After the CBA League Finals this season, the national team's mission to prepare for this summer's World Cup has also officially ended. With the major players of the Chinese men's basketball team seemingly reaching the peak of their careers, the main framework of this World Cup is basically determined. For national team coach Jorjevic, Zhang Zhenlin's performance in the forward line is very good, Zhao Jiwei shows a unique level in the back line, Hu Jinqiu is almost invincible in the No. 4 position, and Cui Yongxi is the most promising new star in the No. 2 position, plus Zhou Qi's immediate combat power. The core lineup of the entire Chinese men's basketball team is basically about to come out, but the No. 1 position continues to be the biggest disadvantage of the Chinese men's basketball team that is difficult to shake the strong opponents of Europe and the United States.
In fact, although Zhao Jiwei is the best choice in the No. 1 position, it is still slightly inferior to the top point guards in Europe and the United States. In contrast, forward players such as Zhang Zhenlin and Cui Yongxi have been able to compete with European and American players in terms of physical fitness and athletic ability, and the inside advantage of Zhou Qi and Hu Jinqiu has always been the highlight of the Chinese men's basketball team. Although Zhao Jiwei has a new evolution in the finals, it may be difficult to gain the upper hand in the face of European and American defenders with more outstanding physical fitness and confrontation. It is a sacrifice, the guard lineup of the Chinese men's basketball team has always been a relatively weak link, and in the current lineup Zhao Jiwei is already the only main point guard. Zhao Jiwei's physical fitness and athleticism need to be improved when playing against European and American players, and Zhao Jiwei's substitute also lacks players with broad vision and organizational skills.
Fortunately, the guard line of the Chinese men's basketball team may have new combat effectiveness supplements in the near future. According to fans, China's youngster Zhao Weilun was named the best U21 player in the region by the Italian B-Division. Zhao Weilun has performed well in Europe and is even expected to enter the NBA league in the future. After all, Zhao has averaged 17.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in the Italian league this season, which is younger than the current favorite stars of the Chinese men's basketball team, Cui Yongxi and Zeng Fanbo. That is, in terms of combat strength, Zhao Weilun has absolutely sufficient ability to control the game, and has excellent organizational expertise and vision. From the perspective of the European tactical system, Zhao Weilun is almost a team-centered position to drive the main players in each position.
At the same time, Zhao Weilun's offensive ability is also comparable to China's first-class defenders, such as Guo Allen, Zhao Rui, Sun Minghui and others may not be able to use better than Zhao Weilun in international competitions. Zhao's ability to open up space, mid-range shooting and three-point shooting are characteristics that allow him to survive in the European league, even against stronger European defenses. Compared with the local guard of the Chinese men's basketball team, Zhao Weilun can be regarded as a combination of Zhao Jiwei and Guo Allen. To a certain extent, Zhao Weilun is now the strongest European defender in China.
It is safe to say that Zhao Weilun has become one of the best new stars in the Chinese men's basketball guard line, and he is likely to become the core point guard of the national team in the future. If Zhao Weilun can steadily support the guard line of the national team, the Chinese men's basketball team will definitely have the moment to seize the world's top eight best opportunity again.