On the evening of the 30th, the CBA Tianjin team defeated the Guangdong team again 133-117 on the road, which was the second time they defeated this opponent this season. Among them, Tianjin foreign player David James played 45 minutes, shot 22 of 43, scored a career-high 63 points, and grabbed 21 rebounds, he can do almost anything on the court. When James returned to the locker room after the game, his teammates couldn't wait to splash mineral water on him in this way to celebrate James' milestone game.
This is James' second season with Tianjin, and he has made it his second home. "Not long ago, James's third daughter was born in Tianjin, and James's parents and wife have been here this season. Li Bin, deputy general manager of the Tianjin team, told a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily, "He has a very pleasant time here and on the field, and he is very adaptable, he is willing to accept this new environment and take the initiative to integrate into it." This gives him a great sense of belonging to the team and Tianjin. He also hopes to be able to establish and expand his life and social circle here. ”
In the eyes of Tianjin's management, coaches and players, James is a player who is full of energy and energy at all times, and can infect his teammates. "One of the things that stood out to me was that James first came to the team last season, when he hadn't had jet lag, but in the first practice session he did it almost every time he had the opportunity to score inside. At that time, I felt that the atmosphere of the whole team was aroused. Shi Deshuai, the main player of the Tianjin team, said, "Every training session after that, his investment in training and games will infect the whole team, and will make us more passionate and motivated." ”
Zhang Zhihan, the leader of the Tianjin team, told a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily: "The Tianjin team is a three-point team, and a team with such characteristics needs to have a good rebounding guarantee. Since James arrived, we've progressively ranked in the top three in the league in rebounds per court. While it's not James alone to scramble for rebounds, his scramble for rebounds and his effort for rebounds are influencing others. It was under his leadership that others were also particularly energetic in grabbing rebounds, and the effect was very good. ”
James' love for the team is equally moving. During a game against Zhejiang Guangsha last season, James fell heavily to the floor after a counter-attack dunk. James was lying on the ground for a long time and could not get up, and then he was carried off the field on a stretcher. After going to the hospital for examination, Jaime had a slight brain **, temporary amnesia, broken front teeth, and facial injuries. "I remember going to the hospital, he was getting better, he was getting more conscious, and he asked how the game was going, did we win? Li Bin recalled the situation at that time, saying, "He has always been very concerned about the situation of the team and is a good foreign aid. ”
James sees the Tianjin team as his second home, and the Tianjin team is grateful to him. For example, after James was injured last season, the Tianjin team asked him to return to the United States ** injury. At that time, James was only on a monthly guaranteed contract, but the Tianjin team took the initiative to finally change his contract to a season guaranteed contract. Before the start of this season, the Tianjin team successfully completed the contract extension with James and gave him a salary increase.
James is also a good man who takes care of his family. Since the CBA will last for several months, James deliberately asked his parents and wife to come to Tianjin this time. His wife also gave birth to a daughter in Tianjin not long ago. "James' family will be on hand at every home game and be proud of him. He loves it and is willing to take the initiative to fit in. This is a particularly good foreign aid and a good person. Li Bin commented.
Text: Beijing Youth Daily reporter Song Xiang.
Edited by Wang Haozhou.