Yang Jian's filming of two movies during the holiday frequently appeared in the entertainment news, and the sports media also reported on it.
Experts expressed doubts that Yang Jian must be physically and mentally exhausted after filming two movies in a row. Is his mind still on the basketball court?
The media deliberately used this method to encourage local American players, hoping that they would work harder to win. It would be a shame if they couldn't even win against Yang Jian, who was nominated for an Oscar.
At the SuperSonics media day, Yang Jian, Billups, and Brad Miller took core makeup photos together. This season, they are the only three players who can be called star players.
When reporters interview players, Yang Jian is the only focus.
When looking forward to the new season, he said: "I am confident of winning the championship this season. Last season, our interior line suffered from injuries and the defense in the penalty area was not good, which gave our opponents opportunities. In the summer, we strengthened the interior lineup and included various types of players.
, we can play a lot of tactics, we have no weaknesses."
The reporter asked: "The team sent away three important players, Lewis, Ginobili, and Boozer, but did not get back any big-name stars. How do you evaluate the team's holiday transactions?"
"I am very satisfied. None of the new players have won a championship, and they will definitely go all out to win. My argument remains the same. A player's reputation is not important, what matters is mentality and hard work. Don't forget,
The three who left were not stars at the beginning, and were not highly favored in the draft."
The implication of Yang Jian's words is that as long as he plays in the SuperSonics, anyone with any pick can become a star. He is a bit boastful, but it is true.
The newcomers are very happy to join the SuperSonics, and they feel very honored to be teammates with the God of War. Yang Jian is already the first player in NBA history. Who among the role players who have not won a championship would not want to embrace his lap?
A Chinese reporter asked about the Men's Basketball Asian Championship and asked Yang Jian to express his thoughts.
Neither Yang Jian nor Yao Ming participated in the competition, but the Chinese team still easily won the championship. The inside combination of Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian can dominate Asia. In order to train young players, Battelle was not selected for the national team.
In the most brutal game in the semi-finals, the Chinese team beat Saudi Arabia 98-10 by 88 points. Yi Jianlian is getting stronger and stronger and will be the representative of the national team in the future.
In the semifinals, Wang Zhizhi dealt with Ha Shengzhen miserably. He can pull out to play pick-and-rolls, catch jump shots, cut and catch the ball, and also has beautiful inside steps. Ha Shengzhen is just a blue-collar worker, and he only has the ability to score when he gets to the basket with rough skills.
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The Chinese team defeated South Korea by 28 points to advance to the final, and then beat Lebanon by 12 points to win the cup.
The Korean media no longer boasts that Ha Seung-jin is an international star. He is not qualified to challenge Yao Ming.
Yang Jian smiled and said: "Young players should be sent to play in Asian-level competitions to train them. Only by daring to take responsibility can they significantly improve their strength, and more people will join the NBA in the future."
The reporter asked: "Will you consider participating in Asian-level competitions in the future? Fans want to see you perform."
Yang Jian shook his head. "If the team is eliminated in the regular season and plays less games, Yao Ming and I can play in the Asian Championships. That way we don't have to worry about injuries due to excessive fatigue."
The reporter asked: "So do you think there will be a day when you can't make the playoffs?"
"As long as I haven't retired, there's no way I won't be able to make the playoffs. If this really happened, I think I would be almost 50 years old and still playing in the NBA."
Reporters think this is Yang Jian's confident answer. In fact, his goal is to play until he is over 45 years old before retiring. He has a "mysterious age" talent, and he also wants to achieve more milestones and get rewards.
If he doesn't play ball, he won't be able to get those magical props. No matter how many points he saves, they will be used up one day.
The reporter asked: "Which teams do you think are the SuperSonics' biggest opponents this season?"
"I don't think any team will be a rival to the SuperSonics, because our consecutive championship has been ended and we have to start over. I think the SuperSonics are the strongest at this time and we are unstoppable."
The teammates were surprised when they found out what Yang Jian said. They didn't expect him to be so confident.
Many media have previously talked about the SuperSonics' rebuilding, believing that they have exchanged many draft picks in order to select more newcomers in recent seasons.
As a result, Yang Jian shouted the slogan of winning the championship domineeringly, thinking that the team's strength had become stronger.
The manager exchanged those draft picks, but he did not necessarily choose someone to stay on the team. For Yang Jian, a major role of draft picks is to dismantle other teams' lineups.
Just like Boozer, the Sonics sent no one to the Hawks to improve the strength of "Mr. Sonics" McMillan's team, and then dismantled the Jazz's lineup.
Now the Jazz don't have Boozer or Okur, only Deron Williams and Kirilenko. God knows when they can return to the playoffs.
Another example is Korver. Without this person, the strength of the 76ers will be affected. There will be no stable three-point shooting point. Korver is a marginal player in the SuperSonics. If he cannot become a star, he will not be cheap for other teams.
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Other teams held media days on the same day. There was a group of teams in the Eastern Conference that aimed to compete for the championship. The scene was so spectacular.
Among them, the one who chanted the most was the Wizards. They now have big-name stars inside and outside. The Wizards players all wanted revenge and dealt with the Cavaliers ruthlessly.
All the teams in the Western Conference are very low-key, and the SuperSonics are the only ones that dare to shout the championship slogan.
Everyone feels that the Suns are failing this season. They have lost several players who performed well last season. Amar'e Stoudemire's return date has not yet been determined after surgery.
Raja Bell, Tim Thomas, Kurt Thomas, James Jones, Jim Jackson, none of these five new players seems reliable.
In fact, the Suns are still very strong. They are following the same route as the SuperSonics. They focus on fast breaks, signed mainly players who can stretch inside, and have accumulated a group of players who can shoot three-pointers and play fast breaks.
Man, prepare to attack with your opponent.
The SuperSonics impressed everyone in the preseason. Yang Jian played a lot of time this year, playing about 30 minutes in each game, and worked on tactics with his new teammates.
As a result, the Sonics' offense was so unstoppable that every game entered garbage time in the third quarter. They won all 7 games, averaging more than 30 points per game.
The Sonics' regular starters are Billups, Yang Jian, Gerald Wallace, Hedo Turkoglu, and Brad Miller. Except for Gerrard, all five of them can shoot three-pointers.
The ball is moving fast and well.
On the defensive end, Gerrard can also make up for Turkoglu's lack of ability to control rebounds and his unclear position.
Coach George Karl also has a fixed substitution routine, allowing Turkoglu to take a rest after half the first quarter, and come back to lead the bench attack in the second quarter. He is the one responsible for holding the ball and attacking in the second quarter, and his teammates usually
Steve Blake, Kyle Korver, Boris Diaw, Kendrick Perkins.
The substitute lineup also moves the ball very well, with three organization points, three three-point shooting points, and a human shield in the penalty area.
Perkins is 208cm tall, weighs 127kg, and has a wingspan of 218cm. He is very strong and can withstand defensive back-ups and can also help block shots. On the offensive end, he can only pick up misses, but it doesn't matter. The team signed him to strengthen defense.
Yes, if he can compete against Austria or Yao Ming in the finals, he will be worthy of his price.
The two veterans, Mutombo and Payton, don't have many opportunities to play. They mainly teach the young players in the team their experience.
Ha Seung-jin and Tony Allen also have to be marginal players. Although Tony Allen's defense is good, his offense is too bad and does not fit the Sonics' offensive style of winning.
The SuperSonics will not cut them, and the two of them can play a role in some games.
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