CBA Super Foreign Aid Arrives! Scores 90+ Points and 31 Rebounds in Two Games, Leading Team to Two Consecutive Wins, Standing at Only 1.98 Meters Tall
The CBA season has lifted restrictions on foreign players, leading teams to stockpile them in large numbers. Shanxi Men's Basketball Team signed seven foreign players, but few of them are truly capable. However, Diallo, the slam dunk champion, is really fierce, scoring over 40 points in two consecutive games and leading the team to victory, which makes people have to re-evaluate this team.
Diallo put on an impressive performance against Guangsha, scoring 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists in 40 minutes, showcasing his skills as an NBA slam dunk champion.
In this crucial battle, Diallo had a high shooting percentage, with an efficiency of 18 out of 31 shots that left the opponents helpless. Especially in the final moments of the game, his key layup helped the team narrowly win 107:105.
Diallo's outbreak was not accidental; he already displayed his strong scoring ability in the previous game against Shenzhen, where he scored 44 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 assists.
As a forward swingman standing at 198 centimeters, Diallo has excellent physical fitness and athletic ability. He won the slam dunk championship during his time in the NBA.
Before Goodwin's suspension, Diallo mainly came off the bench, averaging less than 20 points per game. But now he must take on more offensive responsibilities.
The newly introduced small foreign player Lemon performed poorly, lacking other offensive means besides rushing inside and often getting blocked by opponents, forcing Diallo to shoulder the team's offensive burden.
Shanxi Men's Basketball Team's management has done an excellent job in recruitment this season, strengthening their inside and outside lines by bringing in Jia Mingru and Liu Chuanxing during the offseason.
Goodwin's addition brought stable organization and scoring capabilities to the team, contributing an average of 24.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game, making him a vital part of the team's offensive system.
Faye, although average in offensive capability, excelled defensively, averaging 8.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game, providing significant support to the team's defensive system.
The addition of these foreign players, coupled with Zhang Ning's growth, propelled Shanxi Men's Basketball Team to become a top-tier team in the league, currently ranking in the top two positions on the leaderboard.
Although Diallo was cut from the NBA due to a lack of outside shooting ability, his physical advantages and athletic abilities give him an edge in CBA games.
Shanxi Men's Basketball Team also did well with their foreign player rotation system. When Goodwin was suspended, they adjusted their tactics in time, making Diallo the core of the team's offense.
The new CBA season changed the number of foreign player appearances from 4 quarters and 4 times to 4 quarters and 7 times, greatly enhancing the influence of foreign players in the game.
Teams are beginning to stockpile foreign players, just like Shanxi Men's Basketball Team signing seven foreign players, but few can perform at a high level.
This new policy also gives teams more tactical choices in the game, allowing them to adjust the playing time and combinations of foreign players according to the situation.
However, excessive reliance on foreign players may affect the growth of local players. Balancing the development of foreign and local players is a problem that all teams need to consider.
The salary issue of foreign players is also something to pay attention to. How to balance the salary structure of multiple foreign players within a limited budget is a test of the club's management capabilities.
From a commercial value perspective, the addition of players like Diallo, an NBA slam dunk champion, undoubtedly enhances the team's attention and box office appeal.