The Beijing Ducks are ruffling their feathers and gearing up for an exciting new CBA season starting on October 12! 🏆 After a decade without a championship, the three-time champions are ready to soar back to the top with a revamped roster and coaching staff.
Following last season's early playoff exit, the Ducks brought in former Chinese women's national team coach Xu Limin to rebuild the squad. At 58, Coach Xu is injecting fresh energy by signing dynamic players like American forward Richard Solomon, who has experience in the G-League and joined the team for warm-up games in September.
But that's not all! Former Qingdao and Fujian guard Eugene German and South Sudan international forward Nuni Omot are also expected to don the Ducks' jersey, with their signings to be officially announced soon. Talk about a power-packed lineup! 💪
Adding to the excitement is the arrival of Chinese center Zhou Qi, who moved from Guangdong over the summer. The 28-year-old, who previously played in the NBA, is eager to help his new team fly high. \"I've known Ducks captain Zhai Xiaochuan for a long time—we were roommates during international games,\" Zhou shared. \"It's easy to settle in when you're among friends.\"
Richard Solomon is also pumped about the season ahead. \"Eugene and I have been talking about our goal of winning the championship,\" he said. \"It won't be an easy road, but we'll face it together. We're going to bring energy and build a championship-winning environment!\"
With new talent and renewed determination, the Beijing Ducks are ready to take flight. Will they reclaim the CBA crown? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure—this season is going to be a slam dunk! 🏀🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
