As the new season approaches, major media have begun to predict the rankings of NBA teams this season.
The No. 1 team isn't last season's championship team, the San Antonio Spurs.
It's the Los Angeles Lakers, who made a huge noise in the summer's free market.
The “f4” group’s “name” alone is too scary!
It's impossible not to rank them first.
Even if the relationship between the Lakers' "ok" group becomes increasingly tense.
Kobe Bryant was accused. He was mentally and physically exhausted from rushing to court and training grounds. Tired of dealing with the media, he angrily said, "Shaq did it too," pushing Shaquille O'Neal to the forefront.
He was angry that his teammates didn't speak up for him and chose an extremely irrational way to fight back.
Shaquille O'Neal also publicly fought back because of this, accusing Kobe of having to take responsibility for his own affairs if they happened like this!
According to news leaked from within the Lakers, these two men no longer speak to each other at the training ground!
The "OK" combination is the foundation of the Lakers. The relationship between them has cracks, which also makes Lakers fans worried about the upcoming new season.
The Heat's record last season ranked third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference, fourth from the bottom in the league, and failed to make the playoffs.
In the summer of this season, only three rookies were signed in a row.
The only signing was a "pdd".
Although they all have potential, especially Woody and Wade, it takes time to realize their potential. They don't think the Heat can make much breakthrough in the new season, so the media led by ESPN ranked them tenth in the Eastern Conference.
This position was even lowered by one spot in the latest team strength rankings.
Because there was a sudden change in the Heat's management, Pat Riley stepped aside and no longer served as the Heat's head coach.
The head coach position is held by Stan Van Gundy.
The Van Gundy brothers once served as assistant coaches for Pat Riley when they were with the New York Knicks. Therefore, it was not surprising to the outside world that he would inherit this position. However, the whole thing happened suddenly, so it caused a lot of discussion.
Pat Riley said in an interview: "This is all for the future of this team. My energy is no longer enough for me to focus on the two positions of head coach and general manager at the same time. For this team, I also
There has to be a trade-off!”
but……
After all, this is Stan Van Gundy's first time as a head coach.
For this "rookie" coach led by this "rookie" team, the media is even less optimistic about their prospects, and ESPN even ranked them 13th in the Eastern Conference.
This should be the lowest-ranked team among this year's rookie-centered teams.
Among other teams with the 2003 rookie as the core, the Cleveland Cavaliers are ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference. ESPN reporters believe that "as long as LeBron James adapts as quickly as he did in the summer league, this team will even have new players."
The possibility of reaching the playoffs this season!”
The Cavaliers have Ricky Davis, who averaged 20 points per game last season, and Big Z, who was just selected as the Eastern All-Star last season. They are all players in their prime, and they use Magic Johnson as a template.
LeBron James…
Everyone knows that ESPN is blowing LeBron James, but don't mention it. In terms of lineup strength, in the Eastern Conference where the "West is strong and the East is weak", this is really the configuration to enter the playoffs!
The Raptors with Chris Bosh are also hovering between eighth and ninth in the Eastern Conference, but it has nothing to do with Bosh. The main reason is that Vince Carter has returned from injury. With Vince Carter here,
The Raptors have made the playoffs for three consecutive years. If Vince Carter hadn't been injured last season, they would have most likely made the playoffs.
In addition, the Nuggets with Carmelo Anthony are predicted to be ranked tenth in the Western Conference, but the overall record is predicted to be higher than the Cavaliers, but who will keep them in the fiercely competitive Western Conference?
The Pistons with Milicic are the highest-ranked team, ranked first in the Eastern Conference, and this has nothing to do with Milicic.
The Pistons were originally the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference!
Milicic fought with the team for almost two months in the summer, and finally paid more than 4 million. He finally came to the "gold rush land" of the United States and successfully caught up with the Pistons' training camp.
It’s just that my life after arriving was very unsatisfactory.
Larry Brown actually positioned him as an "inside tank and human shield", which made him somewhat at a loss on the training ground as he was unable to adapt to inside confrontations.
He is more accustomed to playing "playing with the ball" in Europe.
What made him collapse even more was that even though Larry Brown had problems with his team's positioning, he also liked all kinds of "mental attacks" on him, often using words like "fxxk you mother", which made him
He once had the urge to go violent.
