"A good bird chooses a tree to perch", a good player is always looking for a more suitable platform for his own development. Recently, there has been eye-catching news in the domestic basketball world: Sun Minghui, an outstanding guard from Zhejiang Guangsha, may start his overseas basketball career. Could it be that Sun Minghui is about to open a new chapter in his life?
Sun Minghui is not only the core player of the Guangsha team, but also the leader in the entire CBA league. In the just-concluded 2023-24 season, he averaged 21.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 10.6 assists and 2.4 steals per game, becoming the only player in the league to average both 20 points and 10 assists per game. Such performances are undoubtedly a testament to his versatility on the pitch and his decisive role in key moments. However, in the playoffs, despite his return from injury, he still showed extraordinary courage and skill, averaging 17.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game, but the team finally failed to make it to the quarterfinals.
Faced with injuries and the absence of teammate Hu Jinqiu, Sun Minghui's performance in the playoffs was particularly eye-catching. His aggressiveness has improved dramatically, both in terms of hitting the basket and making free throws, which is higher than in the regular season. Unfortunately, however, his finishing ability and three-point shooting percentage have declined, which may be one of the reasons why the team failed to go further in the knockout rounds.
Off the field, Sun Minghui's contract issue has also become a hot topic. His contract with Guangsha with a maximum salary of 6 million has expired, and after nine seasons with Guangsha, the future of his future has become the focus of everyone's attention. Sun Minghui himself said that everything has not yet been decided, and he has not discussed future plans with his family.
At this time, the Japanese B-League team seems to have seen an opportunity and has begun preliminary conversations with Sun Minghui's team. And before that, there were also rumors that he had a connection with the team in the Australian NBL. Will the player, who has been ridiculed by fans as a "grandson foreign aid", really become an international player next season?
For Sun Minghui's future, netizens showed great interest and support. They generally believe that Mr. Sun's brokerage team is fighting for more options for him through open negotiations and building online public opinion. While this strategy is common, it also raises the prospect that Sun Minghui will be able to showcase his talents in a new environment.
Whatever Sun's final choice, his basketball career has left an indelible mark. If he really chooses to go abroad, it will not only be a challenge to his personal career, but also a new test of his skills and will. We all know that every step of the way in basketball is full of uncertainties and opportunities. Sun Minghui's choice will undoubtedly be a new milestone in his career.