The NBA begins with blowing up Wade

Chapter 159 159 Warships Assemble! Hit the wealthy families to make a show!
"???
McGrady also joined the Clippers?

Ye Qing is back!!!”

When the Clippers officially announced the signing of McGrady with a basic salary, the Internet exploded again.

You know, although the Yao Mai combination is not very successful, it is definitely the youth of many fans!
And it's not just for Chinese fans!
In the United States, they also have a lot of fans!
In short, it's hard to say how much the Clippers' strength has improved in this wave of operations, but the feelings are really full!
At the New York headquarters, Xiao Hua couldn't help showing a satisfied smile as he looked at the Clippers, which frequently hit the headlines.

Such a team is his favorite!

Sure enough, it was right to support Guan Yu!
That guy, always hits the fans and the media in the spotlight!
In Los Angeles, Guan Yu looked satisfied with McGrady who was in good shape.

In particular, McGrady, who accepted his status as a veteran without any arrogance, really provided a lot of valuable advice on guiding Klay Thompson's offense!
Seeing Clay, who was jointly taught by Arenas and McGrady, Guan Yu was full of expectations.

The version of Clay in the previous life was already so terrifying, what kind of surprises will the version 2.0 of Clay in this life bring to the world?

As for Butler and Isaiah Thomas, they are naturally not idle, and have learned a lot of experience on the defensive end and breakthrough respectively!
For the new season, Guan Yu is really looking forward to it more and more.

……

On the media day, Guan Yu took a makeup photo with his friends.

Last season, he was just a little transparent that no one cared about, but now, he has the most makeup photos taken.

When shooting the core makeup photos, Guan Yu, Dayao, Arenas, Baron Davis, and Griffin were in the same situation.

This lineup will be their starting five for most of the time, and it is also where the Clippers will rely on in the coming year.

As for the original center Kaman, he can only be wronged and continue to bring a substitute.

But this good old man who is not in the contract year doesn't care much.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a ten-million-level contract and live in a house in the Los Angeles school district, without having to fight against so many beast-level insiders?

After the makeup photos were fixed, it was naturally time for the media to ask questions.

"Guan, may I ask why you haven't heard anything about you since you returned to China in the past few months, what have you been up to?"

"Guan, have you been in touch with Scarlett, Emma and Nina recently?

Which of the three do you like more? "

Guan Yu's head was full of black lines when he was asked, the scandal is really more attractive.

After prevaricating for a while, Guan Yu, who was finally asked about basketball by a reporter, almost burst into tears. It was really not easy.

"What do you think of Yao's current strength, is it worthy of his salary?"

Guan Yu glanced behind the blonde female reporter with big waves and said with a smile,

"Of course, I think Yao's strength is unquestionable, as long as he is on the court, he will still be that terrifying inside behemoth!
This season Yao will not only prove that he is worthy of his salary, but also make everyone feel that he is worth it!"

Then, after prevaricating a few personal questions, Guan Yu couldn't help but take the initiative to mention,

"Aren't you going to ask me what our goals are for next season?"

All the reporters gave him a blank look,
"Besides the championship, do you have a second answer?"

Guan Yu couldn't help but smile sarcastically.

Also, what championship doesn't want to defend?
Of course, there are also those like the Mavericks who spent all their luck and effort to win the championship and then collapsed.

However, that is a minority after all.

Dayao at the side was directly amused.

You must know that most of the time it is Guan Yu who is teasing the reporters. It is really rare for him to be teased by the reporters.

'Is my first championship coming soon? '

Thinking about it, Dayao couldn't help getting a little excited.

Although his biggest goal in life is to lead the Huaguo men's basketball team to the top of the world, the NBA championship is really impossible for him without a little thought.

Not far away, Arenas patted McGrady on the shoulder,

"Tracey, trust that guy, we don't know what's going to happen along the way, but we're stronger than last year.

Winning the championship is absolutely no problem. "

Maddie blinked.

Among the top four back then, Kobe was the only one who had tasted the taste of a championship. Is it finally his turn this year?
Not far away, Coach De Nagro is also full of confidence.

