On Sept. 27, the Hornets, who had been practicing together for a week after the holiday, held a media day at the Spectrum Center before the start of the new season.

As the most surprising team in the NBA last season, the Hornets, who led Wang Shuo all the way to the Eastern Conference finals, attracted reporters from all over the world to interview on the day of the media open day.

People are curious about whether this Hornets can win the league under the guidance of Wang Shuo in the new season.

Curry and Paul remain the most popular players for reporters and fans at Media Day.

Last season, Curry became the first player in NBA history to hit 400 three-pointers in a single season.

Under the unsparing publicity of "Hook", the "Chosen Son" who is leading the era of change has now become the most popular and talked about star in the NBA.

On the media day, Curry, whose arms had unconsciously thickened a little thicker, said excitedly in an interview with reporters: "I can't wait to start the new season."

I've enjoyed my career in Charlotte, from fans to teammates...... Everyone here is amazing.

In the new season, I'm not going to let shooting be my shackle, and I'm going to try to prove to people that Stephen Curry isn't just shooting threes. ”

Curry, who has completed two years of Grover's five-year muscle gain plan, is obviously much more confident at this moment than Wang Shuo remembers for the same period in history.

On the one hand, it's because Curry knows exactly what he can do on the court right now.

On the other hand, it's because whenever Curry feels lost on the court, he just needs to look back at his bench......

That man would give him endless confidence.

In this life, many NBA stars who have worked with Wang Shuo have deep feelings about this.

For example, after retiring, every time he goes on TV, he will catch Allen Iverson who blows Wang Shuo all the time.

"The king is so magical...... Back then, no matter how many points we were behind on the court, just look back at the king on the bench and we felt like we could win all the games. ”

In the NBA, Wang Shuo has long become the only true god in the minds of his peers.

Because looking at the long history of the NBA, apart from Auerbach back then, where can you find a second head coach who can be so sought after and supported by stars in this star league?

You must know that before Wang Shuo crossed over, most NBA head coaches were more like nannies and servants for a team.

Regardless of the level of tactical theory......

Anyway, as long as he doesn't serve the star well, then he will definitely get out of the house as soon as possible.

However, the appearance of Wang Shuo has greatly changed the status of head coaches in the NBA.

Because in the team coached by Wang Shuo, the stars in the team often compete to be tools, and use this to express their loyalty to Wang Shuo.

In fact, in the NBA, the vast majority of head coaches with professional backgrounds are among the best in the industry.

It's just that because of the sport of basketball, the performance of a certain player can really change the tide of the game in an instant......

Therefore, when many head coaches are in office, the most important test for him is not his tactical theory level, but whether he can stabilize the team's locker room.

At this point, even Wang Shuo can't rely on his qualifications to sell the old.

For example, this year, after gaining insight into Leonard's careful thinking, Wang Shuo decisively arranged for him to take core makeup photos with Curry and Paul.

As we all know, in the NBA, whether or not you can participate in the shooting of the team's core makeup photos is also a symbol of your status in the team.

It is true that at this moment, even if Wang Shuo does not let Leonard take the core makeup photos, he does not dare to have any complaints.

But if Wang Shuo really kept letting Leonard be a cow and a horse on the field, and refused to give him this horse to graze, it would be a long time......

Leonard will surely feel more and more aggrieved.

On the media open day, Wang Shuo asked Leonard to shoot core makeup photos with Curry and Paul, in addition to rewarding him for his outstanding performance last season, and at the same time, it is also to inspire young players such as Butler and Klay.

Quietly, Wang Shuo not only satisfied Leonard's appeal that he wanted to express but didn't know how to express, but also set Leonard as an example for everyone.

In addition, under Wang Shuo's active guidance, Leonard is also destined to embark on a completely different path from Wang Shuo's memory.

In Wang Shuo's previous life, because he was not good at words, when he played for the Spurs, many Spurs fans only saw the cruel side of Leonard, and wishfully regarded him as Duncan's future successor.

But in fact......

Leonard, who has a delicate mind but doesn't know how to express himself to others, is not a player who is suitable to take the lead alone, at least in the early stages of his career.

Just looking at the performance on the field, Leonard is really ruthless.

Because whether you like him or not, in the 18/19 finals, he showed the world that he is a player you can rely on when it matters most.

But in the complex rivers and lakes of the NBA......

If he can dominate the league based on his on-court performance alone, then why did Jordan so often borrow emotional intelligence from God at the peak of his career?

