Who will be the role players now that everyone's been reborn?

"New notification: The current hexagon value is 20058. The host can upgrade the system to the next stage. Upgrade now?"

"upgrade!"

Chen Dong had an idea and, without the slightest hesitation, chose the "yes" command. He had been waiting for this moment for more than two and a half years.

「升级中，1%…13%…24%…35%…58%…81%…96%…99%…升级完成。」

Name: Chen Dong.

Position: Swingman.

Age: 20.

Height: 2 meters.

Weight: 98 kg.

Wingspan: 2.13 meters.

Nationality: China.

The hexagonal value is 58.

The host's current ability value [University Draft Level] is quantified as follows. (Note: The values ​​in brackets [] represent potential.)

Offensive attributes: Off the ball: 76 [82]+.

Control of operations: 75 [83]+.

Assists: 74 [81]+.

Dunking: 71 [75]+.

Layup: 70 [77]+.

Close shot: 70 [79]+.

China Investment Corporation: 76 [81]+.

Three points: 80 [81]+.

Free throws: 80 [84]+.

Defensive attributes: Steals: 77 [79]+.

Blocks: 75 [77]+.

Offensive rebounds: 73 [78]+.

Defensive rebounds: 74 [77]+.

Physical attributes: Strength: 82 [84]+.

Speed: 80 [83]+.

Explosive power: 72 [76]+.

Agility: 71 [74]+.

Endurance: 75 [78]+.

Jump: 70 [72]+.

Lateral shift: 72[75]+.

Skills already acquired: A-level three-pointer, B-level one-on-one defense, B-level off-ball movement, B-level ball handling, B-level mid-range shot, B-level finishing, B-level assist.

Possesses the following talents: A-level strength, A-level speed, B-level endurance, B-level explosive power, B-level lateral movement, B-level jumping ability, and B-level agility (Note: Only B-level and above skills and talents will be displayed).

The required hexagonal value for unlocking the system in the next stage is 50000.

……

"The 'add points' button is back!" Chen Dong happily focused his gaze on the "+" sign for potential value. All other ability values ​​were irrelevant; only "adding points" gave him the confidence to climb to the highest peak and chase the longest river.

"Upgrading from a university level to a draft level doesn't change your ability stats much; you just need to train for it yourself."

The "+" sign, however, represents a button that can break through limitations.

"With this plus sign, you can say that..."

System, give me some points, let me see where your limits are!!

"Moreover, he hasn't slacked off in improving his ability value!" Chen Dong's gaze fell on the three-point rating: 80 [81]+, and he was very satisfied. This meant that he, as a 3D player, had the capital to compete with top 3D players.

Then he saw the speed: 80 [83], and Chen Dong drew a circle with satisfaction. As for the other attributes being upgraded to B level, he did not care, because all of these B level attributes would be his weaknesses in the NBA. "Only A level three-pointers, A level strength and speed will be my advantages."

Even when facing monsters like S-class superstars in the future, their A-class abilities will become a weakness.

"Fortunately, I'm just a role player!"

"We can't always be so unlucky as to have a top-class horse face a mid-class horse, can we?"

……

With the preseason over, the Phoenix Suns' regular season schedule for the 05/06 season has been released.

The league gave the Suns the opening game, and the opponent they were matched against was also full of talking points and attention.

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks!

First of all, although Nash was drafted by the Suns in 96, he ended up with the Mavericks and was carefully nurtured by them.

However, in their pursuit of the championship, the Mavericks were unwilling to re-sign Nash, who was already 30 years old and had a back injury problem. In other words, the Suns' success today is entirely due to Cuban and his Mavericks' efforts, which essentially handed Nash over to the Suns.

This is where the script for beating up the old employer comes in.

Secondly, Nash and Nowitzki joined the Mavericks together, trained and improved together, and it was originally thought that they would play together until retirement. Unexpectedly, Nash was used as a "scapegoat" and sent away when he got old and lost his looks.

This isn't about agreeing to perform together—oops, I mean, to play basketball together for a lifetime. It's not just a matter of being a day, a month, or a year apart; the key point is that Nowitzki hasn't retired yet at 40, which is more than a decade apart.

There's no shortage of stories featuring bromance between brothers.

Not to mention, ironically, the Mavericks traded Nash away last season in order to improve the team and help them go further in the playoffs.

