Chapter 152: Assemble

After a long and hectic offseason, the roster construction of NBA teams for the new season has been basically completed. The major sports media ranked the teams that had a chance to win the O'Brien Championship Trophy.

The biggest favourites are the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. Setting a precedent for superstars (superstars of the year) to compete for a championship, they have four All-Star-caliber players Paul Brown. Pierce, Kevin. Garnett, Ray. Aaron, Rajan. Rondo. Head Coach Doug. Rivers, very good at bringing the players together. Like Kendrick. Perkins, Lyon. Bowes, Tony. Aaron, Eddie. House, Glenn. Davis, a role player with good strength, also made the teams not to be booed.

The 'Zen Master' Phil who re-emerged from the mountain. Jackson will lead the Purple and Gold to challenge the Celtics for the throne. Before the trade deadline last season, the Lakers sent Kwame. Brown, Gavallis. Critanton, Aaron. McGee, Mark. Gasol's signing rights, two future draft picks, and some cash, to get Paul from the Grizzlies. Gasol and a future second-round pick.

The deal, known as the 'robbery', made Spurs head coach Popovich very angry. It has even proposed the establishment of a trade arbitration committee composed of the head coaches of each team to prevent the occurrence of such 'delivery' type of transactions.

The current Lakers lineup can be described as strong. Kobe, Gasol, Bynum, Fisher, Odom, Ariza, Famar, Rademanovic, Vujacic will make up the team's main rotation.

The team with the 'little emperor' James will always be the favourites to compete for the championship. This summer, the Cavaliers used Damon. Jones traded for the Bucks' tossed Mo. Williams, the strength of the team has improved. However, LeBron, who is aiming for the championship, is clearly not satisfied enough with the team's actions this summer.

Although the Spurs' simple style of play is not liked by most fans. But the GDP duo has become more sophisticated under Popovich's tutelage, and they are fourth in the championship odds standings.

Teams like the Magic, Rockets, and Nuggets are likely to surprise everyone this season. Their squad is already strong enough and what may be missing is a bit of luck.

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Mercedes-Benz was very efficient, when it was learned that Sun Yi had returned to New York. Immediately, I made an appointment with my agent Sorrentino for an afternoon to shoot an endorsement advertisement.

For Chinese guys who have little experience in filming, this short commercial is still very light-hearted and pleasant. He only had to do a few poses in front of the car, and he didn't even have to say anything to complete the entire shooting task. Two GL-series off-road cars were custom-built for him, and the rear of the car both had the standard 'SUN8' lettering. Mercedes-Benz's considerate move made Sun Yi's favor of the other party skyrocket.

On September 24, 2008, the New York Knicks training hall was finally lively again after a whole summer.

Kun Ting. Richardson, David. Lee, Wilson. Chandler, the three remaining 'veterans' of the team, are standing together and pointing and chatting with those 'newcomers'.

"Oh! Oh, my God! Daric. Martin, can this guy still touch the ball? "Young Chandler is a lot more energetic after a decent rookie season. There are obviously different opinions about the team recruiting a 37-year-old veteran.

"Wilson, do you want me to relay your words to Daric? I'm sure this 'old guy' is going to blow your head out? Ha ha! "This season is Kun Ting. Richardson is in his fourth year with the Knicks, but he doesn't have the slightest sense of a team veteran. The cheerful and funny BIGQ is the joy factor in the team's locker room. While the Knicks have a terrible roster this year, the '05 league three-point champion is excited about the arrival of his mentor D'Antoni.

He is good at long-range shooting and can run suddenly, and he once became Nash's right-hand man for the Phoenix Suns. Especially adapted to the seven-second tactics of the 'fast break' D'Antoni, Richardson averaged 15 points per game in the 04-05 season, and the three-point shooting rate reached 36%. As the Suns urgently need to strengthen their interior defense, the three-point king, who has just stepped into the ranks of first-class quarterbacks, has become a trader for the Knicks' interior lineman Kurt. Thomas's chips.

Isaiah. Thomas's dull tactical system and personal emotional setbacks (with Brandi. Norwood's marriage lasted only 15 months, and the woman was Bryant's high school girlfriend), which quickly caused him to get lost in the Big Apple.

