On the 5th, Zhejiang men’s basketball lost to Liaoning men’s basketball with a score of 70 to 106, so they were defeated by their opponents with a big score of 0 to 4. Although Zhejiang men’s basketball failed to reach the top of the finals, the result of this season is already their best young pioneer team history. More importantly, Zhejiang men’s basketball has gained a lot this season, and the growth of middle-distance Shuai is impressive to the outside world. So far, people still clearly remember that Cheng Shuai’s three-point killing in the fourth semi-final match with Shenzhen, in his words, “That killing will be of great significance to my career.” On the 17th, I interviewed Cheng Shuai. When talking about the feelings of this finals, he said like this: “I almost didn’t lose four games in a row in my career. I am unwilling. I don’t think I played enough in the finals.”
Me: How about this season?
Cheng Shuai: This season is my sixth season. Compared with before, we reached the height of the finals for the first time and the season became longer. For yourself, it is different from what you have undertaken before. But in fact, I am still a player of this type relying on defense and some breakthroughs. I am not a player who can score well.
Me: What is the feeling of winning the finals?
Cheng Shuaiqi: The first is the gap. The rival Liaoning team has a lot of experience in the finals. The defensive strength, the desire for victory and the play of skills and tactics they bring are very old-fashioned. However, we played the finals for the first time, he is a young attacker, and there are gaps in many aspects, such as how to better face the high-pressure defense against the other side.
For myself, the opponent’s defense is more targeted and the defense is more fierce. I will have some uncomfortable feelings. I used to communicate with former elder brother (Wu Qian). When it comes to his injury, the defense of the other side will attract me. I really don’t adapt to these.
Me: after the finals, what aspects do you think you need to improve?
Cheng Shuaiqi: improve your mind as soon as possible. When the opponent is tight against you, you can’t be too anxious. You can’t always want to get the ball over and finish the attack. In fact, after the finals, I felt that I didn’t play enough and I was not willing. I rarely lose four consecutive games in my career. Next, I will train harder and try to make up for the regret of this season next season. Now I am eager to start next season. I hope to win more goals.
Me: people say that the fourth game in the semi-final has a significant change for you. Do you still feel when thinking about that ball now?
Cheng Shuaiqi: at that time, the coach arranged Wu to go to the bottom corner to attract defense, and then there was an empty space to shoot. After drawing the tactics, I told the coach whether I could throw this ball. Then director Wang gave me full trust and let me finish this attack. My psychological activity at that time was that when you twisted stranded rope with your teammates, I didn’t fear anything in my heart. I knew there were teammates and the coach was supporting you to move forward. No matter what happened, we never gave up the competition. I took everyone’s faith and didn’t feel nervous. After I hit that ball, it was of special significance to me. This makes me more confident when attacking. At the critical moment, I also want to take on more.
Me: After completing a transformation this season, what is the positioning for yourself in the new season?
Cheng Shuaiqi: I have a clear position for myself. Five people on the court, who feels good, I will do a good role in series. For example, if the former brother plays well, I will be responsible for transporting shells. If Liu Ze attacks and feels good, I will give him more balls. On the defensive side, I want to use my passion to defend and drive everyone. When everyone feels bad, I will choose to attack independently.
In fact, after playing this finals, I think my short board is quite big, like the selection of block and split, especially seeing some block and split running and timing of Ji Weige, I think I need to improve a lot. At the same time, under the high-pressure defense, you can’t make mistakes casually, and there are some fengshui ball details. In a word, I hope I can study more deeply in the No. 1 position.
(Cheng Shuai’s semi-final G4 killed Shenzhen)