I didn't want to fly away

Chapter 141 The new season opener, fight the Lakers again!
Lu Yi showed his back-up skills in the preseason, which made people shine.

In the absence of double-teaming, Lu Yi does not need to run frequently without the ball, relying on his teammates to create room for pick-and-roll.

Lu Yi can completely rely on his personal ability to solve his opponent one-on-one.

And this is what Lu Yi improved in the past summer.

Although, not much can be seen in the preseason.

Other teams in the league who pay attention to the Clippers don't know whether Lu Yi will have any problems facing the level of double-teaming in the playoffs last season.

However, Lu Yi is so young and works so hard.

In the next season, there are still more than half a year before the playoffs. No one can tell how far Lu Yi will grow.

For the fans, the preseason is just an appetizer, and it will be over in a while.

After a period of waiting, the time soon came to October 10.

The opening game of the new season is about to start.

This year, the NBA has officially scheduled only three openers.

They are the defending champion Lakers vs. Clippers.

The runner-up Celtics led by the aging Big Three faced the Heat led by the young Big Three.

As well as the powerful Western Trail Blazers and the Suns.

The last group is just a foil, and all fans know that the "opening drama" of this season is still on top of the first two groups.

The Celtics are against the Heat, the Big Three are against the Big Three, and today's East is also full of wind and rain.

The Lakers vs. Clippers, the Kings of Los Angeles will meet again in Los Angeles, and this time they will fight to the death and compete.

As early as a few months ago in the Western Conference semifinals, Lu Yi boasted that defeating the Lakers would win the championship.

In fact, the Lakers did end up winning the championship.

If the Clippers make no mistakes in the Western Conference semifinals, they will win 3-1 early and win the last missing victory.

Then perhaps, last season's Clippers and Lu Yi have created a miracle.

It's a pity that ginger is still old and spicy.

In the end, the Lakers and Kobe had the last laugh.

But now the question is coming again, will the Lakers, who have been a few months old, be the opponent of the Clippers who have grown a few months?
It can be seen from the preseason that Lu Yi's growth and evolution are visible to the naked eye.

The Clippers' reinforcements during the offseason have indeed made up for the right place.

The Clippers really need time to adjust the lineup, but they did not lose when they met any team in the preseason, but they won easily.

Presumably, the same goes for the regular season.

After all, the Clippers have the cornerstone of Lu Yi's team building like drinking tea. As long as his teammates don't perform particularly hip, they can easily win the game.

"Are you envious? Maybe by this time next year, fans all over the United States will pay attention to us."

Watching the Lakers hold the championship ring awarding ceremony and the championship flag raising ceremony, Lu Yi actually joked with Iverson and others.

Lu Yi is very clear that this year is the most promising year to win the championship.

The strength of the team has improved a notch compared to last season. As long as the main players are not injured, the Clippers will be the most competitive team in the Western Conference this season.

As for the opponents in the East, there is no need to think about it.

In the first year of the combination of the young Big Three, the physical condition and competitive state are at their peak, and the Heat will definitely reach the finals.

As long as Lu Yi takes the Clippers out of the West, the championship is within easy reach.

Why do you say that?
Because James has always been chasing Jordan, not Pippen.

James' personal conditions, in fact, can be a better Pippen. He is the core of holding the ball and can integrate offense and defense, which can have a significant effect on improving the overall strength of the team.

However, James' personal offensive skills are flawed, and his style of play at critical moments is relatively flattering.

It is difficult for a star like James to carry the team alone and attack the championship, but needs the help of at least one super attacker.

It is precisely because of this that James is not without helpers, but only by finding superstars or superstars at the level of Wade, Irving, and thick eyebrows can he win the championship.

As for the situation of his teammates and the decline in strength, this is not something he cares about.

As an exquisite egoist and one of the best super giants in the league, with so many teams and so many stars in the league, he can always use his own influence to find a better one.

Therefore, it is impossible for James, who has just arrived in the Heat, to be Pippen for Wade willingly.

Once Wade wins the second FMVP, James not only has no chance to chase Jordan, even Kobe, Duncan, O'Neal, and even Wade are not eligible to touch porcelain.

Just like Pippen couldn't touch Jordan.

James, who came to the Heat, needs to be like his draft template Magic Johnson, taking advantage of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's injury in the finals, leading the team to win the finals and becoming the FMVP in one fell swoop.

