This is the first time Tang Shuai has said such ambitious, even a little pretending in front of the media.

The Lakers are different from the Clippers, a dynasty team that has been in urgent need of revival, everyone wants to be the core, which can be seen from Barnes's reaction, he chose to say such things at this time, not only because he is the absolute first person in terms of strength, but also because, only with him as the core, the Lakers can have a future.

As soon as Tang Shuai's words fell, his teammates all cast a look of surprise at him, but he was only surprised that he said directly in front of the media, in fact, Gasol is old, Noel is immature, Batum has never had the ambition to be the boss, and Barnes, the only one who has ideas, has also been convinced by him, and he is just telling the truth now.

A series of flashing lights flashed at the scene, and it is believed that after the press conference, his words will become the headlines of major Los Angeles media.

"Next question, there are rumors that you and Harrison have some problems, and there is also a said conflict, is it as the outside world says?" The next reporter's question was not so friendly compared to the previous one.

After the reporter asked this question, Wharton couldn't help but cough dryly.

Tang Shuai smiled and said: "There is no problem between me and Harrison, I won't tell you, I also took him and other teammates to have a Chinese and Chinese meal yesterday, Harrison, the taste of Chinese food is okay, right?" ”

He said, turning his head to look at Barnes.

Barnes smiled and nodded, "Very tasty." ”

Tang Shuai turned his head to look at the reporter.

Two simple exchanges, and the rumors about the contradictions between the two are self-defeating.

Tang Shuai was followed by Barnes, Batum, and Gasol, these important new signings of the Lakers in the new season, all of whom were questioned by reporters.

"You know, back with the Lakers, it's a very different experience......

When Gasol began to answer the question, Tang Shuai couldn't help but doze off a little, the process of asking questions was really a bit long.

ended the session of reporters' questions, and then took makeup photos with the jersey, which finally ended the day's schedule.

The NBA's schedule was released back in August, and the league considered the actual situation of each team and finally released a table for the new season.

The Lakers' opening game of the new season is against Tang Shuai's old club, another team in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Clippers.

It is obvious that the purpose of the alliance's arrangement has a lot to do with Tang Shuai's transaction.

The 73-win Warriors were traded in a single knock-out, former teammates who got along well, a city derby, and a debut on the list, all of which were mixed together to make the opener full of highlights.

In the pre-match training, Tang Shuai was mentioned by reporters about what it would be like to face his old club.

In fact, Tang Shuai can really say that he has mixed feelings, his departure has nothing to do with the current group of former teammates of the Clippers, and it can even be said that he is a little reluctant to leave his teammates who have been with him for a season, and Clippers coach Sam Cassel can be regarded as his enlightenment coach.

However, after the baptism of last season and the Olympic Games, Tang Shuai has learned how to control his emotions, and his answers to reporters' questions are also full of resonance.

"It's a very mixed game for me, I joined the Clippers as a rookie and they helped me a lot, we worked hard together, we fought together, like I was playing with my former teammates, and we were actually on the same court, but I know I'm a Lakers player and I'm going to try to win this game for the team, but after the game, I'm going to go to the locker room at home to see my former teammates and treat them to a big meal."

In fact, not only Tang Shuai, but even the players of the Clippers have mixed feelings.

"You know, he's the guy who led us to the Western Conference Finals, he led us to the Warriors with that kind of inhuman performance, he's incredible, but now we're going to play against him as an opponent, it's really...... I don't know what words to put to describe this feeling. Devin Booker said in an interview.

"I've just joined this team, but I've heard a lot about Don, averaging 40 points per game and leading a team that is out of Blake and Chris to win against the Warriors, my god, it's hard to think about, and to be honest, I feel a lot of pressure on my shoulders as one of the chips in trading Don, but I'm going to try to play well." Ingram, a rookie of the Clippers and a 2016 NBA draft pick, said in an interview.

"Don was very important for us last season, he led us to win a lot of games, he was one of the core of the team last season, and hopefully he can do the same with the Lakers, so I'm looking forward to this great matchup." Clippers head coach Sam Cassel is much calmer in comparison, but his reluctance to leave the team can still be felt from his words.

This is the sound of the upcoming L.A. derby, no blood, no verbal battles, more feelings.

In fact, not only the players, but also the media also revealed this feeling, compared to the thought city derby, this game has become different because of the presence of Tang Shuai.

