Chapter 312: The Difficulty of Defending the Title
"It's a very, very fun night, but I'm not going to tell you what's going on."
"Man, you go get to know the industry, it's an art, an art!"
"Crazy, we just threw a lot of money at them, they stepped on the money and performed, it was like heaven!"
"That harmony is really special waves, I see that the harmonious water comes out, it's so harmonious baby!"
"I don't want to be in this kind of place, and I don't know which guy made a bad decision."
……
When the players came out of the club, a reporter caught them, and everyone gave a different answer.
But the same expression that can be seen on their faces is...... Excited!
It's a place that not everyone wants to visit, but you won't regret it!
Perhaps this is the reason why this industry has been able to survive in the United States.
When the Mavericks' championship parade ended, the 2002~2003 season finally came to an end.
The next focus of the fans' attention naturally became the draft.
2003 NBA Draft!
After the previous hot field, the 2003 draft, which was hailed as the platinum generation, is finally about to begin.
James, Anthony, Milicic, Bosh, Yi Jianlian, Wade...... Much to look forward to.
There is still a week left until the start of the draft.
The finals have come to an end, and while the aftermath is still hotly discussed, news about the draft is beginning to emerge.
For example, when Kroenke, the owner of the Nuggets, was on a TV show, a reporter asked such a question.
"We've heard that Denver has always had a crush on LeBron, and LeBron has expressed his willingness to play for Denver, are you ready?"
"We don't necessarily have to choose LeBron!"
Kroenke replied in a serious manner.
But before the camera moved away, someone noticed him snickering.
This has also led to a lot of speculation.
True or false, these news are more appetizing than the trade deadline rumors.
Yi Jianlian was still running around for the final trial at this time.
After more than a month of trial training, his order has basically narrowed to between 4~7.
Of course, this year's draft is too likely to change, and this prediction is only an approximation.
Before the draft really begins, any possibility exists.
Sun Hao was not in a hurry to accompany Yi Jianlian, but first started his personal summer training camp in Dallas.
When they made a bet with Nowitzki in a three-point match, the two agreed to move Nowitzki's Evolution Cottage in Germany to Dallas.
Although the season has just ended, we have to prepare first.
Well, by the way, the name has to be changed.
House of Evolution.
originated from a certain institution in an anime that Sun Hao watched in his previous life, which basically means to make people stronger.
And it's not much different from Nowitzki's secret training base in Germany, and Nowitzki would be happy.
In fact, on championship night, as Nowitzki's "master", Holger also went to the national route center.
Because Nowitzki had already told him that he would train with Sun Hao in Dallas this summer, he simply didn't leave.
It just so happened that Sun Hao asked Gu Yi to rent a basketball hall and directly opened the Evolution House.
He also called all the people he trained with last year one after another.
Of course, there are also those who want to come.
For example, Arenas, after seeing the Mavericks' progress this year, has regretted not practicing with Sun Hao last year.
For example, Curry, after witnessing Sun Hao's playoff journey, has become Sun Hao's number one fan, and of course he will not miss the opportunity to train together.
There is even Sun Hao's absolute surprise, Anthony.
I don't know what Anthony is thinking, so I didn't go to the trial, and came over to train with Sun Hao.
This evolutionary house has only just begun, and it seems to be extremely lively.
Of course, there are joys and sorrows.
Just when Sun Hao called someone, when he called Bodi Luoga, the latter gave him a message.
He's ready to go back to Europe.
Sun Hao thought he was joking at first, but when he heard that he really thought so, he went directly to the apartment where he lived.
"I haven't told Downey yet, but I've been thinking that since I won the title."
Even if Sun Hao ran to his house, he would give the same answer, and he could hear that he was not impulsive, but had a plan.
Just won the championship and left right away?
Although Bodi Luoga seemed to be thoughtful, Sun Hao still couldn't accept it for a while.
But slowly, he also understood.
Because he's Bodi Loga, a man who loves to collect champions.
He joined Barcelona before and didn't help the team win the championship!
