The weather in New York, which continues to be cold, is gradually getting warmer, especially the long-lost sunshine has made many New Yorkers go out of their homes.

Today is also the Brooklyn Nets' first intra-team practice after the All-Star weekend, but Gao Dazhuang encountered a little trouble on the road, and the unexpected traffic jam made Gao Dazhuang almost "late".

Walking into the familiar Barclays Center Arena and greeting the enthusiastic staff, today's Barclays Center actually gives the tall and strong a feeling of "home".

"Hey, you're late, you're the last, it's yours to clean up today" said the tall and strong team friend Delfino, who was smirking and pointing at the cleaning tools on the sidelines, as is a common practice for late players to clean the stadium with the staff.

"I'm sorry, it's a traffic jam, it's not a stuck point now, it's just right, besides, the coach hasn't arrived yet" Gao Dazhuang, who had just stepped into the training ground, found that in addition to Coach Johnson and the injured Deron Williams, the other players of the team were all present, and Gao Dazhuang saw several new teammates.

"It's all incredible," said Faried, who had crossed paths with Gao Dazhuang in the rookie game and slam dunk game.

"Hi Kenneth, how are you? That suit was so nice when you attended the press conference yesterday" The pigtailed Faried exuded a "strength" all over his body, and his tense muscles and fierce expression definitely matched his title of "half-orc".

"I prefer the current jersey to the one I'm wearing," Faried whispered into the tall man's ear, "Did you know about the deal during the All-Star break?" ”

"Oh, no. I didn't know it at the time," Gao Dazhuang replied with a quick wave of his hand.

"Really? But that's not what you said in the rookie game, I remember you told me that you were looking forward to playing with me, didn't you? Faried asked nonchalantly.

"Isn't it very tacit that we cooperate? That MVP has half of you, hehe" The tall monster smiled and said: "Okay, I admit that I gave the team some advice, because you are a very good player, the team needs you, and I also believe that you can fit into this team perfectly".

"Well, I like your explanation," Faried grinned.

"You're officially welcome to join us. Kenneth's tall, outstretched palm and Faried's grip tightly.

Later, the tall man walked up to his teammates and greeted the newcomers Timofey Mozgov and Marsin Gortat. Although both of them are far taller and stronger in terms of age and seniority, they also know whose team the Brooklyn Nets "belong to" now, so they are also very enthusiastic to greet the tall and strong.

However, there was still a "surprise" when the tall and strong came to the front of the new small forward Cowhie Leonard. Leonard just smiled with a smile. And did not speak.

"Hey. Man, you really say the same thing as Coach Popovich, but I like your personality" The tall and strong man took the initiative to put his arm around the shoulder of the "Mune" Leonard and said, "Welcome to Brooklyn." Also, at night I do the East"

"What? Do the East? Do we have a share? Before Leonard could reply, another veteran on the team, Gerard Wallace, said deliberately loudly.

"Haha, all of them, in order to welcome the arrival of new teammates, I will treat you tonight, and you can choose the location at will" Gao Daqiang said with a smile.

"The River Cafe", "No, go to Fifth Avenue", "Just go to a three-Michelin-starred restaurant...... At this time, several veteran players of the Brooklyn Nets followed and coaxed.

"What makes you so happy" At this time, members of the coaching staff such as Coach Johnson and Assistant Coach PJ Callesimo also came to the court.

"In order to welcome the arrival of his new teammates, he is going to invite the whole team to a big dinner after training," Gerard Wallace immediately "reported" to Coach Johnson.

"Oh, remember to count us" Coach Johnson glanced at the tall and strong and pointed to the assistant coaches behind him and said with a smile, and Coach Johnson's answer immediately sparked laughter from the players.

In fact, there is an unwritten rule in the NBA league, that is, the convening of team activities will generally be organized by the team's "boss", at least the core players, and the team will generally not let rookies or new players break the bank, because they are far less valuable than the "bosses".

But this is an accident in Brooklyn, because Gao Dazhuang is only a first-year rookie, and his salary is even lower than the average salary in the team, but Gao Dazhuang is the real core and cornerstone of this team, although he is young, he has conquered his teammates and coaches with wonderful performances, so Gao Dazhuang came forward to feast on new teammates and indirectly proved the identity of the team's "core".

"All right, boys, all come here" Coach Johnson came to the middle of the court, clapped and said, "I have a few words to say before training begins"

"Long story short, number one, being able to come together from all over the world in Brooklyn and play on one team, I think that's God's direction, and I want everyone to be able to come together and be like a family, always remember that we're one and we represent Brooklyn," Coach Johnson said, glancing around at the players.

"Second, the team has made a couple of trades lately, and even sent away an All-Star, but the team is not here to rebuild, it's to get better results, we currently sit fourth in the East, but this position is not enough, I hope we can surprise the fans in the second half, we have to keep moving forward and win one win after another," Coach Johnson continued.

"The third is that the team has been changing personnel more frequently recently, so the captain has also changed, after the unanimous approval of the coaching staff, Deron Williams is a very suitable candidate, although he is still recovering from injury, but his condition is recovering well, and soon he will return to the team and fight side by side with everyone" Coach Johnson turned his head to look at Gao Dazhuang and said: "In addition, the team will have two vice-captains, which will be served by Gerald Wallace and Gao Dazhuang." After the captain truces, I hope you will shoulder your own responsibilities."

"Hey, Captain, please take care of me" Coach Johnson just finished announcing, Faried immediately quipped to the tall and strong, and the other players, especially the newcomers, also looked at the tall and strong eyes with a slight change, although they all knew that the tall and strong is the core of this Brooklyn Nets team, but through this decision, they knew better what the team's top management and coaching staff meant. The core position of tall and strong is unshakable.

