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2024 NBA Summer League California Classic: The Chinese men's basketball team suffered Waterloo

In the 2024 NBA Summer League California Classic, the Chinese men's basketball team suffered a frustrating loss. Facing the powerful Hornets, the Chinese team finally lost with a score of 62:93, once again exposing the team's shortcomings in some aspects. This loss has brought uncertainties to the future development of Chinese basketball, but it has also pointed out the direction for improving the current situation.

This article will deeply analyze the reasons for this defeat from multiple perspectives, and propose corresponding improvement measures, hoping to provide valuable inspiration for the long-term development of Chinese basketball.

First, the strength gap is the root cause

From the perspective of overall strength, there is no doubt that the Hornets are far stronger than the Chinese men's basketball team. The Hornets have a luxurious roster of NBA's top stars, who not only have an absolute advantage in terms of physical fitness and ball skills, but also far ahead of the Chinese team in terms of tactical execution and teamwork. Such a difference in strength is destined to make it difficult for the Chinese team to achieve a satisfactory result in this game.

Specifically, the Hornets' interior advantage is particularly obvious. They have tall, controlling interior players who are able to establish a monopoly under the basket and apply pressure on both the offensive and defensive ends. In contrast, the Chinese team's interior players have a disadvantage in height and weight, and it is difficult to pose an effective obstacle to the Hornets' interior line. This disparity in strength is evident in both rebounding and scoring efficiency.

In addition, the Hornets' perimeter players have also performed well. They have both excellent three-point shooting ability and a knack for breaking through and scoring in one-on-one situations. This forced the Chinese team to adjust their defensive strategy a lot, but even so, it was difficult to completely contain the Hornets' offense.

Although the players of the Chinese team also tried their best, with such a huge difference in strength, it is undoubtedly a very difficult task to achieve good results in this game. That's the root cause of this loss.

Second, the lack of implementation of tactics is a key problem

In addition to the overall strength gap, the Chinese men's basketball team also had many problems with the tactical execution in this game, which was another key factor that led to the loss.

First of all, the Chinese team's offensive rhythm was not well controlled. In the face of the Hornets' strong defensive pressure, the Chinese team's offense appeared too impatient and uncalm. The players are often in a hurry to shoot before they can form an effective offense, which not only reduces the efficiency of the offense, but also gives the Hornets more opportunities to counterattack. In addition, the Chinese team lacked enough patience and tacit cooperation when attacking, and it was difficult to form an effective offensive organization. The existence of this problem has greatly weakened the offensive power of the Chinese team.

Secondly, there are holes in the Chinese team's defense. In the face of the Hornets' strong offensive ability, the Chinese team's defensive strategy appeared a little passive and helpless. They made mistakes in basic defensive moves such as switching defenses and packing, and it was difficult to effectively hinder the Hornets' offense. In addition, the Chinese team also lacked defensive intensity and concentration, often slacking off at critical moments to create scoring opportunities for opponents. The existence of this defensive problem makes it difficult for the Chinese team to contain the offensive rhythm of the Hornets.

Finally, there are also problems with the decision-making and execution of the Chinese team at critical moments. At key moments in the game, the players of the Chinese team often appear at a loss and unable to make correct judgments and decisive executions. This not only affected the tactical organization of the team, but also greatly reduced the competitiveness of the team.

Overall, there were many problems with the tactical execution of the Chinese men's basketball team in this game, which seriously affected the team's overall performance and became another key factor leading to the defeat.

Third, the psychological quality needs to be improved

In addition to the strength gap and tactical implementation problems, the psychological quality of the Chinese men's basketball team in this game also exposed some shortcomings, which is also one of the important reasons for the loss.

First of all, the players of the Chinese team showed obvious anxiety and nervousness during the game. Against a formidable Hornets team, they struggle to maintain the composure and confidence they deserve, and often make mistakes and hesitate when it matters most. This psychological pressure not only affected the performance of the players, but also cast a shadow on the performance of the entire team.

Secondly, the players of the Chinese team lacked sufficient resilience and fighting spirit in the face of adversity. When trailing by a wide margin, they struggle to maintain the necessary fighting spirit and often fall into negativity. Not only did this make it difficult for the team to turn the tide, but it also seriously damaged the confidence and morale of the players.

Finally, the players of the Chinese team also have some problems dealing with emotions. In the game, they are easily affected by the opponent's provocation or the referee's decision, and then have the problem of losing control of their emotions. This not only affected the performance of the players, but also adversely affected the overall image of the team.

In general, the psychological quality of the Chinese men's basketball team in this game needs to be further improved. They need to learn to stay calm and confident in the face of strong opponents, maintain the necessary fighting spirit in the face of adversity, and learn to better control their emotions. Only by making breakthroughs in these areas can we strive for better results for the team in future competitions.

