Chapter 218: The Preseason Begins

What an arrogant answer!

The reporters around Chen Lei were speechless, this rookie declared war on the team and his own worst enemy with two domineering answers, and the challenge of blunt words without the slightest detour.

However, this may sound a bit arrogant, but even those of them who are onlookers can feel the boiling in their blood in the middle of the words.

Compared with the euphemistic and subtle first-grade rookie in the past, Chen Lei still retains most of his modesty at the moment, but after a summer, people can also capture the confidence and pride from him.

Dude is a rookie good, but buddy is not afraid of anyone.

It doesn't matter who you are, if you want to fight, then fight.

Looking at the eloquent super rookie in front of him, the media in Los Angeles naturally felt a little sorry, while the media of the Heat team was full of expectations for the new season.

After the media interview, everyone entered the studio that had been set up a long time ago and began to take pictures, Wade and other Heat veterans took a few sets of photos together, and then Chen Lei and Deng, Wade, and Little Jordan were called together to take a few photos.

Of course, this is also indispensable for the group photo of the former five generals of the Clippers, but the logo on the chest of the five is already Miami and no longer Los Angeles.

After the media meeting, Chen Lei, accompanied by Lei Tingting, went to the hospital again, and after examination, Chen Lei's high heart was finally relaxed.

After filming, it was confirmed that Chen Lei's injured part had almost healed, but Chen Lei would have to wait about a week to return to the court, which was given to him by the doctor.

Chen Lei's recovery from his injury was quite smooth, and he did not let the injury delay, and being able to return to the court early was the biggest good thing for him.

All major teams have opened their media days in recent days. The Los Angeles Clippers are no exception.

On the day of the Clippers Media Day. A reporter told Rivers what Chen Lei said about Jordan Jr. and cleaning up the Clippers' inside line. Rivers also responded.

"Jordan Jr. is a player cultivated by the Clippers, we naturally don't want to trade such a person, but the team is not an iron camp after all, and the team based on human affection can't go far" Rivers shook his head and then looked at the reporters "The Heat's interior line is also not weak, but I don't think they can shake us, this year's Clippers are extremely strong, and we are confident that we can defeat any opponent." ”

There was a hint of apology in Rivers' words, but he was not afraid of Chen Lei's challenge.

On the day of Cleveland Media Day. James also responded to Chen Lei's remarks.

"I haven't played against that guy, but from the previous fights, it's a good inside line, and to be honest I really have some itching skills, and I'd love to fight this little guy." James's answer was a little direct, almost a declaration of war on Chen Lei.

Chen Lei's challenge and the response of the two teams made fans look forward to the confrontation between the two sides, and they will have a confrontation in the upcoming preseason, which also made the tickets for the day sell out at lightning speed.

After media day, the Heat began to resume practice, and Riley made the final decision due to the large number of people on the roster.

After much deliberation, considering that the team has too many point guards, Riley still puts Nate . Robinson was removed from the roster and sent him to the Kings after negotiating with him. In exchange for a first-round pick.

Nate. Robinson's departure was happiest than Shannon. Brown, this guy can finally keep his spot on the 15-man squad. Successfully entered the Heat roster.

Of course, people like Rivers Jr. also have a hint of joy in their hearts, after all, Nate. Robinson's departure means his place is secured.

Nate. Robinson has an amazing explosiveness, and this guy is crazy enough to make any team's defense tremble, but in recent days' training, this guy still can't get rid of his penchant for forcing shots alone.

What the Heat need is a whole that can hone in on the power of the team, which is something Riley has repeatedly emphasized this summer, so this guy is not suitable for the others.

After the roster was determined, the Heat's training was more targeted, because the relationship between the Spurs slaughtered by the Spurs in the finals last year also realized the importance of teamwork at the moment, so every training session will try to connect everyone, of course, this is a little difficult for this team that is very unfamiliar with each other, but Si Shuai did not give up.

To say that this year's Heat lineup is not much weaker than last year.

Although the loss of James and a large number of last year's players, after acquiring Chen Lei and Jordan Jr. and Collisson, their starters are enough to make every opponent pay attention.

Collison has worked under Paul for many years, and if you want to say who is stronger or weaker than Chalmers, people will probably give multiple answers, but at least they will not be at a disadvantage in the battle between the two.

And Wade is still the same Wade last year, although he is a year older, but this summer's special training has made his body a few points stronger than last year.

Small forward Rohr. Deng, although his personal strength is not as good as James, his strength is a real All-Star player, and he was the second in the millennium in the Bulls under Rose, which is not something that ordinary people can be stable.

