[Why does Li Meng Han Xu have so few opportunities to play in the new season]]
On the 31st, the New York Free team played by Chinese women’s basketball player Han Xu defeated the Seattle Storm team 86-78. But Han Xu did not appear. Han Xu currently plays a total of 3 games for the free team, with an average time of less than 5 minutes and a score of 0.7 points. Li Meng, who played for the Washington Mystic team, also played 3 games for the team, with an average of 2 minutes and an average score of 1 point. Yang Liwei, who was previously laid off by the Los Angeles spark team, tried several teams in the United States, but she hasn’t signed yet. On the whole, China’s women’s basketball players who played in WNBA All encountered great challenges and difficulties at the beginning of the season.
This season is Han Xu’s third season for the free men. Before the start of the season, Han Xu had won the WCBA championship and the most valuable player award in the finals, and her confidence undoubtedly improved again. More importantly, Han Xu and the free team both have enough understanding of each other after having the experience and accumulation of playing in the free team in the first two seasons, han Xu also gradually found his position in the team. In addition, Han Xu practiced English hard again. Therefore, when Han Xu faced the third season, he was actually fully prepared. But when the season began, Han Xu’s play time and opportunities were very limited. There is a certain gap between this reality and previous expectations.
Relevant people revealed to the Beijing Youth Daily reporter that after the return of the world’s top players Stewart and Jones, Han Xu’s role was defined as one of the important rotations of the team before the start of the season. Han Xu is actually looking forward to training and competing with the world’s top insider. She hopes to learn more from her teammates. However, because Chinese women’s basketball want to draw out Han Xu and other players in WNBA, they will fight for the Asian Cup in June, and it is incumbent on Han Xu to play on behalf of Chinese women’s basketball. Under such circumstances, the free team also adjusted the use of players. This is actually better understood. After all, the team is considering running into the existing lineup to improve the status of the players. Although the difficulties faced were not small, Han Xu’s mentality was well adjusted.
According to the reporter of Beijing Youth Daily, although Han Xu played less time in the competition, she always practiced extra to keep her physical condition as much as possible. In addition, Han Xu also had a reduction in his playing time at the beginning of last season. However, with the deepening of the season, her status became better and better, which also gradually increased the trust of the coaching staff in her. According to relevant sources, Han Xu is confident to play a better state after playing the Asian Cup and returning to the Free Men team.
Different from Han Xu, Li Meng played WNBA in the first year. She needed some time to adapt and adjust in many aspects. For example, the team needs to know more about the characteristics of Li Meng, while Li Meng needs to be familiar with the team’s system. This process of mutual understanding and running-in must take some time. This is also an important reason why Li Meng has less competition opportunities at present. In addition, the situation of Li Meng is similar to that of Han Xu. She will also compete in the Asian Cup and miss the team.
In addition, Yang Liwei, the defender who was previously laid off by the spark team, is still testing the WNBA team in the United States. According to the reporter of Beijing Youth Daily, several teams are very interested in Yang Liwei, but she is still choosing. According to the plan, after confirming the new team of WNBA, Yang Liwei will join China women’s basketball as soon as possible to prepare for the Asian Cup.