Although Gordon left, Coach De Nagro found that they were really stronger than last season, and it was not at 01:30!
I won't say much about Dayao's joining. The key point is that the three newly joined guys are really interesting.

First up is that Klay Thompson.

Although his attack with the ball is very touching, his three-pointers are really not inferior to Gordon!

Moreover, his defense is much better than Gordon!

In a sense, this little guy can go straight to the top of the starting lineup after a period of training!
As for Butler, although the offense is a bit poor, the defense is really tough!
When training in the team, he often uses his crazy defense to make many opposing players feel uncomfortable!
And finally there's that little Thomas.

Don't look at that guy who is short and weak in defense, but the confrontation is really good, and the breakthrough is really fast!

Although these three people have shortcomings, as long as the tactics are arranged well, they can really play their roles!
Forget all these, the key is Guan Yu!
To be honest, Denagro, who watched Guan Yu's state in the training match, laughed from ear to ear in the office of the coach.

According to the development curve of ordinary players, after the strength grows to a certain level, the speed of strength growth will inevitably decline.

But Guan Yu doesn't seem to have this problem at all, and his strength is still growing very rapidly!

Moreover, Coach Denagro has a vague premonition... that guy is still holding back!

So, how far has that guy's strength grown?
He was really looking forward to it.

……

Time flies, until December 12th, the weather in Los Angeles is getting colder and colder, and the Clippers' team practice is over.

Next, on the 18th and 21st, the Clippers will play two preseason games with the Lakers.

"Jimmy, take it easy for the next two days, the new season will be a very long process, and physical reserve is also a science.

I will teach you some things, but there are still some things that you need to realize by yourself. "

Arenas looked at Jimmy Butler, who was packing his luggage, and reminded him.

Klay Thompson doesn't need him to say, the coach said that he will definitely make a fuss on his own after the holiday.

Thomas Jr. also has his own arrangements. Only Jimmy Butler, the kid who wants to prove himself the most among the three, is likely to continue to practice hard.

This reminded Arenas, who remembered what he had experienced back then, that he couldn't help but make a point.

If you train hard, you can get closer to success faster, but it may also make you useless.

Arenas doesn't want Butler to be the latter!
"Hey, I didn't expect our Gilbert to be such a good teacher now?"

Guan Yu couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

It seems that the previous few months of getting along has really made them feel emotional.

At this moment, a bearded man let out a sneer,
"Oh, this guy, let me ask him out to have fun!
He is afraid of being entangled by that little guy! "

"Cough cough~"

Arenas, who still wanted to pretend for a while, collapsed.

"What's the matter with the rest, the schedule of the new season is so tight, Isaiah will definitely help you share a lot of heavy responsibilities, can't you thank me?"

Baron Davis knows that what Arenas said is the truth and he can only be soft.
"Well, you really did your best for the team this offseason!"

Then, the two people who were chatting and waiting to go to the high project hooked their shoulders together, laughing strangely.

……

On the 18th, after two days of rest, all members of the Clippers were in high spirits, even Davis and Arenas were no exception.

Even if the preseason record is not included in the regular season record, they are still ready to face it with a new look.

They, after playing, will not delay the business.

This Clippers game is an away game, but it is no different from a home game, except that the floor has been replaced with a Lakers color scheme.

At the scene, the situation where the Lakers fans accounted for the majority in the past has changed significantly, and the Clippers fans can also account for half of the country.

When warming up and shooting, McGrady and Dayao both greeted Kobe first.

Looking at Tracy McGrady and Dayao Kobe in Clippers jerseys, I really have endless emotions.

Although he is used to seeing players change teams, how can he feel good watching his opponents drifting away one by one.

In addition to this, he also focused on observing Xia Guanyu with the surgical ratio.

To be honest, he really admired Guan Yu.

The kid's competitiveness on the field really suits his taste.

While Kobe was observing Guan Yu, Guan Yu was also observing Kobe.

In this life, the Lakers did not experience the farce of Paul's joining and being rejected by the league, but correspondingly, their core lineup did not change much.

If Guan Yu was still treated as a confidant against the Lakers last season, then Guan Yu can be treated with a normal heart this season.

