Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

The storm of Jordan's retirement that shocked the league has subsided, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Leomo and the three bachelors in Villa No. 2 have long since parted ways, because before the preseason, each team will have training camps. O'Neal needs to use the Magic to train the new younger brother Hardaway, and Mourning also has to return to the Timberwolves. , after all, the Timberwolves got Isiah Lederer with the No. 5 pick in this draft, and he also needs to be trained.

Both of them have younger brothers, but Li Shengli does not. After all, in the Jazz... the original bargaining chip for Li Shengli's trade was this year's first-round pick.

But even so, the Jazz also have some new faces on the bench, and these newcomers are of course respectful to their three bosses, Limas, and do not dare to make mistakes.

Speaking of which, in addition to the starting lineup and important rotation forces of each team, people generally don't care too much about the comings and goings on the bench, but the center reserve... Coach Jerry Sloan probably felt that he was He fucked Li Shengli too hard, so he arranged a substitute for him who could temporarily replace him.

At the center position, Mark Eaton retired. This was confirmed news before, and Mike Brown could not withstand the defensive pressure of Li Shengli's absence, so he was used as a bargaining chip with the Timberwolves in exchange for Felton Smith. Spencer is equivalent to exchanging a wave of substitutes with Mourning.

If we have to compare Mike Brown and Felton Spencer, the former has a stronger offensive ability, while the latter has a much better defense. For the Jazz, who have no shortage of firepower, it is obvious that the purpose of the latter replacing Li Shengli is to protect the high ground. Give Li Shengli some rest time.

Felton was very happy about this.

Because he also knows that Li Shengli is being squeezed out of a huge amount of playing time. Jerry Sloan asked him to come here just to be on duty for Li Shengli, so his playing time will not be too little, and he will perform the defensive work that he is good at. , and more importantly...he has a chance to mix rings.

This is no joke.

Although it is very difficult to win the championship every season, if you want to ask who has the greatest chance, it is the Jazz who are in full swing, and the reason why Felton is happy is exactly what makes Mike Brown sad.

As for other personnel movements, let alone Malone and Stockton, Li Shengli doesn't care much. After all, there are so many people coming and going. If you say hello today, you may say goodbye tomorrow, but in the fiercely competitive NBA, there is no such thing. People with a little strength really have no status.

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The purpose of the preseason is to warm up. If it does not count against the regular season record, it is the best opportunity to train. Therefore, Jerry Sloan reduced Limas's playing time to allow the newcomers to show their talents, and the newcomers also know what to do. Work hard to express yourself and try to get the coach to look at you more.

Until early November.

The regular season of the 1993-94 season is finally about to begin.

After the team roster is determined, the opening game is the beginning of the new season. Each team's record starts from 0 wins and 0 losses.

Some people are making their transfer debuts, some are rookies making their debuts, and some are returning from injury. Looking at a season, it can be called an important game...except for the playoffs, the Christmas game, and the All-Star Game, that is the season. Opening game.

As last season's championship, the Jazz will naturally not be absent. After all, they have to raise the championship flag and wear a championship ring in the first game, and the Timberwolves, the underdogs in the Western Conference, are arranged to be the "flag sacrifice" objects of the Jazz.

Although fans would prefer to see the Jazz play the Bulls in the opening game and replay the Finals, no matter who loses or wins, the official obviously has no such plan, which whets everyone's appetite.

The reason is simple.

Needless to say, the popularity of the opening game is high. No matter who the opponent of the Jazz is, it will not affect the attention. The popularity has reached the ceiling. If the Jazz vs. Bulls game is postponed, it can create another wave of popularity and create a second impact. Pay attention to the ceiling and don't use the opening game to replicate the finals.

It is better to maintain long-term popularity than to throw out all the highlights at once. This is probably the simplest explanation of the alliance's operating philosophy.

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November 5th.

The Utah Jazz host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Of course, there were last season's championship benefits before the game. Li Shengli received the first championship ring with his name engraved on it. However, it had been so long since the last finals, and the original excitement had long been worn away. Although it was still Happy, but not as crazy as the night of the championship.

