The next morning, according to the time notified by the team, Ye Hai came to the team's training venue early, and the security guard at the door watched Ye Hai walk into the door of the stadium with strange eyes after carefully checking Ye Hai's player ID. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Although it is only July, there are still nearly 3 months before the regular season or even the preseason, but the personnel in the stadium have already worked in an orderly manner according to the beginning of the season.

When Yahi came to the lounge, he met El Horford, the Celtics' All-Star center, and Yahi's cabinet was next door to him.

"Hi, hello, Ye." Although Ye Hai's arrival indirectly promoted Jaylen Brown's departure, Horford, who had a good relationship with Brown, did not show any mind and dissatisfaction with Ye Hai, but took the initiative to greet this newcomer with a cordial attitude.

Ye Hai hurriedly responded, "Hello, Al! ”

After finishing speaking, Ye Hai sat beside Horford a little crampedly, and changed into his jersey and shoes under Horford's gaze.

After Ye Hai was replaced, Horford took the initiative to hold Ye Hai's shoulders and said, "Ye, I understand your feelings as a newcomer, don't worry, I'll cover you here in the future!" ”

Ye Hai's heart warmed when he heard this, and he showed a somewhat shy smile to Horford.

The two took to the pitch with all the players in last season's squad, and the attitude of the head coach, assistant coach and even strength and conditioning coach showed that the team took this first joint training session seriously.

Amir Johnson, Jack Crowder, Taylor Zeller, Kelly Olynyk and Marcus Smart are already dressed up and warming up on the field.

As the team is still in the off-season between seasons, there are a number of players on the pitch who have come to tryouts and players who have signed short contracts for training camps and are waiting to be scouted.

Among these players, Ye Hai also saw Brandon Rush, who became a free agent when his contract expired with the Timberwolves, Perry Jones, who returned to the NBA from the Russian league to look for opportunities, and Ronny Starki, a guard who played in the CBA.

Ye Hai looked at these NBA players who could only be seen on TV, and that innate fighting spirit began to burn again. Ye Hai, who has not played for several months after the World Youth Championships, can't wait to compete with these famous stars on the court at this moment!

When Horford and Ye Hai appeared, the players who were standing on the court for shooting training stopped their movements and looked at Horford, who won the All-Star team last season, and Ye Hai, the mysterious Chinese player who had just been selected by the team.

"Hey, Al, I'm going to accept a newcomer as a junior brother so soon!" Amir Johnson, who is playing with Al Horford on the inside, joked.

"Great, I'm finally not the least senior rookie in the team." Ben Bentier, a rookie who was selected last year, said happily.

Ye Hai glanced at the players on the court, everyone had a longing and friendly expression on their faces for the new season, only Jack Crowder, the main small forward of the team last season, looked at him with a little unkind face.

At this time, Larry Bird accompanied Danny Angie on the court, and Angie said to everyone: "I believe everyone knows about the team's deal, it's a pity that Isaiah, Avery and Jalen have left us, but our team will welcome another heavyweight star, he is Chris Paul, just now Emily from the PR department told me that Paul's team has arrived in the parking lot of our stadium, I hope he can feel the warm welcome of our team when he arrives here!" ”

"Wow, Chris is really coming."

"Elga Chris, we look like we have a good chance of competing for the title in the East next season!"

"But will Chris sign a contract extension at the end of the season?"

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After Anji's speech, the players immediately talked about it.

Ye Hai was still looking at these players who would also play with him at least next year, when suddenly in the corridor leading to the stadium, there were bursts of cheers and applause, and then, under the guidance of Emily, the manager of the public relations department, Chris Paul and his team appeared in the sight of Ye Hai and others!

Without Angie and Bird taking the lead, the players were already spontaneously cheering for Paul's arrival! Everyone knows Paul's strength, and everyone knows that under Paul's leadership, it will be much easier to play by yourself!

Although Paul has not yet stated that he will renew his contract with the Celtics at the end of the season, if he can bring one of the best point guards in the league here, Angie and Bird are confident that they will take practical actions to keep Paul.

And for head coach Brad Stevens, Paul's arrival is really a happy annoyance for him. Having the opportunity to coach a player like Chris Paul is something that every coach dreams of and will not refuse, but what also gives him a headache is that in order to get Paul, the team has paid almost half of the price of the main squad and half of the offensive firepower!

But even so, Stevens was the first to express his friendliness, and after greeting Angie and Bird one after another, he immediately stepped forward to shake Paul's hand and said cordially: "Chris, welcome to this place, this will be your home in the future, I promise we will get along very happily!" ”

Under the leadership of Stevens, Paul met with the players on the team in turn, and Al Horford, Amir Johnson, Jack Crowder and others greeted Paul in turn.

When it was Ye Hai's turn, Paul actually took the initiative to say to Ye Hai: "Hey, Ye, I've watched your game, that killer ball is really exciting!" ”

Flattered, Ye Hai held Paul's hand with one hand and his head with the other, showing an embarrassed smile.

"Alright, Chris, let's take you around here." After introducing each other, Angie spoke to Paul. Then, accompanied by Angie and Bird, Paul also visited the team's honor room, gym and physiotherapy room.

After a turn, Paul was still very satisfied with the Celtics' stadium configuration, but he still said to Angie and Bird: "Danny, Larry, you know, although I'm here now, I can't guarantee you a contract extension after the season, I'm sure you'll understand my current situation and options." ”

Bird immediately replied: "Of course, Chris, everyone has the right to choose, but I'm confident that after the season, you'll stay here, and the Green Shirts will rebuild their glory under your leadership!" ”

Paul smiled and didn't answer.

After his first meeting, Paul was led by Emily to the stadium's media room, where dozens of reporters were waiting for Paul's debut with the Celtics.

Since Paul's usual No. 3 jersey has been retired by the Celtics, Paul chose the No. 30 jersey after thinking for a while, and when asked by reporters about the meaning of this number, Paul said: "I added a 0 to the end of the 3 to remind myself that I haven't had 1 NBA championship so far!" (To be continued.) )