Speaking of female basketball players, there is a similar figure, Maya Moore.
She has played in the WCBA in China for several seasons, and Chinese fans should be familiar with her.
She has also won all the top championships in the world.
So it's purely a personal hobby.
Of course, another important reason for Bodiologa to make such a decision is that Barcelona offered him a huge contract that he could not refuse.
In addition to hobbies, people also want to eat!
Just as Moore is willing to play a few seasons in the WCBA, salary is also a key factor.
On the Mavericks' side, Bale's contract expires this summer, and Sun Hao may also renew his contract early, even if he doesn't renew his contract early, he must reserve salary space for next year.
In contrast, Bodi Loga won't get much of a contract even if he jumps out of the contract.
So he chose to go back in the end, which was the best choice for him personally.
It's just that for the Mavericks, the third scoring point is lost all of a sudden, and it becomes much more difficult to defend the title.
And everyone was so busy cheering for the championship that they didn't think about defending their title next season.
In fact, even before Bodi Loga made this decision, the Mavericks were already facing many challenges in defending their title.
Nelson Sr. announces break, Johnson has the ability but inexperience;
Sabonis, Barkley, and Curry Sr., all veterans who made outstanding contributions in the playoffs last season, will announce their retirement;
Bale, Easley, Collins contracts expire at the same time;
Sun Hao and Dampier also have contracts expiring next year;
Previously, Nelson Sr. strengthened the roster step by step, making the Mavericks a veritable championship division.
However, as with the 2K manager model, the team faces a huge challenge in maintaining the squad and long-term competitiveness.
Of course, Sun Hao still can't influence these now, and his current role is still a player.
Even if the Mavericks really don't have much to gain in the draft and free agency, with their current roster, their goal is to defend their title.
Like Tomjanovic said, what they want to do is make others not underestimate their championship hearts.
And like the original Lakers, as long as he and Nowitzki are still there, the basic plate of this team is still there, and the rest is the iron-clad battalion and flowing soldiers, see how little Nelson shows off his micro-exercises.
Putting aside the team's affairs for the time being, Sun Hao followed up and started offseason training with others.
There are no world-class competitions on the national team this year, and both Yao Ming and him can take advantage of this time to improve themselves.
Yao Ming's poor performance in the finals against the bag is the key for him to go further.
As for Sun Hao's words, in addition to improving the abilities he had before, it was to strengthen the ability to turn around and break through.
And after training with Bell a few times, the effect is very good.
Bell was passed by Sun Hao in the same way several times in a row.
It's kind of Iverson's "You know I'm on the right side, but you can't stop me."
"Raja, it seems that you have slacked off after winning the championship!"
Sun Hao himself was surprised by the effect of this badge, and on the other hand, he did not forget to attack Bell with trash talk.
Bell smashed his mouth, after a finals, Sun Hao's [inheritance] is not only Jordan's ability, but also his temper.
However, he also showed a higher fighting spirit.
The ascension is mutual, the sharper the spear, the stronger the shield.
The sound of muscles colliding in the Evolution House was constantly resounding, and if outsiders saw it, they would be very surprised.
Because the intensity of the confrontation here is completely at the playoff level, you must know that the finals have just ended!
After a day's training, they were exhausted one by one.
Sun Hao leaned back in his chair and chatted with Yao Ming at this time.
The two are still vividly aware of their confrontation in the finals.
But the two sides of the finals are actually facing the same problem, and maybe even more so.
On the Wizards' side, Jordan retired, Hamilton's contract expired, and Mobley's contract expires next season.
And Yao Ming has less say in the team than Sun Hao.
"It's good news that Michael will be in the management of the team when he retires."
Yao Ming has an optimistic personality and can always find the good one in a bunch of bad things.
It's just that......
"Is that good news?"
Sun Hao asked rhetorically.
"He chose me."
Yao Ming said a fact that Sun Hao couldn't refute.
Sun Hao coughed dryly for a while, this ...... He still doesn't say that his advice is good.
Otherwise, if Jordan pretends to be exposed, the relationship between the two of them may be over.
