Chapter 6 New Players New Season

The 76ers signed free agent Rajan. Rondo, trading to Ibaka.

On 3 July, Timotelluwau Caballo signed with the team. The four-year contract is worth $6.69 million, with team options for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.

On July 10, the Philadelphia 76ers officially announced that they had signed free agent Gerard Henderson. Henderson has been a mentor to young players throughout his career, and the 76ers signed Henderson in the hope that he can use his experience to better coach Zhang Zifeng.

On July 16, the 76ers officially announced that they had officially signed Dario Saric on a four-year contract worth $10.75 million, with team options for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.

Dario Saric was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 12th pick in the first round in 2014 and was subsequently traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He had been playing in the Turkish league for the previous two seasons. This year Dario Saric officially joined the NBA,

And Furkan Kolkmaz, who was selected with the 26th pick in the first round, could not afford the buyout fee, so he could not join the NBA immediately, and is still playing in the Turkish league.

The 76ers have five new players for the new season.

Since the NBA stipulates that the team roster can only be 15, more importantly, the playing roster can only be 12 people, and the 3 non-active rosters.

So this summer, the 76ers cut several "water cooler managers" who basically didn't play last season.

Covington was traded by the Thunder as a bargaining chip for Ibaka. Last season in order to bring in Josh. Smith and Tony Roten were cut by the team.

This summer Isaiah Kennan went to the Bulls as a free agent, Eis Smith went to the Pistons as a free agent, and Christian Wood went to the Hornets as a free agent.

The current lineup of the 76ers is:

Centers: Embiid, Noren Snoll, Lucas Norquila.

Power forwards: Ibaka, Dario Saric, Rijon Holmes.

Small forwards: Jeramy Grant, Timo Teluwau, Hollis Thompson.

Shooting guards: Zhang Zifeng, Knicks Taoskas, Gerrard Henderson.

Point guards: Rondo, Kendall Marshall, TJ McConaughey.

At the beginning of October, when the players of the new season were reported, Zhang Zifeng also met with several new players for the first time.

Ibaka is okay, rumored not to be a difficult guy to get along with.

But Rajan. Rondo is a guy with great talent, but a ...... personality

I didn't see any problems for the time being, maybe it was the first time I arrived in a place where I was unfamiliar with life, and I restrained my arrogance!

After all, the 76ers are not in his hands here, and everyone knows that Zhang Zifeng is the boss of the team.

Even Embiid, who joined the 76ers a season earlier, has no objections.

"Hi Rajan! Sergi! ”

Zhang Zifeng saw Rajan in the training hall. Rondo, Ibaka, and Gerrard Henderson gathered together in the 76ers' training jerseys for the new season and appeared on the court with a smile and a smile.

Zhang Zifeng took the initiative to walk over and greet them with the demeanor of the team boss, "Man, are you still used to the weather in Philadelphia?" ”

If there's going to be a big one in the new season, there's no doubt about it. Both Rondo and Ibaka are important helpers for themselves.

In order to get closer to them as soon as possible, Zhang Zifeng said with a smile, "Let's come together tonight and take you to the bar with the hottie in Philadelphia!" ”

Ibaka's eyes lit up when he heard this, "OK? It also saves me from finding a place! ”

Rajan. Rondo and Gerard Henderson also nodded and said with a smile, "Of course! ”

Zhang Zifeng did not have a relationship with Rajan. Rondo and they talked too long, after all, he was the boss of the 76ers, and he needed to meet with a few new players.

Zhang Zifeng is the boss of the team, so he has to know every player in the team!

Otherwise, when I go out in the future, I will be asked by a reporter that I can't remember this person, and I may not be hacked by which media!

"I'm in for dinner tonight, let's go to the hottest bar in Philadelphia!"

saw Zhang Zifeng come over to say hello, although Darrio Sharic and Zhang Zifeng didn't know each other before. However, after being selected by Philadelphia, of course, they knew that the Chinese Zhang Zifeng in front of them was the boss of the team, and these new players hurriedly responded.

Chat a few words with the team members everywhere, and mix up the familiar faces.

At nine o'clock, head coach Brett. Brown showed up at the arena on time with his coaching staff.

He clapped his hands continuously to attract the attention of his players, and then motioned for them to come around.

"Guys, before today's training, let's get to know each other's new players and they'll be playing with us for the new season. We are all comrades-in-arms and partners, and I hope everyone can get along happily this season! Whoever dares to make trouble and disrupt the team, we will definitely not be soft. Last season we made the playoffs, this season we have strong players, this season we have to go further, the first round is definitely not our goal! We're going to start training later, and let me see if you guys come back from a vacation and have a lot of fat on you. I warn you that before the season starts, don't expect to play if anyone is not up to par! Okay, let's deal with the media for a while and then start training! ”

At 9:15 a.m., the media interview time was officially opened.

