On the night of January 19, the fickleness of fans was vividly reflected in Liaoning Men's Basketball Team. Netizens keenly pointed out that Zhao Jiwei's performance in recent games has been as erratic as a fly, and it was finally good not to see Fu Hao in this game. If Fu Hao had played, the losses would have been even greater. The fourth quarter always featured the same four players, with only one offensive point from Fergie, and Yang Ming's tactics were truly unimpressive. It seems that Yang Ming is simply not good enough; previously, the team relied on domestic reinforcements to overwhelm opponents, but this year, with the loosening of foreign player restrictions, the focus has shifted to tactics, exposing their weaknesses.
Zhao Jiwei's poor form should mean less playing time, as it significantly affects the team's overall performance! Some individual players can be the backbone of the team, but they are not the sole support! The coach's reliance on certain players is akin to an addiction!
Yang Ming should go home for the New Year; Guo's resources have been exhausted, and most of the players have been out of form since the second stage ended, showing no signs of recovery. It seems that the coaching position at Liaoning Men's Basketball Team is not suitable for you after all. Currently, Liaoning's offense relies heavily on pick-and-roll plays, and if these don't work, they resort to holding the ball and forcing shots. Zhejiang Chouzhou Men's Basketball Team had a three-point shooting rate of 50% (17 out of 34), while Liaoning only managed 9 out of 34. The difference lies there, and Yang Ming should take a good look.
Now we understand the importance of Guo Ailun; without him, the team cannot penetrate the perimeter or cause damage, relying solely on outside shooting, which leads to such results. With Liaoning's current approach, it will be difficult to win against the top eight teams.
The fourth quarter lineup always features three guards plus two veterans, with the guards being short and the veterans slow, making it hard to defend effectively. This lineup is like pairing three high-speed motors with two tires from 1986; Yang Ming is indeed talented tactically, perhaps even more so than Kerr. Currently, Liaoning's offense is struggling, and their defense is virtually non-existent! Zhao Jiwei can only dominate domestically, and he often gets into unnecessary physical confrontations.
He and Fergie particularly enjoy jumping into three-point attempts, trying to draw fouls, which not only fails but also risks injuring others. Liaoning lost because of Zhao Jiwei; he holds onto the ball without passing and makes more turnovers than points. Domestic players lack three-point shooting ability, and this state will not lead to victories.
Yang Ming should seize every opportunity to learn from his predecessors about how to formulate defensive strategies against three-point shots. Haven't you noticed that your Liaoning team has no way to deal with opponents' three-pointers? Look at Jilin, Shanxi, Qingdao, Fujian, and today's Zhejiang; stop imitating without understanding. Everyone knows that excessive reliance on Fergie is problematic; other teams will study how to defend against Fergie in the fourth quarter. Unchanging tactics will inevitably lead to losses, and the next game will likely be another strategic defeat. Yang Ming should step down; Liaoning's morale is fading. Zhao Jiwei needs to be properly managed; he has been spoiled, and where is the determination to play well?
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