The next day, November 1, the media evaluated the performance of the six first-tier teams last night.
The Knicks, Lakers, and Trail Blazers received praise from the media, while the Pacers, Jazz, and Celtics who lost the game became the targets of media ridicule and ridicule.
ESPN gave its own professional evaluation and promptly adjusted the predictions of the six strong teams' championship chances.
"Jordan partnered with O'Neal, internal and external dual-core teaming up to achieve the most dominant force in the league. The Knicks will be the most competitive championship-level team in the league, and the chance of winning the championship will increase from 19% to 20%. As a losing team
, the Celtics’ championship probability is adjusted from 14% to 13%.”
"The rebuilt Lakers defeated the Jazz at home with great difficulty. Old K is indeed the number one active player. He played a different offensive style from last season. He efficiently scored 51 points, 18 rebounds and 8 assists in a single game. A super performance by himself.
Carrying the Lakers and defeating the powerful Jazz.
Especially his low-post pace is simply a different kind of dream, full of dexterity and ferocity at the same time. He is like a combination of a jaguar and a tiger.
Richmond, the outside core, performed poorly. He needs to work harder, otherwise he will not be able to shoulder the responsibility of being the Lakers' outside core.
In view of Richmond's performance, if the Lakers encounter the Knicks, it will be difficult to face the combination of Jordan and O'Neal. Therefore, the Lakers' championship probability is adjusted from 18% to 17%.
The Jazz still cannot limit the old K, which is the most important reason for their failure. The Jazz cannot beat the rebuilt Lakers, and the chance of winning the championship is adjusted from 17% to 16%."
"The performance of the Trail Blazers is eye-catching. Da Meng is worthy of being a super center, but the biggest surprise of the Trail Blazers is Tim Duncan, a player who ruined half of the league and left the Lakers and Suns abandoned.
Big guy.
If his performance is not a flash in the pan, then he will be a rare super No. 1 pick who is at the peak of his debut. He is qualified to become the cornerstone of any team, even the Lakers.
Only they themselves know whether the Suns and Lakers will regret it, but the combination of Duncan and Dream will definitely make the Trail Blazers the strongest championship contender this season, and they may even be more competitive than the Lakers.
Because the Trail Blazers' championship probability was adjusted from 15% to 18%, and the Pacers' probability was adjusted from 16% to 15%.
The current predicted probability of winning for the six first-tier teams is: Knicks 20%, Trail Blazers 18%, Lakers 17%, Jazz 16%, Pacers 15%, Celtics 13%, other teams combined
1%.”
"ESPN's actions are still fast, but not very professional."
At the breakfast table, Lao Wang watched the TV and complained: "We, the Lakers, have just been running in, and they beat the Jazz, and actually dropped by one percentage point. What kind of bullshit prediction is this? There is no professionalism at all."
"Ding ding..."
Dabao hit the bowl in front of him with his spoon vigorously. The little guy was very strong, and after just three taps, the bowl was knocked over, and the whole bowl of meat porridge was poured onto the table.
"oops!"
Yu Feihong handed over Dabao's spoon and went to fill a new bowl.
"Don't waste it, let him eat it."
Lao Wang took the bowl and spoon, put the meat porridge back into the bowl with a few strokes, put it in front of Dabao, slapped the table and threatened: "Dabao, eat! If you don't eat, you will be hungry. No one is allowed to give you food.
Let’s eat again.”
Dabao curled his mouth and looked at his mother, then his grandparents. No one was there to help him, so he had to calm down, pick up a spoon and start eating meat porridge.
The Lakers' schedule is quite easy at the beginning. After the opening game, the second game will not be until November 4th, when they will play the Kings away from home. However, the team is eager to run in, so there will be no holidays for the next two days and training will be arranged every day.
Lao Wang used his free time to teach Danny Fortson some inside skills, such as how to block positions, how to defend, etc. This fat guy with a naive head and brain has great potential and will be an important helper for him in the future.
Judging from the training and the first game, this little fat guy is not greedy for merit. He cherishes every attack and will not take random risks. This makes his offensive efficiency very high and he is good at grabbing rebounds.
, especially he works very hard to grab offensive rebounds and is also willing to invest in defense. Apart from being a bit regretful about his height, this is an inside partner he hopes to get.
"Danny, you haven't joined the K-Martial Arts Gym yet, have you?"
During the break, he began to recommend the VIP program of K Martial Arts Hall, saying: "Your fighting style is very rough and the intensity of confrontation is very high. Pay attention to injuries. Medicinal oil massage can help you enhance your ability to resist injuries. Medicinal bath can increase your ability to resist injuries."
Don’t miss out on your physical fitness. Once you get injured, you will regret it.”
Danny Fortson asked honestly: "Boss, I will definitely join, but I don't know how much it will cost?"
