Chapter 457 I Can’t Wait to Throw Away the Magnesium Powder!
"Three points? If you think I should practice, I will definitely practice!"
Jokic looked certain.
Lin Ying felt as if he had said nonsense.
However, he decided to let Jokic start practicing three-pointers now.
Jokic is a piece of jade, and the best quality one.
He's going to be an all-around player, that's a given.
Therefore, which technology is developed first will not have any impact on its development.
The advantage of developing three-pointers is that Jokic can have a place in the Nets' competition in the new season.
Because neither Chandler nor Anderson has three-point ability, nor the possibility of development.
Now that Yi Jianlian has gone to the Wizards again, if the Nets want to play five small teams, Lin Ying can only fill the fifth position.
But that style of play will definitely not last long because it consumes too much money on Lin Ying.
Under other circumstances, a space insider will definitely get some playing time in the Nets.
This is Jokic's advantage in competing for playing time in the new season.
In other words, this can allow Jokic to grow faster. .
After all, without game training, player training is just empty talk.
"Do you still have physical strength?"
Lin Ying said and stood up.
"have!"
Jokic also stood up with his tired body.
His body was tired, but his eyes were wild.
Because he discovered that Lin Ying's training intensity was not only terrifying but also long-lasting.
He wants to be that kind of man too!
…
Lin Ying's training camp is open, and the finishing work of the free market is also continuing.
The Cavaliers completed several signings one after another, and the lineup was quickly filled.
As fans discussed earlier, the Cavaliers have suddenly become the favorites to compete for the championship next season, and the remaining free agents will naturally get involved.
Then the Knicks are really miserable, because there are limited expiring contracts that can be traded to fill the poverty line.
Riley wouldn't say that he deliberately took a long junk contract in order to reach the poverty line this season, so a very likely situation is that the Knicks' salary in the new season will be lower than the poverty line!
Ballmer: It turns out that I too will be a poor man one day!
According to NBA rules, teams that are below the poverty line need to distribute the difference evenly to other players on the team.
The players who signed short-term contracts with the Knicks are enjoying themselves.
After the free market signings were completed, each team also held a press conference for new players.
For the Nets, Bradley, Turner, Dinwiddie, Jokic, Rush, and Marion were all present.
Bradley and Turner were supposed to be the focus of the press conference, but soon the focus became Jokic.
Because this guy is so funny to talk to.
"My favorite sport is horse racing", "I didn't get into basketball until I was 14 years old", "If you want to watch NBA in Serbia, you have to stay up late. Don't ask me how I know, because that's what my parents do"...
etc.
It's a pity that Lin Ying was not at the scene, otherwise he would also be attracted by these things.
Some people's personalities are designed to be the protagonist.
And when talking about the prospects for the new season, Jokic also appeared very confident.
"Avery and I are following LinK in a mysterious devil training, and I can't wait to start the game!"
Listening to what Jokic said, reporters seemed to have heightened expectations for the Nets' new season.
It's really interesting.
The Nets' press conference was full of joy, while the Cavaliers' press conference was full of energy.
James, Love, LaVine (13th overall pick), Clint Capela (24th overall pick), Mike Miller (mini-middle class), Mike Scott (3-year, 6 million contract extension) ), James Jones, Apple Udo, O'Neal Jr., E'Twaun Moore, Tony Douglas.
A huge group of people.
And if you look carefully, you will find that many of them are James' former teammates.
Chandler Parsons is a social butterfly in the NBA, but in James' words, it's called connections.
At the press conference, the relationship between James and Love seemed to be very harmonious.
A small detail, when the players took their seats, James also helped Love pull up the stool.
James and Love naturally became the focus of the press conference.
Love had little exposure in the Timberwolves before, and fans didn't know much about him.
During this short interview, fans discovered that he is a special gentleman.
If it weren't for his heavier weight, you would even think he was a handsome man wearing a suit.
The one who gets the most questions is James.
Because this is the first time James has appeared in front of the media since "Decision 2".
"Why the Cavaliers?"
the reporter asked directly.
Because it is generally said outside that James chose the latter between the Knicks and the Cavaliers because the Cavaliers traded Love.
"I owe it to Cleveland."
James' answer is full of language charm.
"I once promised to bring a championship trophy to this city. That was my unfinished business, and now I need to complete it myself."
How touching this was to hear.
But obviously not all journalists are so easily satisfied.
Soon a reporter asked about the original "decision one" and Gilbert's "cursing" remarks back then.
Then, the press conference turned into James' show, and he fully demonstrated his ability to deal with the media.
"It wasn't the right time at that time. Everything we tried didn't work. No one wanted to come to Cleveland, but now that we have accumulated a lot of assets and have a good lineup, it's time."
"As for Gilbert's letter, I can understand everyone's emotions at the time. If it were me, I would also be angry because of LeBron James's decision, so I will not not come back because of that letter, just Like I said before, I owe Cleveland a championship, so I'm going to come back and come home."
After he said these words, the reporters in the audience burst into applause.
This is a story similar to "Nirvana in Fire", another version of the Return of the King.
All he has to do now is to fulfill his past promise and bring infinite glory to Cleveland.
At the end of the press conference, a reporter mentioned another detail.
"Are you going to continue to do that? We know you didn't do that after you left Cleveland."
"Yes, I can't wait to resume that ritual!"
James said firmly.
Then there are some differences from the Nets and Cavaliers new aid conferences.
New Knicks press conference.
Anthony and a large group of people.
Anthony: "..."
The long grass period is coming, but social media is particularly busy on this day.
"Now do you understand LeBron? He could have chosen to stay in New York, but he chose to go back to Cleveland for his unfinished dream!"
