NBA Legends Manager

Chapter 38 The regular season officially begins!
Thunder players on the plane were singing happily.I didn't feel at all that I just played a game with the defending champion.

At this time, Presti crossed his legs, drank red wine, and thought about the incredible eyes of the Celtics fans watching the score at the moment when the game was over, which made him feel secretly refreshed.

However, after the game, when Presti returned to the locker room with the Thunder players, the boos of the Celtics fans came, booing me?Then the next time you come to your home court, you will still boo me.

Arriving in Los Angeles soon, Presti did not allow the players to arrange their time freely, but arranged for them to continue simple training in the arena.

Soon, the game came, and the reporters before the game still flocked to Presti to ask,

Unexpectedly, countless reporters asked if they would make a dirty trick in this game: "Get Kobe or Gasol down"

Presti spread his hands and said: "In fact, even if Garnett is not sent off, we will win. Of course, you can see why he was sent off. As for the Lakers with all players, we will also win."

Then he suddenly smiled and said: "Of course, they can replace Kobe or Gasol in advance, so that they have an excuse to lose."

Wow!The general manager really talked about everything, blatantly promoting hatred. The reporter was very satisfied after hearing Presti's answer. This game was good-looking again.

Sure enough, when the game officially started, the two sides fought fiercely, and you came and went, which was extremely explosive.

But in the end, when Presti sacrificed the last five small lineups for a long run, he still won the Lakers, but the Lakers fans were not cold about this, because their Kobe and Gasol only reached 20 minutes.

Of course, Presti would not think that they were afraid as he said before the game. As a team aiming to win the championship, they can play casually in the preseason, mainly to ensure the health of the players, but he can talk freely during the interview after the game.

Therefore, when interviewing after the game, Presti looked at the reporter before the game and said proudly: "They are very smart, so they have a reason to lose."

When Presti returned with the players, there were boos of course.

On the plane, the players happily sang and celebrated their two consecutive victories, and celebrated as a new team that won last season's championship and runner-up, so far they have been convinced by Presti!

It is no exaggeration to say that if Presti asks them to run naked during the game, they will do it, because doing so can win the game.

Of course, Presti also felt the admiration of the players for him, so it would be much easier to arrange tactics next.

If the tactics are executed well, the result of the game will easily go in the direction you expected.

Sure enough, in the next two games, the Thunder won all of them. Of course, it was not so smooth in the middle, especially because the Cavaliers almost capsized. At this time, James is really flying.

But against the Spurs, it was much easier. After the game against the Cavaliers, the Spurs officially announced that Duncan and Ginobili were absent from the game due to a tight hip.

So far, the Thunder's preseason game ended with all victories. Although the players were very excited about the victory, Presti could also feel their physical exhaustion. Therefore, after the game against the Spurs, Presti gave everyone a day off.

Presti was also exhausted these days, so he fell asleep quickly after arriving at the hotel.

The next day, after Presti had finished his breakfast, Troy, his assistant, took the newspaper and handed it to him.

"Oh? What did the newspaper say?" Presti said casually as he slowly opened the newspaper.

"It's pretty normal this time," Troy replied.

After opening the newspaper, the headline "Talent Manager or Talent Coach?" came into Presti's eyes. Looking down,
The contents of the newspaper first simply praised the Thunder for their 4-game winning streak in the preseason and praised the Thunder players for their excellence. Finally, a large chapter praised Presti's draft work in detail, as well as his lineup changes and on-the-spot adaptability during the game.
Finally, directly define the next Popovich in the NBA.

"Haha, this newspaper is a bit interesting this time," Presti said to his assistant with a smile.

"Well, yeah, a lot of people have changed their minds about you after summer league and preseason,

The rookies you selected performed so well in the game. Many people have already believed in your remarks before the draft, and they all think that the few players you selected will become All-Stars in the league.

Therefore, many media outlets have focused their attention on several of our rookies, and several sneakers have contacted our rookies to sign contracts with them," Troy said proudly.

"Tell them not to sign, after this season, their contract will be bigger," Presti said confidently.

"By the way, general manager, have you watched the regular season schedule?" Troy suddenly remembered something, and then asked.

"No, what's the matter?" Presti wondered.

"The first game against the Los Angeles Lakers at home," Troy said a little worried.

Of course Presti understood Troy's feelings. Of course, the new team's first game in the new stadium will give the city fans a victory, but the opponent is the Los Angeles Lakers. Although they won the preseason game, everyone knows that the main force only played 20 minutes.

Presti stood up and patted his assistant Troy on the shoulder, comforting: "It's okay, I have already studied the Lakers thoroughly, and I will definitely win the first game."

"Well, I hope," Troy comforted himself.

Soon, the day was over, and the Thunder boarded the plane back to Oklahoma.

A few hours later, Presti was back in the Oklahoma City Thunder's general manager's office.

He must win the first game of the regular season, not only for the fans, but also for the team's rookies who will think of winning the Lakers and still have confidence even if they lose the game.

Of course, he doesn't think that this game will be as easy as the preseason game, so he will rank well.

October 10th is finally here! NBA28-2008 regular season officially started.

At this time, the Chesapeake Energy Stadium was full of seats, and everyone was wearing blue Thunder jerseys. They used their actions to support the team that had just moved and became the only team in the city. The stadium presented a blue ocean, which was very shocking.

And when the Thunder players passed through the player tunnel, the sound in the stadium suddenly became crazy and enthusiastic. The sound of "OKC" echoed in the stadium continuously, making people unconsciously fall into madness.

With players from both sides warming up and walking to the court, the regular season of the 2008-2009 season is about to begin!
(End of this chapter)