On January 13th, the CBA official website showed that Zhejiang Chouzhou Jinzu cancelled the registration of foreign player Paris Bass.
The four foreign players of Zhejiang men's basketball team are generally good, including Kobe Simmons, Gabriel York, Damian Jones, and Paris Bass, with balanced scoring and no low-level foreign players. Zhejiang's domestic players are also not bad; last season, they ranked third in the standings with a record of 41 wins and 11 losses. This season, affected by injuries, they have been fluctuating between third and eighth place.
Zhejiang head coach Wang Shilong has always emphasized offense and teamwork, with the team averaging 113.3 points per game, ranking second in the league, and 27.5 assists per game, ranking third in the league.
Paris Bass has had excellent statistics this season, averaging 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He is the second-highest scorer and the top rebounder for the team. His partnership with Yu Jiaho in the frontcourt is highly trusted by Wang Shilong.
In the match between Zhejiang Chouzhou Jinzu and Zhejiang Fangxingdu, Yu Jiaho and Cheng Shaipeng have recovered from their injuries and entered the 12-man roster, while Wu Qian is still recuperating. The Zhejiang derby is highly anticipated, with Wang Shilong and Wang Bo facing off. Guangsha, on the other hand, is well-staffed, and Boban's addition has made their frontline tall and deep.
It's unclear why Zhejiang Chouzhou Jinzu would cut Paris Bass, a super foreign player who provides significant help to the team's frontcourt. He recently took leave due to the birth of his child but has since returned to the team. Why was his registration cancelled?
The team wouldn't be cutting him only to re-sign him later, right? After all, the team has done something similar before. On January 8th, they cancelled Kobe Simmons' registration. Two days later, they re-signed him, which seems quite amusing. Foreign players can avoid guaranteed contracts and renegotiate terms.
Zhejiang men's basketball team should have no problem making the playoffs this season. However, if they want to go further, it's crucial to maintain the health of the entire team and the stability of the foreign players. Foreign players are already far from home, and providing them with a secure contract can allow them to focus on playing.