"Brother, you're finally here! Welcome to Chicago!

Rest assured, we won't let you down!

It's time to get your own championship ring! ”

"Joe, on behalf of all the Chicago Bulls, welcome you to join."

Back on July 26, the Bulls were still working on reinforcements after trading for Garnett.

This is mainly because the Bulls have become the public enemies of the league, and many of the original championship puzzle pieces have been poached by other teams this summer.

Andres Nocioni, Burres Dior, Clifford Robinson, and Mickey Moore left Chicago after their contracts expired and offers were received from other teams.

And Byron Davis and Tyson Chandler, the two main champions, were actively traded away by the Bulls.

Coupled with a Jalen Rose who was waived by the Bulls, the Bulls lost half of their team at once this summer.

Fortunately, the main force has basically remained the same, and the strength has not declined much.

And because they just got Garnett, a veteran star who is quite famous in the NBA, the Bulls' ability to attract veterans has greatly increased this summer.

It is worth mentioning that after Garnett joined the Bulls, he learned about the current situation of the Bulls' relative shortage of personnel, and also fully showed the Bulls management and Doane his connections in the NBA.

Joe Smith, a veteran with the title of the top show, was recruited by Garnett himself.

Speaking of Joe Smith, we have to mention the yin-yang contract, it can be said that the good champion show was ruined by the yin-yang contract.

Joe Smith, who was in his prime, also played quasi-All-Star data.

Even if he later transitioned to a blue-collar because of the overlap with Garnett, he could at least get by in the NBA by relying on the physical talent of the top show.

If it weren't for the yin and yang contract, being punished by the alliance, and then giving up on himself, he would not have fallen into the difficult situation of wandering around where no one wants.

It's just that to Doon's surprise, it was Garnett who signed a big contract first, and the Timberwolves had no salary space, resulting in Joe Smith's yin-yang contract, which can be said to be Joe Smith's career, which was completely cheated by Garnett.

However, Garnett opened his mouth, and Joe Smith really listened to Garnett's nonsense, and ran to Chicago to play for the Bulls as a base-salary veteran.

"Didn't they all rely on treachery and betray their friends? Is there really anyone who plays brother basketball these days? ”

I have to say, this is really a green tea pit for me thousands of times, and I treat green tea like my first love.

With the Bulls getting Joe Smith, the bench lineup has undoubtedly recovered a few points.

Not long after Joe Smith joined the Bulls, after Garnett's unremitting efforts, Grant Hill, who was still with the Magic with a salary of 16 million last season, also signed with the Bulls as a veteran with a base salary.

However, Grant Hill has asked for a player option for the second year of his contract, giving him the autonomy to jump out of his contract next summer.

In this regard, the bulls naturally have no opinion.

Two million a year to get Grant Hill, is this a special loss? Is it good to earn blood!

Even if Chicago's medical level is not as good as Phoenix's, arranging a reasonable rotation schedule for Grant Hill can still ensure that Grant Hill comes in handy during the regular season and playoffs.

To put it bluntly, the intensity of the game between the starters and the substitutes is completely different.

Some stars are very glass people in the starter, but after being reduced to a substitute, they seem to be more durable.

Of course, Chicago, as one of the largest cities in North America, is better than the Trail Blazers, Magic, and Rockets even though the quality of the team doctors is not as good as the Sun Doctor.

It was also because of the lack of patience on the bench that the Bulls brought Penny Hardaway, who had been in his cultivation for two years, out of the mountain in the absence of ball handlers, especially in the absence of point guards to sort out the offense.

Back in the 05-06 season, Penny Hardaway couldn't move.

Whether it's scoring or defense, it's not as good as a rookie who has just entered the league.

However, passing is based on skill accumulation and game experience.

The Bulls don't need Penny Hardaway to play the full regular season, as long as they play dozens of games a season, each of which lasts ten minutes, and that's pretty much it.

And Penny Hardaway does want to receive a championship ring before officially retiring.

The invitation of the bull was undoubtedly a timely rain that moistened the already dry dreams in the heart of Penny Hardaway.

After getting Garnett in a trade, the Bulls have successively recruited three well-known veterans, and the Bulls' lineup for the new season has basically been determined.