In this life, Wang Shuo, who can understand what he wants to express without explaining himself, has not only become a father-like existence in Leonard's mind at this moment, but Leonard also believes that he can go down in history on the NBA stage under Wang Shuo.

Yes.

Although Leonard did not tell anyone about his ambitions, including his uncle.

But Wang Shuo had already seen this kid's ambition.

Moreover, before his retirement, Wang Shuo was also willing to help Leonard realize his ambitions on the court.

Because in the future, when the NBA all-time team is selected......

Wang Shuo can be said to hope more than anyone else, from the center forward to the point guard, the best in history in every position is his former favorite general!

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In October, after the media open day, the Hornets played two China games against the Lakers in Shanghai and BJ, respectively, under the arrangement of the league.

This summer, Jordan, who is still borrowing emotional intelligence from God, not only personally designed a set of "China Red" third jerseys for the Hornets......

In addition, after approval by the league, the Hornets will also wear Chinese uniforms for all games during the Chinese New Year in the new season.

Facts have proved that Jordan failed to make the wasps bigger and stronger in Wang Shuo's memory, mainly because he lacked Wang Shuo's "Wolong".

In the new season, the Hornets led by Wang Shuo will undoubtedly become another home team in the minds of Chinese fans with Jordan's divine assistance.

After the China game with the Lakers, the Hornets returned to Charlotte in October and played five preseason games against the Cavaliers, Heat, Celtics, Magic and 76ers.

In the preseason, Wang Shuo mainly let the players focus on finding their form.

Counting the two China games with the Lakers, the Hornets have a total of 4 wins and 3 losses in the preseason stage this year.

In the preseason, the three teams that beat the Hornets were the Lakers, Celtics and 76ers.

The game with the Lakers is nothing to review in Wang Shuo's opinion.

Because those two Chinese matches are obviously more like exhibition matches.

It is worth mentioning these two games against the Celtics and 76ers.

I don't know if last season's sweep broke the heart of the "uncrowned king" LeBron James, Wang Shuo never expected that this year, from the preseason stage, Ajan will start his full mode.

In the game, James, who was both offensive and defensive, showed his dominance perfectly in the preseason game against the Hornets.

As for the game with the 76ers, Wang Shuo thinks ......

Under D'Antoni's leadership, the 76ers, who brought in Jeremy Lin this summer, will have a big impact on the new season.

Compared with his memory, although Jeremy Lin lacks the blessing of "Lin Madness" in this life, in Wang Shuo's view, this is more conducive to Jeremy Lin's future career.

As we all know, starting too high can often make it easier for people to lose themselves.

At this moment, after calming down, Jeremy Lin, who is willing to play the role of the team's sixth man in the 76ers, will undoubtedly inject huge energy into this 76ers team.

Because in D'Antoni's tactical system that is neither crazy nor demonic......

The 76ers really lack an attacker who can complete the task of stealing points on the court with Crawford in the bench.

New season, as Harden grows......

In addition, he is accompanied by Iguodala, David Lee, and Holiday and others......

Wang Shuo feels that the situation in the East is bound to become more chaotic because of the rise of the 76ers.

In addition, before the start of the regular season, the Heat, who signed Jose Calderón in the free agent market, also caused Wang Shuo to be wary.

In Wang Shuo's previous life, as a Spanish point guard who could gallop in the NBA for many years, Calderon had an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.8 in his career, and he also had a career three-point shooting rate of more than 40%.

Although Calderon has not been a top-tier point guard throughout his career, as an auxiliary point guard, his addition can greatly compensate for the Heat's weakness at the No. 1 position.

In addition, in addition to Calderon, the Heat also signed Robin Lopez to strengthen the interior before the start of the new season.

Compared to his brother Brook Lopez, Robin does not have the same excellent interior skills as Brooke, but he is also one of the better meat shield centers in the NBA during this period.

Last season, the Heat, who were scared by the Knicks, vowed to be ashamed this year.

And the western side ......

The Trail Blazers, who have "Egg Chaser" Green, Rudy Gay, Lillard, McCollum and Batum, have been the most impressive team in the West in the preseason as Wang expected.

In this life, after the West is without Stephen Curry, who Lillard can't beat no matter how hard he tries, Wang Shuo is very much looking forward to this Trail Blazers team can create some pressure on the Lakers and Thunder in the new season.

And the Suns, who changed the team owner this summer and made a big bet on Brother Alphabet with the champion, have also seen a glimmer of light this year.

In his rookie season, Brother Alphabet, who still needs to adapt to the intensity of NBA confrontation, cannot be compared with the "divine beast" in Wang Shuo's memory.

