Djordjevic was blamed for the Chinese men's basketball team's defeat. There was a negative opinion about his coaching strategy, believing that he made three major mistakes in this game. First, he decided to use a small lineup, which put the Chinese men's basketball team at a disadvantage when facing the tall players of the Japanese team. The Chinese men's basketball team could have used their height advantage to dominate the interior, but they chose to let the shorter players play, resulting in an inability to effectively resist the Japanese team's attack.
This decision deprived the team of the core of the playmaker, and the lack of tacit understanding between Zhao Jiwei and Hu Mingxuan led to chaos in the rhythm of the court and a decline in offensive efficiency. At the same time, other players have reduced their commitment to the game due to fewer chances to get the ball.
In the end, Djordjevic chose to serve in the back court in the final moments of the match, which was also considered a bad decision on his part. Due to a series of mistakes and losses in the previous games, the Chinese men's basketball team is under a kind of tension and pressure. And choosing to serve in the backcourt at this critical moment undoubtedly gives the Japanese team more opportunities, so that they can better defend the Chinese team's offense and master the rhythm of the game.
However, judging by Djordjevic's track record, he is not a coach without problems. He led the Serbian men's basketball team to a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and helped the Chinese team reach the round of 16 at the 2019 China Men's Basketball World Cup.
These achievements show his competence and experience. However, that doesn't hide his poor decision-making in this game. The criticism of him from fans, ** and pundits is justified, and he needs to reflect and improve his coaching strategy.
Overall, Djordjevic's decision had a negative impact on the Chinese men's basketball team's loss to the Japanese men's basketball team. His decision to use a small lineup, to pair Zhao Jiwei and Hu Mingxuan for a long time, and to choose a last-minute serve from the back court were all considered wrong. Although his past achievements are worthy of recognition, in this defeat, he needs to take responsibility and seriously reflect on his coaching strategy to help the Chinese men's basketball team achieve better results in the future.
Despite Djordjevic's success in his past coaching career, his coaching strategy in this game is puzzling. First of all, he chose a small lineup, which put the Chinese men's basketball team at a disadvantage in terms of height.
In contrast, the Japanese men's basketball team has a significant advantage in height, and they get a lot of offensive rebounds through the advantage of the inside, which has caused a lot of trouble for the Chinese men's basketball team.
Secondly, Djordjevic let Zhao Jiwei and Hu Mingxuan play together for a long time, which was also an obvious wrong decision. Zhao Jiwei lacked physical fitness and relatively weak technique, and his partner with Hu Mingxuan could not play an effective role in organizing and scoring in the game. In contrast, the Japanese men's basketball team has a more tacit organization and cooperation, and they are better able to use the strengths of their teammates to accurately find opportunities to score.
In the end, Djordjevic opted for a backcourt serve in the final moments of the match instead of a frontcourt serve. This decision once again exposed his lack of control of the pace of the game. For the current Chinese men's basketball team, offensive rebounding is one of their biggest strengths, and Djordjevic has not made full use of this.
Throughout the game, the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team was undoubtedly a disappointing puzzle. Whether it is on the offensive or defensive end, they have not shown the strength and fighting spirit they should have. Behind the scenes, Djordjevic's wrong decision also exacerbated the plight of the Chinese men's basketball team.
However, win or lose, every game should be seen as an opportunity to learn and grow. This defeat is also of great significance for the Chinese men's basketball team. By analysing Djordjevic's coaching strategy, we can better understand where the team's problems lie and make adjustments and improvements accordingly in future matches.
The Chinese men's basketball team needs to be more motivated and teamwork, and at the same time, it needs to be more careful in choosing the right tactical strategy. Only through continuous efforts and improvement can we continue to improve ourselves and achieve better results on the international basketball stage.