I'm really good at shooting.

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Yao Ming's defense against Laettner has gone from failure to success, but there is not much to do against Jordan.

In fact, if Jordan only played one quarter at this time, his strength is still in the top ten in the league.

It's so real.

But after the game, Jordan's attitude towards Yao Ming was completely different.

He smiled and chatted with Yao Ming, and even reached out to pat Yao Ming on the shoulder.

He can train people to be confused when he is on the court, and he can make people confused when he is off the court.

Of course, the premise is that you can get his approval.

Yao Ming obviously did this.

Jordan's appearance was just an episode in Sun Hao's training camp.

In this training camp, everyone can feel the progress.

Even Zhu Fangyu has changed a lot.

Baker made changes to his shot, moving him from a tiptoe to a jumper, and worked on his weak foot.

Fast forward to early September.

At this time, two major events happened in the United States.

One has a direct relationship with the NBA, and one has an indirect relationship with the NBA.

Directly related is the start of construction of the New Orleans Arena, and the Charlotte Hornets plan to relocate to New Orleans in the next one to two years.

Intersection is related to the September [-] incident in the United States.

The emergence of this incident has caused a huge impact on the entire US stock market and economy.

The prospect of the new NBA season is also worrying.

September [-] not only affected the economy, but also the turbulence of the situation.

People are afraid to go out to participate in gathering activities, for fear of another human bomb or something.

Compared with the viruses that will appear in the future, this is what makes Americans more afraid.

NBA games are naturally a gathering event. If this momentum continues, the attendance rate for the new season will be worrying.

Chicago Private Villa.

"Michael, I need you, we need you."

Jordan got a call from Stern.

The two have been in touch, and Stern knew Jordan would return.

He made this call because he wanted to move forward what was originally scheduled for October.

Jordan's answer was that he needed time to reconsider.

However, shortly after finishing the phone call with Stern, he received calls from the mayor of Washington and even the US Secretary of State.

Similar to what Stern said, they all need Jordan to come back early to inspire the hearts of the American people.

Although somewhat forced, Jordan, who had already decided to come back, held a press conference on September 9, US time.

All reporters invited to the scene were notified in advance that Jordan would announce an important news at the press conference.

Combined with the previous rumors, most reporters also guessed what would happen then.

"I heard that David had been looking for my successor and I told him not to do that anymore because I'm back."

Jordan showed a charming smile and said calmly.

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In fact, before Jordan said these words to reporters, the United States sounded a red alert.

This is the highest alert level in the United States.

All TV stations in the United States have stopped live TV broadcasts, and they are all broadcasting the pictures of Jordan's press conference.

After Jordan finished speaking, the reporters at the press conference stood up and applauded.

In front of many TVs, there are many people doing the same action.

Jordan is a basketball player, but his influence has gone beyond basketball.

At this moment, he is America's savior.

But that's not all.

Not long after Jordan announced his second comeback, Barkley also announced on the TNT show that he would officially return!

"I'm going to be teammates with the most handsome man in the world."

What Barkley said was full of personal style.

But this sentence, at this point in time, anyone can guess what this sentence means.

He will join the Wizards with Jordan!

The news of Jordan and Barkley's official comeback was one after the other, and the major forums instantly exploded.

"Jordan: I didn't expect it, my successors, I'm back!"

"Now no one can stop me from going to the Wizards game. I want to watch Jordan, Barkley, and Yao Ming!"

"The Wizards are going to take off next season. Hamilton, Jordan, Barkley, Yao Ming, Laettner, they need a point guard right now!"

"O'Neal's grandma officially announced to join the Wizards, and he will serve as the Wizards' starting point guard in the new season."

"Jordan can completely play the organization, but I think they still lack a combo guard who can score, such as Sun."

"Yeah, look at the cooperation between Sun and Yao in the Asian Championships. Their partner is very good, and he is an enhanced version of Kerr, which will be very suitable for Jordan."

"The enhanced version of Cole...Sun is not for sale in Dallas, and the Wizards can't get the whole team in exchange."

