Learning in the NBA can make you a god

"Li, is this guy really good?" D'Antoni still didn't understand why he asked the team to choose Thomas, who was only 1.75 meters tall.

The team already has six defenders, and now there is no need for more defenders.Stephenson, Jeremy Lin, and Beverly all need more time to exercise their abilities, and there is another guy vying for playing time. The team only plays so much time in each game, and there are so many players who need to exercise. Their goal this season is to defend the title, and they really don't have much time for the rookies to exercise.

"Yes, but well, how long this guy can stay depends on him. You also know that our back line is still relatively crowded. We really don't need so many defenders."

Knowing what D'Antoni meant, he explained casually.

D'Antoni was stunned. Since it doesn't work, why choose this guy? It's not good to choose one that can be used.

"Then" D'Antoni still wants to know the specific reason.

"Just pick one at random. His scoring ability is not bad, and his speed is quite fast. When he comes off the bench, he may have some unexpected effects. Anyway, even if he can't play, it doesn't matter if he is cut directly at that time.

Anyway, it's the last pick in the second round, isn't this just playing scratch games, if you play it, you earn it, and if you don't get it, there is nothing to regret. "

Then he waved his hands, obviously unwilling, and continued to talk about this topic.

"Well, well, in the preseason, I will give him more playing time. Yi, how should we arrange it?" Although D'Antoni felt that Yi Jianlian fit his basketball philosophy, he still needed to ask Li Tian about how to use it. .

"You should have seen a lot of the games played by the UAE in the national team. Don't you think this is scary?" Li Tian said three ways, using the UAE's method.

"It's great. I think that this lineup, once it appears in front of everyone, will definitely shock the entire league. I have to suspect that the ignorant coaches of the Bucks, Nets and Wizards don't understand at all. Using Yi, they are committing a crime, if Yi hadn’t been training with you, I think he would have become an angel with broken wings.”

D'Antoni was so happy that he was about to jump up, but he was too heavy.

"Next season, the team will make some adjustments. Yao and O'Neal must take turns. They will either not play or play alternately in back-to-back games. And you, Li, still need to reduce playing time. I am going to give George, Stephen Sen more playing time, they need more time to exercise.

Lin and Beverly also need to increase their playing time. Beverly's performance in the playoffs last season was really good. "In this regard, D'Antoni was a little speechless. Everyone felt that there were not enough players and was annoyed by this.

To this day, he also has a different feeling. There are too many high-quality players, which is also an annoyance. He doesn't know how to arrange these players at all, and there is really not enough time.

"It's okay, arrange a few more lineups. All players must have enough games this season. I don't want any players to get injured."

Li Tian knows that due to the intensive competition this season, players frequently suffer from injuries. Now that there are more players in the team who need to exercise, the necessary rest is very important.

The Knicks will not blatantly take a rest. They can report the list of players, and they can just not appear in the game. There is no problem at all, and there is no need to worry about fines.

"No problem, the record in the regular season doesn't seem to mean much, so I will seriously consider this." D'Antoni also knows that injuries are more serious than tigers.

******
"Guys, do you miss me so much?"

Listening to the shaking of the ground, everyone knew who was coming, but George felt that the shaking of the ground this time would be more frightening than last season.

"Wow, God, I feel like I can't breathe right now."

Thomas shouted excitedly, seeing O'Neal and Yao Ming both entered the training hall, how could he give up and please the two most powerful rebounders on the team.

"Boy, you are too short. My grandma can beat you and rub you on the ground. But I still believe that, in Li's eyes, you will definitely make a difference. In the NBA, you will not perform too badly. We believe in Lee."

O'Neill picked Thomas up like he was killing a chicken. It felt like something, but it looked a little funny anyway.

"Shaq, let go of me quickly, I really can't breathe this time." Thomas' hands were trying to break free from O'Neill's arm, and he really couldn't resist this force.

An idea emerged in Thomas' mind, that is, try not to be an enemy of this damn guy, because he might die, and he might die at any time.

In the training hall, everyone laughed.

"Guys, stop for a second. I know you are all busy with training during the offseason. I won't do the normal running laps. Let's start regular training directly!"

D'Antoni called Thomas over.

"Boy, don't run away, remember to buy us hamburgers later!"

As Thomas walked towards D'Antoni, O'Neal couldn't help joking that he would not give up such an opportunity to tease rookies.

There were many rookies in the team last season, but he made fun of them all.

Putting snakes in the car, popcorn in the car, and poop in basketball shoes, these are all things he has done.

Paul George carrying shoes, Jeremy Lin buying hamburgers, Beverly shining shoes, Stephenson buying juice, these things lasted for a season.

"This guy is so pitiful. There is only one rookie in the team this season. O'Neal will definitely not let him go."

Beverly crossed himself in front of him, and began to pray seriously for Thomas.

******
After three weeks of training together, the preseason officially began. All rookies, because there was no summer league inspection, many teams were a little skeptical about this.

"Thomas, I will give you enough time, and I hope you will not disappoint the team's expectations of you."

D'Antoni also wanted to know what kind of surprise this little guy in front of him could bring him, so he has been looking forward to Thomas' performance in the preseason.

"Coach, don't worry, I will definitely not be worse than them."

Thomas pointed to Lowry and others who were training. If he wanted to have more playing time, he needed to compare with Lowry and others.

Hearing this, D'Antoni instantly understood why Li Tian said that this guy might not stay with the Knicks for too long.

With such a character, he can't stay in the team for too long. Thomas has an inherent disadvantage, that is, he is too short, and he doesn't have a good defensive attitude. He will definitely not achieve too much in the future.

Once the speed is lost, the future is nothing, and now this guy still relies on speed to score.

