The older superstars of the NBA

Target Center Arena.

This is the home of the Timberwolves.Today is the first game of the Timberwolves in the new season. They ushered in the Golden State Warriors who defeated them in the first round of the playoffs last season.

Before the game started, it had already attracted the attention of many fans.

Especially the fans of Minneapolis and Oakland, the fans of both sides continue to discuss on the Internet, evaluating the gap in strength between the two sides.

"We're the championship! What can a small Minnesota team do to us? Come on, they can't win..."

"Really? The Timberwolves almost killed you in the first round of the playoffs last season. We didn't have Dwight Howard. Now we have this guy... We are stronger, Golden State Warriors What's the big deal? What we do is you..."

"Hahaha! Ridiculous guy, is a Dwight Howard amazing? This guy is not the Timberwolves that the Rockets didn't want him to go to! If he will be scrambled by many teams, how can you have your Timberwolves? Opportunity?"

"Yes, a former All-Star center player who has gone downhill, you actually signed him with 2600 dollars? I really don't know what the Timberwolves management thinks? I guess you may not even be able to play in the playoffs. Come on, the money will just go to waste...."

In all kinds of debates on the Internet, fans on both sides think their teams can win, and they are constantly reading comments to assist their teams.

Compared with the Timberwolves, the fans of the Golden State Warriors who won the championship are undoubtedly more arrogant.

After all, the record on the court is everything. No matter what happened before, the Warriors have indeed won the championship. With such a record, everything is enough here.

At the same time, domestic fans also joined the discussion. After CCTV specially chose the prime time to broadcast the game live, the fans quickly discussed while watching the live broadcast.

"I think the Warriors have a better chance of winning! It's true that the Timberwolves have Howard, but the Warriors also have an insider like Green! And their configuration is stronger, and the running-in is better..."

"I also think so. In terms of overall strength, the Warriors are still stronger. Howard's physical condition is no longer what he was at his peak, and his fighting will is not as good as before."

"More importantly, does he have an advantage over Green? I'm not saying that he is inferior to Green. Of course, his personal ability is stronger than Green, but is he willing to do those dirty jobs? Don’t these things have to be done by Gorji on the Timberwolves side?”

"I don't agree with this view. Green can indeed do dirty work, but his personal ability is not as good as Howard's... If Zhao Feiyang and Howard can really play well, they may not be able to do it Flip the Warriors!"

"The Timberwolves also have players like Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins. They also have great potential. As long as they are well utilized, these people may not be unable to grow up...so I think the Timberwolves have Opportunity, maybe it may not be possible to hit the championship, but it may not be impossible to kill the Warriors..."

The fans talked a lot, and CCTV Sports also specially launched a poll to count the support rates of the two teams.

It didn't take long for the first round of voting to come to fruition.

The Golden State Warriors have an approval rating as high as 70.00%, while the Minnesota Timberwolves are only as high as 30.00%.

Most fans still think that the Golden State Warriors can win!

Looking back to the field, before the game officially started, the team's new general manager Sam Mitchell also stood up and gave a speech.

He first announced that he would officially take over as the general manager of the team, and then announced to the fans that Mr. Philip Sanders had passed away.

"I am very sorry that Mr. Phillips left this world yesterday. He was a great guy. For the Timberwolves, he was extremely important and profound. . . In fact, he did not leave us, Because he passed on the spirit and let the Timberwolves continue to fight with his will...."

"We will miss him..."

There was applause in the arena.

At this moment, whether it was the players of the Timberwolves or the Warriors, or the fans and staff on the sidelines, everyone maintained the same attitude, that is, to bid farewell to this respected old man with applause.

When the ceremony is over, the game between the two sides will officially start.

Before playing, players from both sides also gathered together to say hello.

Facing his former teammates, Zhao Feiyang still communicated with them enthusiastically. Among them, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were undoubtedly the most enjoyable chats with him.

"Hey, you two guys, I watched the finals last year... Well done, this is the Stephen and Klay I know..."

"But I won't give you another chance this year. I will lead my team to enter the Western Conference Finals with you. If you don't believe me... just wait..."

"No, buddy, I've heard that once before, I don't believe you... It's not that easy to beat us... It's been a long time, let's get together after the game, This is your place, you should take me and Stephen around..."

"Clay, I know you're restless and want to go out and drink, but I won't go. I still have to call my wife at night...but I don't refuse to eat. I'm very impressed with Chinese food recently. I'm interested, I don't know if there is a place..."

After chatting with the two of them for a few words, Zhao Feiyang gave Andre Iguodala a high five.

The two haven't seen each other for a long time, Zhao Feiyang has grown into the backbone of the team, while Andre Iguodala's state is getting worse and worse than before.

Although he still plays an important role in the team, compared to him when he was young, Andre Iguodala's declining state is also obvious.

"Long time no see! Zhao, did you see the ring on my hand? Oh, no, I forgot to bring it when I went out today. Next time I will definitely bring it here for you to see. This is my championship ring... "

"Dude, it's a pity you haven't..."

Draymond Green also deliberately walked up to Zhao Feiyang and said a few words.

Off the court, the relationship between the two was decent, so Zhao Feiyang just shook his finger in protest, "Draymond, I hope someone will steal your championship ring tonight, you bastard." ...it's still the same as before...."

After the greetings, the match between the two sides officially started.

The starting lineup of the Golden State Warriors has not changed from before, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have also determined their core lineup.

"Zach at the [-], Zhao at the [-], Andrew at the [-]....Gorgui at the [-], Dwight...you get the inside line.... ..."