After a long offseason, the CBA reignited. For Shenzhen center Shen Zijie, this is a harvest offseason. He played non-stop in all the top competitions he could play in: the Olympics, the National Games, and the upcoming CBA League. As the second-best defensive player last season, the 24-year-old Shen Zijie is about to usher in the most critical year of his career.
7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, facing Yi Jianlian, Shen Zijie's season debut is somewhat flat, in fact, this is also a portrayal of Shen Zijie in the past three months, in terms of record and data, Shen Zijie has not completely conquered the fans, but in fact, it is precisely these failures that have allowed him to grow into the current Shen Zijie. From the NBA stars of Greece and Canada, to Zhou Qi, to Yi Jianlian, stronger opponents have made this young man grow stronger.
This is not a consolation, Shen Zijie himself recognized, of course, there is also the approval of the predecessors. On October 18, 2021, at the player meeting held by caterpillar, the official sponsor of the CBA, and the opening ceremony of the Provincial Operation Center of North China Lixing Machinery Shanxi Province, CBA celebrity and MVP winner Battle praised today's CBA games. This season, the CBA league has launched a new slogan – be true to what you love. Battle believes that "this slogan is calling on players and basketball fans to be loyal to the basketball game they love." ”
Yes, love is the most fundamental factor of competitive sports, and it is also the key to the endless life of Chinese basketball. Whether it is Battle, who is known for his offensive kaleidoscope, or Shen Zijie, who is known for his tough defense, every second they stand on the court is doing their best to dedicate themselves to the fans on the sidelines and in front of the TV, and in order to live up to the basketball they love the most.
"Players should train hard to present more professional and exciting games for fans; fans should also be loyal to the team they love, accompany them throughout the process, and become the most loyal partners of the doers on the pitch," Battle said. And Shen Zijie said, "The original intention has always been there," sweating for the dream, growing and moving forward down-to-earth. CBA and Caterpillar grow together and live up to their passion.