"Actually, it doesn't matter if there is no point guard. Before Jordan retired, he was the core of the team's playmaker. Just find him someone who can shoot."

"Yes, this lineup has a chance to reach the Finals and toughen the Lakers."

"... Brother, are you drunk? This is 2001, not 1995. The 38-year-old Jordan, the 38-year-old Barkley, and the rookie Yao, can this lineup reach the finals?"

"From a man's sixth sense, I believe they can do it."

"Impossible, if they can do it, I'll eat shit on my head!"

"Brother, you are ruthless. Although I don't think it is possible, I am looking forward to seeing your video!"

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The fans are in high spirits in the forum, and the Wizards are also hurrying to operate.

Because both the draft and the free market have ended, it has been difficult for them to sign people from the free market.

This is also a very important reason why they are willing to sign Barkley.

Although Barkley has only retired for one year, his body shape is obviously out of shape. It is also a huge challenge for him to recover before the start of the game.

However, things like reinforcement can also be done through trading.

Because Jordan and Barkley came back to join the Wizards and signed with a basic salary, the highest paid person on the Wizards roster is Laettner, with $450 million.

They acted quickly.

They used a second-round pick to trade with the Heat and directly exchanged for Tim Hardaway!

This Hardaway is not Hardaway, but the father of "kill.crossover", nicknamed "Little Worm".

Selected to the All-Star five times in his career, he averaged 5 points and 23.4 assists per game in his peak season.

"Little Worm" is plagued by injuries and has long lost his former courage.

But the skinny camel is bigger than the horse. Hardaway played 77 games with the Heat last season and still averaged 14.9 points and 6.3 assists per game.

And he averaged 6.7 three-pointers per game, and his shooting percentage reached 36.6%.

Being able to play with Jordan in the starting lineup will open up space, and he can also lead the team to score off the bench.

This fits perfectly with what fans call a combo guard.

The only bad thing is that Hardaway is 35 years old and has potential injuries.

But the Wizards only paid for a second-round pick, what more bicycles are needed.

After Jordan changed from a management to a player, the Wizards' management seemed to become shrewd all at once.

As for why the more savvy Riley made the deal?

Because after giving Hardaway a big contract of 1200 million with a friendly nature last season, he doesn't want to do the same thing again.

If he does things like giving pension contracts to stars, he will not do it a second time, and no one will do it in the future.

What's more, he dumped Hardaway and got a second round, so he won't lose money.

As for reinforcing your competitors?

After the Heat's Eastern Conference carrier capsized last season, Riley was already thinking about rebuilding.

The Wizards and him are no longer the same goal. He is happy to make the Wizards stronger to consume other teams.

While the fans were still talking about Jordan's comeback, the time had come to the end of September.

Sun Hao's personal training camp is over.

Everyone took a group photo together before going back to their homes to find their mothers.

For everyone in the training camp, this summer has been very meaningful.

After finishing his personal training camp, Sun Hao rested for a while, and then participated in the Mavericks training camp.

The preseason will come in mid-October, and each team has started training camp one after another, and so has the Mavericks.

Compared with last year, this year's team has had personnel changes. The biggest change is naturally that Uncle Huo left, and LaFrentz and Van Exel came.

LaFrentz is the same white player as Laettner, even the same height.

The difference is that LaFrentz is younger and looks stronger.

As for Van Exel, it doesn't match the atmosphere of the Mavericks. At first glance, it looks like the style of an American street player.

But with Eisley here, Van Exel's integration will not be a problem.

Of course, in addition to these two major signings, the Mavericks also signed some bench players in the free market.

Avery Johnson, "The Little General" showed great personal qualities when the Spurs played against the Mavericks last season.

Old Nelson went deep into the enemy camp and dug him here.

Johnson is 36 years old, and he won't be of much help to the Mavericks on the court.

But the tactical level is even bigger.

Johnson played seven years with the Spurs, and he knows Popovich's tactics from the bottom up.

Old Nelson dug him over, and the signal he sent couldn't be more obvious.

Just like what he said to the players at the end of last season, he doesn't care about playing other teams, but he must die when playing the Spurs.