On the day of the start of the NBA training camp in the new season, there will be public media interviews.

This is to let more people pay attention to the 76ers, and it is also to tell fans that the new season is about to start, so if you are interested, hurry up and buy tickets and prepare to watch the game!

As soon as the doors of the training hall opened, all the reporters poured in.

At the media conference of the new season, Zhang Zifeng is the most eye-catching guy, and Zhang Zifeng led the 76ers to surprise Philadelphia fans last season.

Fans and reporters alike want to know how Zhang Zifeng will perform in the new season.

Zhang Zifeng sat in a chair, surrounded by reporters.

The reporter from Today's News, who has the best relationship with the 76ers, was the first to stand up and ask questions. "Zhang. So far, the 76ers have only made two trades, will the 76ers make any big moves next? ”

Zhang Zifeng said with a smile, "You should ask our coach this question, you must know that I am only a player, and it is my duty to play well, but the transaction is the business of the club management!" ”

"So what is the team's goal for the new season, is it still aiming for the playoffs?"

In the face of reporters' questions, Zhang Zifeng also knew that as the star of the 76ers, Zhang Zifeng must stand up and express the team's determination and confidence.

"In the new season, we traded Rondo and Ibaka, and the goal is to go for the championship!"

Hearing Zhang Zifeng say that he was going to hit the championship this season, a reporter from the New York Times stood up and said, "Zhang, last season, you just made the playoffs and were eliminated in the first round. This season, you fantasize about winning the championship, isn't it too high! ”

Zhang Zifeng pondered for a while and said, "No, I don't think so. As long as we hone our skills, we are strong enough to compete with any team. Yes, as long as we run in successfully! ”

In the new season, everyone doesn't want to completely anger Zhang Zifeng, and the province can't cooperate happily in the future.

A reporter stood up to ease the atmosphere and said, "Zhang, do you have any personal thoughts on the new season?" ”

Zhang Zifeng said, "Personal? Of course I hope to be better last season, but in terms of individual and team wins. I will definitely choose the team to win. It's the team that wins that counts! ”

A reporter from the Philadelphia Daily News asked, "Barkley said a few days ago that in order to help you improve your strength, he trained you seriously all summer. Your performance in the new season will definitely surprise everyone and even qualify for the MVP of the season. Zhang, may I ask if what Charles said is true! ”

Serious fart!

Hearing Barkley brazenly say that he had been training himself seriously all summer, Zhang Zifeng complained frantically in his heart.

After receiving Lao Tzu's 200,000 US dollars, he came in less than two weeks.

Then he patted Lao Tzu on the shoulder and said, "Jack, you are very talented, you learn quickly, and you have completely mastered my Charles's stunt." Well, you just need to practice a little more! ”

Then pat your ass and run to Las Vegas with a full of bills in your pocket!

complained in his heart, but Zhang Zifeng said in his mouth, "I'm training seriously this summer, as for whether I can surprise people, I don't know this." As for the MVP, I seriously think it's too early. I'm still a long way from being an MVP. ”

For the team's goals, it is better to be high-profile, personally, it is better to be low-key. Too high-profile, faster than arrogance, easy to attract black!

In addition to Zhang Zifeng, the two new faces of Ibaka and Rondo are also the subjects of interviews with reporters who came to the training hall today, after all, there are enough topics on the two of them.

What will happen in the new season? Can you adapt to the new team, can you help the team?

At ten o'clock, the media open day ended in a relatively harmonious atmosphere.

The team began formal training,

After the warm-up, the 76ers had their first group training, but after a long offseason, except for Zhang Zifeng and Grant, the other players were not in good shape.

However, in a not very ideal state, the two new signings were a big surprise for Zhang Zifeng.

Rajan. Rondo's playmaking ability with passing, Ibaka's rebounding and defensive performance were all on display in just a few minutes of practice.

The simple group training lasted only 30 minutes, and most of the people were a little out of breath.

A holiday was spent and a lot of the players' fitness was substandard.

And because of that, there will be pre-season.

As is often said, summer league is a way for rookies to perform and earn a chance to stay on the team.

Pre-season is a warm-up for veterans, reminding them to work out and rebuild for the regular season.

The first day of bootcamp was simple. The main thing is to carry out simple physical recovery exercises.

At night, both Rondo and Ibaka have their own luxury cars.

Zhang Zifeng drove to pick up the 2 new team members and led all the team members to the bar for a good time.

NBA players, without a bar culture, are completely different worlds from their teammates.

Zhang Zifeng didn't want to have no topic with his teammates at all. However, Zhang Zifeng mostly goes to bars, and he is with Chen Wei.