Everyone knows that professional athletes' performance can be inconsistent, with some stars playing exceptionally well in one game but poorly in the next. It's quite rare to see a player perform poorly for three consecutive games or even an entire season, especially those who have been selected for the national team, as they are generally considered top-tier players in the CBA teams. However, there is a player who has played 11 games this season, and his statistics and on-court performance have been abysmal. What's more surprising is that this player has been selected multiple times for the Chinese men's basketball national team.
In the CBA regular season, the match between Beijing and Beikong was incredibly exciting! Beijing eventually won against Beikong with a score of 99:92, thanks to the outstanding performance of their new recruit, Chen Yingjun, in the final quarter. After the game, many praised Chen Yingjun for his excellent performance, but no one noticed the poor showing of another guard, Fang Shuo. Fang only played for 11 minutes in the game but made numerous mistakes on the court, missing shots and frequently committing turnovers, almost ruining the game. This wasn't the first time Fang had underperformed!
Fang Shuo, once a member of the Chinese men's basketball team, has been in terrible form this season. In 11 games, he averaged only 3.9 points per game with a shooting percentage of 25%, playing an average of 17.7 minutes per game. Even his relatively strong point, the three-pointer, had a hit rate of less than 27.6%. Incredibly, in the last three games, Fang played a total of 47 minutes, attempted 10 shots, and didn't score a single point. Given this performance, it's not an exaggeration to say he's the biggest slacker in the CBA. Some fans even asked: Who is less accurate, him or Gao Shiyan?
Did you know that Beijing's men's basketball team this season is incredibly strong! During the offseason, they brought in Zhou Qi and Chen Yingjun, effectively addressing their weaknesses in both offense and defense. This season, Beijing scores 114.9 points per hundred possessions, ranking seventh in the league, with a defensive efficiency of 102.9, which is first in the league! This shows that they are strong in both offense and defense and have a good chance of winning the championship. However, basketball is a team sport, and not only do the starters need to be strong, but the bench players also cannot be weak. As a veteran who has been selected multiple times for the Chinese men's basketball national team, Fang Shuo should theoretically have rich experience. When the playoffs come around, he should provide support to the starters, allowing Chen Yingjun to rest more so that Beijing can go further.
Looking at Fang's performance this season, it's really not up to par! Taking the game against Beikong as an example, after he came on the court, he made a direct cross-pass, which was intercepted by the opponent and led to a counterattack goal. It's unbelievable that such a pass could come from a veteran. As Beijing fans themselves said, if the young master isn't going to retire, he should become a leader in the locker room.