Chapter 223: The Regular Season Ends
The 15-16 regular season finally came to an end with a bang, and the Warriors became the No. 1 team in the league with a 73-9 record, and even broke the record set by the Bulls in the 1995-96 season (72-10), becoming the team with the best single-season regular season record in NBA history. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
And most importantly, the Warriors just won the O'Brien Cup last season, and this season has the best record in history, and basically the entire league believes that Golden State can defend the title.
In the final MVP selection, Curry led James and Leonard, ranked ahead of all players in the league, and was unanimously elected as the regular season MVP, setting a new NBA record.
Oakland media claim that the Warriors are bound to build a dynasty and that Curry is their savior.
They are clearly ambitious and aim for the championship. However, it has been a very good and unbelievable season for Magic fans, and at the beginning of the season, no one would believe that the Magic would finish fifth in the East, which has not been a good result since the 02-03 season.
Li Dong's rookie season was unbelievable and became Orlando's new darling.
Spurs head coach Popovich commented, "His calm style on the court is commendable, we can't treat him as an ordinary rookie, his future is limitless. ā
He averaged 24.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks per game. Li Dong's overall shooting rate was as high as 48.9 percent, 39.6 percent on three-point shooting, and 87.3 percent on free throws, approaching the 180 club in his first season, which was unprecedented.
Some media claimed that Li Dong should be selected for the league's best team, at least a second team, and his personal data is not inferior to the league's famous superstar.
Magic fans laughed, and Li Dong's performance in his first season was not much different from Iverson. Even in terms of personal efficiency, true shooting percentage and contribution to the team, it is far better than Maddie in the 03 season, not disrespectful to idols, but it is inevitable to fall in love with someone who makes them feel happier even more.
All the league-wide results are out. The 76ers, Lakers and Nets are among the bottom three in the league, with a 25 percent chance of the 76ers getting the top pick.
The top eight in the West are, from highest to low, the Warriors, Spurs, Thunder, Clippers, Trail Blazers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Rockets.
The top eight in the East are the Cavaliers, Raptors, Heat, Hawks, Magic, Celtics, Hornets and Pacers from high to low.
fought a war of words with the Raptors for more than half a month, but in the end, it was actually the first round with the Hawks, and Li Dong was speechless.
Atlanta, Phillips Arena.
On the green field, the players in training uniforms sat on the benches sweating profusely, and there were many trainers and staff on the sidelines, and head coach Budenholzer and his assistant coaches held tactical boards, constantly exchanging things.
"Hey. Al, our head coach is also quite a headache. ā
Kyle Korver unscrewed the lid of the kettle and took a sip of water.
Horford glanced in the direction of the head coach and turned his head back again, "yes, if I were the head coach, I would be anxious too." ā
"Originally, I just wanted to avoid magic, but I didn't expect to be overtaken by magic. I'm afraid that the fight of those young people is really difficult to deal with. ā
Horford scoffed, youth passing by the years. The gaze becomes extremely deep.
"If it is a few years later, there is really no way to take young people, but now, they still don't have enough to see. The Celtics were chosen as opponents because of their high understanding and grasp, and they were a little troublesome against magic. But there are also benefits. ā
On the court, Teague picked up the basketball and began to practice dribbling and running, and the No. 0 jersey fluttered in the wind during the run.
Korver nodded, with a smile on his face: "The playoffs are very different from the regular season. The Magic, including Oladipo, don't have a few players who have played in the playoffs, and they are a lot worse than us in terms of experience. ā
Horford looked at Teager's fox-like agile figure, but remained silent.
"Still thinking about Rajan's shot?" As soon as Korver saw Horford's expression, he knew what the old man was thinking.
A fine light flashed in the wolf king's eyes, and his tone was a little hateful, "Jeff's growth rate is too slow, and the trajectory of growth is also problematic. ā
"He has a big palm, but he doesn't have a stable hand, and he can't find the right spot every time he shoots. And any good perimeter player, even if it's just a fringe figure in the NBA, will have his own set of shooting feel and rhythm. "As one of the best shooters the NBA has ever made, Korver naturally knows at a glance what Teague's problem is.
Horford also can't understand why Teague's jump shot has not improved for several seasons, when he first entered the Hawks, he thought that this little brother with poor looks and great potential would become an existence like Kidd, but now it seems that it has gradually become a lineup shortcoming for other teams to push through.
"But he's improved a lot defensively, and now your defense is a lot easier!" Korver said with a smile.
Horford finally had a smile on his face, "We've been emphasizing defense in the past few seasons, and our defense is made from the bones, and Jeff's improvement is not only his personal effort, but also the help of the whole atmosphere." ā
"The Magic are very fond of blocking and pick-and-roll, and most of Li Dong's breakthroughs start from the wing, and whenever he steps out with his right foot first, 63 percent will end with a step-back jumper, but it's ......."
"Just what?" Garnett listened with relish, and it was rare to see an old fellow study a player so seriously.
Korver made a laughing and crying expression, "It's just that when Li Dong breaks through, the frequency of random changes is very high, and the reason why I chose to retreat is that most people will be deceived by one of his feints, and the jump shot percentage after opening up the space is actually the same as my open shot." ā
Horford looked confused, glanced at Korver, and thought to himself, "Doesn't this mean that you didn't say it!"
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Amway Arena, Orlando.
Li Dong finished his last post-season physique.
"Damn, awesome!" The staff made all the data into a table and handed it to Li Dong, and Watson couldn't wait to reach out and take the form first.
"Barefoot 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters), arm span 7 feet 2 inches (2.19 meters), standing touch height 2.76 meters, weight 218 pounds (about 99 kilograms), bouncing 38 inches (96 cm) on the spot, 44 inches (111 cm) on both feet, 46 inches (117 cm) in running and jumping!"
"it!" At the end, Watson almost muttered this body data in a roaring voice, and then he turned his head and looked at Li Dong with a look at alien creatures, "Brother, are you still human?" ā
Li Dong was embarrassed by him, and the other magic players on the side were attracted to him, so he reached out to get the form, "CJ, I'm just in a good state today." ā
"Don't move!" Li Dong's hand was knocked off by Watson.
He continued to flip down, "100 meters speed 10 meters 6, left hand length 22.9 cm, right hand length 23.5 cm, ouch, your big hands have been measured!" ā
"125 kg bench press completed a set, maximum bench press?"
"Huh? Why didn't you test it later? Watson continued to watch, but found that Li Dong did not test the maximum bench press, including the dribble three-quarter sprint at the back, the reaction sensitivity test, and so on.
Li Dong spread his hands, "I don't know, maybe it's still being calculated!" ā
"Fart, didn't this all come out on the spot!" Watson laughed and scolded, and then hooked Li Dong's neck, "Brother, after I retire as a scout, I will use your body data to find someone, if I can find someone similar to you, I estimate that I will almost be rich." ā
"I didn't have such high numbers before, and I only achieved it under the NBA training this year, if you really want to be a scout and can find such a god, then I guess it will be Michael Jordan in the NBA." Li Dong explained with a smile that he was really not modest this time, at least in terms of height, he definitely went up a little bit.
He's really worried that his height will continue to go up and affect his overall athleticism, what's the matter, do you want him to play inside?