Chen Lei, the biggest variable in the outside world for the Heat, last year's playoffs his table made countless people raise their thumbs and shout, scoring more than 30 points many times and withstanding the pressure at the last moment is one of the biggest contributors to the Clippers' entry into the Western Conference Finals.

The last one, Jordan Jr., his biggest threat is not offense but interior defense, last season's rebounding king is definitely not luck, plus his terrifying bounce can often perform wonderful dunks, and he is also a player that all opponents can't let go.

And their bench lineup, Riley has obviously invested a lot of money this year in order not to let the Heat collapse.

The biggest gain of the bench lineup is the signing of Carter and Butler, the addition of the two has greatly improved the Heat's offensive ability at the front, and the experience of the two will also be indispensable in the Heat's defense.

Don't underestimate the old man, Jiang is still old and spicy, this sentence is definitely not groundless.

Anderson's stay also made the Heat's interior defense an iron gate, Granger, the former leader of the Pacers, is getting better and better, plus Davis, Kerr and other generals, the Heat's ranking prediction, the league's 30 teams are ranked eighth in the just-concluded rankings.

After a few days of team training, Chen Lei was very comfortable because he was worried about being too involved in stimulating his right hand, rarely participated in the attack, and most of them played the role of secondary passers, which made Si Shuai even more optimistic about him, and also made players who had never cooperated with Chen Lei sigh if this guy was over last year.

The same is true for one day and two days, and even Collison is a little skeptical that Chen Lei can continue last year's turbulence.

Of course, they don't worry about last year's Chen Lei is luck, but they are afraid that Chen Lei, who is praised for being high, will lose himself because of pride.

On October 5, the Heat played at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, ushering in their first battle after the offseason, the first preseason game.

Chen Lei's hand has been fully recovered, and the team doctor has also issued a recovery certificate, and Si Shuai did not hide his personal interests in this battle, and threw Chen Lei into the starter.

The battle between the Pelicans and the Heat is more concerned, and the trade after Bosh's contract extension has made countless people lament Riley's ruthlessness, and it has also made many people scold Riley for being confused.

Bosh's return to his old master in Miami, the Pelicans' new interior duo leader battle reorganized by the Heat, and the super rookie Heat's debut are all eye-catching battles.

After the start of the game, the Pelicans began to storm frantically from the inside, and Davis, who had been baptized by the Spanish World Cup, showed the world his mature and steady interior offense again and again, and the real giant Bosh scored 12 points and 8 rebounds in the half of the game with a quasi-double-double, leading the Heat 56:50 at halftime.

And the world's attention to replace Bosh super rookie Chen Lei only hit 1 goal in 3 shots in the half, plus two free throws in the half game to get 4 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 fouls, compared to Bosh a hanging and abusive posture.

People didn't comment much on this phenomenon, after all, it was only half a game, and this guy was notoriously explosive in the fourth quarter, and it was still early.

In the second half, Chen Lei used a critical attack to hold the ball and dunk it inside to win a 2+1, and the penalty was successful and he successfully scored three points.

But this is not the beginning of Chen Lei's solo performance in the second half, but a flash in the pan.

In the next two minutes, Chen Lei made two consecutive mistakes and got a foul against Bosh so that Si Shuai directly changed him off the court and replaced Birdman to partner Jordan Jr. in the middle of the court.

In the third quarter, the Heat relied on Collisson's two basket impacts and Wade's two mid-range shots to play a wave of 8:3 to achieve a rebound.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Carter and Butler contributed three three-pointers to widen the gap to 9 points, which also became a watershed moment in the game.

The Heat, who came back with a strong offensive wave, widened the margin to 15 points halfway through the fourth quarter and maintained a double-digit advantage until the final minute of the game.

At 96:85, the Heat got off to a good start in the first preseason game and won the Pelicans, the incoming opponent at home.

On the Pelicans' side, Bosh had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, and he slashed a double-double in the first game of his old club, Davis had 25 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, and the two combined to score 49 points.

The duo showed the world what they can do together, and the Pelicans fans all saw the future in the multi-pass cooperation, and New Orleans after Paul's departure made the fan world boil again.

Wade had 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists on 6-of-9 shooting, Jordan Jr. had 10 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks. Deng had 15 points, Collison had 11 points, and Carter and Butler had eight and six points, respectively.

And the high-profile super rookie Chen Lei, today's confrontation with Bosh was not satisfactory, with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists on 3 shots and free throws, as well as 5 fouls and 5 turnovers. (To be continued......)

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