Hayes managed to lose weight in Los Angeles, with a weight of 106 kilograms that allowed him to become more flexible, and after two months of training, his coordination really improved, and he was able to get the ball out in the most appropriate way and maintain a good sense of balance. His shooting touch is still stable, and his rebounding ability is the strongest of the Bobcats. What his teammates admired the most was his defense, defending from the No. 1 position to the No. 5 position. Even the fastest Felton will feel uncomfortable when he is targeted, although Hayes's speed is slow, but the prediction is scary, and it is not easy for outside players to want him.

After 10 days of training camp running-in, Okafor, Felton, and Gerard Wallace, who had some opinions about Hayes at first, were completely convinced. Hayes's personal abilities are too strong. There are only three people in the entire league who can make Wallace ashamed, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Hayes. Wallace thinks Hayes is better than Anthony and can compete with James. If Hayes plays small forward, he's willing to go to the shooting guard position.

The Bobcats hierarchy is also very optimistic about the team's prospects. Although most of the players are new to the game, there is already some tacit understanding.

They find out that the summer trade has picked up the treasure.

Calderón is a particularly well-suited player for running and shooting, with great vision and good passing. He can use his speed advantage to break through defenders and go straight to the basket, and he can also shoot from the perimeter, especially at a 45-degree angle on either side. When he first took over the Bobcats, D'Antoni struggled with the Bobcats' point guard, but now that Calderon has been training for 10 days, he has the idea of putting him in the starting lineup. Felton's physicality is indeed impeccable, and playing open dunks is a piece of cake, but he is not solid enough, especially the shooting percentage is difficult to trust.

With these two point guards in hand, the Bobcats' No. 1 spot is fine. The third backup point guard can use Raymond Sessions, and the rookie has a good overall view, but his body is relatively thin and he can't let go of his hands and feet when he plays.

D'Antoni is also fond of centre-forward Gortat. The Bobcats drafted him in 2005 and didn't sign with him, and he won't let the big man go this time around. He's athletic, he's very hard defensively, and he's a good interior bench.

Landry is also a promising rookie, with a good mid-range shot, a strong sense of air cuts, and a single player under the basket. He's the one the Bobcats have to stay, and Hayes especially likes to pass the ball to Landry during training matches. Landry followed Hayes all day carrying his bag, and almost got into a fight with Sessions in order to grab the bag.

Although the preseason has not yet started, the Bobcats' lineup has already been decided. The Bobcats' veteran players are going to be cut, and with these great newcomers, the veterans on the fringes are worthless.

The Bobcats' current lineup is certainly not without its shortcomings, mainly lacking a strong interior offensive point. Therefore, Adelman and Van Gundy have always believed that Hayes still has to play on the inside, so as to ensure the offensive firepower of the inside.

The 2007-2008 preseason season kicked off quickly.

On October 11, the Bobcats played away against the Magic.

"It's an opportunity to test your strength, it's okay to lose, but you have to play tactically. When he had the opportunity, he fought back, and when he landed in the battle, he pulled away and let Chuck single. Defending 122 in the team, Emeka (Okafor) and Andris (Biedrins) are included, Chuck, Gerrard (Wallace) and Raymond (Felton) are outside. "D'Antoni's tactics are very similar to what the Rockets played last season. After the Suns' defeat last season, he has a new understanding that he is not just playing and running. He opened the game with the twin towers of Biedrins and Okafor, Biedrins is fast and can play as a power forward, this lineup can play fast counterattacks, and the defense is also very strong, which is the strongest lineup that the Bobcats can send at the moment.

The Bobcats players are all smiling, and last season they ran into the Magic, and they were basically beaten crying daddy and crying mother. The Magic have a stronger roster this season, but the Bobcats are not afraid.

"If you want to fight back quickly, look at my code, if I wave to the opponent's half of the court, you two will follow." Hayes said to Felton and Wallace.

This set of quick counterattack tactics can give the league a headache for the teams that play positional offense, and the Bobcats are not tacit enough to have a hard time.

"I've always wondered how you judge rebounds so accurately." Wallace laughed. With the benefit of being teammates with Hayes, his hostility has long since disappeared.

"Watching the video, analyzing the arc of the basketball throw, judging the direction in which it might pop up, Rodman is good at that, and he taught me a lot. There's no trick to it, just do more research. Hayes laughed, in fact, he reacted faster than others, this is a specialty, he doesn't plan to say it.

"No tricks? I think only you and Rodman can do that. If you put all your mind into grabbing rebounds, I think you're going to be able to grab more than 15. Okafor said.

"It's funny, with you, I don't think it's possible to lose." Felton also laughed.

When the three Bobcats veterans came on the court, they all stood by Hayes's side, and in 10 days, they became "Haimi", and the best way to become the boss of the team is to speak with strength.

