In his rookie season, Li Tianrong was able to average double-digit points and enter the 180 club. Although he hit the rookie wall in his second season, he managed to raise his scoring average back to double digits last season. This season, he has delivered his career-best performance, which has been instrumental in Shanghai's successful campaign. Besides Lofton, the super foreign player, the team's strong showing is also closely related to the impressive performances of a group of local players. So far this season, Li Tianrong has averaged 15.6 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 31 minutes per game, with shooting percentages of 54.2%, 50.4%, and 76.9%. His three-point shooting percentage leads the league by a significant margin, nearly 4 percentage points higher than the second-placed Floyd. Despite not being able to sign Blackney as hoped, Shanghai has "turned misfortune into blessing" by gaining Li Hongquan and Li Tianrong, known as the "Li Flower Brothers." Compared to the frontline positions where Wilson and Lofton are present, there is only Xue Bu and Hawkins on the guard line, making Li Tianrong's performance even more crucial for Shanghai. Xue Bu, who has returned for a second stint, has indeed seen a decline in his offensive influence this season, focusing more on organizing and providing defensive support. As for Hawkins, he is even less reliable. Considering Shanghai's current momentum in their northern campaign, bringing in a new small foreign player at this point could disrupt the team chemistry. Therefore, Li Tianrong, as Shanghai's core guard, plays a vital role for the team.…