"Ravage the Trailblazers now, you won't have a chance in the future."

TNT's arrogant dead fat man concludes on the TV.

Although Sir Charles's prediction has always been as unreliable as Webster's jumper, Portland's weather, and the Nets' record.

But this time, it was known that he was telling the truth.

Although the defending champion was eliminated and the league topped the table, such a result should have been something to celebrate.

But at this time, the Blazers were really not happy.

After the press conference, reporters were also given injury reports from several of the Trail Blazers' starters.

Roy, the serpent-like and deadly but humble and calm leader, underwent surgery for a meniscus injury in his right knee in Los Angeles with a recovery period of 4-6 weeks.

The thick inside line Auden the Great will take 4 weeks to make a comeback.

Exotic starting striker Batum missed five months after surgery on his right shoulder.

Miller, the brains of the team, needs to be back in about 3 weeks!

Looking at these, many professional journalists have a judgment.

"The Trailblazers are finished!"

This is a common headline in sports media outlets such as ESPN, TNT, Fox Sports, and many more.

Not only will their results be affected, but the dressing room may also collapse.

The news that the Trail Blazers defeated the Lakers and Xue Ding scored 17 points in overtime was quickly suppressed by such reports.

No one believes the Trail Blazers will be able to retain their top spot in the league in the coming week.

Not to mention the first place in the league, there are now media predictions that with so many injuries, whether the Trail Blazers can keep a playoff spot in the West by the end of the season will be considered a success.

Don't think the playoffs are secure, it's a wolf-like West.

You can't say you're a playoff team without a 50-win base.

........

At this point, as predicted by the media, the Trail Blazers were in huge trouble, not just in the locker room, but also in the team management.

Paul Allen is an avid fan, but unfortunately, he had just finished a phone call to express his condolences to the team and then he was diagnosed with cancer himself.

On November 12, 2009, Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma!

The management is also panicking!

What will the new ruler do to the team?

How does it work?

Is there a more unlucky team than the Trail Blazers?

The atmosphere in the locker room was so bad that everyone on the bus to the airport lost interest in making noise.

No one was talking, everyone was listening to their own headphones.

Macmillan was also helpless at this time, the situation the team encountered was simply unprecedented, it was too difficult.

Seeing that the team was in trouble, Xue Ding did not sit still.

The hourglass of time coincides with the melody of fate, with time missing from above and sadness piling up below.

The Trail Blazers' 40th anniversary may not be a season to be able to achieve, but it should be a milestone, or rather, a gas station.

The team gained an important piece of the puzzle in the summer, but at the same time, it also locked up salary space, and they did not have many new opportunities to strengthen.

Xue Ding knew very well that if there were no injuries and the new contracts of Roy and Aldridge began to be executed in 2008, the team should enter the great course and embark on the road to the championship.

And since getting Oden in '07, the team's goal has been the O'Brien Cup.

This season's task is to build the team and build a defensive system, determine the rotation and fill in the gaps.

Goals and tasks are not contradictory, it's like a long-distance traveler must dream big, but the day before departure, a wise long-distance traveler will carefully pack their bags, make plans, determine and familiarize themselves with the route, instead of saying "I'll leave a day early!"

When the tasks are completed, then the goal is achieved.

One to New Orleans.

Xue Ding took the initiative to go to the head coach's room to find McMillan.

The two met at the door of the room.

Xue Ding looked at McMillan and said, "Coach, I shouldn't lose my temper with you during the game, I apologize to you." ”

Xue Ding is not a stingy person who can't let go, and the maturity of his mental age makes him very clear about how to deal with his relationship with McMillan at this time.

I was really aggrieved during the game, but I saw it when it passed.

McMillan also looked at Xue Ding seriously, and he was a little surprised by Xue Ding's maturity.

According to a normal young man around 20 years old, his personality should be unruly, never admit his mistakes, and never apologize, especially Xue Ding's temper and attitude should also be very stubborn, how can he easily soften?

McMillan said, "You know what you're doing wrong? ”

Xue Ding said: "Well, the game did not follow the arrangements of the coaching staff, and the public team conflicts affected morale, and the gamblers did not make a move in the fourth quarter." ”

Hearing Xue Ding's honesty, McMillan nodded.

McMillan is not a famous coach, but he has a good personality, which can be seen from the fact that the whole team is under his management.

Out of Xue Ding's disobedience.

"Xue, you have excellent talent, and your excellence even exceeds my expectations! But as a manager, I have my own concerns, you know? ”

"I understand your concerns, but coach, I hope you don't treat me like a rookie, the team is struggling right now and I believe I can take more responsibility." Xue Ding swore that he was asking for status.

Xue Ding is just a rookie, he can only do what he can do his best, the team's trading reinforcements and tactical arrangements are not things he can decide, he can only show his attitude!

Seeing Xue Ding's attitude of seeking battle, McMillan nodded.

"Well, we've talked about it, and then the coaching staff will rebuild the system around you, you come in, I'll tell you."

McMillan didn't think that today's conflict with Xue Ding was a contradiction, Xue Ding apologized, and the matter was over.

"Hmm."

Xue Ding did not hesitate, he went directly to McMillan's room.

McMillan is not gay, and Xue Ding does not need to consider the risk of chrysanthemums.

"Brilliant Stars"

This is a new tactic specially created for Xue Ding by the Trailblazers coaching staff!

The tactics that Xue Ding knew as a fan in his previous life were too amateurish, and he didn't return to being like other traversers, he could be a head coach or something as soon as he crossed.

His little bottom, not a fart.

McMillan has learned far more than Xue Ding...... He knows when and what tactical system is best for him!

The "star-studded" system is the current Cavaliers' tactical system.

Lao Zhan can support the team system with strong physical fitness and first-class overall view, super single assault plus shooter distribution, open court space, and smooth offense, which is the power of a star.

As the name suggests, superstars and shooters are very important.

Thanks to the Trail Blazers' thick rotation lineup, the Trail Blazers players are not low in shooting percentage, and there are two or three average shooters on the team!

From a single point of view, Xue Ding's influence on the game is a low-profile version of James.

Xue Ding's physical fitness is strong, and he also has a sense of the overall situation above the passing line from a point guard, and his ability to push counterattacks and finish on the inside line may be weaker than the current Lao Zhan. However, the good thing about Xue Ding is that he has a stable mid-range compared to the current James, at least temporarily, and the three points at critical moments are also reliable.

After playing with the Lakers, Xue Ding's projection ability was in the stage of being released and turned into a stage of defense!