He signed a five-year contract with a total salary of 14 million U.S. dollars, which is less than 3 million U.S. dollars per year on average. In the first year, it was only 1.29 million U.S. dollars. After deducting taxes and pensions, he was left with more than 600,000 U.S. dollars, which he gave to his family.
The remaining money is actually not much, about a little over 20,000 per week.
"Danny, I don't tell ordinary people, but I'm telling you quietly now that the martial arts gym is going to be restructured and the fee to join V will rise soon. It's the most cost-effective to join V now. It's only 30,000 a year. You can pay a few more years of fees at once."
, The more you pay, the more you will earn." Lao Wang said in a low voice.
"oh oh!"
Danny Fortson nodded repeatedly.
Lao Wang nodded with satisfaction, the younger brother who can make him money is a good younger brother.
Moreover, this guy has a good attitude, better than those ambitious guys like Kobe and Kidd. Kidd didn’t let him earn a dime. Although Kobe spends a lot, he always wants to seize classes and seize power. He needs to take more care of him in the future.
Don't let honest people suffer when you visit Fordson.
"Boss..."
At this time, Fox ran over, sat down next to Lao Wang, and asked with a smile: "When is the martial arts school having a party?"
"Rick, do you really want to be a movie star?" Lao Wang asked.
"That's my dream." Fox said excitedly.
"Why don't you learn from Larry Bird? His Miami Affair is quite interesting. You can also make that kind of movie." Lao Wang joked.
"Haha..." bursts of laughter echoed in the training hall.
However, Fox didn't seem angry, but looked thoughtful.
"You don't really want to make adult movies, do you?" Lao Wang said in surprise.
Fox shrugged and said, "I'm not disgusted with it. It's a legitimate profession."
Lao Wang and others were stunned and could only give Fox a thumbs up. Because of their obsession with movies, they felt that Fox would definitely succeed in the future.
At this time, a reporter from New York Sports interviewed Jerry West on the phone.
"Mr. West, what do you think of Tim Duncan's performance last night?" the reporter asked.
"He is great, yes, he played an amazing performance and showed top offensive and defensive abilities. I hope he can continue." West said.
"Do you think he can continue to perform like that?" the reporter asked again.
"It's hard to say, but his character is very stable and his playing style is very simple. I think he can do it." West said cautiously.
"So do you regret using him as a bargaining chip?" the reporter asked.
"No, of course I don't regret it."
West said without hesitation: "Old K is our present and future, and his performance last night was even greater. He is the number one active player, the 24-year-old number one active player. He is worthy of everything we give.
"
He would not be fooled by reporters. If his attitude wavered, he said something he regretted, and the reporter exaggerated the description, it would be bad if Old K saw it.
At noon on the 3rd, the Lakers went to Sacramento.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, Da Zhi drove to the hotel, picked up Lao Wang, and the two of them went to the reserved restaurant for dinner.
"Da Zhi, if you have a chance to play tonight, perform better." Lao Wang explained at the table.
"I'm just afraid that I won't have a chance to play." Da Zhi said with some worry.
"There's no need to worry, you're only 20 years old and your career has just begun." Lao Wang said.
"I know." Da Zhi nodded.
Lao Wang analyzed: "We got rid of Richmond from the Kings. You have no strength this season, especially the inside line is very poor. Once you have the opportunity, you have to seize it. A good performance will let you go."
Get into the head coach’s sight.”
"Yeah." Da Zhi nodded repeatedly.
In the past three years, he has been training according to the training methods provided by Wang Tiejun to the national team. His explosive power, basic strength, confrontation ability, and sprint speed have all improved than before. His shooting stability has also increased, and his skills are very comprehensive.
, the style of play is full of aura, so I still have confidence. The only difference now is the opportunity.
On the evening of the 4th, the game between the two teams started.
Richmond returned to his old club and had some mental problems. In addition, he had not yet adjusted well between supporting Lao Wang's style of play and his own style of play, so his performance was inaccurate. He only made 5 of 15 shots, three-pointers.
He made 1 of 6 shots, 3 of 4 free throws, and only scored 14 points.
As the first substitute on the back line, Kobe performed well in his first show and had the support of Wang, so Harris gave him a lot of playing time, first as a substitute for Mark Price at point guard, and then as a substitute for Richmond.
Played shooting guard and played a total of 30 minutes.
Today, his style of play was still based on hitting. After getting space to get rid of the defender, he rushed in and shot or passed. He made 6 of 10 shots and 5 of 6 free throws. While scoring 17 points, he also sent out 5 assists.
, 4 of them were given to Lao Wang, and the sudden scoring style made the game flourish.
Lao Wang scored 44 points, grabbed 21 rebounds, and made 7 blocks. He dominated both offense and defense and led the team to defeat the Kings.