Mourning, who was led by the Timberwolves, stared at Li Shengli.

What's your expression when you're riding a horse? !

I gave you a ring, and you’re not very happy. What if you don’t want to give it to me?

And with a hint of inexplicable resentment, the game is about to begin.

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Jazz home opener.

Starting lineup: Center Li Shengli, power forward Malone, small forward David Benoit, shooting guard Crotty, point guard Stockton.

Tyrone Corbin, the original regular starter, was taken down. In the final analysis, his performance did not satisfy Jerry Sloan, and this kind of thing was all decided by the old man Sloan alone, and no one else could get in the way.

As for the Timberwolves' starting lineup: center Mourning, power forward Brian Davis, small forward Zach Person, shooting guard Isaiah Leder, and point guard Mitchell Williams.

The Timberwolves' lineup has undergone some changes compared to last season.

The first one to bear the brunt was Doug West, the team's veteran and second-leading scorer, who was injured. Fortunately, it was not a serious injury. He returned a few weeks later, and Isiah Lederer, who was acquired in this draft, successfully replaced him. Doug's starting spot.

Speaking of which, Isaiah Leder's performance in the preseason was quite eye-catching, and he even scored 35 points in one game. Although everyone was not so serious about the preseason, we can still see this person's offensive nature. .

Compared with O'Neal on the Magic side, Mourning has also received a boost!

However... the NBA is a melting pot, where everyone is only considered for their ability on the field, rather than their personal moral character. However, this Ryder is very outgoing if he has some strength!

Is this kid very good at dancing? !

At least that's what Mourning said. When he first came to the team, he showed up late and left early, disrespecting the boss. What's even more outrageous is... this guy actually dared to confront Mourning? !

The NBA has no shortage of young players like this. Mourning is inconvenient to take action. Li Shengli thought he could warn Ryder that only Mourning is the boss of the Timberwolves.

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"Crotty, lock him up in a moment, I don't want to see him take action!" Li Shengli pointed at Lederer on the Timberwolves side. He was beyond his reach to block the outside line, but Crotty was his most capable assistant. In terms of offense, he might not be able to do anything. That's right, but when it comes to defense, Crotty's death coil is also very sad.

"Okay!" Crotty never questioned Li Shengli's instructions. After all, as the main starter to win the championship, he had already received too much from Li Shengli.

On the other hand, Malone and Stockton were a little surprised.

"Li, this is the opening match. You don't want to cause trouble, do you?"

"Oh my god, you're suppressing a rookie?! You're just in second grade and you're suppressing a first-year kid. Is that going too far? Or... did that kid Mourning ask you to do this?"

The two brothers knew about Mourning's joining the gang, but for the two of them...except for Li Shengli, the younger brother, O'Neal and Mourning were just two kids. Although they played well, they were not qualified to play alongside them yet.

"Do you need my help? Boss Li, to be honest, if you just open your mouth, I can kill this kid." Benoit was so happy to start the opening game. Maybe he wanted to lick the boss and integrate into the main team. So take the initiative to ask for help!

"Gungun, what's wrong with you?"

Ma Long rolled his eyes at Benoit and said teasingly, but Benoit really didn't dare to retort, but Li Shengli said: "The more, the better. Keep an eye on this Ryder and don't let him score."

Bully!

What a fucking bully!

Why are you so bad!

Ma Dajou and Si Chuangchang once felt that Li Shengli was a bit more 'evil' than them. You know... this is the debut of a rookie after all, and to smash someone's place when he comes up is purely to kill people.

"Okay, everyone, cheer up!"

"No one should be lazy for a moment. Everyone should line up and go up one by one to warm up their hands. Li, I and John will keep everyone calm!"

Malone and Stockton also spoke to encourage the team.

Regardless of any other purpose attached to this game, its significance is extraordinary, because this is the first game of the Jazz who have ascended to the throne, and it also starts the journey of the new season. The first object to pay tribute to the flag is obviously the Minnesota Timberwolves. .