"No problem, feel free to fight, I miss you, and at the same time, I believe in Li's choice even more."

D'Antoni patted Thomas on the shoulder before turning to leave.

Several preseason games ended quickly. Li Tian and other starting players averaged no more than 15 minutes per game, while Yao Ming and O'Neal averaged less than 10 minutes per game.

This kind of preseason game has no meaning for Yao Ming and O'Neal. The main goal is to let them adapt to the game and find out their state.

The Knicks' scoring leader in the preseason was not Li Tian, ​​Paul George, or Lowry, but Yi Jianlian, who averaged 20+ per game and 10+ rebounds.

Second only to Yi Jianlian is Thomas, who also averaged 17 points per game. It can be said that his performance was amazing. He almost surpassed the No. [-] pick Kyrie Irving and became a strong contender for the best rookie.

"Ah Lian, how does it feel to get back in shape?"

At the end of the last preseason game, seeing the rejuvenated UAE, he said with a smile.

"It's really great. I haven't felt this way for a long time. I like the Knicks and I like this game state."

Ah Lian changed from his previous shyness, and with the help of O'Neill, he finally opened up to himself, but they invited him to the nightclub, but he directly refused.

"Little guy, your performance is very good, play well, Yao and I will help you grab rebounds."

O'Neill played with Thomas Jr. again, one is 2.16 meters and the other is 1.75 meters. No matter how you look at it, it feels funny.

"Walsh, we were wrong. Signing Yi is also one of your wisest choices."

Seeing Yi Jianlian's performance in the preseason, the fans who originally questioned the signing also changed their previous sarcasm and began to support Walsh's decision.

This is definitely the most sensible decision.

"Walsh will have the opportunity to win the best general manager again."

"The strongest insider twin towers in the Celestial Dynasty can definitely rule the alliance!"

"God, I have to admire. The Knicks have found a treasure again. They were the last pick in the second round, and they actually selected a player with scoring ability comparable to the No. [-] pick."

"The Knicks are ready to go and will successfully defend their title!"

This season, even before the start of the regular season, Walsh is already accepting apologies from fans queuing up. There is no way, Walsh's operation is so amazing.

******
When the new season starts, the league matchup table on the first day can be found that Stern has really put his heart into it this season.

The first day of the game, of course, was started by the Knicks. The team the Knicks will face in the first game is the Lakers who lost their head coach Phil Jackson in the offseason and shocked the league by introducing Paul.

The relationship between Li Tian and the Lakers can be said to be well known. Kobe is a very popular player no matter in China or in the beautiful country.

During the offseason, the two teams have experienced the addition of new players, and they are also the favorites to win the championship. The strong confrontation will definitely attract the attention of fans.

The Lakers' away game against the Knicks is definitely full of eyeballs.

The second matchup is between the youth army and the youth army. The Bulls challenge the Thunder away. The combination of Rose + Noah + Boozer + Luol Deng against Durant + Westbrook + Harden is definitely full of suspense .

In the third game, the Nets challenged the Mavericks in an away game. One was a team that lost the championship and pursued suspense. Novus against Anthony.

In the last match, the Spurs played against the Grizzlies, which can be said to be another set of eye-catching matches. Although the Grizzlies failed to go further last season.However, the Black Eight Spurs in the playoffs also had a good performance. This season's Grizzlies are also an upstart in the Western Conference and have the strength to enter the playoffs.

"Hey guys, championship rings, here we come!"

In the rookie season, there are really not many players who can win the championship, so Paul George and others still seem very excited.

Thomas could only curl his lips. After all, he could only watch his teammates receive the rings, but he didn't have the one that belonged to him.

"Look, next season, I can definitely become the main player to win the championship, and that guy can only be a foil." Thomas thought to himself.

The newly joined Ah Lian and Yao Ming can only envy them from a distance. After all, they have just joined the team and can only watch them get the championship ring.

"Yao, don't be envious. I believe that next season, you will also have the opportunity to win a championship ring."

From Yao Ming's eyes, O'Neal could see that his desire for the championship could only be comforted by words.

"Yes, I am here for the championship."

Yao Ming said firmly.

The entire Knicks team knows that before Yao Ming signed with the Knicks, the Mavericks even offered him a four-year contract with a maximum salary of nearly 4 million, but Yao Ming finally rejected him and chose the Knicks for a four-year contract of 7000 million.

The Madison Square Arena was already packed to the brim, without even a single vacant seat, and the opening was full of fans.The ticket price for this game is not weaker than last season, when the Knicks played G1 in the Finals.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome all the Knicks players. Of course, before welcoming them, we still have to welcome Mr. Dolan."

While speaking, Dolan walked to the center of the field.

"I am very lucky because we got Lee. Because of his existence, the Knicks have won another championship in the past few decades. Let us welcome him-Lee!" Dolan did not say much, and Li Tian Waiting for someone to invite to the center of the court.

"Thanks to Dolan, but also to the teammates around me, my family and my love - Taylor."

While kissing the championship ring, he continued, "This is also a championship ring with extraordinary significance. This is the first time in my career that I lead a team to win a championship.

Of course, some people will say that the Knicks won this championship because of luck, but what I want to tell you is that the Knicks will not have only this one.

I said that if I can't bring a championship ring to the Knicks, I will tell you now that if I can't win a championship with the Knicks again, I will not leave the Knicks. "

Waving his arms towards the fans, the fans are also passionate.

"Li! Li! Li!" The deafening shouts resounded through the sky, without giving the host a chance to speak.

Wave after wave of cheers came from where the fans were sitting.

"Man, your speech is really great, I like how you pretend to beep!" O'Neill said with a smile.