🏀 Abdusalam Abdurexit Crowned CBA MVP, Rockets Xinjiang Flying Tigers to New Heights!
In an electrifying season that's got everyone talking, Xinjiang Flying Tigers' forward Abdusalam Abdurexit soared to new heights, clinching the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2023-24 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) regular season! 🎉
Abdusalam garnered an impressive 471 points, snatching 65 out of 145 first-place votes from media reps, and securing the league's top individual honor. Talk about making a slam dunk in the voting booth! 🏆
Playing all 52 regular-season games (starting in 51 of them!), Abdusalam was an unstoppable force on the court. Averaging 19 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, he was the powerhouse behind Xinjiang's meteoric rise from 17th place last season to a sensational runner-up finish this year! 🚀
But wait, there's more! Xinjiang's head coach Qiu Biao was named Coach of the Year, proving that teamwork and leadership make the dream work. 👏
And let's not forget the other stars lighting up the CBA:
- Jared Sullinger of the Shenzhen Aviators took home the Best Foreign Player award, boasting averages of 21.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 4 assists. 🌟
- Yang Hansen, the rising star from the Qingdao Eagles, was a defensive wall and an offensive threat, earning both Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year! 🛡️✨
- Wu Qian from the Zhejiang Golden Bulls snagged the Sixth Man of the Year award, showing that depth on the bench is key to success. 🔥
- Li Hongquan of the Shanghai Sharks was named Most Improved Player, making waves in his sophomore year. 🦈
This season has been nothing short of amazing, with players stepping up and making history. Can't wait to see what's next! 🤩
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