However, with the arrival of new coach D'Antoni, Richardson has renewed hope for his rise on the pitch. A whole summer of sweaty training has brought his weight from 110 kg back to 101 kg at his peak.

"Wilson, we should have more respect for these alliance veterans." David. Lee's words weren't much, but they were direct.

"David, you never understand what humor is?" Chandler hated the other party's appearance the most, and after saying this, he walked directly to the team's physical examination room.

"I don't think there's anything humorous about your words." It seems that the Knicks, the white power forward, are a man who likes to be more serious.

"All right, David. Let's go too! With a grin, Richardson pulled his teammates to prepare for the team's pre-season medical examination.

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"Hey! Grandchild! ”

Sun Yi, who had just driven to the training hall, was stopped by a strange guy. He has long been familiar with the information of his teammates, and he knows that the person who speaks is called Shannon. Brown, and the three young players around him are Gerrard. Green, Randolph. Morris, Steve. Novak. These guys of similar age and similar status on the team naturally got together.

"I mean, you're crazy in the NCAA and Olympics." Brown, who was born with a bit of self-familiarity, quickly gained the favor of this flower show.

"Thank you for the compliment! Hello Gerald, Randolph, Novak! "The Chinese guy who wants to make a difference didn't let go of this opportunity to get acquainted with his teammates.

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"I really don't know how the team got those two little white faces." Brown, who has an active temperament, seems to have a hard time keeping his mouth shut. Looking at the two handsome-looking white players not far away, he said with some disdain and jealousy. "Oh, yes. Sun, you know I'm not talking about you. Brown, who looks honest, is not slow to react.

Sun Yi smiled and shook his head, indicating that he wouldn't mind. Following everyone's gaze, he saw Darko. Milicic and Marco. Jaric is a 'difficult brother' for Serbia. The two who were also abandoned by the team may be glad about the current situation. After all, it is finally possible to communicate in your native language in a team.

Although, most of the Knicks' players this season are working together on the same team for the first time. But the social nature of humans allows players to quickly find their own social circle.

Aron. Williams, Darik. Martin, Ivey. The three League veterans of Story have more in common with each other. Only Al, who has a somewhat withdrawn personality. Harrington, sitting alone on the sidelines sorting out his gear.

Boom! Boom! Boom! A heavy footstep sounded from the gate of the training hall, attracting the attention of all the Knicks players.

I saw a spherical object with a diameter of more than 2 meters, and Shi Shiran walked in. Eddie. Curry, the All-Star center who was once known as the 'O'Neal of the East'. Because he signed a big contract, he has lived a happy life of drunken gold fans since then. In just one summer, his weight skyrocketed by 30 kilograms.

Chapman and D'Antoni, who were chatting in a low voice on the sidelines, were surprised to close their mouths when they saw the scene. This TM is a cheat, the Knicks, who are already quite bad on the inside, have no hope this time.

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When the new coach D'Antoni got the medical reports of all the players, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. The vast majority of players did not relax their care for their bodies during the offseason. Except for Eddie. Curry, Chapman has informed him that he can only train individually until his weight returns to the normal range.

After losing this inside killer, poor 'Mustache' can only pray that this season's Knicks won't be worse than last season.

When the team announced its disbandment, Sun Yi walked out with his teammates.

Suddenly, a familiar and unfamiliar figure appeared at the door of the training hall.

The other party's long rose-red hair and charming delicate face. made this oriental guy can't help but think of the accident that year, when he almost missed a gun in Los Angeles.

"Hey! Grandchild. Long time no see! "Helen. Donati walked straight to the Oriental guy who had appeared in his dreams for countless nights.

"Helen? Is it really you? Until the other party came within reach, Sun Yi still couldn't believe his eyes. She, how did she end up here? Could it be......

"That's right! I'm a team reporter for the Knicks. The stunningly beautiful woman who was in a good mood picked up her work card from the towering twin peaks and shook it happily in front of each other.

I rub! Auntie, you caused me trouble when I just came. Sun Yi could clearly feel that those new teammates passing by him had all kinds of envy, jealousy and hatred in their eyes.

"Ugh! What a coincidence! After confirming the identity of the other party, the guy had no choice but to say a line on the bad street.

This is no coincidence, lad. The girl has been waiting for this day for four years.

