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Chinese basketball is at a critical turning point. On the one hand, there is the dilemma of the CBA: the unstable quality of referees is known as the "black whistle" problem, and the stagnation or even regression of the technical level of many teams, which has been plaguing the development of Chinese basketball. On the other hand, it is the dream and expectation of Chinese players to develop in the NBA, which is regarded as a key way to improve the overall level of Chinese basketball.
In the face of the CBA's problems, fans and professionals alike have called on the Chinese Basketball Association to take action in order to improve the current situation. The quality of referees directly affects the fairness and spectacle of the game, and the technical and tactical level of the team is the key to improving the competitiveness of the league. However, people's expectations of the basketball association have been disappointed again and again, and there is a growing awareness that only by allowing Chinese players to hone on a higher level platform, such as the NBA, can the overall level of Chinese basketball be effectively improved.
Against this backdrop, every time NBA scouts visit the CBA, they arouse expectations that Chinese players will be drafted by the NBA. This is not only because of the high level of competition in the NBA, but also because it offers a wider stage and more experience. For example, NBA scouts haven't landed in the CBA for more than five years since Yi Jianlian, but a recent visit, especially the focus on Yang Hansen, has rekindled hope. Young is considered one of the most promising players, and there are even rumors that three NBA teams, including the Timberwolves, are actively scrutinizing his form. Yang Yi, a well-known basketball reporter, spoke highly of Yang Hansen's ability and potential.
In addition to Yang Hansen, 21-year-old Choi Yong-hee and Lin Wei have also shown potential to go to the NBA. Choi Yong-hee has excelled at national team and club level, while Lim Wei has been recognised for her daring style of play. The performance and potential of these young players have given people certain expectations for the future of Chinese basketball.
In stark contrast to the hopes of these young players, Zhang Zhenlin, the core of the Liaoning men's basketball team, is challenged on the road to the NBA dream. Zhang Zhenlin went to the United States for a tryout but was unsuccessful, and his technical and physical condition appeared to be insufficient under NBA standards. Yang Yi even bluntly said that Zhang Zhenlin has little room for development in the NBA. This reflects the challenges and imbalances in Chinese basketball in developing NBA-level players.
This article analyzes the current situation of the CBA and the opportunities and challenges for Chinese players to go to the NBA, and explores the multiple aspects of the development of basketball in China. On the one hand, there are problems that need to be solved within the CBA, and on the other hand, there are the pursuit of players in a higher level of competition. Together, these two aspects constitute the current development picture of Chinese basketball.