In the CBA arena, being crowned the All-Star King of the South is undoubtedly a testament to the high regard fans have for a player, and Xu Jie has earned this accolade with his near-perfect attendance. When Hu Mingxuan lifted the Finals FMVP trophy, the dazzling light seemed to convince many that Guangdong Men's Basketball's future would be closely tied to him, while Xu Jie was merely seen as a supporting character. However, the world of basketball is always full of variables.
On the stage of the 24-25 season, the gears of fate took an unexpected turn. Hu Mingxuan had to pause due to injury, and at this moment, Xu Jie, like a brave warrior on the battlefield, stepped forward to shoulder the team's heavy responsibility.
From the start of the season until now, Xu Jie's performance has been nothing short of spectacular. Averaging 16 points, this statistic measures his contribution in scoring with precision; grabbing 4 rebounds, not the most on the team, but each struggle reflects his relentless pursuit of victory; dishing out 7.9 assists, akin to a flexible thread connecting the team's offense, making it flow smoothly; and making 1.5 steals, he acts as a vigilant guardian on the defensive end, protecting the team's territory. These eye-catching statistics are only part of Xu Jie's contributions to the team; the sweat and effort behind them are immeasurable.
Taking Guangdong Men's Basketball victories as an example, Xu Jie's playing time is almost always over 40 minutes. We can imagine that every minute on the court, Xu Jie is like a tightly wound spring, fully committed to the game. Even when fatigue causes dark circles under his eyes, he still persists for more than 40 minutes on the court, demonstrating his tenacity and passion for basketball.
At press conferences, Coach Du Feng repeatedly expressed his concern for Xu Jie. He deeply understands the great sacrifices Xu Jie has made for the team and actively campaigned for Xu Jie's All-Star votes to allow him to participate more in important events such as the All-Star Game. Xu Jie lived up to expectations by winning the title of the South's top vote-getter. This should have been a joyous occasion, yet it conceals worrying circumstances.
January 17th was a seemingly ordinary yet unusual day. After Guangdong Men's Basketball's match against Guangzhou Men's Basketball, they arrived in Fujian to prepare for the upcoming away challenge. However, on that very evening, a fan revealed that Xu Jie appeared at the emergency registration desk of Jinjiang Hospital. This news sent ripples of concern across the calm surface of the lake.
According to sources, after arriving in Jinjiang, while the team was still waiting at the airport, Xu Jie began suffering from wrist injuries, experiencing unbearable pain. The team doctor of Guangdong Men's Basketball performed emergency treatments such as massage and bandaging on his injured wrist at the airport, but these were only temporary relief measures. Why did Xu Jie need to go to the hospital late at night? It was largely because his right hand, which he uses habitually, was seriously affected by the wrist injury.
"A dike a thousand miles long is destroyed by an ant hole." Any great undertaking or journey requires health as its foundation. If Xu Jie's wrist injury is not treated properly in time, it could be like a hidden time bomb, potentially exploding into more serious problems in the future. From the perspective of his personal career, this could significantly impact his entire career. Looking at Guangdong Men's Basketball's team situation, the current state of the guard line is not optimistic; apart from Xu Jie, a mainstay, there is only the young Yang Yi left. The team's game rhythm and tactical arrangements largely depend on Xu Jie's performance. If he were to rest and recover at this point, it would undoubtedly impact the team's results.
As the helmsman of the team, Coach Du Feng's decisions have a crucial impact on the direction of the team. On the path to pursuing results, should we be more cautious about the health of the players? After all, the regular season rankings are undoubtedly important, but they are just one of the phased achievements throughout the entire season. If we overextend Xu Jie's body for a good ranking in the regular season to win the playoffs, but then he cannot compete at his best due to injury, causing Guangdong Men's Basketball to not go far or even decline in the playoffs, it would truly be a loss.
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