NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 759 "The Superstar of Cattle and Horses." (No protagonist chapter)
On Friday, September 2010, 9, as the media open day approached, teams aspiring to pursue the championship announced that they would start training camp early next week.

The Trail Blazers, who were very successful last season, got rid of the "big burden" of Eddy Curry in the offseason, but they never got many good opportunities in the free market.

The Mavericks are in the same situation, but unlike the young team, Mark Cuban does have a goal, but is also worried about the "black shop" problem.

Recently, when he came to New York to attend the board of directors' meeting, the big-mouthed boss took the opportunity of the interview to paint a rosy picture for the fans:
"The Mavericks will definitely make the right choice before the trade deadline."

Tyson Chandler, who is seeking a long-term contract, is the target of many teams. The role of the championship center is obvious to all. In this regard, Cuban has expressed his determination to recruit players more than once.

But when the two teams were negotiating, the Mavericks backed off, and an MSG insider revealed the following news:
"Some people are worried about Tyson's health. Maybe his desire for the championship is just talk!"

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The champion center's agent, Matt Bartelstein, also spoke up for his player, expressing his good health and even offering an olive branch:
"Tyson's championship experience will help the team in all aspects!"

When it comes to championship experience, Chicago's sports media tends to sing a different tune, and recently began to review the history of the "New York Black Shop."

Chandler was a little sad about the reaction of his original parent team. Recently, the two sides have been sarcastic to each other on social media. The championship center also took the initiative to reveal the inside story of the Bulls locker room in the past:
"We have good talent, but lack a real leader. No one is eager for a championship, and most of the time we just follow the routine and punch the clock."

"What I gained most from coming to New York was rebuilding the mentality of a champion. Lee made us understand that as long as we work hard, we will reap rewards. It's not only about physical and technical growth, but also about the mentality of a winner, which is the most important."

The champion forward almost said that the Bulls were terrible and no one was willing to work hard. In response, many role players also expressed their support. Ben Gordon even tweeted his support:
"The Bulls have lost their championship culture and have been putting the blame on the players over the years. We could have achieved better results."

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The conflict between the two sides has made many teams wait and see. After all, Chandler has already exercised his player option, so at worst he can be traded before the trade deadline.

This way, you can observe the physical condition of the championship center and reduce some expenses, killing two birds with one stone. This is the right choice for buyers.

Also on the sidelines are two championship forwards, Prince and Thaddeus Young.

The former will receive $1100 million in the new season after exercising his player option. Considering the injury problem, many teams have expressed doubts about Prince's physical condition.
The latter is still on his rookie contract. If the Knicks cannot renew his contract before November 11, the rookie will become a restricted free agent after the end of next season, and the defending champion will become passive at that time.

Many basketball critics believe that teams interested in pursuing championships will get championship members before the trade deadline. As long as there are no problems with their physical condition, the best championship puzzle is still on the Knicks.

Al Horford of the Hawks has not yet received a contract extension. Not long ago, there were many trade rumors about the young forward, but with the birth of "giant" basketball, the team began to wait and see.
The same goes for the 76ers. There have been many rumors about Iguodala's trade, but after entering September, the team chose to "stand still," as if they wanted to see how the new season goes.

The local sports media is more enthusiastic than the team management. "Big Basketball" is strong, but no matter how strong it is, it is unlikely to be able to compare to Li You's dominance over the Eastern Conference in recent years.

They have been losing for more than 10 years. Now they have a chance to pursue the championship, and "all in" is the right thing to do. The Hawks lack championship experience, and Prince is a perfect fit, so they should act decisively!

The team has not paid the luxury tax for several consecutive seasons, Joe Johnson and Josh Smith both have contracts worth tens of millions, and Al Horford still has the rookie bonus, so the new season is a good opportunity to make a strong effort.

The Eagles' team reporter has been "beating the drums" on Twitter this month. Seeing that the preseason is about to begin, he couldn't help but comment again:
"We have the opportunity to play with four forwards, which will create perfect offensive spacing, and Al has developed the ability to shoot from three."

"Keeping the current system, the Hawks have a more reasonable lineup structure than the Heat. The championship always comes at a price."

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Most basketball commentators, like fans, don't think much about spending money, and this statement was supported by many Atlanta fans.

