Nowadays, with the increasing popularity of basketball in China, it is not difficult to find that more and more Chinese players are trying to break into the NBA palace. From Zhou Qi, Wang Zhelin to now Cui Yongxi, they all have the dream of entering the world's top basketball league.
However, embarking on this arduous path was not an easy task, and many players eventually failed to do so and became "NBA draft losers". So, what is the reason for this result, and will Choi Yong-hee be able to break through the obstacles and realize his NBA dream?
On April 25, Beijing time, it was reported that the 21-year-old Chinese men's basketball player Cui Yongxi will participate in this year's NBA draft. This has undoubtedly aroused widespread attention, after all, since Zhou Qi and Wang Zhelin were successfully selected for the NBA in 2016, the Chinese basketball circle has never seen a player favored by the NBA.
In this regard, public opinion from all sides is mixed, and whether Choi Yong-hee is expected to become a new generation of Chinese players who will impact the NBA is full of expectations.
Looking back at the history of Chinese players in the NBA over the years, it is not difficult to find a common problem - too much rush. Since 2016, Zou Yuchen, Tang Jie, and others have tested the waters in the NBA draft, but they all failed in the end. Tang Jie was jokingly called "NBA Draft" by netizens, which shows that these players failed to meet the requirements of NBA scouts.
I think the main reasons for this are as follows:
First of all, there is a gap between physical fitness and NBA standards. The NBA is a league that focuses on physical fitness and body shape, and height, explosiveness, and endurance are all essential qualities. And for most Chinese players, these are certain gaps with the NBA.
For example, Tang Jie, although he has achieved certain results in China, his height and weight are still a certain distance from NBA players, which is also an important reason why he was not selected.
Secondly, there is still a gap between the technical level and the NBA level. The NBA is the highest temple of basketball in the world, and the technical level is extremely demanding, not only to have excellent basic skills, but also to have a variety of offensive and defensive means.
There is still a certain gap between mainland players and NBA players in this regard. For example, Choi Yong-hee, who has a good performance in the CBA, but needs to be further improved in terms of offensive diversity and shooting stability.
Finally, there is the lack of comprehensive ability. The NBA not only requires players to have excellent physical fitness and technical level, but also requires them to have excellent willpower, adaptability, teamwork and other comprehensive qualities. And these are often the weaknesses of Chinese players. Whether it is Tang Jie or other players, there is still room for improvement in this regard.
Therefore, for Chinese players, if they want to impact the NBA, they cannot only rely on physical advantages and explosiveness, but also need to work technology, will, and adaptability to comprehensively improve their comprehensive strength. This requires a lot of effort and accumulation, and it is not achieved overnight.
It is precisely because of these problems that mainland players have repeatedly failed to be selected in the NBA draft, and they can only watch foreign players take away the fragrance. However, we should not be discouraged by this, on the contrary, we should learn from these failures, quickly make up for the shortcomings, and strive for better opportunities for ourselves.
Choi Yong-hee is a case in point. As one of the leading players in the Chinese men's basketball team, Cui Yongxi has good physical fitness and talent, and has also performed well in the CBA league. Now, he voluntarily signed up for the NBA Draft, which is undoubtedly a rare opportunity. However, compared with the previous "undrafted", there are still many variables about whether Choi Yong-hee can be successfully selected for the NBA.
Judging from the current situation, Choi Yong-hee's biggest problem is still the lack of technology. Although he has a good performance in physical fitness and personal ability, there is still a certain gap compared with NBA players in terms of offensive diversity and shooting stability. This is also the reason why although he has a good performance in the CBA league, there is still a certain gap with players such as Chen Yingjun in terms of organizing offense and ball control.
In addition, in terms of willpower and adaptability, Choi Yong-hee also needs to be further improved. The NBA is a league that requires a high level of player quality, and only with excellent mental quality and adaptability can we remain competitive in such a high-intensity game. This is also an important reason why many Chinese players have difficulty adapting to the NBA.
Therefore, if Choi Yong-hee wants to successfully impact the NBA, he must comprehensively improve his overall strength. It is not only necessary to work the technical level to improve shooting stability and offensive diversity, but also to strengthen physical fitness training, enhance endurance and explosiveness. At the same time, in terms of willpower and adaptability, we should also make great efforts to exercise our psychological quality and improve our ability to cope in high-intensity competitions.
Only in this way can Choi Yong-hee be expected to stand out in the NBA draft and become a new generation of Chinese players who will impact the NBA. Of course, this will require a lot of time and energy on his part, as well as his tireless efforts and tenacity on this long road. However, as long as Choi Yong-hee can improve himself in an all-round way, I believe that one day, he will be able to realize his NBA dream.
We sincerely hope that Choi Yong-hee can become the next Chinese player to break through the obstacles and successfully enter the NBA. This will not only be an affirmation of him personally, but also another milestone in the development of Chinese basketball. Only when our players can stand out in the world's top leagues can China's basketball career truly move towards glory.
Let us look forward to Cui Yongxi being able to become the new generation of "Chinese helmsman" of the NBA through his own efforts!