The 39th round of the CBA regular season has ended, marking the end of the second phase of the competition. For some teams in the standings, the season has not lived up to expectations, including the Beijing men's basketball team, the Shanghai men's basketball team, and the Guangdong men's basketball team, the former CBA hegemon. In light of the current situation, it is likely that these teams will make subsequent adjustments to strengthen their squads, otherwise it will be very difficult to improve their results.
The Guangdong men's basketball team, as the former treble champion, has performed far less than expected this season. Despite the roster changes they made in the new season, including sending Zhao Rui away and bringing in Zhou Qi to strengthen the interior line, the team's record is only 25-14 and they suffered three consecutive defeats in the second stage, which is quite a disappointing performance.
There are two main reasons for this situation. The first is the ageing and declining form of foreign players, although Waters and other foreign players are good, their age and form have begun to affect the overall performance of the team. The second is the lack of internal strength, and the Guangdong men's basketball team has obvious shortcomings in the internal line, which is often used by opponents in the game.
Faced with such a situation, the Guangdong men's basketball team quickly adjusted its lineup after the end of the second phase of the game. According to the official announcement, the team terminated the contract relationship with former meritorious foreign player Marshon Brooks. Brooks was an important member of the team for five seasons, during which time he won three championships. His form has dropped significantly this season, which has been a reason for the team's poor performance.
Reporter Guan Xin published an article commenting on the matter, saying: "The elegant rhythm master is gone. After the team set a new record for a single-season regular season loss and suffered three consecutive defeats, the Guangdong men's basketball team made its first substantial personnel adjustment. Brooks' slump in form and incompatible style of play were the reasons for his departure. ”
Despite Brooks' slump, there were still people who expressed gratitude to him. Guangdong men's basketball officials and Zhu Fangyu also expressed their thanks and blessings to him. Brooks is 35 years old, and he will likely struggle to find a new job opportunity in the CBA.
The Guangdong men's basketball team will make other adjustments in the future, the most important of which is to strengthen the internal strength and find a strong big foreign aid to share the pressure on Zhou Qi. Zhou Qi has been injured in the past due to playing too long, so strengthening the interior is crucial for the team.