On March 3, 2024, Beijing time, after 72 hours of precipitation, the loss of the Chinese men's basketball team is still echoing in people's hearts. In this short three days, the fans' analysis and accusations of the reasons for the defeat did not stop, and the finger pointed directly at the new captain Zhao Jiwei and coach Djordjevic. As leaders, their performance in the game naturally became the focus.
Zhao Jiwei, a bright star in the domestic basketball world, has been unique in the domestic arena, and his offensive and defensive integration and tandem assist ability are commendable. On the international stage, however, his performances have been a surprise. Facing the Mongolian team, he scored zero in the whole game; Against the Japanese men's basketball team, his score was even more dismal. Such a performance has made countless fans question: Is this still the same Zhao Jiwei who is calling for wind and rain in the domestic arena?
At the same time, Djordjevic's dumping behavior also caused widespread controversy after the game. His words seemed to ignite the anger in the hearts of the fans, making the popularity of the Chinese men's basketball team continue to rise.
Of course, we can't ignore the performance of other players. Hu Jinqiu, Hu Mingxuan, Xu Jie and others all played their own characteristics in the game and contributed to the team. However, Zhao Jiwei's performance as the captain was disappointing. He didn't become a key figure for the team, and he didn't even make a difference in his three-point shot. This is also one of the important reasons why the Chinese men's basketball team lost to the Japanese men's basketball team for the first time since 1988.
Now, the game has come to an end, but fans' expectations for the Chinese men's basketball team have not diminished. I hope that in the next game, the Chinese men's basketball team can find its own state, turn the tables against the wind, and successfully qualify. Zhao Jiwei and the whole team will need to prove their strength in the next matches. So, what do you think about the future of the Chinese men's basketball team? Feel free to leave a message in the comment section to share your views.