Chapter 164 Confirmation of the team list and interview with makeup photos
(I've been a little busy these days, so I can only maintain the basic three updates. There will be another update today, which is estimated to be around 11 o'clock.)
The Cavaliers' roster problem was finally resolved before the start of the preseason.
First, the Cavaliers signed center JaVale McGee with a one-year, $1.4 million minimum salary contract.
Again because of the butterfly effect, McGee did not sign with the Warriors. It may be that Zaza Pachulia joined the Warriors a year earlier than another time and space, which caused the Warriors to need a backup center with a blue-collar position.
Not that big.
As for the Cavaliers, due to the departure of Tristan Thompson and Mozgov, the team lacks center players who can protect the frame and grab rebounds, although Tyronn Lue has decided to let Love serve as the team's starting center in the new season.
, but blue-collar centers still need to stock up on one just in case.
Therefore, by some strange combination of circumstances, McGee, one of the five most embarrassing Hall of Fame players, became a Cavaliers player.
Subsequently, the negotiations between the Cavaliers and J.R. Smith finally came to fruition.
The Cavaliers, whose salary space is limited, can only provide J.R. Smith with a salary contract of about 8 million at most. The latter hopes to get more, but by October, no other team is willing to pay him.
Last high-paying offer.
More importantly, the attitude of JR Smith's boss James is also quite ambiguous.
This is not another 15-16 season. James won an O'Brien Trophy for the Cavaliers. He paid high luxury taxes for two consecutive years but never achieved any results. James is also a little impatient.
In the end, J.R. Smith chose to compromise and signed with the Cavaliers for $26 million in three years.
As a result, the Cavaliers have finally assembled a 12-man roster. Subsequent teams may continue to sign some minimum-salary players to fill the vacancies in the lineup, but at least the roster is now ready for the regular season.
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On October 3, 2016, the Cavaliers took photos of the team's lineup and publicly accepted interviews with media reporters.
Apart from James, Wang Feng was the player that reporters paid the most attention to during the interview, even surpassing the team's other two giants, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
As soon as Wang Feng, wearing the Cavaliers' No. 1 jersey, appeared, the spotlights flashed wildly, almost blinding him.
At the subsequent press conference, the reporters' focus was also on Wang Feng.
Whether it is James, Irving or Love, in interviews, they were all asked what they thought of Wang Feng joining the team.
Everyone's answer is the same.
"Wang Feng is a very good player with excellent offense and defense. His three-pointers will make the Cavaliers better. The Cavaliers now have no weaknesses. We will definitely win the championship this season."
And when the reporter pointed the microphone at Wang Feng, more questions arose.
Reporter: "Mr. Wang Feng, what are your and the Cavaliers' goals for the new season?"
Wang Feng: "The championship, the only goal we gather together to pursue is this. If we can't do it, it means a complete failure."
Reporter: "Do you think the Cavaliers' lineup has a chance to defeat the Warriors led by two regular season MVPs, Curry and Durant?"
Wang Feng: "Of course, otherwise why would I come to the Cavaliers? James is the top player in history, Irving is one of the best among point guards, and Love is a rare space-based insider who can shoot three-pointers from the outside. I think I can compete with him."
Their perfect partnership has produced unimaginable results.”
Reporter: "So, can you give me an estimate of your personal data performance in the new season?"
Wang Feng: "I don't think there will be a big change compared to last season. It will be about 20+ points. The Cavaliers are different from the Warriors. The Warriors only have two main scoring points, Curry and Thompson, so I can get more
There are opportunities to take shots, but the Cavaliers have three offensive starters, LeBron, Kyrie and Kevin. asxs., the ball will be further dispersed, and I am willing to make sacrifices for the team."
Some reporters heard the clues.
Are you willing to make sacrifices for the team, so your personal data will probably remain around 20+ points?
It sounds like there is nothing wrong with it, but as Wang Feng said, the Cavaliers and Warriors are different.
In the Warriors last season, Wang Feng's 20+ points were slightly lower than Thompson, ranking third on the team.
But in the Cavaliers, this score is already second only to James, because last season the Cavaliers' regular season scoring averages of Irving and Love were 19.6 points and 16 points respectively...
I can make sacrifices for the team, but it’s hard to say how much I will sacrifice. Is that what you mean?
Some reporters already felt that they understood the meaning of Wang Feng’s words.
In fact, what they thought was right.
This is just a scene.
For Wang Feng, personal data is an important reference data for the system's season evaluation, which will directly affect his rewards at the end of the season. Even if he comes to the Cavaliers, he will not be able to make any concessions.
But of course he couldn't say this directly, otherwise even Irving would be furious on the spot, let alone James, the only boss of the team.
The interview continues.
Reporter: "Mr. Wang Feng, it was reported not long ago that you attended a large number of commercial endorsement activities in China. It is reported that all your endorsements so far are for local industries in China, and there is no American company. Why don't you consider Nike and Adidas?
What about the world's top manufacturers? They should be able to offer you a higher price."
Wang Feng: "This is a strategic decision made by my economic team. They believe that my main business value is currently concentrated in China. I will start developing in China first and then gradually expand internationally. This is what we have jointly decided
Strategic Plan.”
Wang Feng answered questions and answers with reporters, and soon came to the last question.
Reporter: “According to an entertainment media report, you were photographed in China going to a high-end French restaurant in the capital with an Internet celebrity, and they had a great conversation. It is reported that this Internet celebrity became famous overnight in China because of a photo.
It has gained more than three million followers in two weeks, and that photo is a group photo of fans sent from your personal blog. Have you confirmed your relationship?"
Wang Feng: "..."
An entertainment media? It’s you who is the bastard, right?
Is there any mistake? Are the American media so interested in China’s entertainment gossip? They actually know about Internet celebrities? Do they even know how to gain followers?
"Personal privacy, no comment, thank you."
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Three days after the Cavaliers makeup photos were taken, that is, on October 6, the Cleveland Cavaliers ushered in their first preseason game at their home court, the Quicken Loans Center Arena, against the Orlando Magic.