This must be something that Sun Hao, who is familiar with [emotional intelligence], will not do.
"But I still want to have the opportunity to play with you, just like we did in Shanghai."
Memories began to appear in Yao Ming's eyes.
Sun Hao's spatial ability and killer temperament at critical moments can endorse a wave of golden partners with him.
Sun Hao laughed.
He also thinks it's good to play with Yao Ming, but he doesn't allow it in this reality.
Unless the Mavericks management has a brain, how likely is it that they will trade a rising one that has just been awarded an FMVP?
It's completely impossible.
As for the possibility of the Wizards trading Yao Ming, the center who has been chasing O'Neal in the second year can't be found even more with the lantern.
But......
Sun Hao didn't feel at this time, but he turned his head to look at Arenas not far away.
He suddenly noticed something very interesting.
Historically, Arenas was poached by the Wizards in the summer of that year, and the famous Arenas clause was born.
That was history, but what is Arenas' current nickname?
Little Sun Hao!
Before Jordan's comeback, he tried to trade him over, but failed.
Then, retreat to the next best thing to seek a "little Sun Hao...... Not excessive, right?
A combination of Arenas and Yao Ming?
That sounds like a pretty good idea.
Renew another wave of Hamilton, a trident group, the strength of the Wizards is not necessarily much weaker than before, and the future is promising!
Of course, Jordan is a man...... It always makes you feel that life is full of surprises.
Sun Hao doesn't have to help his competitors strengthen him, so he will only be a spectator and wait to see what will happen in the free market this year.
……
Fast forward a week, and the 2003 draft is about to begin.
Sun Hao said goodbye to the training camp for the time being, and then flew to New York to meet Yi Jianlian.
Yi Jianlian is such an important moment in his life, Sun Hao will definitely not miss it.
The first day in New York was also the day before the draft.
Fu Paul is also Yi Jianlian's agent now, and after Sun Hao arrived, he communicated with him for a while and knew the general situation of Yi Jianlian.
Neither the No. 1 pick nor the No. 2 pick from the Pistons will pick him.
This is basically to be expected.
The third-place Cavaliers did not give a clear answer, and no team gave Yi Jianlian a real draft promise.
Compared with Sun Hao's beginning, Yi Jianlian's final draft results will fluctuate greatly.
may be so good that he will directly become a flower show, or he may take an elevator and fall out of the top ten.
After all, there are too many excellent talents in the platinum generation.
"Do you have any regrets?"
Sun Hao looked at the brother he had known for five or six years and had the deepest feelings, and asked very seriously.
If Yi Jianlian waits a year later to enter the league, the order will probably be better than this year.
"No regrets."
"Huh?"
"Because...... It's a little better than Brother Hao at the beginning. ”
Yi Jianlian said with a smile.
“……”
Sun Hao patted Yi Jianlian on the shoulder, and then laughed together.
After so many years, Yi Jianlian's personality is really much more optimistic than at the beginning.
Regardless of the position selected, he has reason to believe that the latter will have a better career than the one in history.
On the day of the draft, Zhang Weiping and Su Qun also came.
They're really busy in the NBA right now.
And this is the third year in a row that a Chinese player has landed in the NBA.
Although it doesn't have Yao Ming's ability to compete for the top spot, it is at least a lotto.
The four words of talent are perfectly suited to the current situation of the Chinese men's basketball team.
For Chinese fans, such a day is simply not too happy.
"I'm ready for the articles for the UAE draft."
Su Qun also didn't forget to speak.
Sun Hao was full of curiosity, after he participated in the draft, Su Qun's article "The Little Emperor Brings Talent to the NBA" can be described as thought-provoking.
Even Sun Hao, a traverser, was shocked by the things mentioned in Su Qun.
That's definitely ahead of its time, and it's really a wake-up call for the men's basketball team.
"What's the name?"
He couldn't help but ask.
Su Qun reached out and helped his glasses, his eyes were full of pride, and then he opened his mouth to say the name of the article.
"Easy to Fly to the Sky".