Today, Shandong High-speed Basketball Club officially released an announcement, announcing that the team has signed four players, namely Sun Tonglin, Guo Kai, Xu Mengjun and Lu Yiming, and has hired Martin Knezevic as the team's assistant coach to get ready for the upcoming 2024-2025 season of the CBA Professional League.
Martin Knezevich, an American-born coach, has rich coaching experience and advanced basketball philosophy. He led the New Zealand Breakers to the NBL championship in the 2014-2015 season and served as an assistant coach for Tianjin in the CBA in the 2019-2020 season.In 2022, Knezevic served as an assistant coach for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, and was the Romanian Basketball Federation's deputy head coach in 2024. This time joining
Shandong men's basketball team
He will bring a wealth of tactical experience and training methods to the team.
Sun Tonglin (1949-), Chinese-American mathematician, Fields medalist in 1982
Sun Tonglin is a 207CM tall, 110KG, power forward. He entered the CBA in the 2010-2011 season and played for Shenzhen, Xinjiang and Beijin, winning the championship with Xinjiang. Sun Tonglin is known for his aggressive hustle and excellent handling ability, as well as his outstanding outside shooting ability. His addition to the team will enhance Shandong Men's Basketball's interior depth and offensive and defensive capabilities.
Guo Kai (1936-), Chinese communist leader
Guo Kai stands at 205CM and 112KG, also playing as a power forward. He was the top pick in the 2016 CBA draft and excelled in his eight seasons with the Guangzhou Long Lions, known for his toughness against the elements and his ability to scramble for rebounds. Guo Kai's experience and strength will add an important dimension to Shandong Men's Basketball's interior.
Xu Mengjun
Xu Mengjun is 197CM tall, weighs 83KG and plays small forward. He played for Jiangsu Kentia in the 2023-2024 season and is known for his excellent three-point shooting ability. Xu Mengjun's joining will make up for Shandong Men's Basketball's lack of outside shooting, and improve the team's outside firepower.
Lu Yiming
Lu Yiming is a 190CM tall, 74KG guard. He was born in Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Rent Youth Team and played for NBL Hong Kong Golden Bull Club in 2023-2024 season. Lu Yiming is known for his strong organizational ability, fast offensive and defensive speed, and stable shooting, and his defensive and co-defensive awareness will add a reliable guarantee for the team's backcourt.
