In the big family of the Chinese men's basketball team, the name Li Kaier is definitely well-known. The first naturalized player in history is not only uninhibited on the field, but also a constant topic off the field. Last summer, after suffering a crushing defeat with the men's basketball team, he was met with mixed reviews. Recently, Yang Yi, the big mouth of the basketball circle, put another cannon on his show, bluntly saying that Li Kaier is not needed by the Chinese men's basketball team. So, what's the truth of the matter? Let's find out.
First of all, we have to talk about why Yang Yi said this. According to his logic, what the Chinese men's basketball team lacks most now is the kind of scorer who can score as soon as he gets the ball and can stand up at critical moments. And Li Kaier, although his skills are comprehensive, he is more focused on organizing offenses, which is obviously not in line with Yang Yi's "real scoring machine". In Yang Yi's view, this is not to question Li Kaier's ability, but to feel that his style does not match the current needs of the Chinese men's basketball team.
However, when it comes to Li Kaier's performance, we really can't fail to mention his fiery statistics during the World Cup. Even in that fiasco, Kyle Lee was still the MVP of the team, leading the team in scoring, rebounding and assisting. Especially considering that he barely took any money, he is still an active NBA player, and he can put down his body to help the Chinese men's basketball team, this professionalism and sacrifice are definitely worthy of praise.
Let's talk about the role of naturalized players. Yang Yi did not forget to compare the example of the national football team, mentioning "black and hard" players like Fernando, thinking that this is the correct way to open naturalization. It seems that in Yang Yi's eyes, the naturalized players that the Chinese men's basketball team needs should be the kind of super scorers who can immediately change the trend of the game and lead the team to break through the predicament.
So, what should we make of the naturalization of Li Kaier? First of all, we cannot deny the positive impact he has had on the team. Not only the contribution of the game statistics, but more importantly, his transmission of team spirit and professional attitude. But at the same time, we have to recognize that it is difficult to solve all the problems with a single naturalized player. If the Chinese men's basketball team wants to become truly strong, it also needs to work hard in training, tactics, player training and other aspects.
Finally, I have to say that Yang Yi's remarks undoubtedly made waves in the basketball circle again. In any case, as a member of the Chinese men's basketball team, Li Kaier's dedication and efforts are worthy of respect. As for whether he is really not suitable for the Chinese men's basketball team, it may take time to give an answer. But it is undeniable that his arrival has brought new hope and changes to the Chinese men's basketball team no matter what. For the Chinese men's basketball team, how to make better use of naturalized players and how to select and train naturalized players in combination with the overall tactical needs of the team will be a long-term and complex topic. I hope that in the future, we can see a stronger and more united Chinese men's basketball team.