In the recent CBA finals, the game between the Liaoning men's basketball team and the Xinjiang men's basketball team became the focus. The match not only attracted attention due to the fierce confrontation between the two teams, but also caused widespread discussion about some events off the field. Liaoning currently leads 2-0, but in the second game, a mistake by Liaoning player Zhang Zhenlin caused an uproar.
In this game, Yi Li, the commentator of the Xinjiang team, ridiculed Zhang Zhenlin's passing error, saying that "Zhang Zhenlin won't pass it to his mother." This remark immediately caused strong dissatisfaction among fans, especially among Liaoning fans. Eli tried to de-escalate the situation by adding "this is a joke", but it was too late, and the rhetoric had already spread rapidly on social media
Afterwards, the well-known blogger in Liaoning "Where am I lying" publicly criticized Yili on social media, and Aite the Chinese Basketball Association, questioning the professional quality of the commentator. The blogger points out that the commentator can comment on the player's performance, but it should not touch on the player's family background and private life. Zhang Zhenlin's mother, Wang Fang, is currently the leader of the Chinese women's basketball team and is leading the team to prepare for the Olympics, so this remark is considered disrespectful to Wang Fang
Mr. Zhang's rise to the spotlight is partly due to the popularity of his mother, Wang Fang. As the leader of the Chinese women's basketball team, Wang Fang has led the team to achieve excellent results many times and is currently preparing for the Paris Olympics. During the semi-finals, there were rumors that Wang Fang was there to supervise the battle, but these reports were eventually proven to be false
With the continuous fermentation of public opinion, Yili issued a public apology statement on social platforms. He explained that his original intention was to create the effect of the show, but the words were inappropriate, which led to misunderstandings. He apologized to the Liaoning fans and Zhang Zhenlin and hoped for understanding. He stressed that he did not intend to belittle the players during the commentary process, and will pay more attention to his words in the future
This incident not only exposed the mistakes of individual commentators in their choice of words, but also sparked a public discussion on the professional quality of commentators. Many fans and media personalities believe that as a figure on a public platform, commentators should be more cautious and professional to avoid controversy due to inappropriate remarks. The incident has also brought more attention to the role and responsibilities of commentators in sports competitions
As events unfold and public and media scrutiny increases, the words and actions of narrators will be scrutinized more closely in the future. This is not only a sign of respect for the players and spectators, but also a commitment to sportsmanship. As an important part of the event, the professional quality and professional ethics of the commentator directly affect the audience's perception of the game and their understanding of sportsmanship. Through this incident, it is believed that the sports commentary industry will pay more attention to the improvement of professional quality and the cultivation of professional ability.