The core of the team, Doon and Garnett!

Three young players in contract years – Ben Gordon, Rohr Deng and Josh Smith – will undoubtedly be the team's regular for next season and will also be the main starters for next season.

In terms of the bench, only John Salmons is the defender, and the forward players are Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, Zhu Fangyu, Chris Webber, Joe Smith, and Milicic is the backup center.

Overall, the Bulls have three regular-season roster spots left, and if there is a need to continue to strengthen them, those are point guard and center.

Just like last year, the Bulls can continue to wait for veterans on the free market to join as long as they get their roster ready to start the season and solidify their results at the start of the season.

Although the lineup of the Lakers and Celtics is not bad, in addition, the Suns, Mavericks, and Spurs all have a certain championship strength.

However, the Bulls have won two consecutive championships, the main lineup is relatively young, and Garnett was traded in the summer, and these factors are mixed together, and they have undoubtedly become the most favorite target of the veteran mixed ring.

"Pre-season is about to begin! I can seriously tell you that our goal for the new season is still the championship! ”

At the beginning of October, the Bulls' new season training camp opened again.

On the first day of training, Doon openly expressed his attitude of building a Bulls dynasty with three consecutive championships in the locker room.

The veterans who have just come to the Chicago Bulls are still a little excited to hear Doon say this.

If it weren't for the championship, they wouldn't have gathered here.

As for the rookies on the Bulls, the reaction was not so great.

Of course, Zhu Fangyu is an exception.

can follow Doon to mix a championship ring, Zhu Fangyu must have dreamed of it.

Moreover, he is different from other rookies, even if he can't get a contract in the NBA, he won't worry about work when he returns home.

As for Ben Gordon, Rohr Deng, and Josh Smith, the Bulls management did not renew their contracts early in the previous summer, which did have some impact.

However, if the Bulls management can be ruthless in trading Byron Davis and Tyson Chandler, then they can also quickly cut through the mess and dispose of their contracts.

It is also the bloody example of Byron Davis and Tyson Chandler being traded, so that Ben Gordon, Roel Deng, and Josh Smith, who are quite comfortable in the Bulls, dare not spoil the locker room atmosphere in the new season in order to fight for a big contract.

As for whether there will be a fight in secret, it is not up to Doon.

In the new season, Doon is the boss of the team, but the locker room boss has been replaced by Garnett.

Garnett's treatment of rookies is not as lenient as Doon's.

After all, there are many rookies who have been beaten and cried by Garnett, including the rookies of the Timberwolves.

Of course, Garnett is also a newcomer to the Chicago Bulls, and he has not yet integrated into the Bulls' locker room, so there is no way to talk about being in charge of the locker room.

And the next nearly a month is for Garnett to integrate, and at the same time, the other players of the Bulls will also start to join new players.

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Time flew by, and the Bulls finished the preseason with a 5-3 record.

Because in terms of playing style, it is still the Bulls' style of play last season - defensive counterattack, supplemented by running and bombing, breaking points, and passing and cutting.

The new veterans have not been able to keep up with the Bulls in terms of athleticism, so they have not been able to integrate quickly, and the Bulls have also lost three games in the preseason.

But it's not a big problem, after all, after Garnett's arrival, the Bulls' defensive quality has improved to a higher level.

And Garnett is not so old that he can't run, and he must slow down with the Bulls to cooperate with him in positional warfare.

Anyway, the Bulls' forward lineup rotation depth is not bad, and it's a big deal to cut Garnett's playing time, which can also maintain Garnett's efficiency on both offensive and defensive ends.

Of course, the most important thing is that the Bulls have twice proved that their original style of play can win championships, and it is naturally impossible to change their style of play for the new "loser".

The Bulls' style of play is not a dead five, and they must rely on the physical gifts of the forward players to make up for the shortcomings on the defensive end.

The main players of the Bulls are not veterans in their thirties who are in a state of decline, but young stars in their early twenties who are in the prime of life and are full of vitality!

In fact, relying on the likes of Doon, Ben Gordon, Rohr Deng, Josh Smith, and Milicic, the Bulls don't have to worry about their regular season record.

