Wow, the Beijing team is currently in talks with McGee.

Beijing currently ranks fifth in the league with a 9-2 record, averaging 93.4 points per game (third), allowing 77.5 points (first), collecting 40.4 rebounds (fourth), scoring 128.6 points per 100 possessions (first), allowing 106.8 points per 100 possessions (third), netting 21.8 points per 100 possessions (first), and leading with a 57.1% effective shooting percentage, among others.

It can be said that Beijing looks nearly flawless, so why the plan to bring in McGee? Because the two backup foreign big men supporting Zhou Qi have underperformed; so far, Spellman averages 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists with a shooting percentage of 39.1%, while Madyon only contributes 3.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Therefore, once McGee officially joins, he is expected to greatly relieve Zhou Qi (who plays 22.6 minutes per game, contributing 11.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.8 blocks with a 67.6% shooting rate), as Zhou’s physical condition cannot endure heavy strain and is mainly being preserved for the playoffs.

McGee was born on January 19, 1988, standing 2.13 meters tall with a 2.29-meter wingspan. He was the 18th pick in the first round of the 2008 draft, has competed in the NBA for 16 years, earning around $90.5 million in salary, winning three championships, and averaging 7.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in regular seasons, with playoff averages of 5.6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 block.

This season, McGee is still playing for the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s NBL, averaging 21.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game, showing well-rounded stats.Although he is about to turn 38, he still performs more than adequately outside the NBA. While he may not dominate the CBA, his athleticism alone should allow him to quickly establish himself.

This guy was a classic blue-collar center in the NBA, but overseas leagues allow him to showcase some offensive skills. Even if he mainly scores close to the basket, Beijing has two local all-star guards, Zhao Rui and Chen Yingjun, to feed him the ball.

Who knows, he might even surprise everyone with some three-point shooting.

In short, the already strong Beijing team would become the biggest championship favorite in the CBA this season if they successfully sign McGee, without a doubt.
