Jeremy Lin's departure undoubtedly caused CBA fans to quickly turn their attention to another person, who was, not surprisingly, Zhao Feiyang. Even Dwyane Wade, who is also a superstar, may leave, but because he is not a Chinese player, fans will not care about it.
On the contrary, it is Zhao Feiyang, as the banner of Chinese basketball, his every move is watched by the fans.
Returning to play in the CBA was expected by everyone, but now that the NBA lockout is over, the Bayi team has finally achieved results again because of his performance. If he chooses to leave now, it is foreseeable that the Bayi team will change in the remaining seasons. What it looks like.
Fans in other places are fine. Fans of the Bayi Team are undoubtedly the first to get excited. Many people have left messages on Zhao Feiyang's social account, hoping that he will not leave the CBA.
"Zhao Feiyang, you can't leave! If you leave, the Bayi Team will collapse! Just think of it as me begging you, please don't leave!"
"The Bayi team is so poor that they spent 20 million to sign you. It would be too irresponsible if you leave... I bought a whole season of tickets for you. If you leave these All the money was wasted..."
"If you're Chinese, don't leave! So what if you play one less season in the NBA? Isn't it good to help the Bayi team win the championship and fulfill our expectations?"
Many fans hope that Zhao Feiyang can stay.
Of course, there are some fans who are still reasonable.
"Just leave if you leave! There's nothing you can do about it. It's impossible for the Bayi Team to rely on Zhao Feiyang for everything, right? After all, the current Bayi Team is no longer adapted to the professional basketball environment and needs to make some changes! Although I respect their past very much, but there are some things that can’t be helped..."
"If you don't change, you will be eliminated. Even if Zhao Feiyang doesn't leave, what will the team do next season? And those guys don't be morally kidnapped! It's already good that Zhao Feiyang was willing to come to the Bayi team. He originally had There are more and better choices, but you don’t have to choose us..."
"There is really no need for moral kidnapping! This thing is just like falling in love. It's enough to just get together and break up... It will be no good to anyone if both parties fall out... Zhao Feiyang is not here The Bayi team will not starve to death if they play, but if the Bayi team does this and no one dares to come again, then they will definitely die..."
Of course, the arguments from the outside world also fell into the ears of Zhao Feiyang.
Regarding the fans' reaction, Zhao Feiyang's heart was extremely complicated. Emotionally speaking, of course he hopes to help the Bayi team play more games. Regardless of the team management here, at least the players get along well with him, and the coaching staff headed by Wang Zhizhi also respects him very much.
Of course, this kind of environment is very good, and it's so close to home. Compared to wandering on the other side of the ocean, it's not bad to play here for a whole season.
However, if you don't choose to return to the NBA, the Timberwolves' respective trading operations this season will be wasted. This is unfair to the fans in Minneapolis and unkind to the team.
The investment of NBA teams far exceeds that of the CBA, and the Timberwolves have also expressed support and understanding when it comes to returning to play in China. They even encourage players to play in overseas leagues to ensure their condition and earn money at the same time. to more money.
So from this perspective, Zhao Feiyang still prefers to go back in his heart.
It was also while Zhao Feiyang was thinking that one day, Dwayne Wade called him. Zhao Feiyang didn't have much interaction with Wade in private, so he was quite surprised by his call.
"Zhao, are you planning to leave?"
"Now the whole of China is paying attention to us, and we are the only two who have not left... Man, what do you think? I want to talk to you..."
Regarding Wade's question, Zhao Feiyang did not rush to answer, but asked Wade, "Dwayne, I thought you would definitely leave, but judging from your current state, it seems that you don't plan to leave? "
Wade on the other end of the phone paused for a while and then said, "Why are you so smart? I can't hide anything from you! Indeed, I don't plan to return to the Heat for the time being! The Heat's record this season must be very good." Average, and my previous knee injury has not completely healed..."
"If I stay in the CBA, with the intensity of the competition here, I can play and recover at the same time. But if I go back to the NBA, I'm afraid I might get injured again if I'm not careful..."
Zhao Feiyang certainly didn't believe what Wade said.
Injuries are one thing, but the intensity of playing in the CBA is not that low, especially since Wade, as the core scorer of the team, needs to score. The Shougang team signed him not to sell tickets, but really hope that he can score. Can play a role at critical moments.
Therefore, the idea of recuperating from injuries simply does not work.
In fact, Zhao Feiyang had heard some rumors before. Wade's contract is about to expire this season, and Heat general manager Pat Riley doesn't seem to be planning to renew his contract with a high salary. The two have been bickering in front of the media before the start of the season. Wade's move It seems that he is staying in the CBA to play, but in fact, he may also want to vent his anger on Riley.
As a meritorious figure of the Heat, Wade is fully qualified to get a big contract. Even if he retires in the team, his value can help bring in new people.
However, a guy like Riley, who is already stingy, is unwilling to pay the compensation that should be given to Wade. I'm afraid no one would like this situation.
Wade hopes to force Riley to submit, but judging from Riley's consistent performance, submission may be impossible.
So, instead of going back and creating a mess with Riley and not liking each other, it would be better to stay in the CBA to finish this season and wait until next season to find another way out.
It can be more relaxed here, and it can also make your business in China better. It is undoubtedly a win-win for Wade and the Shougang team.
"Dwayne, I haven't decided yet! However, I will at least help the Bayi team finish the regular season before leaving..."
"If you stay, I'm afraid the championship this season will be yours. I really hope to play against you in the finals, but now no one can say what the future will be like..."
Wade on the other end of the phone also sighed with emotion.
"Okay! Zhao, if there is a chance to compete in the finals, I would like to compete with you..."
Wade quickly hung up the phone.
And just that night, Wade personally announced through some media that he would stay with the Shougang team and not return to play with the Heat. This news undoubtedly shocked the entire CBA, and also made more fans focus on Zhao Feiyang again. After all, he is the only one who has not yet made a decision.