"Yeah, doesn't LeBron have better business development in New York? He made a lot of sacrifices by returning to Cleveland. Dreams are more important than money. Some people will never understand!"
"Is it still wrong to say that 'Decision 1' is wrong? Without it, the Cavaliers would have no chance of acquiring so many assets to rise again. This is a very long-term plan."
"That's alright, I'm going to vomit if I keep talking!"
"I'm a Knicks fan, and I want to say it's really funny. When he came to New York, he could say he was going to bring us 7 championships. What now? He couldn't beat the Nets and ran back? "
"That's right, do you believe it, if the Cavaliers can't trade Love, LeBron will immediately say, New York is my second hometown?"
"Why don't you believe it? I still remember LeBron saying, 'I've matured and I'm not throwing powder anymore,' but look at what he just said during the press play. He can't wait to resume that ritual!"
"I am also a Knicks fan. I think LeBron has not done anything. Is there a problem for businessmen to maximize commercial value? No! It is even more nonsense to say that LeBron will lose business when he returns to the Cavaliers. What is the commercial value of this wave of 'going home'? Have you ever tried to find out?”
"The correct answer is that this is not the 1990s. Information is so advanced now that the size of the city is not the most critical issue. Moreover, Cleveland's football market is not small now. It has made huge profits this time."
"Why are you paying so much attention to the Cavaliers? Wouldn't it be great to pay attention to the Nets? I love that fat guy Jokic to death, he is so cute!"
"I thought I was the only one who liked him. As ridiculous as it sounds, I thought he was going to be an All-Star one day!"
"I watched him play in the summer league. Although he looked slow due to weight issues, his golf intelligence is really too good. He is definitely possible!"
"I think so too! He only started playing basketball when he was 14 years old, which means he entered the NBA after playing basketball for 5 years. What a terrifying talent!"
"Yes, he is only 19 years old now! More accurately, he should be 19 years and 5 months old. I suspect that Walken Dean only found him after cheating. He will be part of the future of the Nets!"
"Damn it, when will the new season start?"
…
The day on social media felt more like a last-ditch hurray as the long grass period looms after the dust settles on free agency.
But accidents and surprises often appear just when you think peace is coming.
Many things happened at this time, making this summer less peaceful.
The first person to break into the public eye was 76ers rookie Embiid.
Because the surgery will determine the season reimbursement, Embiid will miss his rookie season, which is the new season, like Griffin, Noel and others.
But at this time, he had begun to feel restless.
He started by flirting with Kim Kardashian on social media.
Unfortunately, Kardashian ignored him.
Not to mention Kardashian, even Kanye West doesn’t like him.
It makes him look a bit like a clown.
But soon, he finished comforting himself.
"I'm sorry I didn't find out that Kim got married (on May 25 this year), I'm going to Rihanna!"
These social media statuses instantly made him a popular user.
And he soon posted a more topical status.
"LeBron, how about coming to Philadelphia to play?"
This time his Twitter almost exploded.
There are still many James fans, and this kind of obviously playful words are so exciting.
"You are too sensitive, I'd better go ahead and date my Rihanna!"
What's even more amazing is that Embiid turned from passive to active this time and simply ignored those people.
After going back and forth for a while, he quickly became a comedian in the eyes of fans, and was even used as material by Barkley for ridicule on the TNT show.
But one very obvious fact is that Embiid has become the most talked about rookie in 2014.
This explains a truth: many clowns you think of already represent a kind of success when they are known to many people.
Embiid's incident is still fun to watch, but the other thing is not just exciting.
In order to prepare for the 2016 Rio Olympics and to regain the championship they lost in 2012, the American "Dream Team 12" began a new round of Olympic training.
However, because James, Paul and others have announced that they will no longer play for the Dream Team, and Durant still refuses to play, the starlight of this Dream Team is relatively dim.
Among the now confirmed roster, Anthony and Paul George have become the leaders of the Dream Team.
However, under this background, during the training and internal competition, Paul George accidentally landed during a fast break dunk, causing his leg bone to bend at 90°. The severity of the situation was comparable to Livingston's broken leg.
Subsequent examination results showed that George's injury was a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula, and he may miss the entire 2014-2015 season.
Under George's leadership, the Pacers have been in contention for the championship, and he himself has entered the ranks of superstars since last season.
Plus, his silky-smooth style attracts fans.
This is a huge loss for the Pacers, the Dream Team, and even the entire NBA.
This also triggered a series of chain reactions.
The most intensely discussed issue is the long-standing question of whether NBA players should represent the national team.
NBA teams reacted strongly after this incident.
Regaining honors or anything like that will not bring any substantial commercial benefits, but a serious injury to the core of the team like George is devastating to the team.
And those who can represent the national team are the core figures of their respective teams.
Not just the team, but the stars themselves are also deeply concerned.
Because no one wants to make a joke about their career.
For a time, the atmosphere of the American Dream Team reached its lowest point in history.
USA Basketball couldn't even find someone to replace George.
Because this is not a matter of finding someone to fill the gap. George's strength is already considered the best among players willing to play.
If you pick just one person, the Dream Team 12 will basically have no hope of winning the championship.
At this time, Lin Ying, who was still training, received a call from Durant.
The two chatted for a long time, and Lin Ying finally said this to Durant:
"Do whatever you want, you are free."
Then the day after George broke his leg, when basketball fans across the United States were still shrouded in haze, Durant posted a status on Twitter:
"I will replace Paul George and join the Dream Team 12 to compete in the Rio Olympics."
ps: My head hurts and I can’t hold it any longer. I’m going to take a nap and ask for leave tomorrow morning.