Latest CBA News! Liaoning Officially Announces Patton, Zhou Qi Returns to Battle Liaoning, Boban's Arrival Time Confirmed
Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has recently achieved a four-game winning streak, defeating strong teams like Xinjiang and Guangdong. However, the team's lineup shortcomings are evident, mainly due to the lack of a dominant big foreign player. To address this, coach Yang Ming had to increase the playing time of veterans Han Dejun and Li Xiaoxu. Fortunately, the issue has been resolved with the arrival of new big foreign player Patton. After completing his physical examination, Liaoning has officially announced his signing. The team has submitted Patton's registration materials to the CBA Company for review. Once approved, Patton will officially represent Liaoning in upcoming games, making his debut against Beijing.
At only 27 years old and in the prime of his career, Patton stands at an official height of 2.11 meters and was an NBA first-round draft pick. He is not a technical player and has average offensive capabilities but excels in physical attributes, particularly in defense and rim protection. For Liaoning, these characteristics align well with their requirements – as long as he can focus on rim protection and defense, occasionally scoring easy baskets will suffice. Patton's addition will alleviate the lineup issues, allowing Han Dejun and the two small foreign players to have more rest. His performance in the game against Beijing will be highly anticipated.
Liaoning is prepared for a fierce battle against Beijing, who also has plans for this match. According to head coach Xu Limin, Zhou Qi, who missed some games due to a cold, will return for this game. This means Beijing will face Liaoning with a complete roster. It's their second encounter this season; Beijing narrowly won the previous match without Zhou Qi. With Zhou Qi back, Beijing's overall strength increases, while Liaoning gains Patton. The interior matchup will be intense, with the outcome uncertain. So far, Zhou Qi has only played in seven out of 24 games, with an attendance rate of less than one-third. Some fans jokingly refer to him treating Beijing as a retirement home. Hopefully, Zhou Qi can stay healthy and contribute more to Beijing.
Guangsha Men's Basketball Team has confirmed the signing of big foreign player Boban, as verified by head coach Wang Bo. According to Zhejiang media, Boban will arrive after New Year's Day, which is in the coming days. Standing at 2.24 meters tall, Boban is capable and will enhance Guangsha's interior strength, reducing the workload on Hu Jinqiu. In previous seasons, Guangsha struggled with foreign player signings, leading to annual championship misses. However, this season, they have found suitable foreign players, especially small foreign player Brown, who has performed exceptionally well. Combined with outstanding domestic players like Sun Minghui, Hu Jinqiu, Zhu Junlong, Zhao Yanhao, and Zhao Jia ren, this season presents the best opportunity for Guangsha to contend for the championship, with a significant chance to fulfill their aspirations!