Dwight Howard of the Magic team walked over to Hayes, ignoring Okafor and the others, and said a little unpleasantly: "Chuck, I really convinced you." The top salary here is ready for you, you didn't come to the magic and chose the Bobcat, do you think it's better to come to me in the Bobcat? ”

"Hahaha, Dwight, the two of us are invincible in the world, of course. But if I got to magic, would you make me the boss? I'm in the Bobcats, I can win the championship as well, it's a promising team and I want to build a dynasty when my jersey will be retired from the Bobcats and I'll do that in a few years. Hayes said without modesty.

"You're too confident, too. Let's see who is stronger today. Howard smiled and shook Hayes' hand. The Magic signed Canadian Flyer Vince Carter, and Howard's goal has changed to a championship.

"This kid is too arrogant." Okafor said.

"He also has arrogant capital, and now the center of the league, the strongest are him and Yao Ming. I know Yao Ming's strength best, comprehensive defensive ability, Dwight is more comprehensive, he is likely to be the best center this season. Emeka, you've got to fight today. Hayes said earnestly.

Gerard Wallace also has a fighting spirit in his eyes, he's a desperate player, that's why Hayes values him, and the guy against him today is Carter. He's eager to prove that he has what it takes to be an All-Star as well.

Although it was only a preseason game, there were a large number of Magic fans in attendance, and the stadium was almost full.

Home commentator Mike Brin said: "It's a game with a lot of stars and there's definitely going to be a lot of fighting. The Bobcats have shown their determination to tear down the rebuild this summer, and the roster has changed a lot. The signing of Hayes is the biggest addition, and the likes of Petrus, Barnes, Weaver, and Azubuke are also strong role players. The Magic signed Howard to a contract extension this season, signing Carter, but also waived Milicic. The lineup has improved overall. Mark, who do you think will win today? ”

Mark Jackson, a recently retired power forward, became a commentator for the Magic and said with a smile: "I think the Magic are more likely to win, because the Bobcats' lineup needs to be run-in, and it is difficult to cooperate as tacit as the Magic, in addition to Hayes and Wallace, they also lack attack points." The two also didn't average very many points per game last season. ”

Mike Brin said: "I agree with you, but don't underestimate the Bobcats. Hayes is said to have practiced with Jordan, Johnson, Barkley and Rodman in Los Angeles. It's rare for four superstars to work as an assistant coach for one person at the same time. They are all optimistic about Hayes, and maybe Hayes can bring even more surprises to the fans. It would be terrible if he could improve a lot on what he did last season. ”

'It's not impossible for Hayes to improve, I think it's mainly in terms of scoring. When the Rockets were on the sidelines, Yao Ming and Maddy had a lot of shots, and Hayes's scoring relied on secondary offense a lot, and now without Maddy's suppression, his offensive ability may be completely liberated, and I think Hayes may be stronger than Maddy. Mark Jackson said. Having played against Hayes with the Hornets last season, he knows how good Hayes is.

"Maddie was last season's MVP, and you said Hayes was better than him?" Mike Brin laughs.

"Barkley said the same thing, didn't he? I think the Rockets made a big mistake in giving up on Hayes and choosing Maddie as the core. Yao Ming must also think that Hayes is stronger, and he is such an honest person who is angry and asks for a transfer. As a result, the Rockets traded Yao Ming for Maddie in exchange for Oden and reimbursement for the season. There are also a couple of players who followed Hayes to the Bobcats, which says a lot, and I think Hayes is likely to be a superstar in the league in a few years, and it's a shame he didn't make it to the Magic. Mark Jackson laughed.

"Let's see the game."

Both starters came on.

Magic starters: point guard Jamil Nelson, shooting guard Vince Carter, small forward Turkoglou, power forward Tony Barty, center Dwight Howard.

Bobcats starts: Felton, Wallace, Hayes, Biedrins, Okafor.

Howard jumped the ball to win Okafor easily, and Nelson took the ball and handed it to Carter. Carter quickly burst into the three-point line with the ball and hit a pull-up jump shot. 2 to 0.

The Canadian Flyer started the race in good form. Last season, he averaged 25.2 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game, which was not inferior to Maddy's performance, and his shooting rate of 45.7% was higher than Maddy's. He's still at his peak this season.

The Bobcats attacked, and Felton dribbled across half court under Nelson's pressure and handed it to Hayes. Okafor came out to block the pick-and-roll, and Hayes broke through on the right side and matched Howard.

Come on. Even if it's a Warcraft, don't try to prevent me one-on-one. Hayes took a step to the right, and his shoulder's center of gravity shifted to the right. Then transfer the ball to the left hand in disguise. Howard was so fast that he immediately adjusted his body and took a step to the right, but Hayes then stepped down and passed Howard from the right side with his left hand and right hand.

Howard was not a fuel-efficient lamp, and immediately turned around and went down the middle lane to chase Hayes. Hayes got to the basket, jumped on both feet, jumped high and was about to dunk with both hands, and Tony Barty and Howard jumped together for a block. Hayes flinched, crashed into Barty in the air, and staggered the ball from under Howard's arm with one hand. The referee's whistle blows, Barty fouls, the ball turns twice around the rim, and it goes in!

(To be continued)