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The CBA League is the highest level of basketball in China, and every game is full of passion and competition. However, on December 12, 2023, Beijing time, a match between Liaoning and Guangsha sparked an unusual battle of coaches, making people have different opinions on the outcome and sportsmanship of this game. The result of this game was that Liaoning lost 86-99 to Guangsha and suffered a double kill this season.
This dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the Liaoning team and greatly increased the confidence of the Guangsha team. However, what is even more concerning is that after the game, the foreign coach of the Liaoning team, Ugo Lopez, refused to shake hands with Wang Bo, the head coach of the Guangsha team, and even verbally abused him, resulting in a fierce confrontation between the two sides. This kind of scene is shocking and makes people question, is this a sporting event, or is it a personal vendetta? Is this a sportsmanship, or is it an emotional out-of-control? In order to understand the causes and effects of this coaching battle, we need to analyze the process and details of the game.
This game was the second meeting between Liaoning and Guangsha this season, the first meeting was on November 26, and Guangsha won 102-94 against Liaoning. This gave the Liaoning team a sense of revenge, and also gave the Guangsha team a confident mentality. In the game on December 12, both sides showed strong strength and fighting spirit, and the game was in a stalemate until the fourth quarter, when the Guangsha team opened up the point difference and finally sealed the victory 99-86.
The key point in this game was that Guangsha team's three-point shooting rate was as high as 46.7%, while Liaoning's team only 25.9%. The outside firepower of the Guangsha team completely suppressed the Liaoning team, making the defense of the Liaoning team passive. On the other hand, the interior of the Liaoning team did not play its due advantage, and the interior players of the Guangsha team had excellent performances in rebounding and defense, which put the Liaoning team's offense in trouble.
It can be said that this game is the Guangsha team's complete victory over the Liaoning team in terms of technology and tactics, and it also shows the strength and stability of the Guangsha team in this season. However, the result of the game was not the only reason for this coaching battle, more importantly, some actions and words of the coaches of both sides in the game made the atmosphere of this game extremely tense and hostile. Before the end of the first half, Wang Bo of the Guangsha team celebrated a three-point whistle in front of the Liaoning team's bench and scolded the coaches and players of the Liaoning team in English.
This made the coaches and players of the Liaoning team feel extremely dissatisfied and angry, believing that this was disrespectful and provocative. At the beginning of the third quarter, Wang Bo waved his fist in front of the bench of the Liaoning team and taunted, once again intensifying the contradictions between the two sides. These actions made Liaoning's foreign coach Ugo Lopez unbearable, and he refused Wang Bo's handshake after the match, and also punched him and hurled insults at him, trying to maintain his dignity and the team's dignity.
This kind of scene is shocking and regrettable, this is a sporting event, not a personal vendetta, is this kind of behavior detrimental to sportsmanship and professional ethics? This coaching dispute has aroused widespread attention and discussion among the media and fans, with some people supporting Ugolópez's approach, believing that he is defending the dignity of himself and the team, and fighting back against Wang Bo's impolite behavior; while others criticize Ugolopez's approach, believing that he is losing control of his emotions and rejecting Wang Bo's friendly gesture. In any case, this battle of coaches has added a lot of excitement and controversy to this game, and has also made people pay more attention to the competition between Liaoning and Guangsha. This may be an unforgettable history in the CBA, and it is also a test of sportsmanship and professionalism.
Ultimately, both Liaoning and Guangsha fans hope that their coaches can learn from this clash and face future matches with a more mature and rational attitude. In the sports arena, victory and defeat are commonplace, but how to maintain humility in victory and tenacity in defeat is where the true sportsmanship lies. Perhaps, this clash is also a reflection on sports culture, prompting more people to think deeply about the relationship between victory and defeat, opponents and teammates.
Liaoning team's foreign coach Ugo Lopez: A coach with rich experience and unique ideas, Liaoning team is a traditional powerhouse in the CBA league, has won the championship three times, and has many stars and fans. However, in the 2023-2024 season, the Liaoning team has encountered some changes and challenges, the most notable of which is the adjustment of the coaching staff. The Liaoning team hired Spanish coach Hugo López as the head coach of the team, which is the first time in the history of the Liaoning team that a foreign coach is the head coach.
Hugo López is a coach with a wealth of experience and a unique philosophy, and his arrival has brought new atmosphere and hope to the Liaoning team. Born on July 29, 1975, Hugo López has more than 10 years of experience in the Spanish professional basketball league and more than 3 years in the UEFA Champions League, and has coached in Canada, Japan, Angola, Sweden and other countries. He has been an assistant coach to Real Madrid in La Liga, won La Liga titles and played in the Champions League, has been the head coach of La Liga and La B teams, has also coached teams in the Canadian Professional League, Angolan League and Japanese League, and was the head coach of the Swedish national team from 2018 to 2021.
He also served as a training camp coach for the NBA's Toronto Raptors and as a personal trainer for NBA player Serge Ibaka. Hugo López has won the Spanish Professional Basketball League Coach of the Year, Angola Coach of the Year, and the Canadian NBL Coach of the Year. Hugo López's coaching style is characterised by a focus on defence, teamwork and variety.
He is good at flexibly adjusting his tactics according to different opponents and the situation on the field, and gives full play to the characteristics and advantages of his players. He also focuses on cultivating the self-confidence and fighting spirit of the players, so that the players dare to fight and create in the game. His philosophy is highly consistent with the spirit and temperament of not fearing strong opponents and never giving up that the Liaoning team has always pursued, and has also brought new vitality and changes to the Liaoning team.
Hugo López joined Liaoning in August 2022 as the team's assistant coach, assisting Yang Ming in guiding and leading the team. With his help, the Liaoning team achieved excellent results in the 2022-2023 season and won the league championship, which is the third championship trophy of the Liaoning team. In the process of winning the championship, the Liaoning team showed strong strength and resilience, turned the tables in adversity many times, and played amazing games.
Hugo López's performance in the Liaoning team has been recognized and appreciated by the club and fans, and he has also won more trust and opportunities for himself. In September 2023, the Liaoning team officially announced that it had hired Hugo López as the team's head coach, which was the first time in the history of the Liaoning team that a foreign coach served as the coach. This decision is also the result of repeated careful research and full respect for Yang Ming's personal wishes, Yang Ming expressed his support for the club's decision, and ended the cooperative relationship through friendly negotiation.
Hugo López has been in charge of his duties as head coach since now and is leading the Liaoning team in the preparation for the new season. He said that he is honored to be the head coach of the Liaoning team, and he will do his best to keep the Liaoning team competitive and bring more happiness and honor to the fans. Hugo López is a coach with a wealth of experience and a unique philosophy, and his arrival has brought new atmosphere and hope to the Liaoning team.