However, if Garnett and others can't integrate effectively into the team, the Bulls may also encounter some hard stubble in the playoffs.

Therefore, in the next regular season, what should be practiced is still practiced, and what should be run-in is still run-in.

Time came to October 30 in a blink of an eye, when the dome of the Chicago United Center was once again hung with a championship flag, the prelude to the NBA 07-08 season slowly began.

The opponent of this year's Chicago Bulls' opener is the biggest rival in the East - the Boston Celtics.

"KG, are you ready to be slaughtered by Shaq?"

O'Neal walked to the center circle and joked with Garnett.

Doon also paid attention to the Celtics' preseason games, and although the Celtics only went 4-4 in the preseason, the starting lineup performed quite well.

Whether it's Pierce or O'Neal, they are all used to fighting positional warfare.

Ray Allen, on the other hand, has a combination of the ball and can adapt to most tactics, and now that he is older, he does not pursue playing fast, but is more focused on finding opportunities to hold the ball or catch and shoot.

It is precisely because of this that Doon joined the Celtics two years later in O'Neal's previous life, and he actually integrated very well.

It's just that there is a huge problem for this Celtic team now, that is, who will defend?

The 10-year Celtics had Garnett, but after trading Kendrick Perkins, it also went wrong.

Although O'Neal is in better shape now, Kendrick Perkins is also in the Celtics, but without Garnett as a defensive core, the Celtics are a pseudo-strong team with empty offense and lack of defense.

However, playing a team with Ao Fat, the Bulls are still more experienced.

After the game officially started, the Bulls picked up speed as soon as possible.

Although the Bulls' starting lineup is now in the background, there are also some problems.

The main thing is that there is no big center in the real sense, and Garnett is at the top of the No. 5 position at an age, and he will definitely not be able to bear it in the long run.

However, it is not a big problem now, and Garnett is also willing to play in the number five position for a season in order to integrate into the team.

On top of that, Ben Gordon has to be a starter after Byron Davis was traded.

As a result, the Bulls' starting perimeter has Ben Gordon's defensive weakness, which is easy to be penetrated by teams that are good at outside singles.

At the same time, Ben Gordon lacked playmaking skills, and Doon had to share more of the pressure on the ball.

Fortunately, none of the Bulls' problems are as lethal as the Celtics.

The Bulls also have a roster deep enough to experiment with more combinations during the regular season to experiment with the final playoff lineup.

It's also because the foundation is enough, coupled with a stronger defense, the Bulls can make more mistakes than the Celtics.

And if the Celtics want to win this opening game, they need to pass the ball more to O'Neal or get Ray Allen and Pierce to name Ben Gordon more.

However, Rondo, the Celtics' starting point guard, is also a giant, but a refusal.

Once the Bulls made this clear before the game, they would voluntarily let go of Rondo, let him shoot, and then go around the front to limit O'Neal from receiving the ball.

Pierce, while an offensive kaleidoscope, is a standard floor stream.

Even under the No Handcheck rule, the breakthrough can't be like Kobe, who slipped into the penalty area and stuffed the ball into O'Neal's hands.

As for naming Ben Gordon, it also depends on whether Doon and Luol Deng agree.

Doon leads the defense of Pierce, and although Roel Deng will be eliminated by Ray Allen without the ball, Garnett's help defense is not a decoration.

Whenever Garnett left O'Neal, O'Neal was constantly asking his teammates for the ball.

It's a pity that there is no longer No. 8 Peter Pan and No. 3 Flash by his side.

Therefore, O'Neal had the air to attract defensive deterrence, but he couldn't get the pass from his teammates and stuffed the ball into the basket fiercely.

The Bulls, on the other hand, relied on defensive counterattacks and continued fast breaks, which soon widened the difference.

However, in order to protect Garnett, the Bulls still replaced Milicic in advance.

Milicic wrestled with O'Neill on the inside, which was a loss, and he also made the mistake of being inexperienced and over-assisting.

Milicic wants to evolve into Garnett and evolve into a defensive gate, and it will obviously take some time.

However, the Bulls are not counting on Milicic to complete his evolution and reach his peak.

This season, Garnett is the anchor of the Bulls' interior line!

(End of chapter)