Who can become the next "savior" in the Chinese men s basketball team vs. Venezuela?

Recently, I saw a warm-up match between the Chinese men's basketball team on a live TV network. This time the opponent is Venezuela. As we all know, the preparation process of the Chinese men's basketball team has not been very smooth this year, with injuries and personnel changes one after another. Yang Hansen, the young player who shined in the NBA Summer League, missed this game again. As an old basketball fan born in the 1990s, I am really mixed with feelings when I see the Chinese men's basketball team stumbling along the way.

Speaking of this game, it is of great significance. The Asian Cup is about to play, and the warm-up match is actually to give coaches and players the last chance to run-in. The Chinese men's basketball team had previously played against the Netherlands, and the starting lineup was temporarily adjusted. Old faces such as Zhou Qi and Zeng Fanbo have returned to China due to injuries, and their inside strength is much worse, so the coach has to let Hu Jinqiu and Zhao Jiayi form an inside partner. As a result, Hu Jinqiu was still a little uncomfortable in the fifth position. Fortunately, substitute Yu Jiahao came up and performed much better than expected, which immediately gave fans hope. But the question is also here, who should focus on the inside? How to match to ensure efficiency? These have become hot topics. It is a big regret that Yang Hansen is not here. His performance in the NBA summer league has made many domestic fans fantasize that he can return to the national team as soon as possible. News said that he would not return home until after July 24. He missed this warm-up match, and it is not certain whether he can catch up with the Asian Cup. Yang Hansen is not here, and the internal rotation pressure is greater. Coach Guo Shiqiang's difficulties may not be imagined by ordinary people. The current lineup not only has loopholes in the interior, but also has worries in the outside. Zhao Rui's condition has been ups and downs recently, and his health has not been fully adjusted. As a backcourt, he cannot rely on 100% of his expectations. As for Xu Jie, the offensive end is OK, but the defensive end sometimes becomes a "breakthrough" for his opponent because of his height. Hu Mingxuan is full of energy, sometimes too aggressive, and his stability is almost at ease. Liao Sanning's breakthrough is quite fierce, and it is easy to miss someone when he is guarded. Gao Shiyan has basically missed the roster, and the overall depth of the back line is quite painful.

The front line is also troublesome, Zhang Zhenlin is injured, and Zhu Junlong is likely to start, and almost no substitute can withstand the impact of a strong team like Europe. The Asian Cup is a tough battle, and the talent shortcomings are fully visible. Guo Shiqiang has to hurry up and tie the team together, which is really not easy.

The warm-up match against Venezuela is definitely not world-class, but he has a tough style and a powerful insider. It is definitely a test for the Chinese men's basketball team. Whether the pair Hu Jinqiu and Yu Jiahao can withstand the hand-to-hand battle in Venezuela is quite suspenseful. The defender can only hope that Zhao Rui will recover his form quickly and not be dispersed by the opponent. Guo Shiqiang is expected to give Yu Jiahao more opportunities to let him consume more inside. On the other hand, the whole team must show the spirit of team basketball. The speed must be increased, the cooperation must be smooth, and don’t fight alone with the ball. On the defensive end, you must have a holistic awareness, make more defenses and more linkages. It is definitely not possible to rely on individuals to fight alone.

This game must not be lost. Winning Venezuela will not only bring results, but also boost morale to the whole team and accumulate experience for the next Asian Cup. If you lose, the pressure will be greater and the entire preparations may be affected. Many fans are not actually watching the need to win, but want to see the lineup match more reasonably, and the players are fighting hard and stop playing around like before.

To be honest, now is the transition period of the Chinese men's basketball team, and it is normal for blood exchange to suffer from pain. The players lack experience, the main players cannot all be present, and there are only limited people who can choose from the coach. Every game is actually a very valuable space for growth. Players like Yu Jiahao, Hu Jinqiu, and Zhao Jiayi need to be constantly tempered. Whoever can seize the opportunity can gain a foothold in the national team. If Yang Hansen can return to the team in time, the inside line will become more secure and will also bring a different temperament to the Chinese men's basketball team.

Asian Cup is just around the corner, and the warm-up match is already finalized for the final roster. Coach Guo Shiqiang has to make a decision based on his actual performance in the warm-up match. Every player should cherish this opportunity to fight for the country. Whether it is the starting lineup or the substitute, don’t lose the chain. Only when all the players work hard can they not be stunned by their opponents.

Everyone is very concerned about this warm-up match, not only looking at the results, but also looking at the mental state of the players and whether there are new things to play. I hope the Chinese men's basketball team can regain confidence through this game and show a better team basketball, not give their opponents too many opportunities to relax, and also bring surprises to fans who support them. Although Yang Hansen and other main players are absent, it is time to test other young players. In every game, as long as you fight to the end, you will make progress.

What do you think about the next battle between the Chinese men's basketball team and Venezuela? Who can withstand the pressure and become the next core?