The second phase of the CBA league is about to end in a few rounds, and after these two phases, many facts have become clear. This year's CBA has seen fierce competition from all sides. Referees, players, and coaches all act with self-centeredness, believing they are correct. Players challenge referees, coaches question referees, and many questionable calls by referees have sparked much discussion. Among them, Du Feng's performance stands out; if he does not rein in his behavior, he will face suspension. Beijing Auto has been severely disadvantaged, with their investment going down the drain. Xinjiang has received the most fines, becoming the biggest victim in the CBA.
Regarding coaches, Guangdong team's head coach Du Feng is on the brink of suspension. This season, Guangdong's record is glaringly poor, which is ironic for a traditional powerhouse in the CBA. However, there is little that can be done due to limited finances and few options. The team's prospects have not yet fully materialized, and this season Du Feng has been reluctant to use young players. With dismal results and the team hovering on the edge of the playoffs, Du Feng is under immense pressure and needs to vent his frustration at referees from time to time.
This season, Du Feng has reined in his temper significantly, but he is powerless to change the team's current record. So far, he has accumulated five technical fouls and two bench fouls. Since bench fouls also count against the coach, with one bench foul counting as 0.5 against the coach, Du Feng now has six technical fouls. According to league rules, accumulating seven leads to suspension. If Du Feng is suspended, it would be a disaster for the current Guangdong team. The team is currently understaffed, with Hu Mingxuan out long-term, Xu Jie at risk of injury, and Du Runwang yet to return. This situation is extremely unfavorable for Guangdong.
Therefore, in the upcoming games, Du Feng knows he needs to control his emotions and avoid provoking referees. Otherwise, Guangdong's playoff hopes could be in jeopardy this year.
After signing Zhou Qi this season, Beijing Auto once showed promising momentum. However, as the season progressed and Zhou Qi dealt with injuries and colds, he was unable to play regularly for the team. Beijing Auto's record has since declined significantly, leaving much to be desired. It can be said that Beijing Auto spent a lot of money on Zhou Qi, but he has yet to deliver the expected value, making this season a disappointment for Beijing Auto.
Zhou Qi himself, while recuperating, remains attentive to the team's developments, filled with guilt and longing. He understands that his health directly affects the fate of the entire team, so he actively cooperates with treatment to speed up his recovery, eager to return to the court and make up for the lost time with concrete actions. On social media, fans' opinions are complex, ranging from criticism to understanding and encouragement. Beijing Auto's official statement expressed support and understanding for Zhou Qi, emphasizing the power of the team and promising to stand together no matter how tough the road ahead. The season is not over, and anything is possible. Beijing Auto is facing each upcoming challenge with a more resilient attitude. Perhaps Zhou Qi's return will be a turning point, revitalizing the team and writing their own chapter of comeback.
Xinjiang's men's basketball team also once showed good momentum this season, but the team has suffered consecutive large fines from the league. Head coach Liu Wei was fined, Qi Lin was fined for being dissatisfied with the refereeing, and Zhao Rui was fined for confronting the referee. Their total amount has reached more than 350,000 yuan, making them the biggest victim in the CBA this season. This series of fines has undoubtedly cast a shadow over Xinjiang's morale, making the team atmosphere tense and delicate. However, it is precisely in such adversity that Xinjiang has shown admirable resilience. Captain Abudu Salamu stood up and delivered an inspiring speech in the locker room, emphasizing team spirit and perseverance in adversity, calling on his teammates to turn this setback into motivation to move forward.