Prince, who recently returned to Manhattan from vacation, did not deny the Eagles' recruitment when he was a guest on the MSG team show. When talking about the lineup and tactical system, the championship forward rarely spoke in a high-profile manner:
"The biggest thing I gained from being with Lee was actually my thinking about basketball."

"There are many training maniacs in the league, but we don't like to impress ourselves with hard work. Reasonable construction of the offensive and defensive system and playing our roles well are what championship members should do."

"No matter where I am in the future, I will share my championship experience without reservation. I can help the team in terms of offense and defense, locker room construction, and team culture shaping."

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These words made Atlanta fans excited. Everyone wanted to see the championship forward reshape the mediocre team culture. The young Eagles really lack such a veteran!

Both sides are working hard to reach a deal. Unfortunately, general manager Rick Sander still does not trust the physical condition of the championship forward, and renewing Horford's contract is the current priority option.

Since the Heat announced that Chris Bosh would play the 5th position in the game, many teams have responded. The 5-outside lineup of the Hawks was the idea of ​​new coach Larry Drew.

The "Big Three" who are still conducting closed training in Herbert Stadium are very satisfied with the recent discussions. Almost all the commentators are "circling" around them. The new era has begun in the offseason!

Before the end of the afternoon training, although Chris Bosh was exhausted and sweating, the former "Dragon King" really enjoyed the attention during this period. When he was playing for the Raptors, only New York fans would pay attention to him.

Of course, that kind of special attention is not what Bosh wants. No matter what kind of data he plays, the reputation is the same as "spaghetti".
The continuous high-intensity interval training was a bit too much for LeBron James. Several sets of sprints + recovery walks reminded the Chosen One of his rookie season.

Seeing Bosh enjoying himself, James, who was sweating, couldn't help but murmured:
"Bro, don't you feel like you've turned into a rookie again? Damn the intensity of the training, don't tell me you trained like this when you were in Toronto."

When he was playing for the Raptors, Bosh certainly wouldn't have practiced as hard as he does now, but when he thought about pursuing a championship, the ex-Dragon King felt full of energy:

"Pat Riley is right, championships are built on high-intensity training!"

"The Knicks' running distance far exceeds that of all teams in the league. The Lakers' success during the Showtime period was also due to hard training."

"Man, that's the price of being a champion"

James straightened up, looking at his "brainwashed" partner speechlessly. He wanted to say that the crazy training ruined the Lakers' chance of winning three consecutive championships that year, but he swallowed the words in the end.

Seeing his good brother Wade also sweating all over during training, James couldn't help but think of the championship coach Van Gundy. The Cavaliers also trained hard in this way at the beginning.
McGrady, who was already slumped on the sidelines, was numb at this time. He even doubted that he would have to put on his suit before the regular season, but the coaching staff and medical team thought that there was nothing wrong with the plan they had made for him. Haslem, who was also full of energy, was still clapping his hands. Although his salary was not high, he was the training ground leader designated by Pat Riley. When he thought of his role, he couldn't help but straighten his chest and encouraged loudly:

"Hold on, guys, a few more sets!"

"In the new season, we are going to beat everyone with transition offense. We are going to make those f*cking wimps look good."

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At 16:, the training session finally ended. Kidney fighter Alonzo Mourning was dressed in sportswear, patting this and hammering that. As a team legend, he has been with everyone these days:

"Good job!"

"LeBron, you've been doing really well these past few days. Ignore Cleveland's provocation. Once we eliminate those guys, the local fans will miss your time in Cleveland."

"Look at Tim Duncan, the MVP left the team and the fans burned his jersey, but now San Antonio welcomes him with open arms. This is the NBA. As long as we can win, everything is not a problem."

Mourning encouraged the Chosen One with a smile on his face, and James nodded repeatedly. He was indeed a little angry about the TV station making up a witch doctor's curse. God knows whether this thing is useful or not:

"I think I did a pretty good job. You know, Coach Van Gundy was very strict with me when I was a rookie."

"As a team leader, I am willing to accept this challenge"

Although he was unhappy, the sweaty James still acted as if he was used to it, boasting loudly to the Kidney Fighter, while also keeping an eye on the movements of head coach Spoelstra.