On October 30, US time, the Los Angeles Lakers ushered in their opening game, challenging the Los Angeles Lakers away.

When he walked out of the players' tunnel, Tang Shuai was still in a trance, the same field, almost the same fans, and even the floor of the stadium were so familiar, the only difference was that the jersey he was wearing changed from a red Clippers jersey to a purple and gold jersey.

The game hadn't started yet, but when he walked out of the players' tunnel, there were already a lot of cheers from the audience.

During the pre-game warm-up, Tang Shuai walked to the Clippers' court and hugged his former teammates one by one.

"Don, I miss you so much." When hugging Tang Shuai, the former little brother, now the Clippers' starting point guard, Booker, couldn't help but be moved.

"I miss you too, now you're the team's starter, play well." Tang Shuai gave Booker a deep hug.

"Don." Paul looked at Tang Shuai and didn't say anything, only shouted a word, which was a deep hug.

Griffin, Jordan Jr., and Smith, the former brothers, all hugged Tang Shuai deeply, and even Smith's eyes were red when he couldn't control his emotions.

This offseason, the Clippers have signed some new players, but several of last season's rotations are no longer with the team.

Ismael Smith went to the Magic with a 3-year 18 million contract, and even Jeff Green went to the Magic with a 1-year 15 million contract, and even the "big white" Aldridge was recruited by the Timberwolves.

The change of players is beyond the control of the players themselves, and Tang Shuai's trade also saved him the sad scene of him and his teammates being separated one by one.

After a brief warm-up, the DJ began to introduce the starters from both sides.

In response to the Clippers' interior lineup, Wharton made changes to the team's starting lineup, replacing Brewer with Gasol and moving Batum to the starting point guard position.

On the Clippers' side, as expected, the starting five Tigers are the team's strongest lineup, with Paul and Booker on the outside, Ingram and Greenfin on the front, and Jordan Jr. on the inside.

When the starters from both sides walked onto the pitch, there was a burst of cheers.

Jordan Jr. flicked the ball back to the Clippers' half from the top of Noll's head, and the Clippers were given the right to take the lead offense.

The Lakers opened with a man-to-man defense, and Paul dribbled the ball to the front court and immediately faced Tang Shuai.

Both of them had a somewhat complicated look.

Paul as the league's top guard, under his guidance, his bench can always play some outstanding performances, Darren Collison in the early years, and then Bledsoe, even Reaves Jr., who was traded before, also received a 4-year 34 million contract extension from the Rockets this summer, but unlike these players, Tang Shuai is the first player to play a phenomenal performance, and even he helped Paul touch the floor of the Western Finals, which naturally has a completely different meaning.

"Come on, CP3, it's like when we were playing a training match." Tang Shuai's eyes burst out with a hint of war, and he said to Paul.

Paul nodded, without saying too much, and stretched out his hand to signal his teammates to run.

The game is not just the strength on the books, and the players are not really commodities, if that is the case, the Knicks will not lose to the Lakers in the preseason, and the tacit understanding is always the basis for a team to play the strength of the book.

After Paul called for a tactical run, Booker quickly took advantage of Griffin's pick-and-roll run to make a three-point opportunity.

Batum is 2.03 meters tall and can barely play a shooting guard, but Booker is a player who, like Thompson, is good at and willing to run without the ball, and it is really not so easy for Batum to keep up with him.

Paul got to the ball, and a beautiful cross pass got to Booker.

Booker raised his hand and hit a three-point shot!

"Devon~~~ Booker!!"

The DJ shouted Booker's name loudly, and the audience also let out a warm cheer.

After Tang Shuai was traded, Booker, who also had unlimited potential, became Tang Shuai's "replacement" to some extent.

Barnes sent the ball from the back, and Tang Shuai held the ball and pushed forward.

Before the Lakers could start attacking, the fans at the scene let out a burst of cheers.

It's cheers.

Generally, after players are traded, or signed with other teams, they will be booed by fans when they return to their home stadium, and only a very small number of players can avoid it.

Tang Shuai looked up at the fans, and his eyes were also moved, although he was traded to the Lakers, it was obvious that the fans of the Clippers still loved him.

Seeing Tang Shuai looking at himself, the cheers of the fans rose even higher.

This reaction, not only the Lakers players, but also the commentators on the scene were shocked.

Tang Shuai's influence in Los Angeles has unknowingly soared to an unimaginable level. (To be continued.) )