In the recently concluded match, Qingdao Men's Basketball Team defeated Beijing Shougang Men's Basketball Team at home. The most notable event in this game was undoubtedly the ejection of top center Zhou Qi due to consecutive technical fouls.
It seems that the CBA court has been quite lively recently, with incidents involving Zhao Rui and Qi Lin, and now Zhou Qi has joined the list. This season has been particularly chaotic for Zhou Qi, who, after signing a four-year top salary contract with Beijing Men's Basketball Team, has only played 11 out of 31 games due to various reasons such as injuries and illnesses.
Everyone was looking forward to Zhou Qi's return to lead the team to victory, but instead, he openly insulted the referee on the court. Due to a conflict with the referee resulting in two consecutive technical fouls, he was directly ejected from the game. It is unclear why his temper is so explosive; he lost control of his emotions and became extremely angry, as if the whole world were against him.
It was hoped that Zhao Rui's actions would serve as a lesson to others, but some players simply cannot control their emotions. Zhou Qi's incident not only affected the course of the game but also sparked intense discussions online.
Based on past experiences in the CBA, it is likely that Zhou Qi will face severe penalties from the basketball association. Currently, the standards of refereeing and player emotional management in the CBA league are hot topics of discussion.
In last night's game, Chen Yingjun and Zeng Fanbo of Beijing Shougang were absent due to injuries. Before the start of the game, Xu Limin stated in an interview that Zhou Qi would return in this match. Many fans had high expectations for Zhou Qi's performance, especially since he has experience playing in the NBA, which might have impressed everyone. However, in this game, Zhou Qi, who just returned, performed averagely, playing for 17 minutes and shooting 4 out of 10.
Due to the absence of three main players, Beijing was trailing by double digits in the first half. In the third quarter, Yang Hanshen and Zhou Qi had physical contact, but Zhou Qi believed that Yang should have been called for a foul, which the referee did not do.
Zhou Qi approached the referee to argue, but the referee ignored him. Unexpectedly, Zhou Qi kept talking incessantly, and Referee No. 59 immediately gave him a technical foul. This action instantly enraged Zhou Qi, who began to insult the referee.
He glared and started using vulgar language, even pointing at the referee while cursing. This behavior earned him a second technical foul, leading to his immediate ejection. During this time, only Referee No. 103 tried to calm Zhou Qi down and keep him composed.
However, Zhou Qi's large physique made it impossible for the referee to restrain him. If Referee No. 103 had not been there, Zhou Qi might have thrown punches.
From the game footage, it is evident that Zhou Qi was very agitated during his appeal, with intense body language.
What is most frustrating is that when Zhou Qi was arguing with the referee, only one referee was trying to mediate, while all the other Beijing players were watching the drama unfold.
Zhou Qi appeared particularly lonely during this conflict, with no teammates coming forward to comfort or dissuade him, reflecting a worrying lack of team spirit.
During the third quarter with 10 minutes remaining, Zhou Qi was defended by Yang Hanshen in an offensive play, causing him to fall and lose the ball due to excessive force. Normally, the referee should have blown the whistle for a foul, but they did not and allowed the game to continue.
Zhou Qi immediately stood up and went to the referee to argue, hoping to make them aware of their mistake. Initially, Zhou Qi only gestured with his hands, but as the referee issued a technical foul, his emotions escalated.
It is clear that he had completely lost control, and even with just his eyes, one could tell he was insulting the head referee, with very clear lip movements indicating obvious profanity.
At that moment, Zhou Qi's anger reached its peak, and his curses became even more unrestrained. This scene was truly terrifying. While it is understandable to be angry in such a situation, Zhou Qi was perhaps too agitated.
It is unclear whether the reason for his poor mentality was the team's continuous lagging behind or his first game back after missing several matches, but it was rare to see Zhou Qi get so angry. At that moment, it seemed that no one could stop him.
Zhou Qi's behavior leading to his ejection was justified. The CBA court frowns upon conflicts between referees and players, yet Zhou Qi brazenly cursed without any regard for his future participation in games.
Fans watching the game could easily notice that Zhou Qi was clearly not in top form, often being substituted after just a few minutes on the court. Moreover, before going on the court, Zhou Qi could be seen adjusting his waist guard, suggesting that his back may not have fully recovered.
This incident has caused an uproar among fans. Some say that Zhou Qi is too impulsive and that even if he is angry, he should not get so worked up. There are even fans who bluntly state, "Zhou Qi is trying every means not to play; if he doesn't want to play, he should just retire."
However, many fans are calling for justice for Zhou Qi, believing that it was an obvious blocking foul that the referee did not call, and such differential treatment would upset anyone.
Communication between players and referees regarding judgments is common in the CBA, and Zhou Qi's anger this time was not without reason; it was not groundless.
However, many fans support the referee's decision, believing that referees on the court should have their own judgment. Otherwise, every player would approach the referee to argue whenever they do not receive the desired judgment.
When the camera focused on Xu Limin, the head coach of Beijing Men's Basketball Team, it was evident that he was unprepared for everything happening on the court. Zhou Qi has repeatedly argued with referees over judgment issues this season.
This also reflects the inconsistent levels of refereeing in the CBA league. However, Zhou Qi really needs to change his temper; arguing with referees can only bring harm and no benefit.
As a professional player, he should possess higher professional qualities and emotional control abilities.
If a player feels wronged due to a referee's misjudgment and then vents their anger on the court or takes it out on the referee, it is simply unnecessary. I believe that no matter how skilled a player is, they should first consider their temperament before going on the court.
Do not let a moment of verbal indulgence ruin your career. Zhou Qi may face penalties later, and if he is suspended, it will undoubtedly affect the team's subsequent games. It is unknown whether Zhou Qi regrets his actions now.
The CBA has made some progress in recent years, but judging from the current situation, it still needs to further improve the refereeing standards and judgment criteria to ensure fairness and justice in the games.