There is no third answer to this question and it must be answered positively.

There should be a trade-off when answering this kind of question, and understanding this is actually very easy to answer.

Whiteside doesn't have a good brain, and he cares a lot about this kind of thing, which can be seen in the excitement about the 2K value change before the game.

If he were to be dealt a blow at this time, he might think what he would think.

On the contrary, Jokic is a rookie, and he hasn't lost weight, and the Pelicans can't let him play as a starter.

So he is telling the truth, and it is also the most appropriate answer.

'Yes, Hassan has been outstanding in pre-season, he's our starting centre-forward and we're confident he'll manage the foul problem in the rest of the game.'

Williams then nodded.

Whiteside's improvement is visible to the naked eye, and his overall strength is now the Pelicans' strongest player at the No. 5 position.

Fouls in a game that aren't well controlled don't make them coaching staff adjust their lineup.

"A lion is rising."

After the game between the Pelicans and the Trail Blazers, NBA officials reported the game with such a headline.

It's a pun.

The lion can be understood as Tang Tian, because Tang Tian has this nickname, and the strength he showed in the game is more comfortable than last season.

The Lions can also be understood as the Pelicans, who have shown incredible competitiveness through the draft and offseason reinforcements.

But no matter which way you understand it, one thing is certain, the Pelicans really aren't as average this season as ESPN says!

After the opening game against the Trail Blazers, the Pelicans returned to New Orleans for their next game at home against the Heat in two days' time.

Williams arranged his daily shooting drills.

"Thanks, Don!"

Before the start of training, Whiteside took the initiative to find Tang Tian to thank him.

He read the news report and knew that Tang Tian had spoken for himself.

"Don't thank me, I didn't play well in the next game, be careful that I kick your ass!"

Tang Tian said with a smile.

Whiteside nodded vigorously.

It was Tang Tian's help that he finally stayed in the team last season, and Tang Tian was the image of a big brother to him.

The Pelicans' training atmosphere is still very good, and the victory over the Trail Blazers is a good start, and the self-confidence on the faces of the players is even stronger.

After the practice, Nash was still there to coach Davis in shooting drills, and Tang Tianhe stayed to practice as usual.

Jokic didn't leave either, and he was there doing weight-loss training.

After more than an hour of practice, Nash and Davis both left.

Tang Tian also sat on the sidelines to rest, he took a sip of water and saw that Jokic was still practicing.

It's really strange to say that Jokic has been in the NBA for more than a month, and he has been losing weight according to the requirements of the coaching staff.

But at this point, it seems that his size has basically not changed from when he first arrived.

After another ten minutes, Jokic's workout was over, and he gasped and walked to the sideline to sit down.

"How much do you weigh?"

Tang Tian turned his head and asked.

Jokic's weight and defense are directly linked.

Now that Jokic is just starting to play, the opponent is not so targeted, but as the season progresses, that will definitely change.

Especially in the playoffs, if this is still the case, it will definitely be targeted to death.

“133kg。”

Jokic gave the answer.

Tang Tian felt a little headache.

I only lost 4 pounds in a month, and under professional guidance, this speed is really not ordinarily slow.

"Were you born with this constitution?"

Tang Tian couldn't help but ask.

Jokic in history only landed in the NBA next season, and he doesn't remember it as exaggerated as he does now.

Jokic shook his head.

"I used to weigh only about 110 kilograms, but I couldn't stand up to the inside line with that weight like in Europe, so I had to gain weight."

Hearing this, Tang Tian probably understood.

Europe is the world of the Great White Bears, and the transition between offense and defense is much slower than that of the NBA, which leads to the need for tonnage rather than speed on the inside.

The environment determines the player, just as there are fewer and fewer traditional centers in the NBA.

But it shouldn't be said that way, if it's not a problem of physique, then the addition should also be reduced.

"What do you usually eat?"

Tang Tian then asked.

After he entered the NBA, in order to adapt to his skills, under the guidance of Cecilia, he lost weight and gained weight, which he is relatively familiar with.

In addition to training, diet is another equally important part.

"I always follow the instructions of the coaching staff."

"Didn't steal?"

Tang Tian asked with a smile, did he remember that his hunger was very strong when he lost weight.

Jokic scratched his head a little shyly when he heard Tang Tian ask.

The answer is obvious.

"At night, when I'm too hungry to sleep, I eat some brek, but that's all."

Jokic said with some embarrassment.

“brek？ What is that? ”

Tang Tian had never heard of such a thing before.

"Wait a minute."

Jokic said and licked his lips to stand up and trot out of the gym.

After a while, he returned, carrying his bag in his hand.

He took a breath and sat down, then pulled out a roll of stuff he was holding in oiled paper.

After opening it, Tang Tian found that it was something similar to fried spring rolls, one by one, and it also exuded a burst of meat smell.

"That's what you mean by brek?"

Tang Tian looked at Jokic.

Jokic nodded.

"It's very popular in Eastern Europe, and when I arrived in New Orleans, I found out that it was also sold here, and it was really delicious."

Jokic had a look like if I wasn't here, I would have started eating.

Tang Tian was speechless for a while, yes, it seems that Jokic, like Olson, is also a foodie.

This seems to make sense, for foodies, losing weight is the hardest thing to do.

Tang Tian picked up brek and ate one, and sure enough, it was the same as he thought, it was full of meat.

It is a food that is somewhere between meatloaf and fried spring rolls.

"Come on, you can eat one too."

Tang Tian said and handed Jokic one.

Jokic couldn't help it for a long time, picked up one and chewed it directly in his mouth, enjoying it.

This guy is really like a child who hasn't grown up.

Tang Tian then picked up the rest of the brek and took it away.

Jokic looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"That's the last stick you eat before you lose weight."

Tang Tian opened his mouth and said.

"If you want to lose weight and stay with the Pelicans."

When Tang Tian spoke again, his attitude became obviously serious.

This brek is both meat and fried, which is simply a representative of high-calorie food, and Jokic continues to eat this, so he doesn't have to think about losing weight at all.

"I'll ask my dietitian to make a new food list based on your situation, so that you don't go hungry before you go to bed at night, and as for that, it's going to be paid."

After Tang Tian finished speaking, he put away the bag of brek.

Jokic reluctantly gave one last look, but nodded.

Tang Tian is the boss of the team, and what he said is indeed right.