The Charm of Basketball: Victory and defeat are the symphony of cultures
The shock of defeat.
The Chinese men's basketball team suffered a painful defeat against Japan on February 26, 2024, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow. The basketball country, with a population of 1.3 billion, actually performed a shameful performance in this important event, which caused widespread criticism and questions from fans across the country. However, we might as well stop and ask, can this loss be an opportunity for Chinese basketball to start again?
Opportunity in the midst of loss.
In this loss, it may contain an opportunity for the re-emergence of Chinese basketball. And we should not blindly curse and blame, but should reflect deeply from the defeat and look for the crux of the problem.
The All-Star Game decision sparked controversy
Rekindle your passion for basketball.
After the game, the decision of the Chinese Basketball Association and the CBA company caused a strong controversy: all players must participate in the upcoming All-Star Game. This may seem to ignore the psychological state of the players, but it may also contain some deeper intentions. The All-Star Game represents the highest respect for the game of basketball and is the perfect stage for players to show off their personal style. At this moment, if the players choose to escape and hide, they will not only miss the opportunity, but also hurt the feelings of the fans. Perhaps, the Chinese Basketball Association and the CBA company are trying to rekindle the passion for basketball and regain the desire for their dreams through this decision. Because only when the fire in the heart is still burning, can it be possible to start again and go to a higher peak.
Improper provisions
Impersonal point-in-time selection.
The Chinese men's basketball team lost to the Japanese team for the first time in 88 years, which was a huge psychological blow to the players. As a professional athlete, what you need most at this juncture is a chance to breathe, reflect and summarize, regain your strength, and regain your fighting spirit. However, the CBA company promulgated the mandatory participation in the All-Star Game at this time, which is a bit unkind.
Ignoring player mental health.
After a big defeat, the mentality of the players must have taken a big hit and they needed time to heal and adjust. The new rules treat only physical injuries and illnesses as exceptions, leaving no account for mental illnesses, which is a narrow and inhumane approach.
Harsh to the point of being almost harsh.
The new rules declare that no injuries are required to play in the All-Star Game, and if they are absent, they will be suspended. Such a rigid rule is too draconian and completely ignores exceptional circumstances. Is the lack of basic respect for players really respecting these professional athletes who put their heart and sweat into basketball?
Impact and expectations
Affect the player's performance during the regular season.
The new rules declare that a non-All-Star will result in a suspension, which means that it will directly affect the player's team's record in the regular season. It is debatable whether the CBA's willingness to sacrifice the interests of the team and players during the regular season for the sake of a commercial game is debatable.
Looking forward to CBA's reflection and improvement.
Overall, this new rule by the CBA is undoubtedly a slap in the face, but it is a bad decision at the wrong time. As a governing body, it is supposed to give players the respect and understanding they deserve, rather than arbitrarily stepping on the red line and imposing it. Such an approach is bound to provoke more criticism and criticism. We hope that CBA companies can face up to the impropriety of this regulation, humbly listen to the opinions and demands of all parties, uphold an open and inclusive attitude, and create a good environment for the development of professional basketball.
Understanding and support for the Chinese men's basketball team.
For the fiasco of the men's basketball team, we should give understanding and support, rather than adding fuel to the fire and making it worse. The rise of the Chinese men's basketball team still has a long way to go, and we need to be patient and tolerant. Basketball is not only a competition, but also a kind of cultural inheritance and collision, let us look forward to a more brilliant chapter in the future journey of Chinese basketball.