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135 Chapter 136. The Timberwolves' Bull Gang

October 10 at seven thirty in the evening.

There were crowds of people outside the Target Center, and many Timberwolves fans came to see James. This is the charm of No. 1 in the league.

For example, a couple watching the game at the same time, one person wears a Timberwolves jersey to express his position, and the other wears a James jersey.This situation is very common in the United States, of course, except for rivals such as the Celtics, Clippers, and Warriors.

Especially when I went to the TD North Shore Garden Arena, all I got was boos and abuse.

The league rookie Timberwolves have no feud with the Lakers, and the atmosphere at home is still very good.

The Timberwolves start the backcourt tonight with former All-Star point guard Jeff Teague and rookie Josh Okogie.

The absence of Wiggins gave Okogie a chance to start, which made Lin Feng a little envious of the kid's luck.

The Lakers have so many people who can play point guards that the egalitarian head coach Walton has not yet adjusted him to the starting lineup.

Although Lin Feng's performance against the Spurs was amazing, Walton still told him that he would serve as a backup on the back line and serve as an attacker with an excessive lineup.

Walton's idea is very straightforward. In the past, the Lakers' current starting lineup did not lack scoring points. On the contrary, the substitute lineup often became a breakthrough for opponents to chase points.

It seems reasonable to use an aggressive first-year rookie on the bench, so that both lineups of the Lakers have some scoring ability.

The coaching staff has discussed this issue. If Lin Feng is promoted to the starting lineup, then the distribution of ball rights will be a problem.Both Ingram and Ball, who the team focuses on, need the ball. In addition to James, who promises to play off the ball but still occasionally holds the ball, there are three ball-holding points in the starting lineup.

Adding Lin Feng, I am afraid that the offensive ability of the players will have to be sacrificed, so the coaching staff decided to let Lin Feng play the sixth man, even to a certain extent, the tactical status is higher than Rondo.

Bishile had conveyed the team's thinking to himself as early as yesterday's training session, and Lin Feng readily agreed that what he has to do now is to use every opportunity to play to play his own value, and wait patiently for the coaching staff to decide to transfer him to the starting lineup. that day.

To be honest, being selected by the Lakers feels untimely. The 60th overall pick originally belonged to Dallas. If I joined Cuban's team, I am afraid that I can start with Doncic now.

But the Lakers are one of the teams with the deepest background in the league after all. He likes the environment and teammates here, and everyone is very good.

After their debut, players from both sides warmed up on their respective sides.Lin Feng met Ross, and the two got along very happily last night.

As a junior, Lin Feng took the initiative to run up to say hello. Rose looked very relaxed. He had prepared a lot for tonight's game.

"Gary, you seem to be in good shape. We have a chance to match up. Let me see your ability then." Rose patted Lin Feng on the shoulder and said.

"It's going to be a great game tonight."

The two will not chat too much, after all, this is under the spotlight, and there are many potential rules in the business alliance.

The game was about to start, Lin Feng and Hart sat back on the bench quietly, and Kuzma, who was in good condition, continued to start.

This guy performed well during Ingram's suspension and had a good chemical reaction with James.

He replaced Pope's position. After his comeback, Ingram was pushed to shooting guard, Kuzma played at the fourth position, and Lao Zhan continued to be the best small forward.This is another attempt by Walton to continue to line up a different starting lineup than before.

However, Thibodeau's Timberwolves are relatively stable as a whole. This big fat coach trusts his former "Bulls". Gibson, Butler, Rose, and Luol Deng, who was just waived by the Lakers with an extension clause, also joined the team. Even played a game.

This also made the fans jokingly call this Timberwolves "Forest Cows".

Except for rookie Okogie who replaced the injured Wiggins, the others are still the starters in the first few games.

Not far in front of Lin Feng is the bushy-eyed Towns, who is the most famous player of the Timberwolves besides Butler. This guy is really strong. Compared with his own McGee, he is much thinner.

He was 20 centimeters taller than himself, and his feet moved nimbly. Lin Feng imagined what would happen if he faced him.If he didn't "foresee the future", he would be humiliated by Mr. Tang.

It is worth mentioning that Towns' ability value in the 2K game is 91, while Lin Feng himself is only 62. This is the difference between the No. 60 pick and the [-]th pick.

If the fight continues like this, I'm afraid it won't be long before 2K Company will have to adjust Lin Feng's ability value.

Rose of the Windy City on the bench was very quiet, watching the field patiently, occasionally talking to Toliver in a suit and leather shoes next to her.

Wearing a suit, Wiggins looked relaxed, chatting and laughing with the team staff, and seemed not at all worried that his starting position would be taken away by the dazzling young player Okogie.

Perhaps this is the self-confidence brought by talent!

Hart, who played two starts, sat next to Lin Feng, and the two always leaned against each other on the bench.

"Have you seen Towns? That guy was brilliant in college. I once heard Randall mention Towns. The two of them have played against each other since high school, and they entered the University of Kentucky as teammates," Hart whispered. Said.

Lin Feng was doing stretching movements, and then said meanly to Hart: "Man, I bet the management is drooling at Towns now. In the 15th draft, they got the second pick of Russell, but now they send To the Nets."

Hart didn't understand, and shrugged, "What does this mean?"

Lin Feng smiled mysteriously, "If the team had lost a few more games at that time, the big guy wearing No. 32 would be ours now."

Hart laughed, "Let Kobe fans hear such words, they will shoot you on Fifth Avenue, how can Mamba's team allow it to be bad."

Hart continued: "There is a problem, have you heard of the butterfly effect? ​​If we drafted Towns three years ago, it is almost certain that we are not in the team now. You may go to the Nets or Kings, and I will go to Miami. cities like that."

The Butterfly Effect?

Lin Feng's words in this scientific category are the most convincing, and his every move every day is producing a butterfly effect.

From the time that Mr. Mystery called Jenny Buss and persuaded her to buy Dallas' 60th pick, the course of the world had quietly changed.

Lin Feng looked at Hart, "Butterfly effect? ​​Can you imagine that it was Long who fought with Chris Paul? It was also him who was suspended for three games, but now it's me."

He continued: "There was also the away game against the Suns. It was supposed to be a big win. LeBron clocked out of get off work in three quarters, but I don't know why we messed up that game and made the five-game losing streak a reality."

Lin Feng spoke very seriously, and Hart was at a loss, as if a row of question marks appeared above his head.

"What are you talking about man, it was Rondo who fought? We won the Suns? Where did this come from?"

Lin Feng knew that he couldn't explain this to him clearly, even if he told him, he wouldn't believe it.Looking at Hart's puzzled look, he wanted to laugh, which was funny and cute.

"Okay, Josh, concentrate on waiting for the game, this world is far more complicated than we thought."

Lin Feng turned his head to look at the field, and Hart shrugged, thinking that what was in this guy's mind was different from others.

(End of this chapter)