The Chinese Men's Basketball Summer League Journey: Challenges and Progress
In the just-concluded NBA Summer League California Classic, the Chinese men's basketball team lost to the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 62-93. Although the final score seems to be very different, compared with the previous game, the performance of the Chinese team has improved and brightened. This game not only provided the players with valuable experience in the international arena, but also showed us the hope and challenges of Chinese basketball in the future. Let's take a closer look at the game, the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team, their personal highlights, and the direction of their future development.
Match review and overall performance
Although this game ended up losing with a gap of 31 points, compared with the previous game, the overall performance of the Chinese team has indeed improved. The team is more fluid on the offensive end and has a better sense of co-defense on the defensive end. It is worth mentioning that in this game, the Chinese team once narrowed the score difference to single digits in the second quarter, showing good competitiveness.
Compared with the previous game, which mainly relied on the support of Cheng Shuaipeng, the score distribution of the Chinese team in this game was more balanced. A number of players have performed well, which shows that the team is gradually adapting to the pace and intensity of NBA Summer League. However, the team still has a lot of problems on the defensive end, especially in limiting opponents' fast breaks and defensive rebounds.
Head coach Guo Shiqiang's employment strategy is also worth paying attention to. In this game, Coach Guo still focused on training young players, and did not establish an absolute core offensive and defensive system. While this strategy may affect immediate results, it is undoubtedly necessary to provide young players with valuable practical experience in the long run.
Personal performance highlights
In this game, a number of Chinese players showed good individual ability, especially Yang Hansen's performance.
Yang Hansen: The first glimpse of the stars of the future
As a representative of the new generation of Chinese men's basketball team, Yang Hansen showed promising potential in this game. His footwork, back-to-back singles skills, and passing vision are all recognizable to observers. Especially when attacking in the low post, Yang Hansen showed good footwork and finishing ability.
However, Young's performance was not perfect. He made a lot of mistakes in the game and his defensive performance could not be improved. These issues reflect the shortcomings of young players against high-level opponents, and also point the way forward for future training.
It is worth mentioning that Yang Hansen showed dissatisfaction with his performance after the game. This kind of self-demand and enterprising spirit is very valuable, and I believe that with the accumulation of experience and the improvement of technology, Yang Hansen will become the backbone of the Chinese men's basketball team.
Other player performances
In addition to Yang Hansen, other players such as Liao Sanning, Cheng Shuaipeng and others also performed well. Liao Sanning's three-point shooting ability is worthy of recognition, although two three-pointers were blown away, his outside threat did cause some trouble for opponents. Cheng Shuaipeng continued his excellent performance in the last game and showed a good confrontation ability on the inside.
Problems and room for improvement
Despite some progress, the Chinese men's basketball team still exposed many problems in this game, which are the directions that need to be focused on improvement in the future.
1. Deficiencies on the defensive end
Defence is one of the biggest shortcomings of the Chinese team. When facing NBA players, the Chinese team seems to be weak in both individual defense and team defense. Especially in terms of limiting the opponent's fast break, protecting rebounds and defending blocking, the Chinese team still has a lot of room for improvement.
2. Physical fitness problems
During the game, the physical decline of the Chinese team's players was significantly faster than that of their opponents. This not only affects the defensive intensity, but also leads to a decrease in efficiency on the offensive end. Improving the overall physical fitness level and adapting to the high-intensity confrontation of NBA games is one of the problems that the Chinese team needs to solve urgently.
3. Technical details and bad habits
During the game, the Chinese players exposed some bad habits that originated in the CBA league. For example, when setting up a screen, there are often small actions that can easily be whistled for a foul in the NBA or on the international stage. This habit not only leads to unnecessary points conceded, but also affects the overall rhythm of the team.
4. Psychological quality and competition experience
When facing NBA players, some of the Chinese players looked a little nervous and cringe. This state of mind has a direct impact on their performance on the field. Increasing the experience of international competitions and improving psychological quality is an important direction for the future development of the Chinese men's basketball team.
Future outlook and development recommendations
Based on the performance of this game, we can put forward the following suggestions for the future development of the Chinese men's basketball team:
1. Strengthen basic training
Although individual players have shown a good technical level, on the whole, the Chinese team still has a lot of room for improvement in terms of basic skills. Strengthening the training of basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing will help players play better in high-level games.
2. Improve physical fitness
The intensity of the NBA is much higher than that of the CBA, and improving the physical fitness of players is key to making a difference on the international stage. It is recommended to add targeted physical training to daily training to improve the strength, speed and endurance of players.
3. Increase experience in international competitions
Summer league is a great learning opportunity, but it's not enough. It is suggested that the Chinese Basketball Association create more opportunities for national team players to participate in international competitions, so that they can better adapt to different styles of competition.
4. Develop core players
Although Coach Guo Shiqiang is currently rotating the squad to develop more young players, in the long run, it is still necessary to gradually establish the core of the team. Building a tactical system around the core players will help improve the overall strength of the team.
5. Improve training methods
The Chinese men's basketball team needs to keep pace with the times and learn from advanced international training methods and concepts. You can consider introducing excellent foreign coaches or sending local coaches to study abroad to improve the scientificity and effectiveness of training.
6. Pay attention to psychological construction
The psychological aspect of the game is often overlooked, but it is actually extremely important. It is advisable to hire a professional sports psychology expert to help players build self-confidence, learn to regulate their emotions, and face high-level opponents with a better attitude.
7. Improve the youth training system
Although this competition mainly focuses on the performance of the national team, in the long run, improving the youth training system is the foundation of the development of Chinese basketball. It is recommended to increase investment in grassroots basketball to send more outstanding talents for the future.
epilogue
The performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the NBA Summer League not only showed the team's potential, but also exposed many shortcomings. This game should be seen as a valuable learning opportunity, not just a loss. By conscientiously summing up lessons and improving training methods in a targeted manner, I believe that the Chinese men's basketball team will perform better in the international arena in the future.
Finally, we hope that in the next game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Chinese men's basketball team can continue to maintain the momentum of progress and show stronger competitiveness. Regardless of the final outcome, this Summer League experience will be a valuable asset in the players' careers and lay the foundation for the future development of Chinese basketball.
Let's look forward to the Chinese men's basketball team to have a better performance in the future games and shine in the international basketball arena!