Shen Fei and Nuggets general manager Karnisovas arrived early and were chatting.
"Shen, you are younger than I thought."
"To have such an excellent draft vision at this age is amazing! Alexander is really a treasure!"
"One month after taking office, he signed two potential newcomers, Paul George and Griffin."
"I dare say that you are definitely the biggest winner in this year's draft!"
Karnisovas said with a smile.
"Excuse me. It's just good luck."
"Under your control, the Nuggets have a strong army. There are three generations of old, middle and young players. They are definitely a model for team building."
Shen Fei said lightly.
After the two exchanged business blows, both sides announced their starting lineups.
"Eh? Isn't your Griffin going to fight today?"
Karnisovas asked doubtfully.
Although he tried his best to hide it, there was a sense of schadenfreude in his tone, obviously thinking that Griffin was injured again.
"Well, I probably won't even play the preseason games."
Shen Fei did not explain.
"It's okay, Shen. Blake is strong. He will be fine."
Karnisovas said with a smile.
"Don't talk about it. Today I changed Scola to the starting lineup. Originally, I wouldn't let him play for too long in the preseason."
"But let's talk first. If you really want Lewis, you must come up with better bargaining chips."
Shen Fei smiled.
Can Scola be released?
Can!
In Shen Fei's heart, as long as the other party's bid is high enough, Scola can definitely pay.
Of course, this is not the first choice.
Shen Fei asked Mark Jackson again yesterday - the biggest goal today is to "package" Jordan Hill into a high-quality bargaining chip.
Moreover, he also arranged other means, such as...
Shen Fei turned his head and looked outside the box.
Several familiar figures are already in place, holding popcorn and Coke, waiting for the game to start.
These fans are veteran actors.
When Shen Fei was preparing to make a deal with the Clippers, he spent money to hire them.
The role of these people is to talk about the game near the negotiation box.
Of course, the content of their discussion was written by Shen Fei in advance and handed over to them.
Although this trick is simple, it has always been effective. Shen Fei often used it when he was in the business world in his previous life.
............
The Rockets and Nuggets are both strong contenders for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
CCTV will naturally not miss such a game.
"Dear viewers, hello everyone! Welcome to watch the NBA live broadcast brought to you by cctv-5."
"I'm Su Qun."
"Hello everyone, I am your old friend - Zhang Weiping."
The two commentators skillfully opened the show.
"Now I have got the starting lineups for both teams."
"The Rockets sent Lowry, Tony Allen, Paul George, Jordan Hill, and Luis Scola."
"On the Nuggets side, they have Pups, Jr. Smith, Anthony, Kenyon Martin, and Nene Hilario."
"Coach Zhang, seeing the starting lineups of both sides, what do you think of this game?"
Su Qun asked.
"Both teams have maintained unbeatable records in previous preseason games and are in good shape."
"But if we have to make a comparison, the Nuggets obviously have the upper hand."
"I'm very much looking forward to today's matchup at the small forward position! The Rockets' No. 10 pick, Paul George, who has been in the spotlight recently, will face off against the All-Star small forward, Carmelo Anthony."
"What kind of sparks will be generated between them will directly affect the outcome of this game."
Zhang Weiping analyzed with a smile.
"It's a pity that Griffin can't play today, otherwise the showdown between his talents and Kenyon Martin would have been very exciting!"
Su Qun finally said something, with a hint of regret.
"Huh? The on-site director switched the camera for us! As you can see, Shen Fei appeared at the Pepsi Center Arena today."
"The person sitting next to him should be the general manager of the Nuggets. Is there going to be another trade?"
Su Qun looked curious.
"This young man Shen Fei has been aggressive in bringing in new people as soon as he took office. He is very aggressive. I think he is a person who can do great things!"
"I'm curious, which player from the Nuggets does he like?"
Zhang Weiping was also a little confused.
"We have no way of guessing, we can only wait and see."
"Okay, the game is about to start, let's hand the camera to the front."
Su Qun waved his hand and the screen switched to the stadium.
............
At this time, players from both teams were already walking toward the center of the court.
George walked silently next to Anthony.
This was his first direct conversation with a top small forward after entering the NBA, and he was inevitably a little excited.
Anthony also glanced at George, with the corners of his mouth raised slightly, wondering what he was thinking.
And Jordan Hill walked to the center circle confidently, preparing to jump the ball.
In these two games, he averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds per game, which is unparalleled.
As the referee throws the ball high, the game officially begins!
Kenyon Martin leaped high and won the duel with Jordan Hill.
The Nuggets attack first!
Anthony dropped to the low post, lowered his weight, and started asking for the ball.
Billups made a lob and passed the ball to Melo.
During this period, Anthony was at the peak of his competitive status. Scoring 30 or 40 points in a game was nothing more than a common occurrence.
Known as the offensive kaleidoscope, he not only possesses superb offensive skills and a perfect mid-range shot, but is also as strong as a bear.
George, who was just starting out, was naturally very uncomfortable facing such an opponent.
Even if he exerted all his strength, he could not stop Anthony's back hit and was pushed into the three-second zone step by step.
Moreover, because he spends all his energy on physical confrontation, it is difficult for George to think about the opponent's technical moves.
Soon, he was deceived by Anthony's shoulder feint and lost his defensive position.
Melo then turned around and shot a jump shot...
"Shua~"
Basketball goes hollow into the net.
2:0, the Nuggets take the lead!
When the basketball landed, George raised his right hand to signal to his teammates that the ball was his problem.
Scola, the boss of the team, came over, patted George on the shoulder, and said: "It's okay, I'll help you with defense later."
George did not force himself, nodded and agreed.
Although he has good defensive skills, he is still relatively light at this period and has difficulty fighting against the strong Anthony.
Of course, there are currently few players in the league who can compete with Anthony.
You know, Melo averaged 28.9 points per game last season!
However, physical disadvantage will not make George shrink back.
After being singled out by the opponent, he immediately wanted to regain his position.
During the transition between offense and defense, George also came to the low post and opened his hand for the ball.
Same position, same players.
But this time, it was George who attacked!
The fans at the scene were also very happy to see the tit-for-tat confrontation between the players.
After George received the ball, the fans at the Pepsi Center cheered and made a deafening roar.
Pickle did not post up like Anthony, but turned to face the frame and assumed a triple threat posture.
"Snapped!"
His right foot suddenly stepped out.
The large stride and sudden movement caught Anthony off guard and he took half a step back.
The next moment, George was already leaping high and shooting.
"Shua~"
The basketball hit the net.
answer.ball!
Shen Fei in the stands smiled slightly when he saw this scene.
Don’t think it’s just a trial step, the real details are in the details!
After two months of training together with Tracy McGrady, George's ball has obviously increased again!