Fourth, future development needs to be comprehensively improved

Although this loss has brought some uncertainties to the future development of Chinese basketball, we still have reason to be optimistic about the future of Chinese basketball. Through an in-depth analysis of this loss, we can clearly see where Chinese basketball needs to improve comprehensively in order to achieve better results in future games.

First of all, Chinese basketball needs to further improve its overall strength. This includes not only improving physical fitness and skills, but also working on the tactical system and teamwork. Only by making breakthroughs in these aspects can Chinese basketball truly narrow the gap with the top teams in the NBA and achieve better results in future competitions.

Secondly, Chinese basketball needs to strengthen the cultivation of tactical execution ability. This includes not only the proficiency of the players in the execution of the tactics, but also the professionalism of the coaching staff in the design and adjustment of the tactics. Only by improving in these aspects can Chinese basketball better cope with the challenges of strong opponents and play its due competitiveness at critical moments.

Finally, Chinese basketball also needs to pay attention to the cultivation of players' psychological quality. This includes not only maintaining composure and confidence in the face of strong opponents, but also maintaining the necessary fighting spirit in the face of adversity. Only by making breakthroughs in these aspects can Chinese basketball players better play their potential in the game and strive for better results for the team.

In general, although this defeat has brought some challenges to the future development of Chinese basketball, as long as we can work strength, tactical execution and psychological quality, I believe that Chinese basketball will be able to achieve more outstanding results in future games and win glory for the country.

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5. Improve the intensity and pertinence of training

In response to the problems exposed by this defeat, Chinese basketball needs to make comprehensive adjustments and optimizations in training. First of all, the team needs to significantly increase the intensity and intensity of training to improve the physical fitness and technical level of the players. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen targeted training, formulate personalized training plans for stronger opponents, and improve the execution of players in key tactical links. It is only through such consistent and targeted training that the players will be better able to cope with strong opponents in future matches.

In addition, Chinese basketball also needs to strengthen the construction of the coaching team. By introducing more coaches with top experience, we will continue to improve the tactical system and training methods to provide more professional and systematic guidance for players. At the same time, the coaching team should also strengthen communication and communication to ensure the effectiveness and pertinence of the training program. Only when the professional level and cohesion of the coaching team are improved, can Chinese basketball better play its due strength in future competitions.

6. Strengthen international exchanges and cooperation

In addition to improving the intensity and pertinence of training, Chinese basketball also needs to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with top international basketball clubs and leagues in the future development. By inviting NBA teams to China for exchange games, or arranging for the Chinese men's basketball team to participate in more warm-up games and friendly games in the NBA, players can continuously improve their overall strength in the competition with strong opponents. At the same time, it will also help the Chinese basketball coaching team learn from the advanced experience of top international teams and lay a solid foundation for future development.

In addition, Chinese basketball can also invite top NBA coaches to China as consultants or interim coaches to inject new ideas and ideas into the team. This can not only help the players learn more advanced tactical systems and training methods, but also inject new vitality into the professional level of the coaching team and inject new impetus into the future development of Chinese basketball.

In short, strengthening exchanges and cooperation with international basketball powers is undoubtedly an important starting point for the future development of Chinese basketball. Only in this way can Chinese basketball narrow the gap with the international top level in a short period of time and lay a solid foundation for achieving good results in higher-level competitions in the future.

7. Strengthen the construction of the youth training system

In addition to the problems of the current team, the future development of Chinese basketball also needs to start with the youth training system to continuously cultivate and deliver new basketball talents. First of all, it is necessary to further improve the hardware facilities of the youth training system and provide a better training environment for young players. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the introduction and training of excellent coach resources to ensure that the youth training system has a coach team with high professional level and advanced teaching methods.

Secondly, it is necessary to establish a more scientific and systematic selection mechanism, starting from a wider range of regions and younger age groups, and continue to tap and discover basketball talents, so as to send more high-quality talents for the future. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the comprehensive training of young players, not only to improve their technical and tactical level, but also to cultivate their good psychological quality and professional ethics, so as to lay a solid foundation for their future career development.

Finally, it is necessary to establish a smoother career development channel and provide more career opportunities for outstanding young players. By establishing good cooperative relations with professional teams and creating more opportunities for young players to appear, so that they can enter the professional league as soon as possible, hone and improve themselves on a higher level stage, and inject new vitality into the future development of Chinese basketball.

Only by continuously improving the youth training system can Chinese basketball continue to deliver high-quality basketball stars and provide strong support for the future development of the national team. This is undoubtedly the key to the long-term revitalization of Chinese basketball.