Forward to the basket

"It seems that God also wants to make up for the loss of New Orleans after the hurricane, so he will trade so many good guys to New Orleans. This is really an unfair world."

When Rivers looked at the New Orleans Hornets roster, he sighed a little depressed.

"Doug, do you mean that you want to say that because we didn't insist on praying to God every day, that's why we let us gnaw such a hard bone in the first game of the new season?"

Although Thibodeau was joking, he also had a headache when he looked at the existing players of the Hornets.

"Stojakovic, West, Paul, Chandler, Mason, Jackson, well, I wonder, why didn't these guys come to us in Boston when they picked teams? Could it be because of New Orleans? There are more beautiful women than here? Or is it because Scott is more handsome than me?"

Rivers is now looking at the starting lineup that New Orleans may line up, which is really speechless.

The combined destructive power of this group of strong men may be quite terrifying. Looking back at his player mix, Rivers feels a little bit shabby, and the gap is really too big.

In fact, I don't blame Rivers for pretending to be a grudge here. The Hornets' lineup can be called luxurious in the West.

Even the traditional tycoons of the Spurs and Mavericks believe that the Hornets will be a strong competitor.

Not to mention that the Hornets are compared with the Celtics who have not yet completed the reconstruction. This is really a hard bone that is hard to swallow. If you really want to take a bite, your front teeth may collapse.

"I really hope Orleans pays a lot of luxury taxes because of this lineup, otherwise their staffing is really a bit too enviable. They are young enough and talented. They will definitely not have to fight for the playoffs this season. Worry, maybe they will get a good result."

Although he looked at his first opponent with envy, jealousy and hatred, Rivers didn't want to usher in a bad start at home. After all, he was at home. If he really lost, it would be really embarrassing.

"Okay, you guys have already seen what opponents you are going to face, so it's best not to tell me, you are already feeling scared now.", Rivers said after entering the locker room The first sentence drew boos from the players, but this was also the effect he wanted.

"Okay, since you are confident to fight, this is the first game of the new season, and it is at our home court. I think no one likes to start the new season with a loss."

"So, no matter who is here today, even if Jordan appears in the North Shore Garden Arena at the age of 25, you have to kick his ass! Win the first game of the new season! This is not an expectation , is a non-negotiable request! Take them down! Break off the stings from the tails of the hornets! Let them leave the North Shore Garden with failure! That's it!"

In the pre-match locker room lecture, Rivers didn't talk so much nonsense, he slapped the blackboard vigorously.

He reminded his team members with a roaring voice, this is the first fight of the regular season, and he doesn't want to repeat the experience of last season, then, from this moment on, you have to play your lives!

Thibodeau is a silent guy, but now he is a little surprised to find that the guy Rivers has changed from the doughy state of last season, and his words are always fierce.

"I hope that the kid didn't infect him, otherwise I won't be the only one who has a headache."

But now Rivers doesn't care if he has become tainted with bandit temperament, he is just very satisfied with his words, which can make all the players rush out of the locker room screaming.

"It seems that the effect of this aggressive method is not bad, at least these boys are very energetic."

Thibodeau was noncommittal about Rivers' move, but the game still has to be played at a true level, not just a few words of motivation to get rid of the opponent. The New Orleans Hornets are by no means easy to deal with.

The Celtics may be the only team in the NBA that doesn't have a cheerleading team, but this does not affect the wild shouts of the TD North Shore Garden Arena during the entrance ceremony of the home players.

"Did you hear that man! This is the sound of cheering for us! Damn, I love this vibe!"

Although Chen Feng was a first-year rookie who was ranked last in the team, but this did not prevent him from being excited about such a scene, and he would even yell loudly at Rondo when the fans were shouting wildly.

This is like the first time Chen Feng killed the Brooklyn gang in Rock Park on the streets of New York. The cheers and shouts, even without the hot and beautiful cheerleaders, can still make people's adrenaline secrete crazily , Let everyone's blood start to rush in the blood vessels.

Boston fans have never forgotten that the Celtics are the pride of the city, so even if they have wasted 20 years, the fans will still fill up the North Shore Garden at the first home court of the Celtics every season. It is a tradition, and it is also a kind of persistent support for the Celtics.

