In the CBA 23-24 season, the Liaoning men's basketball team suffered an unexpected blow, they lost by a large score in two encounters with the Guangsha men's basketball team, and were "double-killed" by the opponent. This made the road to the championship more difficult, and also made fans disappointed and worried about the team's performance.
What went wrong with the Liao Basket?How can they solve the problem and regain their confidence and condition?This article will analyze from three aspects, hoping to provide some inspiration for Liao Basket and fans. Eliminating Moreland and looking for a more suitable foreign player has always been a weakness of the team, especially this season, when they signed Moreland, a power forward who is known for his defense.
However, Moreland's performance in the basket was far less than expected, and instead of bringing defensive stability and intensity to the team, he became a burden to the team on the offensive end. He often has nothing to do on the court, is not aggressive, has no deterrent, has no rebounding ability, and likes to organize with the ball, causing the team's offensive rhythm and efficiency to suffer.
Moreland's performance in the two games against Guangsha was even more miserable, he only scored 8 points and 7 rebounds in both games, and there were many turnovers and fouls, which did not help the team at all. If the Basketball Basket wants to make a difference in the playoffs, it must eliminate Moreland and find a more suitable outside player.
What Liao Basketball needs most at present is a foreign aid who can provide offensive firepower and rebounding guarantee on the inside, a foreign aid that can cooperate with local players such as Han Dejun, Guo Allen, Zhao Jiwei, etc., and a foreign aid who can stand up at critical moments. Liao Basket should terminate Moreland's contract as soon as possible and look for an outside player who meets these conditions so as not to miss out on better opportunities.
Another problem with signing Zhu Songwei to enhance the strength of the front line is the lack of forward strength, especially in the two games with Guangsha, this problem is even more prominent. The forward players of Liao Basketball, except for Li Xiaoxu, did not bring much contribution to the team.
They are deficient in shooting, ball handling, passing, defending, etc., and are unable to provide effective support to defenders and put enough pressure on opponents. In the two games with Guangsha, the forward players of Liao Basket scored only 47 points in total, while the forward players of Guangsha scored 97 points, and the gap can be seen.
If Liao Basket wants to improve the strength of the front line, it needs to sign a cadre who can play a role in the front line. The player doesn't have to be a superstar, as long as he is a player who can adapt to the basketball system, can play multiple positions on the front line, and can perform on both offensive and defensive ends.
Liao Basket can consider signing the former Sichuan men's basketball forward Zhu Songwei, he is an experienced, capable, and potential player, he can provide projection, breakthrough, passing, defense and other abilities on the front line, he can also cooperate well with other players in Liao Basket, he can be a big enhancement of Liao Basket's front. The last problem with adjusting Zhang Zhenlin and giving full play to his advantages is that Zhang Zhenlin's use of the basket is unreasonable, resulting in his talent not being fully developed.
Teo is a young player with exceptional physical qualities, he has amazing bounce, speed, power and coordination, and he has the potential to become a top player. However, Liao Basket did not provide him with a suitable environment for development, his role in the team was not clear, his position on the court was not fixed, and his tasks in the game were not clear.
Liao Basket often asks him to play as a playmaker and ball control forward, which is not only not in line with his characteristics, but also not conducive to his growth. In this position, he can't give full play to his advantages such as impact, explosiveness, and stealing ability, but will expose his weaknesses such as shooting, passing, and judgment, making him look embarrassed and powerless in the game.
If Liao Basket wants Zhang Zhenlin to become the future of the team, it needs to adjust the way he uses it and play to his strengths. Liao Basket could consider allowing Zhang Zhenlin to focus on Xi shooting, improve his three-point and mid-range shooting percentage, and make him a qualified 3D player who gives the team more space and threat.
Alternatively, Liao Basket could consider letting Zhang Zhenlin play to his physical qualities and make him a basket-impacting forward to give the team more aggression and energy. Either way, Liao Basket should give Zhang Zhenlin a clear positioning, let him have a clear goal in the game, let him have a stable performance in the game, and let him have a happy mood in the game.
Summing up the "double kill" of Guangsha in Liao Basket is an alarm bell and an opportunity. Liao Basket should face up to its own problems and make timely adjustments in order to make a breakthrough in the playoffs.
Liao Basket should eliminate Moreland and look for more suitable foreign players;Liao Basket should sign Zhu Songwei to enhance the strength of the front line;Liao Basket should adjust Zhang Zhenlin and play to his strengths. Only in this way can Liao Basket get out of the shadow of "double kill" and return to the championship track.