The CBA transfer market was shocked by the "case of the century", and Shen Zijie actually "defected"?
Who would have thought that just when everyone thought that the CBA transfer market had calmed down, a bombshell suddenly detonated the entire basketball circle. Shen Zijie, the center of the Shenzhen team, who is known as the "Deep Big Bird", resolutely chose to join the Beijing Enterprises team! As soon as this news was announced, it immediately caused an uproar among fans.
Let's rewind the clock to a few months ago. At that time, the Shenzhen team had just finished a disappointing season, and Shen Zijie also had a shoulder injury and his performance throughout the season was not satisfactory. Who would have thought that such a seemingly low moment would become a turning point in his career.
Zong Feng, the general manager of the Beijing Enterprises team, was like a shark that smelled fishy, and began to pursue Shen Zijie fiercely. It is said that in order to persuade Shen Zijie to join, Zong Feng even flew to Shenzhen in person and negotiated without sleep for three days and three nights. With this kind of sincerity, I'm afraid I haven't even chased my girlfriend so hard, right?
And what about Shen Zijie? He's not a fuel-efficient lamp either. It is said that in the course of the negotiations, he made a staggering series of demands. What an exclusive nutritionist, customized training plan, and even sneakers have to be tailor-made. This guy is really good at picking, like picking a wife, and he can't wait to turn the Beijing Control team up and down.
However, the sincerity of the Beijing Enterprises team obviously moved Shen Zijie. You must know that the Beijing Enterprises team is not a rich local tyrant team. The fact that they were able to come up with such a big deal to pursue Shen Zijie shows how much they want this "deep big bird".
Let's go back to the Beijing Control team, they really made a bloody investment this time. In addition to Shen Zijie, they also signed Sallinger and Ding Baiyu at the same time. This lineup suddenly became luxurious, just like a poor boy who suddenly won the lottery, and became a rich second generation overnight.
Interestingly, Min Lulei, the head coach of the Beijing Enterprises team, was said to be so excited that he wrote a new tactical plan overnight after learning the news of Shen Zijie's joining. This old handsome man is really a workaholic, and he probably even dreams about how to use Shen Zijie's new weapon.
However, the transfer has also caused a lot of controversy. Some people say that Shen Zijie is a "traitor" who betrayed the Shenzhen team that trained him. Some people also say that the Beijing Control team is "digging into the wall" and destroying the balance of the league. To that, I just want to say: come on, this is a professional league, not a game. Isn't it normal for players to look for better development opportunities and clubs to look for stronger squads?
To be honest, seeing Shen Zijie join the Beijing Enterprises team, I remembered the scene when Yao Ming joined the Rockets. Although the scale and influence are completely incomparable, the spirit of courage to change in order to pursue higher goals is the same.
Finally, I'm looking forward to seeing Shen Zijie's performance in the Beijing Control team. After all, being able to play under a coach like Min Lulei is a rare opportunity for any player. Maybe we'll actually see a new, more powerful Big Bird next season?
All in all, this transfer has undoubtedly added a lot of excitement to the upcoming new season. Can the Beijing Enterprises team soar with the help of Shen Zijie's joining? How should the Shenzhen team deal with the loss of its main center? Can Shen Zijie regain his former majesty in a new environment? The answers to these questions may only be revealed when the new season begins.
But one thing is certain: the CBA transfer market is never short of surprises and drama. Just like Shen Zijie's transfer this time, it can always bring us unexpected excitement. Well, fans and friends, let's look forward to the arrival of the new season together!