Barkley approached Iverson and exchanged jerseys, and Barkley got the classic mercerized 76ers blue No. 3 jersey. Iverson got a white-and-blue Wizards No. 34 jersey.

Originally, the No. 34 Wizards jersey was unknown, but in the end, the value of the No. 3 jersey on this plane may properly exceed that of the AI's No. 3 jersey.

Although Barkley had an unpleasant falling out with the 76ers when he left Phoenix in '92, Barkley later regretted not leaving the 76ers early.

But it was always the city and the team that he had fought for for 8 years, and that was a knot in Barkley's heart that he couldn't untie. Remembering "Dr. J" Irving's teachings about the early days of his career, Barkley still misses those years.

"AI, since the Declaration of Independence in the 18th century, the citizens of Philadelphia have celebrated the spirit of indomitability. I hope you can pass on this spirit well, and the Philadelphia 76ers should fight against all the power of the NBA league! ”

As the big brother, Barkley can only say these sincere words. As for the future, no one can predict it.

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At the post-match press conference, the five elders went together.

Reporter: "May I ask Mr. Charles Barkley, why did you leave TNT's lucrative conditions and choose to join the Wizards with a base salary?" ”

Barkley: "You know, I used to support the Republican Party in college with my buddies, even though the Republican Party didn't do much for me. But I answered President George W. Bush's call, I created a new number of jobs, and I increased the employment rate. ”

Although Barkley's remarks were mostly sarcastic, reporters also had to admire the former colleague's tongue.

Rodman: "Hey, Big Buckley. I think the next time I meet with President George W. Bush, I might consider telling him about your achievements. ”

Reporter: "Michael, congratulations on getting a group of powerful helpers. And some time ago, everyone was still questioning your decision, but it turns out that the veteran does not die, and it does not slowly wither. ”

Jordan: "Thank you for your kindness, I think I got together with these old guys because of Coach Hu Qingniu, it was his proposal that brought us together, and it was his medical skills that kept us healthy. ”

Doug Collins: "It's also Hu's tactics that have brought them together, and it looks like I'm going to retire after this season, and the future is terrifying." ”

Reporter: "Can you tell us about your goals for the new season, coach?" ”

Old Doug: "We don't need to take an oath, we've only got nine wins at the moment, and we're still an Under Dog in the East End. All we need to do is train and integrate the squad we already have and wait for Grant Hill and Anthony Hardaway to return. ”

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The combination of the old men on the court greatly increased the exposure of the Wizards, and a big win made the media praise the sky. The media is this virtue, to say that it is good to judge the situation, and to say that it is difficult to hear is to see the wind and rudder.

The older generation of superstars of the Wizards team first brought not the improvement of strength, but countless fans.

Before Jordan joined, the Wizards were almost the target of boos when they went out to play on the road, except for local fans.

And now, as soon as the plane arrives at the away stadium, the fans surround the airport. It's like a rock star tour.

This woke up the stingy Wizards owner Abel Bolin from the covers, and these five big and three thick muscle sticks were thick cash cows in his eyes.

At that time, Abel Bolin did not support trading, and he traded a group of old guys, and he didn't know if he could play in the NBA. Now he is glad that he did not intervene much, which is why the current situation is popular with fans.

On January 10, the Wizards flew to Motor City to challenge the Detroit Pistons, a new force in the league.

Under Rick Carlisle's Motor City, the Bad Boys of the '80s and '90s are being reinvigorated.

At the end of last season, Carlisle personally gave the team's first brother, Jerry Starkhouse, to the Wizards in exchange for a long-distance runner on the court, Richard Hamilton with an inexplicable run.

After that, the underrated Tanhua show, Chauncey Billups, fled cold Minnesota and brought guns to shoot, and the Pistons had a real metronome.

At present, the Pistons have surpassed the New Jersey Nets of Byron Scott and are temporarily in first place in the East with a record of 16 wins and 6 losses.

The Motor City muscle sticks didn't bother the Wizards.

Ben Wallace, who leads the rebounding charts with 15 rebounds this season, was strangled by Ewing, Barkley, and Rodman.

Since the tradition of the Pistons is iron and blood, the old guys of the Wizards play even harder. Often, the Wizards will send out three-pointers for rebounds, and every time the rebound is contested, at least one player is guaranteed to jam Ben Wallace.

Hamilton, who had a falling out with Jordan last season, was chased by Jordan all over the court, and his vaunted running became ineffective due to the deterioration of the quality of his teammates' coverage. Jordan was on the same page with him, and Hamilton became a ghost on the court, difficult to shoot, and had no other contributions.

I heard that Hamilton offended Jordan last season because of a shooting bet during training, and Hamilton beat Jordan by a ruthless big advantage, and Jordan was unhappy on the spot. Poor Hamilton with whom to bet badly, and Jordan this rotten gambler.

Just when Rick Carlisle was at a loss and felt helpless, it was the new recruit Chaunci Billups who stepped up, and he was extremely steady on the field.

The Wizards' bombardment didn't seem to affect his heart, and he managed to stabilize his rhythm. Old charlatan Tim Hardaway couldn't do anything about Billups' tempo control. No matter what kind of defense and offense Tim Hardaway plays, Billups always plays the same rhythm to attack and defend.

Most lethally, Billups has a tall stature and a viper-like aggressiveness, and Tim Hardaway's mediocre physical qualities are difficult to limit.

Relying on Billups' steady play, the Pistons seem to have hope of turning the tide.

The situation on the court is not good, the advantage of the Wizards is being eaten away little by little, and the Pistons are only two points behind the Wizards at halftime.

But anyone with a discerning eye can see that if the Wizards don't adjust, they will be completely lost in the cooperation of the Motor City bucket formation.

This is the reality of super teams, basketball is not a simple mathematical addition and subtraction, and super teams are not necessarily invincible. Even if it is a five-2 board, you must pay attention to strategy and cooperation, otherwise the opponent will play a super plane and play all the cards in your hand.

Seeking change, Hu Qingniu's mind was full of this idea, the situation in the first half was getting more and more dangerous, he sat on the sidelines and already felt it, but there was no good way for a while. In his expectation, the Wizards' lineup is stable with the Pistons, but the expectation is just an expectation after all, basketball is round, this is the reality.