On January 2, the CBA announced the number of votes for the first week of the 2024 All-Star, and Zhou Qi won the voting king in the southern region, and Zhao Rui won the voting champion in the northern region. Although Zhou Qi has not been transferred to the Guangdong men's basketball team for a long time, and due to injuries and other reasons, he has participated in a relatively small number of games, but this has not hit his influence in the hearts of the majority of fans. So far this season, Zhou Qi has played a total of nine regular season games for Guangdong, averaging 25.6 minutes per game. During that time, he averaged 17.6 points and grabbed 12.1 rebounds per game, in addition to 1.1 assists and 1.6 blocks.
As the voting king of the Southern District, Zhou Qi's outstanding performance and rising popularity can be seen. Although he was unable to reach his full potential due to injuries and other reasons, his performances on the pitch still left a deep impression. His scoring and rebounding ability in CBA games is a standout, and his defensive and blocking abilities are also highlights that should not be overlooked. Sheng Yunfei, a well-known football commentator, expressed some unique insights on Zhou Qi's winning the vote in the Southern District. He admitted frankly that Zhou Qi's short-term status as the king of votes is indeed confusing. The All-Star Game requires not only the players' outstanding athletic skills, but also the attraction of their unique charm that sets them apart from others. A "star" in the true sense of the word should not have too many "doubts".
Sheng Yunfei cited O'Neal as an example, although he is slightly lacking in free throws, he can always step up and play the role of a superstar at key moments of the game. In contrast, Zhou Qi had a mediocre performance on the field and lacked dominance in the crucial decisive moments. Off the field, he prefers to attract attention through humor rather than showing a true kingly temperament.
Sheng Yunfei emphasized that a player who is truly established in the top ranks must not only perform well on the field, but also show his kingly spirit off the field and in front of the camera, in front of the majority of fans and journalists. They should have a unique appeal that people will be fascinated by. However, Zhou Qi still needs to work hard to improve in these areas. In fact, the problem of Zhou Qi's free throws is not groundless, but has long been a long-standing problem with his technical weaknesses. This season, Zhou Qi shot just 56.6% from the free-throw line, a new low in his CBA career. Especially in the competition with the Liaoning men's basketball team, his shooting touch was particularly cold, and he only hit 6 of 15 free throws from the free throw line, which was a disappointing performance.
In addition to the problem of free throws, Zhou Qi's contract status has also attracted widespread attention from the public. It is understood that the exchange between Zhou Qi and Zhao Rui has aroused heated discussions from all walks of life. According to the CBA, a contract with a maximum salary is usually not signed for a one-year period, but this is not the case in Zhou's case. In order to facilitate this transaction, the league's top management decided to adopt a special treatment method to provide convenient conditions for the exchange of Zhou Qi and Zhao Rui. Now, the two of them have won the All-Star Vote in the South and North Divisions, respectively, which is undoubtedly a testament to their high recognition in terms of individual strength and influence.
As a leader in the mainland basketball industry, the exchange between Zhou Qi and Zhao Rui is undoubtedly a very important transaction. Although Zhou Qi's performance on free throws needs to be improved, he has always been a representative figure of Chinese basketball. His talent and potential are impressive, but he will need to make more nuanced improvements on the technical level if he is to take the next step in the competition.
On the whole, Zhou Qi not only has a high popularity, but also shows excellent dominance in actual combat. Even before he officially represented the Guangdong men's basketball team, he has become the focus of the attention of the majority of fans. In front of the club's allotted dormitory for Zhou Qi, there is always a crowd of enthusiastic fans who are excited to catch a glimpse of the rising star. Although Zhou Qi has received some doubts and criticisms during the national team game, his role in the interior position of the Chinese men's basketball team cannot be replaced. Zhou Qi is undoubtedly the future leader of Chinese basketball, and people have high hopes for him.
According to the current voting results, Zhou Qi has a high probability of returning to the CBA All-Star team, and may even be the captain of the South Division team. As an outstanding representative of the new generation of Chinese basketball, Zhou Qi's career is booming, and the future is full of endless possibilities. We look forward to seeing him continue to perform well in future games, improve his free throw shooting skills, and lead the Guangdong men's basketball team to a higher peak of glory."
In this era full of challenges and opportunities, Zhou Qi has transformed into a dazzling superstar in the Chinese basketball industry with his extraordinary strength and unique charm. Every time he stepped onto the pitch, he was greeted with loud applause from the fans, and every time he broke through the defense, he set a new record. We firmly believe that in the near future, Zhou Qi will truly become an iconic figure in Chinese basketball and lead Chinese basketball to a more brilliant tomorrow.
At the same time, we also hope that Zhou Qi can always maintain a humble and enterprising attitude, constantly strive to improve his personal skills, and make greater contributions to the cause of Chinese basketball. Whether in the national team or at his home club, he should set a good example and be a model for young players to Xi learn from and emulate. Only in this way can he engrave a more distinct and profound mark on the vast history of Chinese basketball.
To sum up, Zhou Qi, as an outstanding representative of Chinese basketball, has proved his extraordinary strength and huge potential with practical actions. We look forward to continuing his radiant and heroic demeanor in the future schedule and helping Chinese basketball win more glory." At the same time, we also hope that he can maintain his humble and enterprising spirit, constantly improve his technical ability, and bring endless surprises and joy to the fans. Let's look forward to Zhou Qi's outstanding performance in the future basketball battlefield!