But these days after coming to the Pistons, he is very aware of the voice that Larry Brown has. Even general manager Joe Dumars turns a blind eye to him. If the general manager is like this, let alone the players.
.
If he were to hit him with one punch, his "American Dream" would be over before it even started.
So he could only choose to endure it.
He suddenly missed the time when he was in Europe, when he could brazenly fight in nightclubs, open a bottle of whiskey without restraint, and even get angry inexplicably.
"Of course he is the most correct choice for this team. Needless to say? He is getting better and better. Of course, there is still a long way to go before he is what I expect, but I can guarantee that he will
It’s getting better and better, let’s wait and see what happens next!”
Larry Brown finished the interview with a smile. The moment he walked into the player tunnel, his face turned gloomy. He turned to the assistant coach next to him and said:
"Bring me the training record of that little brat today. Who can tell me what use it has besides height? Is this guy a pig? Where are the others? Call me back and add two more sets.
If you can’t even do well in training, what else can I expect this pig to do? fxxk!”
Damn guy, I knew I would pick Carmelo Anthony!
After Larry Brown finished cursing, he muttered in his mind.
In fact, he didn't want to choose Milicic, but because Joe Dumas wanted to choose Woody, he chose Milicic...
The reason!
Rights are earned, and the Pistons finally selected Milicic with the second pick in the first round, which represented his victory.
Originally, he thought that this guy was in good physical condition and could be useful on the defensive end no matter what. With the defense on the defensive end and so many people on the offensive end, averaging eight or nine points per game shouldn't be a problem.
But he really didn't expect that such a big and thick guy could actually be a "softie"!
Even the most basic "top person card position" is difficult to guarantee quality.
What a waste!
But once his words are released, Milicic must live the way he wants.
There is a kind of "good" called Larry Brown who thinks he can do it!
Stan Van Gundy also met with the Heat's newcomers during this period. There is no problem for him to integrate into this team. After all, he was once Pat Riley's assistant coach. He knows everything related to basketball.
I learned it from behind Pat Riley, so it's the same line of descent.
Moreover, when Pat Riley formulated the offensive and defensive tactics for the new season, he discussed them with him, including finalizing the starting lineup, and he was fully involved in it.
"We hope we can work together happily. I'm very optimistic about our team. We have too many talented players, so I don't think we are only 12th in the Eastern Conference or even lower. Give this league a little bit of inspiration from Miami."
Shock it!”
In his first speech as the head coach in front of the Heat players, Stan Van Gundy successfully conquered all the Heat players with his hoarse voice.
Including Woody.
Passion is the main theme of youth!
However, in Woody's eyes, the most eye-catching thing is the chin that is not sure whether it is three or four layers, which makes people want to reach out and "duang duang duang"!
On October 15th, with the preseason approaching, a new poster was posted on the advertising wall of the American Airlines Arena:
Heat No. 95 Woody and No. 3 Dwyane Wade stand side by side, with confidence on their faces that countless Heat fans are looking forward to.
In the "post-Alonzo Mourning era", the Heat seem to have found a new owner!
The day before the preseason, Pat Riley announced the arrival of his first trade after resigning as head coach. He sent Russell Butler to the Kings in exchange for Gerald Hua from the Kings.
Laish!
Russell Butler, the second round pick in 2002, averaged 6.8 points per game last season, took 2.4 three-pointers per game, hit 1.1 three-pointers per game, and shot 46.3% from three-point range!
It is a very good addition to the Kings in the Princeton system.
Compared to him, the Kings sent Gerald Wallace, the team's twelfth man with the No. 25 pick in the first round of 2001, who played only 12.1 minutes per game last season and averaged only 4.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.
He has rough skills and is not liked by head coach Adelman.
In the training camp of the new season, Gerald Wallace almost fell out of the rotation and could not even play a few training games.
Because it was a small deal, not many people discussed it, but in the opinion of Heat reporter Artz, the Heat made a profit from this deal.
He has a certain understanding of Gerald Wallace, let alone his ability, but he is definitely a highly motivated player who is full of enthusiasm and energy during the game.
In terms of playing style, he is definitely the kind of player Pat Riley likes.
Precisely, this is the most important reason why Pat Riley chose to trade for him.
He likes that the team is full of energy and "madmen".
The Heat's first preseason game was at home, facing the Chicago Bulls.