It is also because of the transformation from the second champion to the eldest champion, Magic Johnson, who was once rated as GOAT by the media.

It wasn't until Jordan appeared and created the first Bulls dynasty that the media's concept changed. When the second Bulls dynasty appeared, there would be no suspense at all.

It is true that James needs a championship, but without the FMVP championship, it is absolutely impossible.

Just like O'Neal, when he was the FMVP for three consecutive times, O'Neal was already ranked in the top five in history.

Unexpectedly, he teamed up with Wade to win the fourth championship, which actually affected his historical status.

Today's James does not have O'Neal's league dominance, but the lessons learned from the past can still be seen.

Therefore, as long as the Clippers can reach the finals this season, the championship will definitely be won.

As for the next few seasons, it's hard to say.

The true strength of the Heat is indeed unique in the league.

Lu Yi wants to lead the Clippers to compete with the Heat, either get Curry from the Warriors, or recruit Durant to the Clippers as an old 1.5.

Closer to home, the Lakers' championship ring awarding ceremony and flag raising ceremony are finally over, and the game will officially start.

In the jump ball stage, Jordan helped the Clippers jump to the ball.

Iverson crossed the half court with the ball and broke through directly to the right. Boozer covered Iverson on the right side. Fisher couldn't keep up with his footsteps, but now he couldn't catch up with Iverson.

And Gasol had to defend in front of Iverson. Iverson didn't choose to hand the ball to Boozer behind him, but went straight to the big and stopped mid-range.

This summer, Iverson has not been idle.

The experience of losing in the Western Conference semifinals last season told Iverson that he is old and can no longer rely on talent to play.

Then, if you want to remain competitive, you must train harder and rely on technology to contribute to the team.

Therefore, Iverson practiced the middle distance again.

Gasol was not too slow to make up, but he was still taught by Iverson in the middle distance.

2 to 0, the Clippers took the lead, and the Lakers were not to be outdone.

Kobe wanted the ball as soon as he came up, and seemed to want to teach Lu Yi a lesson.

Seeing this, Lu Yi was not only not afraid, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

This summer Lu Yi worked hard on his back-up technique, not just for offense.

The same technology, once thoroughly understood, can not only strengthen the offense, but also strengthen the defense.

Lu Yi's current physical condition, not to mention crushing Kobe, is definitely better than Kobe.

And post-up singles is a skill that depends on physical condition.

Young people, with quick reactions, quick bounces, and high jumps, can even wait for the opponent to turn over and lean back to make a shot, and then jump up and cover the ball.

Kobe's back-up technique is very strong and can almost be described as perfect, but any technique depends on the body.

Lu Yi believes that maybe Kobe still has the ability to score on him, but after all, he can limit Kobe from scoring on him.

As strong as Jordan, under Payton's defense, he can also become Kobe!

The super giant itself cannot be completely prevented from death, at most it is restricted.

Today's Lu Yi didn't want to prevent Kobe from dying, but just wanted to make Kobe a veritable old blacksmith in Los Angeles.

Soon Kobe came to Lu Yi and played back.

Lu Yi patiently lowered his weight, followed Kobe's footsteps, and waited for the moment when Kobe, the poisonous snake, launched an attack.

Kobe was still very thin, trying to use his footsteps and shoulder feints to fly Lu Yi away.

However, Lu Yi is no longer the Lu Yi of last season.

After playing last season's playoffs, Lu Yi is even more convinced that his physical talent and state are better than Kobe's.

He is fully capable of defending Kobe alone and limiting Kobe's offensive efficiency.

"You... why are you so fast?"

"It's not that I'm fast, it's that you're slow.

And you're too arrogant for this shot!
You want to see my clumsy jump, block after your shot, and you want to see my jokes.

But the fact is that I have covered you, you can't beat me! "

Lu Yi answered Kobe truthfully.

Playing basketball is usually about attacking and bullying the defense.

As the league's top scorer, Kobe also likes to see his opponent's serious defense, but it has no effect, and he looks dejected after being pierced.

In particular, the players defending him were big players like Lu Yi, superstars and even super giants.

Kobe was more interested in watching his opponents embarrass themselves.

It's a pity that time is not forgiving.Kobe's career, like the sun before the winter solstice, is getting worse day by day.

Kobe Bryant's confident fadeaway shot was blocked by Lu Yi.

If it weren't for Lu Yi who was a little too serious, and the strength of blocking the shot was a bit stronger, the ball would not have been shot out of bounds directly.

