I'm good at basketball too

Chapter 89 Sharks' Nuggets Debut
Accompanying this fat shark to the training hall, no introduction is needed at all, everyone in the league knows the name of the big shark.

Anthony, whose trainer had been wearing a hoodie year after year, came up to O'Neal and took off his hat.

"Welcome to the Nuggets, Shaq."

O'Neill grinned: "Melo, I'm here to help you win the championship. Although I'm 36 years old, there is still oil in the fuel tank of the big diesel engine."

All NBA players have ever-changing personalities, but the only constant is their pursuit of championship rings.

O'Neal is the same, even if he will retire tomorrow, he will not give up his desire for his fifth ring.

With O'Neal's funny temper, he quickly became one with the Nuggets.

Moreover, his identity is naturally suitable to be the leader of the Nuggets' locker room.

What better fit for the role than a three-time Finals MVP veteran?
Billups is not the type to fight for power. Originally, this task was his, but he obviously prefers to release his energy on the court rather than in the locker room.

Not to mention Anthony, he is the core of this Nuggets team.

George Karl folded his arms and looked at the chatting team members, the smile on the corner of his mouth could not be restrained.

Now who dares to say that the Nuggets lack playoff experience?

O'Neal and Billups combined have 4 FMVPs.

Jason Williams also won the championship with O'Neal in the Heat in the 05-06 season.

With their precepts and deeds, the Nuggets will definitely not suffer in the playoffs.

And the arrival of O'Neal helped the Nuggets make up for the last shortcoming. Next, George Karl is confident that he will lead this team to shock the entire league.

Then start with the opponent in the next game.

Thousands of miles away, not even in the United States, the core of the Raptors, Chris Bosh, suddenly sneezed.

He looked at the fully heated arena and wondered.

It's cold outside Toronto, but it's warm inside the arena, isn't it?

The next day, the Nuggets played their first game after the midseason trade.

After the devil's schedule last week, the Nuggets can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

They played against the Toronto Raptors at home.

This game also attracted a lot of attention, and everyone wanted to see what the Nuggets with the new lineup could do.

TNT's commentary team was also formally established. This season, Reggie Miller joined the small team of Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley. The unique commentary style of the three immediately made people's eyes shine.

This game was narrated by three people.

"Kenny, how many points can Shaq get today?"

Barkley enthusiastically warmed up the court before the game.

He and O'Neal can be regarded as a pair of happy friends. They have been entangled since they were players, and they have rolled from the field to the studio together since then.

"Hmm... two pairs?"

Kenny Smith thought about it and gave a very vague answer.

"Double-double? No, no, no, that old shark is 36 years old, and I don't think he can have a high tactical status in the Nuggets." Barkley shook his head again and again, and Black O'Neal was done. This is his usual practice. position.

Kenny Smith said with a wicked smile, "Do you want to bet on ASS again?"

Ass not only means ass, but also means donkey. The famous bet on Yao Ming back then ended when Barkley avoided the seriousness and led a donkey to the studio.

Barkley's face darkened.

Reggie Miller, who has not yet adapted to his new identity, did not participate in the conversation between the two, but looked at the starting roster just sent from the sidelines.

"The starting lineup is out. The Nuggets are Shaq, Hilario, Anthony, Li Ran and Billups."

"The Raptors have no changes in the starting lineup, Jermaine O'Neal, Chris Bosh, Bargnani, Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon."

The Raptors are lackluster in this lineup. Except for Bosh, the biggest player is O'Neal, who has been in a serious decline.

The No. 06 pick in 15, Bargnani finally got a little enlightened in his third season. He has averaged [-] points per game so far this season.

As for the Raptors' backcourt, Spanish point guard Calderon is an orthodox traditional point guard, averaging 12 points and 9 assists per game.

Anthony Parker, this guy Li Ran really doesn't know why he can get the title of God of Death. Last season, he averaged only 12+4 per game.

This is a team that depends almost entirely on Bosh.

The game started soon, and O'Neal stood in the middle circle without hesitation.

Although Li Ran was eager to try, he didn't have the nerve to take O'Neill's face.

Facing Jermaine O'Neal, whose condition was seriously declining, O'Neal jumped easily, and his jumping ability was nothing like a 300-year-old fat man who weighed more than 36 kilograms, and easily won the ball.

Billups came to the frontcourt and waited patiently for his teammates to settle down.

He decided to give O'Neal, who just came to the team, a face. After O'Neal got a good position, he hung the ball into the inside against Calderon's interference.

How to say about Calderon's defense, not to mention none at all, it can also be said that it is better than nothing.

The capital of his foothold in the NBA is accurate shooting and excellent passing.

It is worth mentioning that his free throw ability is comparable to that of Billups. In this season in history, Calderon made 98.1% of his free throws, 154 of 151 shots, and only missed free throws throughout the season. hit three balls. . .

O'Neal would probably cry to death. If he had Calderon's free throw ability, he would have scored at least [-] more points in his career.

After receiving the ball very close to the paint, O'Neal took two dribbles, tested O'Neal Jr. behind him, then turned and tossed the ball with his right hand to the basket.

Although the free throws are terrible, O'Neal's handwork at the basket is the best in history.

O'Neal's interference was invalid, and the ball fell into the basket cleanly.

Although there were only a few simple steps, Li Ran's eyes were wide open.

O'Neal's footsteps used in this offense are exquisite. Every step is in the most comfortable place, and the shot point is also the place closest to the basket.

After scoring the goal, O'Neill walked towards the backcourt step by step with his famous overlord. After walking for half a half court, he started to trot and high-five the passing teammates by the way.

On the Raptors' first offense, Calderon gave the ball to Bosh who was pulled up high.

Facing the Brazilian's defense, Bosh shook a few times and jumped in place.

A long-range mid-range shot.

Maybe it's because his hands haven't warmed up yet. Bosh bounced the ball out of the frame. Li Ran subconsciously ran to the backboard, but found that the inside line was already overcrowded.

He didn't feel anything when he had Kenyon Martin, but now that O'Neill came, Li Ran suddenly realized why the inside line was so crowded. . .

O'Neill accepted the rebound, saw that Li Ran was closest to him, handed him the ball, and then buried himself in the frontcourt, the fat on his body bumped up and down, which was very spectacular.

(End of this chapter)