The Beijing-Shanghai clash sparked the alliance's wrath
On April 16, a large-scale clash broke out in a game between the Shanghai men's basketball team and the Beijing men's basketball team in the CBA playoffs. The incident originated in the quarter game, when Fang Shuo of the Beijing team was fouled by Liu Zheng of the Shanghai team when he advanced with the ball, and the players on both sides then pushed and shoved, and the scene was out of control for a while.
The referee eventually expelled five players, including Beijing's Fang Shuo, Zeng Fanbo, Zhai Xiaochuan, Fan Yiming, and Shanghai's Dai Hao. This is undoubtedly one of the worst conflict incidents in the CBA in many years.
The trigger for the incident was a foul by Liu Zheng on Fang Shuo. At that time, Fang Shuo quickly advanced from the backcourt with the ball in one hand, and Liu Zheng stepped forward from behind and knocked him to the ground. Fang Shuo's emotions were out of control, and he angrily asked Liu Zheng, and Dai Hao rushed forward to push Fang Shuo when he saw this.
Soon, more players from both sides got involved in the scene and got out of control for a while. After reviewing the decision, the referees ejected five players. This will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the playoff path for both sides.
The clash sparked a heated discussion among fans and the media. Some people criticized Dai Hao and others for their impulsive behavior that undermined the discipline of the game, while others questioned whether the referee's decision was fair and consistent.
What is even more concerning is what kind of punishment will be imposed by CBA Chairman Yao Ming in the future. As a former NBA player, Yao Ming has always advocated civilized play, and he will have zero tolerance for this incident. As is customary, Yao Ming may issue heavy fines to the players involved to maintain league discipline.
Yao Ming's "zero tolerance" principle punishes violations of discipline
The day after the incident, Yao Ming really issued a heavy fine to the players involved. Fang Shuo of the Beijing team and Dai Hao of the Shanghai team were judged to be the "first violators" of physical fouls, and were suspended for 2 games and fined 100,000 yuan and 50,000 yuan respectively.
The other four expelled players, Zeng Fanbo, Zhai Xiaochuan, Zhu Yanxi and Fan Yiming, were also suspended for one game each and fined 20,000 yuan. Liu Peng, the head coach of the two teams, and Zhang Yunsong, the general manager, were also fined 20,000 yuan each.
This is undoubtedly one of the harshest penalties issued by the CBA in recent years. Through this "heavy blow", Yao Ming demonstrated his firm determination to maintain discipline and abide by fairness and justice.
The punishment is appropriate and reasonable
Looking back on history, in 2014, the Guangdong men's basketball team clashed with the Shanxi men's basketball team, when Zhou Peng of the Guangdong team and Han Dejun of the Shanxi team were suspended for 5 games, setting a CBA penalty record.
In 2017, there were also clashes between players from the Guangdong team and the Liaoning team, when Zhou Peng of the Guangdong team and Hadrin of the Liaoning team were suspended for 3 and 2 games respectively.
The suspension punishment of Fang Shuo and Dai Hao this time is slightly mild, but combined with their specific disciplinary violations, the punishment is appropriate and reasonable.
Although Fang Shuo and Dai Hao pushed each other, they did not use force. And people like Zhou Peng, Han Dejun and others have been rough on the field, and their behavior is even more intense.
Public opinion was in an uproar and shocked
Yao Ming's blockbuster fine still caused an uproar in the society.
Some fans believe that Dai Hao is just clearing the siege for his teammates, and the punishment is too heavy. Some people also questioned why the punishment of the Beijing team was much heavier than that of the Shanghai team.
There are also many people who support Yao Ming's approach. They believe that as the president of the league, Yao Ming has a responsibility to maintain the discipline of the game, and there should be "zero tolerance" for such violations.
It is worth noting that Yao Ming has publicly stated many times before that he will adhere to the principle of "zero tolerance" and will never be soft. It's the same philosophy he had when he coached in the NBA.
Yao Ming's punishment was reasonable and procedurally fair, and it was not "biased" as some skeptics claimed.
Looking forward to a more civilized and orderly professional league
Through this severe punishment, Yao Ming once again demonstrated his firm determination to uphold discipline and abide by fairness and justice. This is not only a punishment for this incident, but also conveys a positive professional concept.
As a former NBA star, Yao Ming understands the importance of discipline in professional leagues. In the absence of restraint, players can lose their rationality and harm others or themselves. This not only affects the quality of the game, but also ruins the image of the league.
After Yao Ming became the chairman of the CBA, he repeatedly emphasized the concept of "zero tolerance" discipline. He wants to put an end to any irregularities by strictly enforcing the law, returning the game to its purity, and allowing players to focus on technical duels rather than unnecessary confrontations.
This philosophy is the same as what Yao Ming did when he was coaching in the NBA. Back then, he earned the reputation of "iron-faced selflessness" because of his strict discipline. Now Yao Ming has brought this professionalism to the CBA, which will surely have a profound impact on the league.
Punishment alone is not enough, the key is to prevent and control at the source. The CBA should increase the professional ethics education of players, so that they can establish the correct concept of competition. At the same time, it is also necessary to improve the rules and make clear definitions and penalties for all violations.
Only through persistent education and management can CBA truly embark on a civilized and orderly professional development path. As the highest level of men's basketball in China, the CBA carries too many expectations. We look forward to it truly becoming a sunny and pure professional stage and the pride of the Chinese people.
Although Yao Ming's "heavy punch" this time is shocking, it is very necessary and correct. Through this severe punishment, it is believed that the CBA will be more civilized and orderly in the future, and become a disciplined, fair and just professional league.