"Mr. Bishop, I really didn't expect that on the first home game day, you would be sitting here watching our first game like you used to. I feel really honored to have you there, and the supporters of the team also It's been crazy, hopefully it's going to be a really good season, I hope so."

It is estimated that not many people would think that Auerbach, who is almost 90 years old, would choose to watch the game before the game. After all, in the past few years, the old king's physical condition has indeed deteriorated a bit.

And there was no word before the game that the bishop would actually be there in person, but when Auerbach appeared in the arena with a little staggering steps, everyone stood up and paid tribute.

This is not a courtesy to an old man, but the respect that all Bostonians have for the old king.

Many people may have forgotten that this old guy always has a tough temperament in his bones.

So even if he is still trembling on crutches, he will show up at the North Shore Garden Arena on time.

What's more, the old man is still looking forward to seeing the brilliance he once created in this arena.

Whether that wild boy can shine here as he thought, and the team that he has served for nearly half a century, and is still haunted by his dreams, are all the bonds in his heart.

"Campbell, the city is lucky that the Grosbeck family can buy the Celtics. The team cannot lose its tradition. However, it also needs a generous owner like you."

"It's not my age anymore, but that doesn't stop the Celtics from getting back to the top of the league, you believe it, and I believe it, and the fans will see that day, and I think, it won't be too much. Far away, the banner of the championship will definitely be hung above the North Shore Garden Arena."

Auerbach's words made the team executive president Campbell Grosbeck sitting next to him also look up and look at the sixteen championship banners flying high.This very well-known local chaebol in Boston also began to look forward to the moment when his team could regain its glory.

The shouts to welcome the home team and the boos to ridicule the visiting team are the old habit of Bostonians, but after this brief hustle and bustle, the two teams have to calm down and prepare for their first fight in the new season.

"Pierce, Szczerbiak, West, Jefferson, Ratliff, the five of you are going to start. Remember, this is our territory. Don't let those guys run wild here!"

In fact, Rivers was trying to be stable and wanted to get a high point on the inside, but Ogwakandi's spiritual leader, who looked so sluggish, was denied by Rivers at the last moment.

He doesn't want a guy who doesn't even have the heart to win to bring down the morale of the entire team. This is the first game of the new season. No matter how strong he is, he must play something decent. Come on, continue to flirt with the other party, that's definitely not what he wants.

However, pairing Jefferson and Ratliff also has shortcomings. After all, the Hornets have David West and Tyson Chandler guarding the inside. In terms of height, the Celtics have a bit of a disadvantage.

Although Chandler's skills at the basket are a bit rough, this guy's height of 2 meters is not for nothing.

Moreover, Chandler has his own unique features in terms of strength confrontation, and his bounce is also very strong. If he encounters Ratliff's defense, maybe this guy will become the fulcrum of the Hornets' inside offense.

Rivers can neither turn Ratliff into a macho immediately, nor let him grow to 2 meters 20 immediately.

So we can only take one step at a time. I hope that these guys can take advantage of the home field and disrupt the opponent's rhythm. Otherwise, if it enters a stalemate, it will be difficult to say who will win the battle.

"Guys, this is our home stadium! Whoever comes, let them go back on their stomachs!"

After Rivers explained the opening tactical arrangement, Pierce stood in the middle of everyone and shouted at every teammate around him. He is the leader of the first team and he wants to make everyone full of fighting spirit!

All the players have put their hands together, including Rivers and Thibodeau together.

"u!!!"

In the roar of this group of big guys, Pierce stepped into the center of the field with the starting lineup.

And Chen Feng was sitting next to Rondo, his hands were tightly clenched together, as if he was waiting for the burst to be released.

In the first battle at North Shore Garden, a ferocious bald man was waiting for his moment to shine.

Starting today, someone will defend with both hands the glory that belongs to the North Shore Garden and belongs to Boston.

(Second update, I’m actually quite stable? Uh, don’t slap me in the face...how can I say that I am also a lady, don’t go too far! Especially those guys who voted black, I curse you for not doing it...)