The Chinese men's basketball team fell into the trough of the World Cup, causing public opinion to shake. Among them, Wang Zhelin has attracted much attention. Not only that, the recent CBA leaders have frequently eclipsed themselves on the international stage, making people wonder: where is Chinese basketball going?
In the national team lineup, many CBA stars such as Sun Minghui and Zhao Jiwei were originally highly anticipated, but they failed to show their top level in the international arena. Sun Minghui even revealed that he had had had severe anxiety and moderate depression during the league and had had trouble sleeping, while Zhao Jiwei admitted that he was tired and lost motivation even before the start of the game. Shen Zijie also admitted in an interview that war weariness has caused his strength to decline sharply in the past two years.
These players were once the stars of the CBA league, but their high-paying contracts failed to deliver satisfactory answers in international competitions, causing fan dissatisfaction. They seem eager to take money and fish at the same time, a state that threatens the future of the Chinese men's basketball team.
Former NBA player Scola pointed to a key problem: CBA restrictions on foreign aid make it relatively easy for domestic Chinese players to find high-paying jobs and settle for the status quo. Today, the top salary of CBA players has reached 6 million yuan, which is even higher than the salary of some foreign aides.
The CBA's foreign aid policy limits the competitive consciousness of domestic players, causing them to settle for their current situation. This not only hinders the development of Chinese basketball, but also makes the Chinese men's basketball team lose its competitiveness in the international arena. If the Chinese men's basketball team wants to regain its strength, lifting restrictions on foreign aid in the CBA league may be a necessary change. This will force domestic players to face greater challenges and stimulate their desire to win, thereby driving the rise of Chinese basketball.
However, we can't just put the blame on the players. The dilemma of Chinese basketball also touches on broader issues. For example, the overall level of competition in the CBA league, as well as the lack of basketball infrastructure, are issues of concern. If we are to make Chinese basketball really rise, we must consider all of these factors.
Another factor to consider is the development of young players. China has huge basketball potential resources, but these potential resources need to be better developed and utilized. The establishment of more youth basketball programs and school basketball leagues will help cultivate more outstanding basketball rookies. In addition, the introduction of international basketball coaching and training methods is also an important direction, which will help improve the level of Chinese basketball.
Finally, the inheritance and development of basketball culture is also a key factor. American basketball culture thrives not only because of the many top players, but also because basketball is seen as an important cultural element. In China, we also need to cultivate more basketball fans and supporters to promote the inheritance and development of basketball culture.
The trough of the Chinese men's basketball team reflects the challenges facing Chinese basketball, but also provides opportunities for improvement in the future. The removal of CBA restrictions on foreign aid, the focus on the development of young players, the introduction of international training methods, and the promotion of basketball culture will all contribute to the rise of Chinese basketball. This requires a collective effort, but it will also bring more hope for the future of Chinese basketball.