However, under Irving's leadership, they lost all seven games in the preseason and ranked first in the league in the team's power rankings, but they are very likely to win the 14th draft year.

Ha?

Where do you say such a sun will come from?

No......

The Suns, who have not played a game in the regular season and are already preparing for the 14/15 season, are they not the most promising team in the league right now?

Do you understand what it means not to fight for the present, but only for the future?

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After the preseason, according to the schedule, the regular season opener of the new season will start on October 29 against the Trail Blazers, who have performed well in the preseason this year.

On October 25, in the latest NBA team power rankings, even if their performance in the preseason was average, the Hornets were ranked third by a group of experts, second only to the Lakers and the Heat.

In the player power rankings given by ESPN, Curry and Paul are ranked third and sixth respectively.

There is still controversy about the player rankings given by ESPN this year.

For example, after leading the Celtics to be swept by the Hornets last year, Jammy didn't understand why James was still ranked eighth on this list.

However, you may not believe it when you say it......

James himself is also unhappy with his ranking as the eighth oldest this year.

In interviews, James has repeatedly said that his achievements in the NBA in recent years have been overlooked.

You must know that last season, he was the only player in the NBA who could average "30+9+9" per game.

"It's undoubtedly unfair that people can't judge heroes only by their success or failure.

Basketball is a team sport, and Michael Jordan also needs Scottie Pippen to build a dynasty.

I've been underrated since I entered the NBA, and most people haven't even watched my game, they don't even know how aggressive I am on the court. ”

Yes.

If you just look at Excel, you can't deny that James is indeed one of the best players in the NBA today, even if he still hasn't won a championship.

Can......

Here's the problem.

Affected by the appearance of Wang Shuo, when the average triple-double per game in this season has been rotten on the street, at this moment, even Robertson, the triple-double king of the year, is trying to keep his precarious historical position, not to mention James, who can only cut down "30+9+9" on the court?

In this life, when looking at a player's stats, people often consider it on a deeper level in combination with the results of his team.

It's not about the fans getting more sane.

It is only related to Wang Shuo's fact that the world has long been tired of watching all kinds of immortal-level excel.

For example, last season, Curry's average of "30+" per game left a deeper impression on people, and a large part of the reason is precisely because the way he scored on the court refreshed people's three views and changed people's previous perception of the sport of basketball.

In addition, as a winning and losing competition.

If basketball doesn't judge heroes by success or failure, isn't it ......

Is it better at marketing than anyone?

On the 29th, Charlotte fans, who were looking forward to the regular season far more than ever, turned the center of the spectrum into a sea of blue early in the morning.

The Hornets' great results last season have already won over the local fans in Charlotte.

In addition, the Hornets were also recognized as the most spectacular team in NBA history last season, so before the start of the regular season this year, Hornets fans also shouted their slogan to the world with confidence: "How can you not love such a Hornets?" ”

Tonight, the Trail Blazers players who are playing away from home have a sense of what is called the first devil's home court in the East.

As an old acquaintance of Wang Shuo, Trail Blazers coach Stotts, who had advised Carlisle on the sidelines, was also nervous.

Stotts, who was poached from Carlisle by the Trail Blazers last year, knows very well how terrifying Wang's coaching ability is.

Especially when he noticed that before the game started, Wang Shuo had already started eating ice cream on the sidelines......

Stotts couldn't help but recall the scene when he and Carlisle were helpless on the sidelines.

However, not everyone in the Trail Blazers team has nervousness written on their faces.

For example, Lillard, who is always full of self-confidence written on his face.

Regardless of his past or present life, Wang Shuo admires Lillard's character.

Because in basketball, if you don't even have the confidence to beat your opponent......

Before the game starts, you're already halfway there.

On the pitch, after the players warmed up, the starting lists of both sides of the game were officially revealed:

Trail Blazers: Spencer Hawes, Green, Gay, Batum, Lillard.

Hornets: Garnett, Leonard, Klay, Curry, Paul.

Tonight, although he knew that Jefferson would definitely be able to beat Hawes, who is known for his softness, in the low post, Wang Shuo still put Jefferson on the bench.

Because Wang Shuo wants to use the high mobility of the front line to make up for the defensive rotation problem when Curry and Paul are on the court at the same time.

At the same time, the high mobility of the forward line can also ensure that the Hornets can better trade Lillard to Curry in the athletic battle.

In preseason, the Trail Blazers have shown their toughness on the front line.

Both Gay and Batum are over two meters tall, and the former is amazingly athletic and can defend almost all the NBA forwards in this period one-on-one.

