CBA Explosive News! Hu Mingxuan's Shoulder Injury May End the Season Early, How Will Guangdong Team Respond?
Recently, Ding Yanhhang officially announced his joining of the Guangzhou team, and the return of this two-time MVP winner and four-character foreign aid has undoubtedly brought a lot of attention to the CBA court. Although we cannot assert that this combination will allow the Guangzhou team to enter a higher level of honor, at least, this transfer has undoubtedly brought more media exposure and fan enthusiasm to the team. For the club management that now pays more attention to profitability, the joining of Ding Yanhhang and Guo Ailun has undoubtedly injected new momentum into their box office and marketing.
However, in stark contrast to the Guangzhou team's transfer boom, the current situation of the Guangdong team is somewhat worrying. As of now, the Guangdong team has a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, ranking 11th in the league, and it seems that they are gradually moving away from the playoff seats. If this state continues, they are likely to fall out of the playoff contention in the next games, which is undoubtedly a disappointing situation for a historically prestigious team.
More worrying is that the Guangdong team is currently facing serious injury problems. The head coach Du Feng confirmed in person that Hu Mingxuan may miss the next game due to a dislocated shoulder, and it is even possible to end the second stage of the game early. At the same time, Wang Shaojie's waist injury also caused some trouble to the team, and according to the current situation, his actions have been severely restricted. Moreover, Du Runwang was suspended for 5 games due to a conflict with the opponent, which means that the Guangdong team will lose at least three key players in the next game, which will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the team's performance.
Among them, the absence of Hu Mingxuan is particularly noteworthy. As the core player of the Guangdong team, he is not only the main scorer of the team but also the organizer of the team's offense and defense. So far this season, he has averaged 17.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists, with a shooting percentage of 38.2% and a three-point shooting rate of as high as 2.9, which can be called a new high in his personal career. Hu Mingxuan's injury not only affects the combat effectiveness of the Guangdong team but may also cause a chain reaction to China's men's basketball team in the Asian preliminaries.
Especially in the upcoming February 2024, China's men's basketball team will usher in the third window period of the Asian preliminaries, when they will compete against Japan and Guam. The home game against Japan is particularly critical, as it will be a key moment for China's men's basketball team to regain confidence and correct mistakes. As the main guard of the team, if Hu Mingxuan can recover from his injury, he will surely play an important role in the game. At that time, veterans of China's men's basketball team such as Zhou Qi, Zhang Zhenlin, Zhao Rui, and Zhao Jiwei are also expected to return to the court, and a strong confrontation can be expected then.
In general, the changing winds and clouds of the CBA court always make people anxious. The Guangzhou team's transfer may bring a new wave of enthusiasm, but the injury crisis and personnel shortage of the Guangdong team have made their future full of uncertainty. Whether it is the management at the club level or the preparation of the national team, how to balance the health and competitive state of the players will be the focus of attention in the next period.