has invested heavily in recruitment in recent years, spending more freely than Hongyuan.
- The initiative for Cui Xiaolong's trade lies with the team, and it would be hard to refuse if Zhang Mingchi is included.
Jiangsu has many guards with similar conditions, so they don't particularly care about Cui Xiaolong. Cui Xiaolong is from Henan, and choosing between the south and north is not the key factor. What matters most is which team performs better, offers a higher salary, and can guarantee his playing time. Currently, Shanxi appears to have advantages in these aspects compared to Guangdong, but he still finds it difficult to escape the constraints of CBA rules. If he really wants to leave, the club cannot forcibly stop him, but to conduct a trade now, the clubs must negotiate and agree on a price.
Even though the relationship between the two clubs was not good during previous matches, Zhu Fangyu and Yi Li actually have a good relationship, and even Shi Hongfei can speak up. Guangdong's youth training has always been excellent, and they can offer better conditions for big players, so Peng Shijun will definitely be included in the trade. As for Zhang Qingpeng's subsequent trade situation, it has nothing to do with Guangdong. Many fans have mentioned that if Zhang Mingchi is also included in the trade, Jiangsu will almost certainly not refuse. After all, although Peng Shijun's height advantage may not be significant, Zhang Mingchi is much better than Ma Guodong and is even a qualified rotational player in the CBA, and he is very obedient.
Every time an old teammate gets injured, he takes the initiative to carry them back. However, he currently has fewer opportunities to play and is not as valued in the team as Xu Xin. If he is included in the trade plan for Cui Xiaolong, it might benefit all parties, except for Cui Xiaolong himself. Although Guangdong's current record is not as good as Shanxi's, the rankings may be unpredictable by the Spring Festival. If we consider the future in the long term, Pan Jiang cannot be compared with Du Feng, and becoming Du Feng's disciple is likely to be beneficial.