"What? Looks like you're upset, huh? Although she hadn't seen each other for a few years, the girl was still sensitive to the other's abnormal behavior.

"Nope! No! Are you going to interview me? ”

"Of course, you're the biggest attraction of the Knicks this season. You know, New York has one of the best Chinese communities in the United States. ”

"Okay, can we get started?"

"I think we should find a quieter place, you see, there's a lot of noise here."

"I'm afraid not, my girlfriend and I made an appointment to have dinner together tonight." Under the ghost's errand, Sun Yi told this inexplicable lie.

"What?" Although the girl tried to control her emotions and make her expression look more natural, she still subconsciously asked.

The Chinese guy who obviously felt that the atmosphere was a little awkward, for some reason, would unconsciously escape when he saw the other party's charming face. "Well, let's talk here, there's really something going on in the evening."

"Alright! Tell us about your first visit to the Knicks. Helen, who adjusted her mood, immediately forced herself into a working state.

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In order to make it convenient for their son to train, Sun Wenyuan and his wife specially found a high-end apartment only 10 minutes' drive from the Knicks training hall.

There are only five residential buildings in the complex, each with 7 floors, all of which are single-storey single-family layouts. Sun Yi's house has 5 bedrooms, one large, two small and three living rooms, and a kitchen, with a total area of 300 square meters. Of course, $100,000 a year in rent is also quite high.

When Sun Yi opened the door of his new home in New York, he found an interesting picture.

Glenn and Aoku, who were sitting on the couch, were staring at each other across a coffee table. Judging by the serious expressions of the two, it seems that there is a game that no one can afford to lose.

"Hey! I am back! Sun Yi, who looked at it for a while, found that the two sides had no intention of stopping, so he had to use his body to block the eyes of the two of them splashing in the air.

"Brother Aoku, I'm hungry!!!" The guy who tossed for a day did feel a little hungry.

"What do you want to eat? I'll give you a whole meal to satisfy your cravings. "Aoku, who has good cooking skills, also took the position of chef part-time.

"There's a recipe there, and your junk food is not good for Sun." Glenn whispered as he pointed to the meal plan nailed to the kitchen door.

"You're a subordinate, do you call your boss that?" In the eyes of Qingkong, the profession of personal trainer is no different from those martial artists who take care of homes in the old society.

"Fart, we're brothers! You ask Sun. ”

"Who do you say fart?"

"Alright, alright! I can't say two things. Sun Yi, who was sweating wildly, hurriedly interrupted the language conflict between the two that was about to escalate. Glenn, my hardest brother. Aozora, my best big brother. You are all my dearest people! Except, of course, my lovely Tamar. ”

"Cut!"

"Rare!"

The guy who successfully attracted the firepower to himself breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Unexpectedly, the two of them, who usually don't talk much, seem to have not dealt with each other much since they first met.

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I have to say, Aoku's craftsmanship is really amazing. Glenn, who has oily lips, can't care about continuing to fight with the other party at this time. Sun Yiguang couldn't help but swallow his saliva as he smelled the aroma of vegetables wafting from the plates of the two. Looking at the fried fish in front of me, which doesn't have much oil and water, it is also something made by a chef, why is the gap so big.

"Glenn, eat less. We're going to practice later! ”

Glenn, who felt that he had lost a mouth, hurriedly made an 'OK' gesture.

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With the relocation to Oklahoma City this season, the Seattle SuperSonics, once an NBA powerhouse, disappeared from the league's roster for the 08-09 season and were replaced by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

As the team's star and cornerstone of the rebuild, Kevin Brown. Durant was in a very low mood at the team's first gathering in the new season. Especially seeing his friend's outstanding performance in the Olympics made this introverted Washington guy hate his bad luck in the pick-up draw.

"Hey! Hello Kevin! A sturdy guy who looked like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles came to Durant who was a little distracted and greeted.

"Hello! Russell. "For this friend's 'spare tire', the core of the Thunder team is not very interested.

The other party's cold response made Westbrook, who was delicate in his heart, very uncomfortable. He knew that the Thunder's number one draft target was the Chinese player who was big purple and red.

All right! Keep your eyes open, I'll surprise everyone. (To be continued.) )