Not only did it not work, but Nash's Suns not only achieved the best record in the regular season, but Nash also won the regular season MVP award earlier than Nowitzki, and even made it to the Western Conference playoffs by defeating the Mavericks.

Such an absurd reversal and a slap in the face made the Mavericks the laughingstock of the entire league!

Given this situation, the pressure has fallen on Nowitzki and Cuban. The Mavericks' problem seems to be not the departure of Nash and Finley, but rather Nowitzki's leadership ability and Cuban's vision in managing the team.

The Mavericks are eager to wash away the humiliation they have suffered with a big win, and their desire to win is at its peak.

The Suns need a strong opponent to lick their wounds and boost team morale due to Stoudemire's injury.

Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated and ESPN jointly released the NBA league team power rankings for the new season, further fueling the rivalry.

During the offseason free agency period, the Miami Heat, with their skillful free agency and aggressive micro-management, topped the power rankings.

Second on the list is the defending champion Spurs. Their core roster did not fall apart due to their two championships in three years. Instead, with Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili as the foundation, they attracted high-quality veterans chasing their championship dreams, such as Finley and Nick Van Exel, who were once All-Stars.

Because of popular perception, people say the Spurs are old and don't have money for marketing, so they can only be ranked second.

The third team is the Pistons. Larry Brown is gone, but the original five are still there. With the experience of reaching the Finals in two years, no team dares to underestimate the destructive power of this new "Bad Boys" when competing for the championship. Coach Sanders may have shortcomings, but before Larry Brown came to the Pistons, they were not champions.

Moreover, his coaching resume is solid; he led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals, proving his coaching ability is more than sufficient. With two top teams ahead of them, they can only rank third.

Fourth place goes to the Mavericks. With a passionate player like Cuban spending lavishly to develop talent, even if Nowitzki is a bit soft, he'll always have his moments of success. They can fail countless times, but they always strive for the championship every year. This ambition and strength make fourth place very appropriate!

The Mavericks disagreed, arguing that spending so much money and only finishing fourth was a waste.

Dissatisfied!

The Suns are only ranked eighth; their ceiling was originally fourth, which means they are strong enough to reach the conference finals.

But Stoudemire's surgery was minimally invasive, so whether he can return to the court is uncertain, and how much ability he will have upon his return is also unknown. Giving him the eighth seed is already a concession, since the Suns' interior defense has always been a weakness, and now their most reliable superstar center is gone. Their most likely goal is to relegate themselves to competing for a playoff spot!

The Suns dismantled their run-and-gun quartet in their pursuit of the championship, but now they've fallen into a mess and are being looked down upon in the standings. They're desperate to defeat the Mavericks to prove themselves.

The great battle between Yang and Niu is about to begin!

Chen Dong obtained the player information of the Mavericks and began to prepare for the player he would be matched up against.

The two players who might directly face off are Josh Howard, whose three key moves need to be closely watched, and the sixth man, Stackhouse. As Jordan's junior, his terrifying scoring ability needs to be emphasized.

Then there's the indirect opponent. The Suns need to protect the rim and prevent the opponent from driving to the basket, so Terry and Harris also need to review their game details.

Finally, if we need to double-team Nowitzki, we also need to pay attention to his offensive habits. We can't handle his one-legged fadeaway jumper, and we need to understand his drives and passing!

"Play against offensive teams, especially teams with multiple offensive initiators."

For defensive players, it's hell! Chen Dong shook his head. "Forget it, I'm just a role player anyway. I just need to perform up to the value of my contract!"

With an annual salary of 46 and a monthly salary of over 3 US dollars, why are you working so hard?

"These eight people can take turns; whoever wants to be one can do it. I, Chen Dong, would rather jump off this building than be one of them!"

Chen Dong said this!

With the regular season approaching, the Phoenix Suns' 15-man roster for the 05/06 season has been released, as follows.

Centers: Amarestadmaier, Kurt Thomas, Pat Burke.

Power Forwards: Shawn Marion, Chuck Hayes, Brian Grant.

Small forwards: James Jon, Sperry Stewart, Chen Dong.

Shooting guards: Raja Bell, Jim Jackson, Kylana Azubuk.

Point guards: Steve Nash, Leonard Barbosa, Eddie House.