Foreign Players Determine Success! CBA's Three Dark Horses Each Have Two Superstar Foreigners! One More Powerful Than the Next! The CBA season is halfway through, with teams showing varying performances and receiving mixed evaluations from the outside world! However, there are indeed three teams that have made remarkable progress and are true dark horses! Looking at the current rankings, Shanxi Team is currently ranked second in the league, while last season their regular-season performance was only twelfth in the league. Shandong Team, ranked third, was fifteenth in the league last season and did not even make it to the playoffs. Another dark horse is Shanghai Team, which has achieved fourteen consecutive victories and has become the most formidable team, with the goal of definitely winning the championship. Compared to last season's sixth-place finish, this season's Shanghai Team can also be considered a true dark horse! Due to significant changes in the foreign player policy for this season's CBA, it has changed from four quarters with four foreign players last year to four quarters with seven foreign players. The number of foreign players on the court has increased, as has their playing time. Looking at the lineups of these three teams, one commonality is that each team has four foreign players, two of whom stand out significantly in terms of ability! This allows the teams to maintain a strong point on the court during matches! Judging from the current league level, an outstanding foreign player is indeed decisive! Shanxi Team currently has four foreign players, including small forwards Goodwin and Diawara,…

Manchester United is set to announce the signing of a new contract with winger Amad Diallo this week, following his crucial equalizing goal in the away match against Liverpool last weekend. The details of his new contract have been finalized and are expected to be officially announced within the next 24 hours. The 22-year-old Diallo joined Manchester United with a contract that was due to expire in June 2025, with an option for a 12-month extension that the club did not exercise. Instead, they have opted to sign him to a long-term contract. Diallo will receive a significant pay raise, reflecting his importance to the first team. Premier League transfer expert Graeme Bailey revealed that Diallo's weekly wage is higher than the anticipated £90,000, as his recent impressive performances have led to an increase in his salary to around £120,000, which is four times his current weekly wage of £30,000. The contract will run until June 2030. In recent months, Diallo has become a regular starter for Manchester United and is seen as a key player in new manager Ruben Amorim's plans for the future. Bailey added that several interested clubs have approached Diallo, which has enhanced his negotiating position, but his sole interest lies in renewing his contract. After scoring against Liverpool again, he kissed the club crest, endearing himself even more to the Manchester United fans. This gesture even won over racists, with one online comment stating: "Diallo's performance in this game was incredible; even as a racist, I yearn to see more from him." Italian transfer expert…

In the Premier League's double red derby, Diallo saved Manchester United. In the away match against Liverpool, Lima scored first for Manchester United, but later De Ligt made a mistake and conceded a penalty, followed by Gakpo and Salah scoring consecutively to reverse the score for the Red Devils. In the 80th minute, Diallo stepped up to help Manchester United draw 2-2 with Liverpool. Diallo is the biggest surprise of Manchester United this season, but on the other hand, Manchester United suffered a great loss! They sold a versatile forward for 26 million pounds: now he has created 13 goals in 17 games, outshining Diallo. After drawing with Liverpool, Manchester United ended their four-game losing streak, but they are still ranked 13th in the Premier League, only 7 points more than Ipswich, who are third from the bottom, making Manchester United a relegation team in the Premier League. The 22-year-old Diallo has played 28 times for Manchester United this season, starting 18 times, with 6 goals and 7 assists. He has repeatedly saved the team, and without Diallo's miraculous performance, it would have been even harder for Manchester United. Diallo is one of the few outstanding players for Manchester United this season, providing some comfort to the fans. Diallo is very talented and is now a key player in Manchester United's attack. Unfortunately, the stronger Greenwood was sold by Manchester United this summer. On the day of the match between Manchester United and Liverpool, Greenwood's French giants Marseille defeated Le Havre 5-1, with Greenwood setting up the fourth goal for…

