At 0:00 a.m. on February 19, Zeng Fanbo, who was originally on the NBA All-Star Rookie Game challenge list, will withdraw from the event due to injury reasons. It is reported that Zeng Fanbo was diagnosed with no major problems after filming and examination, and the injury was a sprained ankle, but it did not hurt the bones and ligaments, and suffered a hard injury. Zeng Fanbo played for the ignition team, hoping that he could focus on recovering from his injuries, so Zeng Fanbo finally chose to withdraw from the shooting session of the All-Star Game Rookie Game.
Zeng Fanbo's injury was encountered in a previous G League regular season matchup, when the ignition team was against the Rangers, in the process of grabbing rebounds, Zeng Fanbo was pressed to the ankle by the opponent in the penalty area, and finally withdrew from the court injured. Before the injury, Zeng Fanbo had 7 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
Injury is the main theme of Zeng Fanbo since playing in the ignition team, many injuries have led to difficulties in maintaining a stable performance, playing time is also limited, it is a pity not to miss the shooting link of this NBA All-Star Game, as a young player who aims to impact the NBA, Zeng Fanbo could have let more fans see his performance on this big stage.
Of course, physical health is currently zeng fanbo most need to ensure, playing in the G League for half a season so far, zeng fanbo's performance is not outstanding, he needs a healthier body to support himself to play a better performance, so as to get more playing time.
The NBA All-Star Game will start on February 19, with the first day of the Key Ball Challenge and the Rookie Challenge, the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest and Dunk Contest on February 20, and the All-Star Tournament on February 21.
For Zeng Fanbo himself, not participating in the NBA All-Star Link Challenge, there is no exposure, but he can ensure his health. You know, the 19-year-old basketball star, the most important goal at present is to try to get more playing time in the G League and play a better performance, after all, there is not much time left in the 2022 NBA Draft, and Zeng Fanbo needs more and better performances to improve his personal draft. According to the previous agreement with Beijing Shougang, once Zeng Fanbo cannot be selected in the 2022 draft, then he will need to return to the domestic CBA league to represent Beijing Shougang. To this end, Zeng Fanbo needs to firmly seize the opportunity of the 2022 NBA draft and have no way back.
(Lin Xiaoxiang)