The latter has excellent defensive awareness and is the NBA's top outside 3D during this period.

In this game, if Wang Shuo wants Curry to play well on the court, then he must find a way to help Curry bypass the Trail Blazers' forward line.

In addition, when facing Green, Wang Shuo didn't have to worry that Leonard couldn't defend him.

Because even before Green's shooting ability deteriorated, his offensive threat on the court couldn't compare to those top four positions.

In fact, what Wang Shuo really needs to worry about on this night is Leonard's "little brother".

After all, since suffering a fatal beating from James last year, in case Leonard's "little brother" was "chased" by Green in this game......

In the future, Wang Shuo will have to bear historical responsibility.

Therefore, before the start of this game, Wang Shuo also deliberately found Barnes.

Anyway, as long as Green dares to get nervous in this game, then Wang Shuo doesn't mind asking Barnes to treat him to a righteous iron fist.

In the center of the field, after the jump ball, the game officially began.

The veteran Garnett managed to jump the opening opening shot for the Hornets.

And after dribbling past half court, Paul also immediately had a block with Curry.

The purpose of this pick-and-roll is to trade Lillard in front of Curry.

On the wing, Batum wanted to stop the Hornets from making a single spot by grabbing.

But seeing this, Curry suddenly went down and cut directly into the interior line of the Trail Blazers.

On the court, Paul, who noticed Curry's movements, immediately guided Curry's progress with a pass.

Under the basket, Curry after receiving the ball successfully created Green's foul.

In Wang Shuo's previous life, Curry and Green, who were supposed to be teammates, almost broke out at this moment.

The reason is that after the referee's whistle, Green had a push for Curry.

Fortunately, the experienced Garnett protected Curry at the first time.

Wang Shuo knows very well that Green has always been the kind of player who is very good at using all kinds of small actions to interfere with the opponent's emotions.

It's just that this night, Green picked the wrong opponent.

Because before the Hornets bench could even make a move, the referee decisively blew Green for a technical foul.

What are you kidding internationally......

As the chosen son of the "hook", as well as the future of the NBA cards touted by Wang Shuo and Stern......

How could a referee possibly let Curry be wronged on the court?

"If you let me see you bring these undeserved actions to the basketball court again, next time, I'll just expel you from the game." On the field, looking at Green, who looked wronged, saw the referee warning him.

At this moment, if it was the delirious Green in Wang Shuo's memory, then he would definitely continue to provoke the referee to expel him from the game.

But at this moment, as far as his younger brother is concerned, how dare he continue to challenge the authority of the referee?

In addition, Green, who wanted to interfere with Curry's mentality, failed to interfere with success.

Because after walking to the free throw line, counting the technical foul free throws that Green gave him, Curry made three free throws in total, which is equivalent to picking up one point for nothing.

Coming back, the Trail Blazers attacked.

As one of the few NBA players in Wang Shuo's memory who favors Green in the future, Wang Shuo doesn't know what Lillard likes about Green......

But as it turned out, Green was nowhere near as good as Lillard had imagined.

Because of this ball, in the face of Green and Lillard's blocking, according to Wang Shuo's pre-game teachings, Leonard simply completed Lillard's bag with Paul directly.

In Wang Shuo's previous life, Green, who was at the peak of his career, as the dealer of that Warriors, did send a lot of wonderful passes to his teammates on the court.

But Wang Shuo firmly believes that in the time and space after he travels, the real passing master Paul will definitely prove it with his performance......

That Warriors, which is Green's passing?

What is so powerful is clearly the historical level of "Splash's" ability to run without the ball.

Without the ability of "Splash" to run without the ball, it is impossible for Green to brush up such beautiful assist statistics on the court, no matter how he can deal cards.

It's a pity.

While Lillard overestimated Green's strength, he also overestimated his off-ball ability on the court.

Take this ball......

If Lillard had given the ball to Green first, and then gone over to block Green, then Leonard was destined to not give up Green in the first place to come over and complete the pinch with Paul.

However, since you Lillard chose to attack with the ball on his own......

So what to say, Wang Shuo also has to let Lillard feel the unique treatment of being surrounded by teammates before he crossed Curry.

Wang Shuo didn't know if Lillard was confused in his memory because he was beaten by Curry, so he would say that if he had Green, he could beat Curry......

But on this night, Wang Shuo believes that even without Green, Curry will prove it with this fight between him and Lillard......

Then there's the confident Damian Lillard.

It can only be his Stephen Curry's backdrop!

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