Compared with the regular season, the exposure of the preseason is still much lower, especially this is Miami. The passionate Miami fans are not as crazy about basketball as they are about surfing on the beach.
However, I don’t know if Woody and Wade’s choices really suited their wishes and brought them fantasy.
Thousands of Miami fans came to AmericanAirlines Arena tonight.
This is pretty good. After all, this is not a wealthy team like the Lakers. It has tens of thousands of "die-hard fans". If Johnson hadn't called these two people another pair of "Jordan and Pippen", it would have caused a stir.
Their interest really doesn't attract so many fans.
Eddie Jones and Grant didn't play long in this game. They were taken off the field more than 6 minutes into the first quarter and never played again. Stan Van Gundy gave Woody, Wade, Haslem and
Gerald Wallace, who just joined, has enough playing time.
The same goes for the opposite team, which is basically a rookie. Hinrich, the seventh overall pick in this year's first round, played almost 36 minutes.
There are also basically "training camp contractors". The fate of these players will be decided in these few preseason games, whether they will be eliminated or converted to guaranteed contracts.
So they are all working hard.
But even if these players stay, they are just "water cooler players", so be positive. The intensity of this game is not much different from the summer league.
At most, a "Level 1 typhoon" becomes a "Level 2 typhoon".
Woody had a "little test", playing 32 minutes and 15 seconds, making 6 of 11 shots, 3 of 5 free throws, and scored 15 points. In addition, he also had 12 rebounds and 2 blocks.
"I'm still adjusting my condition, and I think my performance will get better and better!"
In an interview after the game, Woody said confidently that he could still be stronger.
The confidence behind this statement comes from the changes in his attribute panel.
With the help of Mourning, defensive rebounds and offensive rebounds both improved to 80 points and 81 points, which allowed him to successfully unlock another badge "Rebound Smell".
He now has rebounding predictions that far exceed those of the average "rebounder king".
But he still needs to get used to it.
In addition, under the guidance of Mourning, the two-time "blocking king", Woody, who has a blocking potential value of 94 points, has also increased his ability value in blocking shots, exceeding 80 points.
In addition, in general, his physical fitness has reached the average All-Star level - although in terms of physical fitness, except for injury resistance, no data has reached more than 90 points, but he has basically reached 80 points.
There are many players who are above 85 points. Even in the NBA, there are very few players who can be like him. Their physical fitness is so comprehensive that there are almost no shortcomings!
Like his old teammate LeBron James, his strength has indeed improved in the summer league, but his body's flexibility has obviously declined.
Therefore, LeBron James's physical fitness can be considered to have reached the "All-Star level", and Woody's physical fitness can also be considered to have reached the "All-Star level".
It’s just a “partial subject” and a “comprehensive” one!
If this were the college entrance examination...
Not sure who scores higher!
But what pleased Woody the most was his offensive performance in this game.
He doesn't take many shots, and most of them are running in the open... These are the means by which he relies on to survive!
But because the Heat's main focus in the new season is defensive counterattack.
So these methods of his have become mainstream!
Originally, he was worried that his own ability to handle the ball was not enough and he would have no presence on the offensive end.
But now it seems that the NBA's tactical system improves a player too much!
As long as the entire team's tactics serve the player and are consistent with the player's abilities and characteristics, then the power he can display will be greater than the abilities he possesses!
This makes Woody look forward to the new season even more.
The second update is here.
Regarding Milicic's character traits, these are also the author's verification.
After Milicic joined the Pistons, he had a habit of drinking and fighting. He did not accept opinions, was arbitrary, and was arrogant. These are what he said himself, and are evidenced by his own interviews.
Then his former teammates in Europe also said that he always got angry for no reason.
In addition, his wife confirmed that Milicic's temper is easy to lose control, especially after coming to the NBA and reaching its peak with the Grizzlies.
Then, Milicic mocked Pau Gasol and thought he was a softie. Later, he mocked American players as crybabies and said Love was a data brush.
You can say that what he said is true, but at the same time you have to admit that his character is indeed not completely heartfelt.
It's just that he has a tragedy buff that makes people want to speak for him.
With these words, I will take screenshots to respond to the previous questions, but I am too tired to explain them all the time. I just look up information and write the plot I want, and I don’t have time. So I usually don’t explain it. If I have a lot of doubts, I may post it.