After feeling the call of the championship, Spoelstra also worked hard. The training plan was managed by the assistant coach, and he had to watch a lot of game videos every day.

The more Spoelstra studied the Knicks, the more outrageous it seemed to him. There were too many 5-on-8 games, too many unreasonable shots, and too many outrageous goals.

Li You's statistics in the past two seasons are "mediocre", but after watching the video, I found that there are too many games in which he had to play in three quarters.

David Fizdale, who has just joined the team for two seasons, has been helping the head coach organize videotapes as an assistant coach. Seeing Spoelstra holding the tactical board and gesturing non-stop, he couldn't help but remind him:
"Eric, I think you need to pay attention to the emotional issues of the core players."

Spoelstra thought the young assistant coach was talking about Saturday's practice. He glanced at Wade, who was still stretching, and responded with a smile:
"Don't worry, man, we have to get the new tactical system in place as soon as possible and send the tactical manual to every player next week."

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Since Pat Riley held a meeting with everyone, the Heat started a "weight loss training camp" and the training intensity has increased sharply. David Fizdale was stunned because he thought only undrafted players trained like this.

He pushed his glasses helplessly. Although he didn't meet many superstars, David Fizdale always felt that if he continued to practice like this, something would go wrong. He could only remind them again:

"I'll have a chance to talk to LeBron again."

Due to his knee injury, Wade's training plan was different from that of his friends. When he returned to the locker room after training, he noticed that James looked a little tired, and immediately smiled and encouraged him:
"Bro, if Pat Riley was coaching the team, our training intensity would be even higher!"

"Don't worry, everything will be fine when the regular season starts. This is the Heat team culture. Superstars also have to work hard to train. Shaq went through the same thing."

"Shaq was in the best physical condition in his first year with the team. At that time, this guy's performance was not as good as yours. We can give the league a surprise in the new season."

James seriously suspected that O'Neal ran away to Phoenix because he couldn't stand the intense training, but after the "decision", he was determined to win a championship and now he can only endure it:

"I feel pretty good. I hope the coach can send us the tactical manual as soon as possible!"

The Chosen One was still pretending to be cool, but Bosh really felt that the Heat were different. Noticing that McGrady was too tired to talk, he immediately called out to Mike Miller, who was gulping down water:

"Heard this is the Knicks' three-point shooting drill, man, how are you feeling this week?"

"Not bad, but I'm not used to the coach's requirements yet. But I've always wanted to shoot three-pointers as freely as the defending champions. You know, shooters always have their hot hands!"

Mike Miller blew the horn in front of everyone, and soon Haslem, Dampier and others followed suit.
You can’t say you’re tired, you’ve finished practicing!

It was already 20 p.m. when James returned to the hotel room after eating the nutritious meal. Tired, he curled up on the sofa and didn't want to talk. He came to Miami to play basketball, and his wife and children stayed in Akron. Now he is only surrounded by a few good friends.

There is no entertainment in the crazy training, and recently James can only watch NBC's Entertainment Tonight program to relieve his boredom.

"Lee has arrived in Sutherland Highlands, Scotland with his female companions. Tomorrow is Elon Musk's wedding. The newlyweds will be at Dornoch Cathedral."

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The sound of the TV continued to come out. This month, Li You welcomed two sons. Although the sports media rarely discussed it, other mainstream media were hotly discussing the love life of the young rich man.

In mid-October, Fortune magazine will release a wealth ranking list of people under 10 years old. The content was leaked in advance by relevant sources, and Li You’s net worth may have exceeded 40 billion.

This is a very astonishing figure. In terms of paper wealth, Li You is even catching up with the young founder of Google. His pursuit of US dollars has attracted more media gossip every day.

Not long ago, Mr. David Olsen shamelessly blessed his good daughter. When interviewed, the father even praised Li You for being considerate and caring.
In the footage, there was a smiling face of Happy on the fuselage of the Gulfstream. Li You was followed by a group of blonde girls when he got off the plane. The NBC host did not forget to make fun of him at the end:
"After all these years, Li is still so loyal"

LeBron James couldn't help but feel envious when watching the TV show. He had to practice hard after "deciding". Thinking of the blessing brought by the championship, the chosen one began to suggest to himself:
"Win the championship, then negotiate terms with those vampires!"

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(End of this chapter)