"Next time, you need to control your strength. If you control it well, it will be a good opportunity to switch." Lu Yi thought to himself.

The Lakers served from the sideline and re-attacked.

Kobe is still a little unbelieving and wants to try to single out Lu Yi.

This time Kobe shot without hesitation, the speed of his shot and the arc of his shot have all increased.

However, today's Kobe feels average. It is obviously not that easy to put the ball into the basket firmly against Lu Yi's defense.

Speaking of this ball, the basketball hit the back edge of the basket, and the rebound was protected by Jordan.

The Clippers launched a fast break, but the Lakers returned to defense quickly.

However, the Lakers were still a little slack. Iverson saw that the fast break failed, so he handed the ball to Lu Yi, who was two steps away from the top of the arc.

After Lu Yi received the ball, he glanced at Kobe's position, and without a word, he shot a cold arrow.

Just as Kobe reacted, the ball had already flown into the sky.

When Kobe looked back in disbelief, he found that the basketball had fallen firmly into the basket.

"It's so easy!" Lu Yi glanced at Kobe contemptuously, and then returned to defense.

During this process, Lu Yi didn't even celebrate the score.

On the contrary, the Clippers players were all elated and dancing, and when they returned to the defense and approached Lu Yi, they came forward to applaud.

Next, the Lakers continued to attack, and finally relied on Gasol singles Boozer to score the ball.

Boozer is strong in offense and weak in defense, Gasol is indeed stronger than Boozer, and it is difficult for Boozer to guard against Gasol.

In this regard, Lu Yi didn't think there was any problem.

Instead, he signaled Iverson to give the ball to Boozer and let him hit one back.

The new teammate is also the core force of the Clippers in the new season. It is still very important to help Boozer integrate into the team as soon as possible and have a good chemical reaction with other teammates.

Lu Yi believes in Boozer's offensive ability and doesn't mind Boozer occupying more possessions.

Anyway, Lu Yi's offensive level has already been practiced.

Last season, he still won the award of scoring champion.

This season, Lu Yi is aiming for the MVP of the regular season and the MVP of the finals. It is not a big problem to have fewer penalty kicks and fewer points in the regular season.

"Thank you for your trust." Soon Boozer also played Gasol under the basket.

Boozer also saw that it was Lu Yi who signaled Iverson to give him the ball.

After the game, Boozer took the initiative to find an opportunity to thank Lu Yi and Iverson, and his attitude was not bad.

In fact, there is no need for Boozer to say that. As a teammate, this is what should be done.

Boozer's attitude can also be seen now that he wants to play well in the Clippers, and wants to work hard with Lu Yi and others to win a championship ring.

Indeed, who wouldn't love playing in a big city like Los Angeles?

While winning the maximum salary contract, who would not want to win the championship smoothly?

"Welcome, Carlos. Next, let's work together." Lu Yi replied with a smile.

When the news of Boozer joining the Clippers was announced on the Internet, Lu Yi also called Boozer on behalf of the Clippers players to express his welcome.

But like now, to welcome Boozer again on the court, that is to really accept Boozer on behalf of the team.

Although the NBA is a commercial league, most of the players who play in a team only talk about business and not about feelings.

But players are also human beings. Even if they get along as colleagues, they need a sense of security, trust, identity, and support from teammates in their daily work and life.

Now Lu Yi, as the boss of the team, officially accepts Boozer on behalf of others.

This allowed Boozer to avoid the "mercenary" feeling of lack of care and self-knowledge.

After getting Lu Yi's permission, Boozer got a piece of soil and gradually took root on the Clippers' land.

"Kyle, I'll leave it to you!"

In the regular season, Lu Yi does not need to play the full four quarters. In today's game, the Clippers have been leading, so as early as 8 minutes into the first quarter, Lu Yi went off to rest first.

Korver is a shooter, and every game needs some ball possession to maintain his touch.

The problem is, he just came to an unfamiliar team, and few people will pass him the ball.

Therefore, even if he is in an open space, it is difficult for teammates to pay attention to him and then use the open space to score.

And without this opportunity to shoot simple shots, Korver's own data will also decline to a certain extent.

Lu Yi still hopes that the team has more and better shooters. Korver plays beside him. Lu Yi hopes that he can grow and play better.

Therefore, before Korver played, Lu Yi also said a few words politely.

This is not only for Korver, but also for other teammates.

(End of this chapter)