"Alright. Lads, 1, 2, 3, come on" Coach Johnson clapped his hands and shouted loudly.

"1, 2, 3, come on," the players shouted as well. and clasped their hands together. A new Brooklyn Nets team has been formed.

Centre: The team currently has Marsin Gortat, Chris Anderson, Timofey Mozgov and Reggie Evans in the centre-forward position.

Marsin Gortat is 2.11 meters tall. Weighing 110 kilograms and balanced offensively and defensively, he has been the starting center for the Suns this season. Averaging 11.1 points and 8.5 rebounds, plus 1.6 blocks per game, while shooting 52.1 percent from the field, he will also be the starting center for this Nets team.

Needless to say, Chris Anderson, "Birdman" Anderson, has excellent bounce and fierce defense that will make him a solid role as a regular rotation player.

Timofey Mozgov, 27 years old, he is definitely a potential stock, he has a height of 2.16 meters and a weight of 113 kilograms, he is from Russia, despite his size, he has the skills and skills of a small forward, the impact and strong athleticism are amazing, of course, he has a lot of shortcomings, but Brooklyn has enough time for him to grow.

Reggie Evans, the absolute "blue collar" and defensive giant, is a single-function short rebounding machine, strong and sharp-nosed, fierce on the defensive end, and constantly moves off the board, but his height and movement are Achilles' heels, but he obviously doesn't have to take on so many responsibilities with the Nets.

The loss of All-Star center Brook Lopez is definitely a loss for the Brooklyn Nets, but at present, the Nets have hoarded four centers, although none of them can reach the height of Lopez, but they can also effectively minimize the loss, and these four centers have different styles, and effective combinations and combinations may achieve unexpected results.

Power Forward: Kenneth Faried is undoubtedly the team's best choice to start at power forward, and the Nets have given up an All-Star for him.

Faried's athleticism, toughness, rebounding monster, and threat on the offensive end will make it to the Brooklyn Nets, where Faried has a chance to grow into the next Dennis Rodman.

Chris Humphries is a "strong" interior attacker, at 2.06m, he relies on power, pace, flexibility, shooting touch and dedication to establish himself in the three-second zone, solid fundamentals, is a solid rebounder, and he also has a three-point range, although Humphries is still a qualified bench player despite his poor ability to handle the bag and poor passing awareness.

In addition, "Birdman" Anderson and Gerard Wallace also appear in the team's No. 4 position at times, which also greatly enriches the team's tactical combination.

Small forward: Kawhai Leonard, also a player who was traded back by the Nets for a "big deal", has a good offensive and defensive skills, he has a chance to be a real star player, he not only has an excellent basketball IQ, but also brings strength and great athleticism to the Nets, his big hands and long arms will be a nightmare for opponents, and in Brooklyn, he will take on the heavy responsibility of limiting the opposition's top scorer.

Kyle Korver, a true three-point shooter, despite his slightly one-dimensional offensive approach, his reasonable running and super high shooting percentage are definitely the team's most consistent outside scoring points, and he tends to get more playing time in the second and fourth quarters and become a wonder man on the court.

Gerald Wallace, a very well-rounded player, an absolute "jack-of-all-trades" on the court, and a wealth of game experience will allow him to not only play as a small forward, but also at the right time for the team's power forward and shooting guard, and his fighting spirit and confidence are what the team needs most compared to his offense and defense.

Shooting guard: Tall and strong, the absolute heart and cornerstone of the Brooklyn Nets, the best rookie since James, and he will likely surpass James.

With an average of 28 points per game, he has led the team to victory after victory, and then shined in the All-Star Game, breaking several NBA records, it can be said that the growth of tall and strong will determine the future of the Brooklyn Nets, he is definitely the most important part of the team, and he will be the hope of the team.

Lance Stephenson, an all-round fighter who is somewhat "funny", although he has some "problems" in his personality, but Stephenson's physical strength is outstanding, he has super one-on-one ability, he is sharp and incomparable, his mid-range shooting is first-class, and his scoring is like a probe, and he is fierce in defense, not afraid of confrontation, excellent rebounding, and often plays quasi-"triple-double" data, he can definitely become an excellent "bench bandit" with a lack of leadership temperament.

Jerry Starhouse, the oldest player on the team, but he has enough quality to provide consistent bench firepower for the team, and he is also an excellent "mentor" to young players who does a lot more off the court than on the field.

Point guard: Deron Williams, although the former All-Star has been out for two months due to injury, no one can underestimate his strength, he was definitely the top point guard in the league during the Jazz period, but even now, his partner with Tall and Strong can definitely crush most teams in the league, the guard line is the biggest asset of this Brooklyn Nets team, and now his task is to recover from the injury as soon as possible and form the best tacit understanding with Tall and Strong.

Carlos Delfino, an important member of the golden generation of the Argentine men's basketball team, is a superb point guard, impactful style of play and the "cunning" characteristics of South American players will make his opponents "unforgettable".

CJ Watson, who is also an excellent two-way guard, has accurate catch-and-shoot accuracy, average finishing ability, is not good at organizing offense, but can defend two backcourt positions, but some tend to gamble steals.

These 15 make up the current Brooklyn Nets team, with top stars, distinctive role players, fierce blue-collar players, and, unsurprisingly, the Nets' starting lineup will be the youngest and most dynamic in the league.

Despite a slight disadvantage on the inside, several fierce defensive giants will definitely defend the restricted area with tough performances, and the backcourt will be the Nets' biggest bargaining chip, and the Nets have the league's top "combat power" at the No. 1, 2, and 3 positions.

At the moment, they have the strength to wrestle with other strong teams in the league, and now, actual combat will be the only test of them. (To be continued......)

PS: I went on a trip yesterday and postponed a chapter, SORRY!