In the Chinese basketball world, an eye-catching news quickly occupied the focus of heated discussions among fans: the announcement of the new training list of the national men's basketball team. This list is like a shock bomb, which has triggered a series of chain reactions in the basketball circle, especially the Guangdong team unexpectedly became the lucky ones selected by the three generals. However, behind the luck seems to be hiding some hidden mysteries.
The Guangdong team, a team with a long history and once glory, is not performing as well as it could be, and it is not even ranked high in the CBA league. However, the announcement of the training camp list allowed people to see the names of three Guangdong players, which undoubtedly caused a strong reaction from the public. In particular, Xu Jie's selection is even more puzzling. In the eyes of many fans and industry insiders, this decision is quite ridiculous, because there is another player who has performed even better, He Xining, but unfortunately lost the selection.
He Xining, this powerful player's performance this season is obvious to all. Averaging 15.9 points per game, he not only set a new personal high in scoring, but also ranked in the top 10 on the CBA steals list, and his comprehensiveness and control of the game on the court are impressive. His three-point shooting percentage and shooting efficiency are quite impressive, and he is undoubtedly the indispensable core of the Shenzhen team.
What's even more incredible is that He Xining showed extraordinary strength in the duel with the Guangdong team, not only did he overwhelmingly outperform Xu Jie in individual scores, but also completely suppressed the opponent in his performance on the court, so that Xu Jie looked quite unscrupulous in this game. Such a performance can't help but make people wonder: what criteria led to He Xining's defeat, but Xu Jie was able to be shortlisted?
When we dig deeper into Xu Jie's data this season, we can find some clues. His average per game, while stable, has been underwhelming in key battles. The performance of the strong team was weak, especially in the head-to-head duel with He Xining, and was completely suppressed by the opponent. Although he shot slightly higher from the field, his impact in the game and his contribution to the team were far less than He's. Xu Jie was abandoned by Du Feng in the confrontation with the Liaoning men's basketball team, and he played 7 minutes and scored 0 points, but he didn't perform at all.
In basketball, data isn't the only criterion by which players are judged. Equally important is leadership, mental quality and consistency against strong teams. He Xining has shown the ability to surpass Xu Jie in these aspects, but these do not seem to be taken seriously by the selection criteria.
Further observation shows that the importance of height in basketball is self-evident, and He Xining's height of 1.96 meters undoubtedly has an advantage on the guard line. And the 1.78m Xu Jie will face a bigger challenge against the taller international players. Differences in physical condition are also an important dimension in assessing a player's ability and should not be easily overlooked.
The announcement of the training camp list is undoubtedly to find the best tactical combination and teamwork. But on this basis, the play of individual ability should not be overlooked, especially on the international stage, and the individual strength of each player will directly affect the overall performance of the team. He Xining's outstanding performance in multiple dimensions such as steals and assists could have brought more possibilities and variables to the national team.
In the midst of doubts, some people also put forward their understanding of the decision-making of the basketball association. Perhaps, in their opinion, Xu Jie's selection includes his professional attitude, team spirit or other non-technical factors in addition to technical statistics. However, even so, whether these factors are enough to cover He Xining's overall performance on the field and his influence on the game is still a question worth pondering.
In addition, there is another angle that cannot be ignored: nurturing and investing in the future. Does the selection of young Xu Jie mean that the basketball association is trying to improve the technical and psychological quality of young players through the experience of international competitions for the long-term development of Chinese basketball? Does this strategy of long-term investment play a decisive role in the selection of the roster? Although this may be the deep-seated consideration behind the selection, it still cannot fully convince the public, especially when the current performance and data point to He Xining's advantage.
Amid the skepticism of fans and the media, it is not difficult to capture a thirst for fairness and transparency. What people are looking for is a list that logically justifies itself, a list that really selects players based on their strength and contribution on the field. This list is not only related to the victory or defeat of a game, but also related to the honor of the national team and the inheritance of the basketball spirit.
In the passionate and competitive arena of basketball, every choice is a vote for the future. The training list of the national team should not be as simple as a list, it represents the recognition of strength, the expectation of potential, and the desire to win the game. In this context, He Xining's defeat and Xu Jie's selection have become the focus of public discussion, and have also become an important case to evaluate whether the selection criteria are fair and reasonable.