Xinjiang 3 foreign aid is in place! The lineup has been upgraded to help Liu Wei achieve good results!

The new CBA season is approaching, and "good news" has recently come from the Xinjiang men's basketball team. Three foreign players, Lawson, Nuttall, and Louis King, have all arrived on the team in advance, giving them enough time to adjust, adapt to the tactical system, and help Liu Wei achieve good results.

In the 2024~2025 season, Xinjiang’s foreign players “took a lot of trouble” with Peterson, Hagans, Edwards, Sanwell, and Harrell, but the most reliable one is the big foreign player Lao Sen, so the team applied for his priority renewal rights. In the regular season, he averaged 16.4 points per game, shot over 50% from the field, grabbed 10 rebounds, including 2.2 offensive rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 assists. steals, 0.8 blocks, and averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game. He scored 24 double-doubles, with a peak of 34 points in a single game. In the playoffs, he averaged 19.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. With a high single-game score of 36 points, strong defense, stable frame protection, and wide offensive space, he is very suitable for the team's tactical system. He can guarantee the "lower limit" of results and has successfully returned, which can be regarded as "reassurance" for Liu Wei!

Nuttall, a guard, has no NBA league experience and mainly plays in European arenas. He was recruited by Beijing Shougang midway last season. He had an outstanding performance of 20 points and 8 assists in the first game. In the regular season, he averaged 13.3 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, but his shooting rate was only 40.7%. In the playoffs, Nuttall's efficiency dropped significantly, and his playing time dropped. It has also decreased, averaging only 8.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. It is almost meaningless to "fight tough games" against strong teams. In the face of high-pressure defense, there have been situations where no layups were scored. Because I also chose Nuttall, I guess it was because of his organizational skills and teamwork efficiency.

Louis King joined Xinjiang and has now arrived at the team. As a forward foreign aid, he played 26 times for the Fujian Men's Basketball Team last season, averaging 19.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and two assists per game. Assists, 1.5 steals. In the two games Fujian faced Xinjiang last season, Louis King performed well and his shooting percentage remained above 50%. Zhao Rui left the team. The Xinjiang team’s backcourt was tested and their scoring ability declined. Therefore, it is necessary to Louis King grasps the rhythm and handles key balls. At the age of 26, he is in his prime. His energy and physical fitness are guaranteed. He is recommended to play teamwork. His defensive efficiency is also good. He can make timely steals and predict accurately. He averaged 1.5 steals per game last season. It can be seen that he maintains a good focus on the game. He has various scoring methods and comprehensive skills. After passing the test of the CBA League, at least he is not a "parallel import". If Xinjiang can find the right position and adapt to the tactical system, this foreign aid selection should be a "win-win".

With the three foreign players in place, Liu Wei can arrange tactics in advance, adjust the lineup, and let everyone adapt to the familiar tactical system in advance. However, there is news that former Guangdong team striker Wang Xinkai, who had previously tried out, will most likely not join Xinjiang. Qi Lin was not stable enough last season. The Xinjiang team's forward rotation, the connection between the offensive and defensive systems, and the three-point shooting will be tested in the game. Wu Guanxi and Li Yanzhe have recovered from injuries, the defensive frame protection ability of the inside is stronger, and the offensive finishing efficiency can be more stable. How far can Xinjiang led by Liu Wei go? What do the fans think?