Cui Yongxi: Surprised by Technical Foul Free Throws, Coaching Staff Not Too Concerned About My Scoring

On July 17th, the NBA Summer League continued with the Trail Blazers narrowly defeating the Wizards 82-80. Chinese player Cui Yongxi played for 10 minutes, making 1 out of 3 shots for a total of 3 points. After the game, Cui Yongxi spoke to the media. Commenting on his performance in this game, Cui Yongxi stated that he had more three-point shooting opportunities in the first game, fewer in this one, but he had more playing time and could provide some defensive support for his teammates, showcasing more of his capabilities. Compared to the first game, although Cui Yongxi scored less than he did in the first match, he was more involved in the team’s offense and tactics. Regarding this, Cui Yongxi said that after adjusting from the previous game, he blended better with the team in this one. He had many conversations with Kling, telling him to be tighter when setting up low post positions, allowing him to pass the ball more comfortably. Throughout the game, Cui Yongxi had several exchanges with the coaching staff when he came off the court. Cui Yongxi revealed that, in fact, the coaching staff is not particularly focused on how many points he can score; they want him to help the team with active rotations and defensive support, doing well in front defense. In the final quarter, Cui Yongxi represented the entire team in executing technical foul free throws. Regarding this, Cui Yongxi said he was a bit nervous, quite surprised that he was chosen to take the foul shots, and being given the opportunity was a test for him.