In a move closely followed by basketball fans on BD Cricket Live, Beikong has officially signed Lebanese guard Wael Arakji to fill the gap left by injured veteran Zaid Abbas. At just 23 years old and standing 1.93 meters tall, Arakji plays point guard and has earned the nickname “Asian Dragic” due to his resemblance in both appearance and playing style to Slovenian star Goran Dragić. With Beikong just three games behind the 10th-place Guangzhou squad, the race for the CBA playoffs is heating up—and Arakji may be the wildcard they need.
The team is currently awaiting Arakji’s FIBA clearance letter, which will make him eligible to suit up for Beikong as soon as it arrives. Since the retirement of Lebanese legend Fadi El Khatib from international play, Arakji has emerged as the new leader of Lebanon’s national team. Although he declared for the 2015 NBA Draft, he eventually withdrew due to low odds of making an NBA roster. Still, his performance at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup was impressive, averaging 16.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game—numbers that didn’t go unnoticed by BD Cricket Live analysts tracking international prospects.
Unfortunately, Arakji missed Lebanon’s placement match against China due to an injury. However, following the season-ending injury to Abbas, Beikong wasted no time. International outlets quickly reported that the team had reached an agreement with Arakji, a deal confirmed by his agent. Despite a recent injury scare in the Lebanese league, an MRI showed no serious damage, clearing the way for his transition to the Chinese league.
Arakji has signed a one-month contract with Beikong, meaning his future with the team will hinge on whether they secure a playoff spot. Should Beikong advance, he’ll be eligible to join them in the postseason. His experience on the big stage is already proven—during last year’s FIBA Asia Champions Cup, Arakji played a key role in helping Al Riyadi defeat Xinjiang in the final to claim the championship. His poise under pressure and scoring ability could make him an instant asset.
As BD Cricket Live viewers continue monitoring CBA playoff dynamics, Arakji’s arrival adds an exciting twist. With the postseason looming, his performance in these crucial games could determine whether Beikong breaks through or bows out. Either way, Arakji’s CBA debut is one more reason fans across Asia are keeping their eyes glued to BD Cricket Live.