The 26th round of the second stage of the 2024-25 CBA regular season continued, with a focus on the intense match between the strong Shanxi men's basketball team and the dark horse Qingdao men's basketball team. In the end, the stronger Qingdao team defeated Shanxi with a score of 129-122, thanks to the excellent performance of their main players such as Mickey, Yang Hanshen, Wang Ruize, and Witherspoon. It is worth noting that in this game, Shanxi's two foreign players, Goodwin and Diawara, once again performed outstandingly. Among them, Goodwin scored 32 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds throughout the game, while Diawara grabbed 38 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. With the combined 71 points from Qingdao's two foreign players, the excellent performance of the foreign players from both teams made Guangdong, who failed to strengthen their foreign player lineup, seem out of place. In fact, Diawara, who can play without the ball on the offensive end as a forward three-position foreign player, has always been the desired reinforcement target for Guangdong. Judging from the game, Shanxi's current first core foreign player with the ball is Goodwin. As the strongest dual-guard foreign player in the CBA league, Goodwin not only possesses the strongest scoring burst power in the entire league but also has top-level organizational abilities to drive the whole team. Diawara and Goodwin's characteristics are almost completely complementary, with Diawara taking on more of the role of a finisher at both ends of the court in the third position. When Goodwin is suspended or…

CBA's schedule is halfway through, and due to changes in the foreign player policy, foreign players on various teams have been given more playing time, resulting in some very impressive performances! Four players from the NBA, who didn't get opportunities in the NBA, came to the CBA this season and put on some incredibly exciting displays, becoming fan favorites! Fourth place: Chris Chris from Shandong Team averages 22 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game this season. He is very passionate on the court, with comprehensive offensive skills, able to play inside and outside, and explosive physical fitness. He often contributes spectacular dunks in games! Shandong Team's outstanding performance this season is inseparable from Chris' contribution! The flamboyant Chris has become a fan favorite! Chris was the eighth pick in the NBA, selected by the Suns in 2016. He has played for the Suns, Rockets, Cavaliers, Warriors, Spurs, and Mavericks, playing 292 games in the NBA, averaging 18.3 minutes per game and contributing 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. Due to frequent low-level mistakes on the court, he eventually left the NBA. Third place: Diallo Diallo from Shanxi Team averages 22 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game this season. Diallo has an explosive style on the court, with excellent physical talent and is very good at breaking through and fast breaks. He often contributes spectacular dunks on the court! Diallo is also very hardworking and dedicated on the defensive end! His all-around performance has also made Diallo a new favorite of Shanxi fans! Diallo was selected…

"Shanxi Team Defeats Guangsha Team in a Thrilling 2-Point Victory in the Top Battle of CBA! The Dark Horse Overthrows the Leader with a Strong Aid Scoring 46+12+6, and a National Player is Ejected" In this thrilling top battle of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), Guangsha Team, once the leader of the standings with a strong momentum, was surprisingly defeated by Shanxi Team with a score of 107-105. Diyaluo's "legendary performance" of 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists not only made Shanxi Team the focus of the game but also shattered the doubts that "Shanxi relies on luck." However, was this victory solely due to Diyaluo's superhuman performance, or were there other reasons for Guangsha Team's defeat? First, let's talk about the top hero of the game - Diyaluo. His impressive statistics of 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists are undoubtedly one of the most stunning individual performances of the season. He can be described as the super core of Shanxi Team and the "nuclear warhead" of this game. Throughout the match, Diyaluo's breakthroughs were smooth, and his shooting accuracy was incredibly high, with each shot piercing through Guangsha Team's defense like a knife. In critical moments, Diyaluo could not only score himself but also tear apart Guangsha Team's defense to create opportunities for his teammates. His strong inside play, rebounding, and key assists disrupted Guangsha Team's defense. More importantly, this game was not a weak team "brushing points," but a hard battle against a strong team like Guangsha. Diyaluo's performance undoubtedly silenced the doubters. However, could Shanxi…

When it comes to the biggest dark horse of this season's CBA, Shanxi Men's Basketball Team undoubtedly stands out. This season, they have made remarkable progress, ranking second in the CBA standings. However, while achieving excellent results, their foul actions have also caught the attention of fans. They have a total of 15 flagrant fouls this season, ranking first in the league, and this time they added another one. Judging from the newly added flagrant foul, some players of the Shanxi team should indeed control their emotions. In the CBA regular season match between Shanxi and Qingdao, both teams played fiercely, with the score tightly contested in the second quarter. With about 5 minutes left in the second quarter, Diawara broke through with the ball and was fouled by a Qingdao player behind him. However, he still chose to shoot, only to be blocked again by Jia Cheng, who was protecting the rim. Diawara eventually fell to the ground. After falling, Diawara was furious, believing that Jia Cheng did it on purpose and had stepped on him. So after getting up, he pushed Jia Cheng hard, who was innocent and didn't notice at all, pushing him as far as 2-3 meters away before Jia Cheng fell to the ground. Fortunately, the referee and teammates came over in time to prevent the conflict from escalating further. After reviewing the video, the referee gave Diawara a flagrant foul. Honestly, judging from this incident alone, Diawara really went too far; he didn't control his emotions well. Jia Cheng didn't have any obvious malicious…

