Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

On December 3, the NBA war resumed.

In Madison Square, the battle between the Knicks and Trail Blazers is about to begin.

In the visiting team's locker room, McMillan, then the coach of the Trail Blazers, was taking Oden for a face-to-face meeting.

"Listen Greg, we need your strength tonight." McMillan squatted in front of Oden and said.

After Oden returned to health, the Blazers' main lineup was gradually determined: Oden, Aldridge, Batum, Roy, and Blake.

Outlaw and Fernandez on the bench are the main substitute scoring points. These two players, plus Przbilla and Rodriguez, form the Blazers' main substitutes.

Youth is the biggest advantage of the Trail Blazers. This lineup includes substitutes, the oldest one is only 27 years old, and the average age is less than 23 years old.

Don't underestimate the Trail Blazers. In Oden's absence last season, they almost made the playoffs with a 13-game winning streak at the end of the season. Their 50% winning rate was their highest winning rate in the past five years. If it weren't for

The Western Conference has been too abnormal in recent years, with 50% even ranking ninth in the Western Conference. They were able to taste the playoffs last season.

But it doesn't matter, this season they finally waited for Oden to return. In the last 4 games, the Trail Blazers won 4 consecutive victories, and Oden took the most credit. His average of 9.5 points and 10 rebounds per game made people start to believe in the 'Great Emperor'

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And Roy is also stronger. Last month, Roy ranked second behind Kobe in the best player options. If he hadn't lost to the Suns twice, maybe Roy would have been the best player. After all, he played 4 games in a single month.

The score of 30 is really impressive.

The strongest thing about the Trail Blazers is their deep bench, a group of young guards who can always stand up at the team's critical moments.

With a team like this, no wonder McMillan has some ideas.

This game against the Knicks is particularly critical. In the Western Conference standings, as long as they can win this game, the Trail Blazers will surpass the Rockets and enter the top four in the Western Conference. This is definitely very tempting.

This game is equally important to Oden. McMillan hopes that Oden can further regain his confidence in the confrontation with the supernova Zuo Li.

"Okay coach, I will do my best." Oden nodded.

The current Oden is not the big man who suffered from depression due to doubts and injuries in later generations. Although the year in bed was not easy, he is still full of energy at this time. Needless to say from the coach, he also hopes to play in the game.

prove yourself.

"Oh, our big man is about to show off his power~!" Roy took the lead in applauding. Obviously, the atmosphere in the Trail Blazers locker room is good, and Roy is trying to help Oden integrate into the locker room.

"But I heard that Zuo Li on the opposite side is not easy to deal with. This guy is already a dominant figure in New York." Aldridge came up and said.

"What's the matter? Go forward two years. Oden is a solid senior. Oden has taken everything he has taken. Don't be a coward, man. You just lack time." Roy patted Oden on the shoulder.

"You're right." Aldridge shrugged: "But you have to pay attention. This guy is said to like confrontation. He is almost addicted. He also likes crossovcer. He is a big man's nightmare. You must be careful."

"That's right, I heard from Bogut of the Bucks that Zuo Li also likes to provoke opponents, is fierce and cruel, talks trash well, and doesn't hold back when playing. Bogut is still lying down now, but he is being shaken by Zuo Li.

Yes, and there are probably 5 or 6 people knocked down by him now." Substitute Outlaw also said.

Auden's eyes widened when he heard this. Is Zuo Li so scary? From the description of these people, Zuo Li was simply a monster with three heads and six arms. His knees ached from hearing this.

Oh, Zuo Li himself is indeed a monster.

He had heard about Zuo Li as early as high school, but he had never played against him. Being a year older made them miss out on their careers. The only time they had the chance to play against each other, he and Conley did not choose to participate. He just heard that Zuo Li was a better player.

It’s getting stronger and stronger, and I just got the terrifying data of 3020 some time ago.

Thinking of this, Oden feels a little envious. As an insider, who doesn't want to be like Zuo Li and dominate the inside.

However, thinking of the expectations of the outside world and fans and the help of his teammates and coaches, Oden regained his morale. Tonight, he will fight!

aggressive!

Oden had wrinkles on his forehead that showed his age without any special makeup, and he appeared on Madison Square, the holy land of basketball, with a face that was reserved for strangers.

The Knicks' appearance ceremony was still shocking, and the sidelines were still filled with celebrities from all walks of life. This anger made Oden feel very strange. This was his first time here.

Just when Oden kept looking around, a big man came towards him. If it wasn't Zuo Li, who was it?

"Hi buddy, long time no see."

"Okay, long time no see?" Oden and Zuo Li bumped shoulders, and their minds were confused. What kind of familiarity is there? Have we ever seen each other before?

"Don't worry about these details. Anyway, I'm looking forward to playing against you tonight. Is your knee okay?" Zuo Li said with a smile.

"Oh, it's okay. Thank you for your concern. I'm looking forward to playing against you." Oden scratched his head, much like the older James, but he looked very honest.

"Hahaha, that's good, I'll see you on the field then." Zuo Li waved and left.

Oden scratched his forehead. Is this the Zuo Li his teammates call him? He seems to be quite kind...

But who would have known that Zuo Li, who returned to the bench, would regain his former passion: "We have only one goal tonight, and that is to win! We have to defend our home court, this is our territory!"

"Leave Oden to me! Duhon, remember to pass it to me, Zach. I believe you are willing to teach this guy Aldridge a lesson."

"David, wait, we need your support at any time, and Hughes, I think Roy will be left to you to deal with it!"

Zuo Li's series of roars made everyone in the Knicks become more solemn, especially Larry Hughes, who was finally able to play and take over the Knicks' starting position.

Harrington, Novak and others, who could also appear but were still bench gangsters, looked at each other and felt the pressure coming on them. This was their Knicks first show, and they didn't want to mess up.

Dragic looked at Zuo Li enviously, and at the same time looked at D'Antoni, who was smiling particularly kindly, and felt that he seemed to have found the direction of his life.

Only little Ewing was confused. In the locker room in the afternoon, Zuo Li said a lot of good things about Oden and the Trail Blazers. But now, Zuo Li's fierce face made little Ewing feel as if he had lost his memory...

As if seeing little Ewing's confusion, Zuo Li added: "Going all out is the best way to show respect!"

"Oh, I understand! I will also be on standby with all my strength!" Little Youyuan beat his chest decisively to show his loyalty.

And Zuo Li still has desire in his heart. No one has seen Oden's peak, but the apparent peak is now. In two months, Oden will be injured in a game. If he doesn't play at this time, it will be really bad.

There's no chance.