This is not to say that the strength of the Clippers has completely crushed the Lakers, but that the previous trip to the finals really gave Guan Yu a great boost in confidence.

Moreover, their lineup for the new season is indeed stronger.

On the other hand, on the Lakers side, Kobe is 33 years old.

Although he is well maintained, his average data last season has actually begun to decline compared to before.

The decline in his strength has really become an indisputable strength, no matter how competitive he is, it is useless.

Guan Yu knew very well that as long as Kobe remained healthy, he would still be one of the best players in the league, and he could still change the trend of the game on his own. However, he was really no longer at his peak.

Some time ago, Guan Yu remembered hearing Dubov mumbling about Kobe complaining about the team.

Think about it, but now is the critical moment when Kobe is thinking about tying Jordan. If the Lakers do not strengthen, Kobe thinks it is a failure!

In a sense Kobe was right.

They lost two games against the Hornets in the playoffs last season, and were swept against the Mavericks.

This season, Gasol, Artest, and Fisher are all over 30 years old. If they don't change, it is easy for them to reach the playoffs, but it is really difficult to win the championship.

Guan Yu recently heard that under the pressure of Kobe and the media, the Lakers management is planning a big deal that will change the league structure, and Gasol, Bynum, and even the Twin Towers may leave as bargaining chips!

What the hell is the big deal?
Guan Yu is really looking forward to it.

In this preseason game, Guan Yu could see that the Lakers really wanted to win, at least Kobe didn't want to lose, but the Lakers still fell under the Clippers riding the wind and waves!

Although the Lakers are unwilling to watch the Clippers rise in the same city, all Lakers fans after watching this game have to admit that this Clippers is really not Wuxia Amon!
Moreover, compared to the stable performance of the Clippers' main players, their rookie performance is what the Lakers envy!
Klay Thompson, who made four of five three-pointers, Jimmy Butler, who defended Kobe a little uncomfortable, and Isaiah Thomas, who broke the Lakers penalty area into a sieve, all left a deep impression on the fans.

For this reason, Dayao, who scored 20 points and 15 rebounds in 8 minutes of playing this game, couldn't help asking Guan Yu,

"I heard Arenas say that these rookies are all recommended by you?

Are you also good at draft analysis? "

Guan Yu couldn't help showing a smile,
"Of course I'm not good at draft analysis. It's all due to the special training Arenas gave them this summer."

Arenas, who was eavesdropping with his ears pricked up, showed a comfortable expression.

To be honest, he also felt that he was responsible for this!

"What about that mad dog point guard?
He doesn't seem to train with Arenas, but you recommended him to join the team, right? "

"That..." After thinking for a while, Guan Yu argued,

"I've seen videos of him playing, and I just wanted to ask him to give it a try as the team's No. [-] defense needs to be strengthened. I didn't expect him to be really good."

Coach Denagro listened from a distance, smiling without saying a word.

Although Guan Yu only played for 18 minutes in this match, he was as keen as he discovered some of Guan Yu's hidden abilities.

Moreover, in addition to those extra abilities, coach De Nagro found that Guan Yu's playing has become more sharp and elegant.

16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists!
Coach De Nagro hurried this guy to play again, maybe he could hit a triple-double.

Although the data of the preseason game is of no reference value, it is obvious that the guy's rebounding and coping ability have indeed improved!

Moreover, what makes Coach De Nagro most happy is that facing Kobe's serious defense, Guan Yu's response is indeed more comfortable.

You know, although Kobe puts less and less energy on the defensive end as he gets older, but tonight he is really defensive.

However, Guan Yu was able to use the cover of his teammates to create opportunities, and even took a few shots from Kobe alone!
You know, Guan Yu could do the former last season, but Guan Yu couldn't do the latter at all last season!
so!

This kid definitely practiced secretly in the summer!
Then, after carefully observing the second game with the Lakers on the 21st, Coach De Nagro was more certain.

Although Guan Yu seems to be scoring the same points and tearing up the defense as last season, Guan Yu has really become much calmer compared to last season!
As for the results of the two preseason games, naturally the Clippers won!
We are slapping a wealthy family to make a show!

So the defending champions...

It's not that difficult!
……

(End of this chapter)