Quietly, the second phase of the 2023-24 CBA regular season has kicked off. In the eleventh round of the game, the Guangdong team defeated Sichuan by a big score at home.
Guangdong won, which was expected. After all, the difference in strength between the two sides is really obvious. In this game, Marshon Brooks started the game, shooting 2 of 11, scoring 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Judging from the whole game, Marchand's form has declined, which is indeed somewhat obvious. Marchand has always been a rhythmic defender, and slowness is his trademark. But now, as he grows older, after a major injury, Marchand is no longer as brave as he used to be.
As the saying goes, Lin Hua fell into spring red, too hurried. If it weren't for that injury, Marchand's peak would have lasted at least another two seasons. But now, Marchand's offensive finishing ability has dropped significantly. PlusThe other teams are already well aware of Marchand's technical characteristics and have defensive experience.
Therefore, the decline of Marchand's state today has become inevitable. Fortunately, although Marchand's offensive efficiency is not as good as in the championship seasons, he can still provide good containment for his teammates when he is on the court.
However, Marchand's shortcomings are too obvious today. The effect of holding the ball for too long is that it is difficult for the ball to move and the attack is prone to stagnation. If Marchand doesn't feel good, then his role on the field is to do more harm than good.
Fortunately, the Guangdong team signed Waters in the offseason. The latter's ability to organize and connect with each other benefits multiple people. Now, although Marchand has started most of the games, fans who know the Guangdong team know that Waters is the real No. 1 foreign player.
This season, the goal of the Guangdong team is still very clear, that is, to go all out to hit the championship. As the No. 2 foreign player, Marshon Brooks should also make some changes. Perhaps, by reducing the amount of time he spends on the ball, he can have an immediate effect on the offensive end of the pitch.
Perhaps, the more effort he puts into the playmaking end, the more fluid the team's offense will be. In short, this will most likely be Marchand's last season in the CBA. Fans who like Marchand, watch and cherish it!