In basketball, every player aspires to be able to represent their country, which is an honor and an affirmation of their ability. When Lin Wei, a player who performed well on the court, unexpectedly missed the overseas training of the Chinese men's basketball team, this not only attracted widespread attention from fans, but also triggered an in-depth discussion about the basketball selection mechanism.
According to people familiar with the matter, Lin Wei's defeat is directly related to the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team, Guo Shiqiang. In a crucial game, Lin Wei failed to follow Guo Shiqiang's tactical arrangement, and even had a verbal altercation with the coach on the field. In Guo Shiqiang's view, this may be a challenge to authority and unacceptable. As a coach who pursues absolute obedience and authority, Guo Shiqiang has extremely high requirements for his players, and he needs the players to implement his tactical arrangements unconditionally. However, the outside world has questioned this selection mechanism, arguing that the selection of the national team should be more just and fair, and should not be influenced by personal feelings.
Lin Wei's defeat was undoubtedly a heavy blow to his career. Fans began to worry about his future, because as long as Guo Shiqiang is still in the national team, Lin Wei seems to have no more chances. This concern is not unfounded, but at the same time, we should also see that not being able to participate in the national team is not necessarily a bad thing for Lin Wei. The competition in the CBA league is extremely fierce, and if Lin Wei plays for the national team, he may miss some key games due to injury, which is a huge loss for his club. After leaving the national team, Lin Wei will have more opportunities to participate in competitions and special training, and even have the opportunity to participate in some international competitions, which is very beneficial to his growth and promotion.
Lin Wei's goals are ambitious, not only to achieve outstanding results in the CBA league, but also to show his talent on the NBA stage. In this context, there is no task for the national team, but for Lin Wei, it is an opportunity. He can focus more on his training and games, constantly improve his abilities, and work hard to achieve his basketball dream. This kind of focus and hard work will undoubtedly take him further on the road of basketball.
Lin Wei's record
On December 6, 2023, Nanjing Tongxi defeated the Tianjin men's basketball team 125-104 in the CBA regular season, Lin Wei played 34 minutes and 29 seconds, 13 of 20, including 10 of 16 outside three-pointers, plus 5 of 5 free throws, and 41 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. In this game, he set a series of career records: 41 points in a single game set a new career record; hit a record 10 three-pointers in a single game, hitting at least 10 three-pointers in a single game for the first time in his career; became the second homegrown player to hit 10 three-pointers in a single game this season; He is the youngest local player in CBA history to complete 10+ three-pointers in a single game and score 40+ points at the same time; He is the 17th homegrown player in history to achieve at least 40+10 three-pointers.
On March 12, 2024, Tongxi faced Tianjin in the CBA regular season, and Tongxi won 130-109. Lin Wei scored 36 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
On March 29, 2024, Tongxi narrowly defeated Shanxi 123-122 in the CBA regular season, Lin Wei played 38 minutes, shooting 8 of 18, 4 of 11 three-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws, and got 26 points, 1 rebound and 5 assists.
On April 2, 2024, Tongxi lost to Guangdong 93-110 in the CBA regular season, Lin Wei played 37 and a half points, shooting 8 of 21, 4 of 10 three-pointers, 4 of 5 free throws, and got 24 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
In the 2022-2023 season, Lin Wei was elected as the first Star Player of the Month in the first phase of the season. As of the 32nd round of the regular season, he played in 29 games, averaging 33.9 minutes per game, scoring 16.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.6 steals, shooting 43.2% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range.
In the 2023-2024 season (so far), he has played in 29 games, averaging 35.8 minutes per game, contributing 19.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals, shooting 42.6% from three, 37.4% from three-point range, and 79.5% from the free throw line.
On June 3, 2024, in the Adi European training camp, the world team defeated the American selection team 103-95, Lin Wei played 17 minutes and 26 seconds for the world team, shooting 4 of 7, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 3 of 3 free throws, scoring 12 points and 8 assists.
At the end of this article, we might as well review the main points of the article. Lin Wei's defeat sparked a discussion about the basketball selection mechanism, and also showed us the tenacity and determination of a player in the face of setbacks. We believe that no matter whether Lin Wei can wear the national team jersey again, he will continue to write his legend on the basketball court in his own way.
Now, we invite our readers to participate in the discussion on this topic. Do you think Lin Wei's defeat will be a good or a bad for his career? How do you think the basketball selection system should be improved to ensure that more good players can stand out? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section and let's contribute to the development of basketball together.