As the year 2024 comes to an end and 2025 approaches, the winter transfer window for the Premier League is about to open. According to British media reports, six players from the English Premier League giants Manchester United will have their contracts expire at the end of the season, and they will be able to freely negotiate with overseas non-English clubs for a free transfer starting from January 1st. For Manchester United and their new coach Ruben Amorim, they will face challenges and need to make some significant decisions about their future. Among these six players, four are expected to stay, while two are likely to leave. Amad Diallo is the first on the list, the 22-year-old player has become a key player under the guidance of Portuguese coach Ruben Amorin, scoring two goals and providing five assists in 10 games. It is understood that Manchester United has an option to extend Diallo's contract by another year, but they definitely hope to reach a new long-term contract with this winger. Multiple sources report that discussions are underway, and both Amorim and Diallo have made their positions clear. "I think he wants to stay, and we also want him to stay, so it's clear, we will find a solution," Amorim said earlier this month. Diallo also admitted last month: "I am very happy to be here. I am very happy to play for this club, yes, I want to stay here for a long time and create history with this club." Harry Maguire is another player whose contract expires at the…

The second stage of the 2024-25 CBA regular season continues, with news about the championship favorites Guangdong men's basketball team wanting to introduce new foreign players heating up. While Guangdong has confirmed that they will continue to look for new foreign players, their fourth foreign player, Les, has not been able to get playing time in recent games. Whether it was the home defeat against Zhejiang or the away victory over Jilin, Les did not get much opportunity to train. Many fans believe that at this stage, Guangdong is more inclined to use Zhang Haojia, Zhang Wenyi, and others rather than Les. Obviously, although Les has only been with Guangdong for a short time, he has also entered the countdown to leaving the team. In the recently concluded round of matches, top-tier CBA foreign players such as Samner, Diallo, Brown, and Wells all delivered phenomenal performances, causing many fans to have significant concerns about Guangdong's foreign player choices. Shanxi, driven by the dual-core of Diallo and Goodwin, has become the hottest contender for the championship. Goodwin remains the strongest small foreign guard in today's CBA league, while Goodwin is the only remaining top-tier standard No. 3 foreign player in the league. Samner, Brown, and Wells are all explosive swingmen on offense, and Shanghai's Lofton is the top foreign player in the league who can handle offense, rebounds, and organization. At this point, Guangdong only has Morand who can be compared to them. Looking at the CBA league, there are almost only Diallo who can play as a standard No. 3…

The second stage of the CBA regular season is in full swing, with recent games featuring top-tier foreign players delivering phenomenal performances. Alongside the continued dominance of top-tier foreign players like Lofton, Samner, and Goodwin, others such as Wells, Brown, and Diawara have also demonstrated their elite level. The CBA league has now become a battleground where the advantage of foreign players is paramount. Shanxi's team, with the dual guarantee of Goodwin and Diawara, has emerged as the top contender for the championship, while Liaoning's Wells and Guangsha's Brown are also significant factors in the title race. In contrast, Guangdong's failure in foreign player recruitment stands out. From Barton's consistent scoring of 10+ points, to Arms' ability to play for 10+ minutes, and finally to Reese's inability to play at all, Guangdong's foreign player recruitment failures have been disappointing. Du Feng even prefers to use Zhang Wen Yi and Zhang Hao Jia to hold the ball during garbage time rather than Reese, causing concern among many fans. Guangdong has confirmed its plan to seek new foreign players again, but the remaining options are limited. Referring to Shanghai's Lofton, who can attack, organize, and grab rebounds, Guangdong will remain firm in its goal of securing a standard No. 3 position offensive foreign player from the start of the season. However, there are only a few foreign players with qualified dimensions on the front line and top-level scoring ability, with only Diawara from Shanxi's front-line foreign players able to perform at this level besides the peak of Weems. In the recently concluded…