As a result, he got a chance to play in this game, but he only played in the last garbage time. He played 6 minutes, made 1 of 2 shots, and got 2 points and 1 rebound. This was also his first show.
"Come on, Da Zhi, I played for the first time in 1992 and scored two points and one rebound, just like you." After the game, Lao Wang encouraged.
"In the team, you should take the initiative to talk to your teammates and communicate with the coaching staff. This is very important to you." Before leaving, he warned again.
"Brother Tiejun, don't worry, I will do it." Da Zhi nodded.
"Um."
Lao Wang nodded and left the court with his teammates.
After playing this away game, the Lakers returned to Los Angeles on the 5th the next day. Their next game was on the 7th, against the Knicks at home.
This is a game that the entire league and the United States is paying attention to. The signature stars of both leagues have changed teams. Everyone is looking forward to what the new matchup will be like.
There is so much attention that many media and stars have made predictions about this game.
On the morning of the 5th, Smiling Assassin Isaiah Thomas, the current executive vice president of the Mongolian Dragons, said to the media: "In this game, I am optimistic that the Lakers will defeat the Knicks.
First, because the Knicks' opening schedule is not as easy as the Lakers'. The Lakers have only played two games before facing the Knicks, while the Knicks have already played three games. They will also play the Suns on the 6th, which is not only two more games.
, No. 7 is still playing back-to-back against the Lakers, so he has a huge physical disadvantage.
Second, when Michael faces Old K, not only does he have no psychological advantage, but he also has 2 wins and 12 losses in the three finals. Can he overcome the huge psychological shadow after losing one, two, and three?"
At noon that day, Barkley, who was a good friend of Wang Tiejun and Jordan, worked as a co-worker in Houston and was responsible for selling tickets, also accepted an interview with the media. Of course, he was interviewed by his future club, TNT, so the good news would not go to outsiders.
He said: "Bulls, no, Knicks, yes, Knicks, the Knicks started very well, defeating the Celtics of the same level, and then defeated the Hornets and Pistons, winning three consecutive victories. Tomorrow they will
Play against the Suns and then back-to-back games against the Lakers.
Okay, haha, I don’t know if Michael will have any psychological shadow. One is Old K’s original team, and the other is Old K’s current team. I wish Michael will perform well and O’Neal will not be beaten by Old K.
Ha ha!
Well, I just saw the assassin's interview, and I think he is right. The Bulls, no, the Knicks will have some physical disadvantages, especially O'Neal. After back-to-back, how much physical strength does he still have to compete with the old K?
"
At noon that day, the Jazz announced that they had reached a contract with Rodman. Rodman joined the Jazz with an annual salary of 1.2 million and only signed for one year.
Da Chong has no choice, his reputation is bad, no team wants him, he doesn't dare to go to the Lakers who want him, and he doesn't really want to retire yet, so he can only play for one year first.
This news is bad news for the other five first-tier teams.
Jordan was a little angry. He also recruited Da Chong. The Knicks offered him a two-year contract worth 2.9 million. Da Chong didn't agree because he thought the contract was too small. Now he went to the Jazz for 1.2 million?
But fortunately, Oakley's rebounding is also good, so he is not too disappointed.
This news is not good news for the Lakers. The Jazz have a big bug and their rebounding ability has been enhanced. The Lakers will lose another advantage.
…
At three o'clock that afternoon, the Knicks arrived in Phoenix.
While the plane was still in the sky, Jordan, who was sitting in the porthole, looked at the city below and felt very emotional. He left Chicago, and Old K also left this city.
The Knicks had no plans to hold a press conference at the hotel, so they conducted interviews with the media at the airport.
"Michael, Isaiah Thomas believes that facing old K, you can't overcome the psychological shadow of losing one, two, and three. Coupled with the physical disadvantage of back-to-back games, you will suffer a defeat in Los Angeles. Do you think he is right?
The veins on Jordan's forehead jumped. He stared at the reporter sharply and said, "Does the Suns still have the ability to anger me?"
The reporter instantly felt the huge pressure. He felt sad when he thought that Old K was no longer with the Suns, but he refused to be outdone and said: "Michael, you'd better say this to Old K, whoever angered you."
There will be no good end, but there will be no good end for anyone who angers him, including you. I hope you can get a good harvest from him the day after tomorrow."
"you?"
Jordan was furious at the reporter's words.
On the night of the 6th, the Knicks defeated the Suns. Jordan scored 44 points crazily and shot 57% from the field. This efficiency is higher than that of top centers. It is difficult for a super center like Dameng to play.
This efficiency.
However, O'Neal's playing time was limited. He only played 24 minutes and did not exert much effort. He only scored 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Obviously, even though it was a back-to-back game, the Knicks didn't want to lose to the Lakers and deliberately let O'Neal play less time.
