Lin Wei won the Mavericks trial! The CBA local scoring champion challenged the NBA, why is the No. 1 pick favored?

On June 8, according to authoritative domestic media reports, CBA star Lin Wei, who has returned to China for a short time, has returned to the United States and is about to start the next stop of the NBA's dream journey - next week, he will officially try out the Dallas Mavericks!

This news has sparked heated discussions in the fan circle. A striking background is: at the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft, the Mavericks only hold one precious first-round pick - the No. 1 pick. With such limited talent resources, why did the Mavericks give Lin Wei the opportunity to try out?

According to reliable sources close to the Mavericks, the team's management has clear considerations: the Mavericks hope to further strengthen the depth of the backcourt and personnel reserves based on the existing lineup. Lin Wei's technical characteristics and development potential are exactly in line with the needs of the team's strategic direction.

The Mavericks scout team has already conducted a close investigation of Lin Wei. Previously, during the "Pro Day" joint trial organized by Lin Wei's US agency, the Mavericks scouts carefully observed on the sidelines. Lin Wei's competitive state and comprehensive ability during the trial left a scout with an evaluation of "good performance and good impression", which directly led to this formal trial invitation.

This Mavericks trial is an important stop in Lin Wei's intensive NBA trial plan this summer. He had just finished the highly competitive Adidas European Training Camp. In the key game of the training camp, Lin Wei played 28 minutes and 08 seconds, contributing 19 points (the second highest team), and captured 2 frontcourt rebounds, sent 5 assists, and completed 3 steals, demonstrating comprehensive offensive and defensive capabilities. It is particularly worth mentioning that his stable shooting ability has received the attention and recognition of many NBA scouts, which is also the core advantage his Chinese agency has previously emphasized.

Reviewing the just-concluded CBA season of the 2024-25 season, Lin Wei ushered in explosive growth, scored high scores per game, and was ranked sixth in the total scoring list, including foreign players. His strong scoring explosiveness and key ball ability have become one of the most eye-catching young defenders in the league.

For Lin Wei, receiving the trial invitation from the Mavericks who hold the No. 1 pick is undoubtedly a positive signal on his NBA road. Even if the final draft pick is not the focus, being able to fully demonstrate its strength through trial training and winning the NBA team's continuous attention and development opportunities for contracts is also a huge success.

Lin Wei's American special training and trial journey have just begun. This young CBA scoring champion is knocking on the door of the NBA hall step by step with his actions and sweat. He not only carries personal dreams, but also the hope of a new generation of Chinese basketball guards to enter the world's highest-level league.