"The hand has not been good lately", a fluttering social media voice, which made fans of CBA historical rebounding king Li Xiaoxu fall into deep worry and worry. This shout, which is only 9 words, reveals the predicament and hardships that the invincible "iron man" is facing at the moment.
33-year-old Li Xiaoxu is no longer the omnipotent "iron-armed strong man" he was back then. The hard work of winning two years in a row, as well as getting older, made his body squeak. The recent decline in hand is undoubtedly a dangerous sign, which means that his body has gradually gone downhill when he was at his peak. However, what is more worrying is that the protracted injury absence of Guo Allen, another core of the team, and the performance of another foreign player Moreland, have been hot and cold, which makes the 33-year-old Li Xiaoxu have to continue to play hard and take on more responsibilities and pressure.
The glory of a team is often built on the unremitting efforts and tenacious struggle of a group of heroic players. And Li Xiaoxu is such a selfless devotee who devotes his all to the team. His tenacity and love of basketball have made him a pillar of the team's success, earning him the admiration and high status of the fans.
However, behind every hero, there is also the weakness and fragility of mortals. No matter how strong the mind is, the body is finite. Years of polishing and dedication have already consumed most of Li Xiaoxu's body. Therefore, at this important moment, Li Xiaoxu's 9-character shout is like a silent alarm, reminding us that this hero has gradually come to the intersection of fate at the end of the crossbow.
A troubled career
You must know that in the journey of Li Xiaoxu's career, injuries and difficulties are not uncommon. His tenacious willpower reflects the struggle of a warrior in the face of adversity.
In 2007, Li Xiaoxu, who was only 20 years old, entered the CBA for the first time. This would have been a good start, but a violent foul on the court fell on Li Xiaoxu's left leg impartially. This blow directly caused an open fracture of the tibia and fibula of his left leg. A supposedly good rookie era was interrupted.
At that time, Li Xiaoxu fell into a trough and despair, and he even had the idea of giving up basketball. However, with his love for basketball, he persevered, returned to training despite the pain and hardship, and eventually returned to the court.
Three years later, at the critical moment when Li Xiaoxu regained his sense of being a shooter and fully recovered as an amateur, another serious knee trauma knocked him back to the bottom. That severe ligament tear almost made everyone think that Li Xiaoxu's career had come to an end. However, he gritted his teeth and survived, did not hesitate to seek medical treatment everywhere, and finally returned to the ring after many travels.
The two experiences on the verge of life and death did not knock down Li Xiaoxu, but tempered his iron will. With the support of his teammates, Li Xiaoxu regained the top step by step, and ushered in a glorious period of his career after the age of 30.
It can be seen that it is through such hardships and hardships that Li Xiaoxu has become stronger and stronger, and has today's courage and might. But at the same time, years of torture have also made Li Xiaoxu's body increasingly depleted in his high-intensity career. The current decline in hand feeling is a signal that he is becoming ill from hard work.
At the age of 33, he is at the intersection of peak and retirement
Today, 33-year-old Li Xiaoxu is at a critical intersection in his life. The glamorous peak has arrived, but the shadow of retirement is also approaching.
In the past two years, Li Xiaoxu has always been the pillar of the team and the last line of defense. At all times, you have to be at your best to play alongside your young teammates. And it is difficult to get a player in his early 30s to stay in shape for a long time without being plagued by injuries.
Fortunately, Li Xiaoxu has tenacious willpower. But the flesh is the flesh of ordinary people after all, and several years of hard work and consumption have made Li Xiaoxu pay a heavy price. The decline in the shooter's hand is just the beginning, as long as he suffers another serious injury, Li Xiaoxu will almost face the doom of early retirement.
And Guo Allen's current injury and absence will undoubtedly make things worse for Li Xiaoxu. Most of the offensive and defensive responsibilities fell on the shoulders of this veteran, and the long-term high-intensity playing and weight-bearing were huge tests and tortures for Li Xiaoxu.
We all hope that Li Xiaoxu can reach new heights, but we must also remember that a player's professional life is short. If the excessive physical exertion is not stopped in time, it is likely that Li Xiaoxu will go to the end in advance. As a coaching team and team management, we must pay more attention to the hero's physical condition, and while pursuing good results, we must also think about the veteran, and don't overdraw the physical fitness of a veteran.
At this time, Li Xiaoxu's 9-character true confession is like an earnest admonition and warning. We must face up to the seriousness of the problem. For Li Xiaoxu, resting more is a top priority. Team management should also pay attention to the special situation of veterans, take more consideration when arranging playing time, and do not rely too much on one or two veterans.
Life planning after retirement is also a problem that Li Xiaoxu must consider. Years of dedication have already set up a monument for Li Xiaoxu in the hearts of fans. The recuperation and life arrangements after retirement also need the team's care and help, so that the veteran can enjoy the rest of his life in peace and no longer worry about life.
The 33-year-old is in the final stages of his career. We have to cherish every time we play with him. At the same time, we must also do our best to lighten the burden on this long-time dedicated veteran hero, so that he can complete his final basketball journey healthy and safe.