Chinese men's basketball team: the lessons and expectations behind the loss to Japan
An inconspicuous game, an unexpected defeat.
On February 29, Beijing time, the Chinese men's basketball team ushered in an unexpected challenge in the Asian Cup qualifiers, and they lost to the Japanese men's basketball team by three points. This game was not only a loss, but also the first time in 88 years that the Chinese men's basketball team lost to the Japanese men's basketball team in an official game, a record that undoubtedly caught people off guard. Faced with such a defeat, the team fell into a state of embarrassment and reflection.
Counter-attack and silence: the clash between players and retired players
After the loss, the Chinese men's basketball team was not only disappointed by the fans, but also ridiculed by some retired players. This kind of ridicule is not only between words during the live broadcast, but even some retired players have publicly made remarks to ridicule the Chinese men's basketball team. In this case, Zhao Jiwei, as a member of the team, stood up without hesitation and directly responded to these remarks. His voice represents the attitude of the entire team, unwilling to be underestimated, let alone underestimated. As he said: "Some people, eating basketball meals, scolding basketball people, for these guys, I really don't want to say too much, it doesn't matter if the fans don't understand, you still don't understand, find a sense of existence on the Internet, when I was a player, I didn't hear about the, I witnessed it with my own eyes, I don't need to spray you after retirement, I dare now." ”
At the same time, Zhu Fangyu, general manager of Guangdong Hongyuan, also expressed his views. He didn't get overly excited, as some did, but expressed his expectations for the young players in a calm tone. He said: "There are two problems, the first is the way the ball was handled in the last few rounds, which is not very appropriate, and the opportunity to win ended in a daze, and the second is an opportunity for young players like Yang Hansen to practice, young players should cherish the opportunity, and I still look forward to the Chinese team." His words reveal a rational thinking about failure, as well as encouragement and expectation for young players.
Reflection on failure and exploration of the future
The failure of the Chinese men's basketball team is not only a defeat in one game, but also a reflection on the current situation of the entire team. With the departure of veterans such as Yi Jianlian, the team's tactical system and leadership have been challenged. In the defeat to Japan, we saw some problems that plagued the Chinese team, such as the instability of the attacking core and the mishandling of key moments. These problems need to be deeply reflected on and addressed in the midst of failure.
However, failure does not mean despair. As Zhu Fangyu said, failure is an opportunity for reflection, and only through reflection can we find a way out of the future. Young players are the hope of the team, and they need to cherish every opportunity, continue to improve themselves, and contribute to the future of the Chinese men's basketball team. Therefore, although the Chinese men's basketball team will not play for the next nine months, this period is also a good opportunity for the team to adjust and train.
Conclusion
The defeat of the Chinese men's basketball team to the Japanese men's basketball team is painful, but it also raises thoughts about the team's current situation and future. In the counter-attack and silence of the players, we see an attitude of refusing to be underestimated, and a strong belief in their own worth. In the reflection of failure and the exploration of the future, we see an optimistic attitude and expectation for the future. The Chinese men's basketball team may have lost the victory for the time being, but they have not lost confidence in the future, and believe that in the near future, they will emerge again and win glory for Chinese basketball.