Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

A few preseason games are over.

Because Harris' coaching foundation is still there, the Lakers' adjustment has been relatively smooth, but Phil Jackson did not expect that his new job would go so smoothly.

Originally, after the lineup was adjusted, some people wanted to be the main starter, some wanted to compete with teammates at the same position, and some people fell off the regular starting lineup. It was his job to deal with the players' mentality, but it is different now. According to West's instructions, His suggestion... Just deal with Li Shengli well, because in the Lakers team, Li Shengli said a hundred words against them on some things. It may be a bit unpleasant to say it, but that is the fact.

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Finally, it’s time for the regular season opener.

On November 2nd, the league has 13 games.

As the championship team last season, the Lakers' opponent that day was the Dallas Mavericks, who happened to be away from home. The Mavericks players arrived in Los Angeles the day before and went to the visiting team's training ground in the Lakers' new home court to warm up for training. Li Shengli Met with Dazhi.

"Old Li!"

"How are you, Da Zhi? How does it feel to play in the NBA? I think you are in good spirits?" Li Shengli was very happy to see Da Zhi. After all, he was the second Chinese to land in the NBA.

"It's not bad. It's just... why am I playing against you in the first game!" Da Zhi touched his head and felt a little headache and said: "By the way, Lao Li, have you seen the few games I played in the preseason? I don’t know if I can go up and fight today, but everyone in the country is watching me now.”

"I didn't watch the preseason. Did you perform poorly?" Li Shengli pulled Da Zhi aside and sat down to chat. Da Zhi looked distressed and didn't say anything. Li Shengli thought about it and understood... He just didn't perform well. It can be said to be normal, but it would be abnormal if Da Zhi had the same dominance as domestically as soon as he appeared in the NBA.

"Don't be anxious about this, take your time, no one can become fat in one bite!"

Li Shengli comforted Da Zhi, but Da Zhi sighed and thought to himself: Brother, you can do it with just one bite. I don’t expect to be a blockbuster, but domestic fans are waiting for today’s first game. If we really fight, Two minutes, or not appearing at all?

Are top CBA players unable to play in the NBA?

Not to mention what people in the country thought, he himself couldn't accept this kind of gap. Li Shengli comforted Dazhi with a few words, said "see you in the game", and ran directly back to the Lakers' training ground to arrange the game.

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Beat the Mavericks, the weakest team in the Western Conference at this stage?

The Lakers had nothing to worry about, so Li Shengli thought about whether he could speed up the pace to defeat the Mavericks, enter garbage time directly in the half, or defend and suppress the Mavericks power forward players, forcing Nelson to make more changes. People try to increase Dazhi's playing time?

Apparently, this works.

The only bitter one may be Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavericks' starting power forward.

When he was looking for Dazhi just now, Li Shengli ran to chat with Nowitzki and Nash. They had a good conversation, but Nowitzki never expected... As soon as he turned around, Li Shengli, the big brother, stepped on his horse. Thinking of doing it yourself?

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"Brother Green!" Li Shengli said to Green: "When it's time to play the game, help me take more care of Nowitzki."

"No, did he offend you?" Green looked bitter, because he played in the Mavericks last season, and Nowitzki can be said to be his younger brother who entered the league, so he immediately said: " Li, you are now a very important star in the league, so don’t get into trouble with the newcomer, right? Besides, this kid is pretty good. Is there any misunderstanding between you guys?"

"What misunderstanding? You just want to beat him? Don't look at me, we are so high-profile!" Artest immediately became excited when he heard about the business and said: "Li, as long as you say a word, don't say it's Novi." Ziggy, even if Karl Malone is here today, I can take care of him!"

"Damn it, you dare to say that you should take care of Malone? Are you not awake when you are riding a horse?" Li Shengli looked at Artest's bellicose question and felt a headache. He was so fearless that he was fearless, and Turning to Green and Artest, he said: "Don't get me wrong, I just want everyone to work harder on normal defense. And... damn, am I this kind of bully in your mind?" Image?"

Bully?

Yeah, isn’t that great?

Green and Artest didn't say anything, but Li Shengli angrily drove them away and joined in the warm-up. He waited until he entered the locker room before the game. Even Kobe and Crotty came over to ask about the situation. Nowitzki didn't understand. Why did you provoke Li Shengli, the biggest bully in the alliance, out of thin air?

Even Li Shengli's repeated explanations were of no use.

After hearing the news, Horry, Fox, and Artest, who might be rotating at power forward, all secretly gathered together. This made Li Shengli burst into tears. He felt that this team was "bad" to the core. No matter what you say, it’s useless.

Nowitzki would cry if he knew about this situation... I'm the one who's riding the horse, am I wronged or not!

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After waiting for a while, after Phil Jackson explained the tactics to everyone, the staff came to notify the players to come on the court, and on the court... When the two sides went to the technical desk to report the starting lineup, just as Li Shengli guessed, Nowitzki Sure enough, they were in the starting lineup, with Bradley, Nowitzki, Finley, Ceballos, and Nash making up today's starting lineup.

As for the Lakers...

Li Shengli and Green are certain. At small forward, Phil Jackson chose Fox. Artest failed to start in the first game. Kobe Bryant is also fixed at the other two positions, and Fisher will start at point guard. .

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For both sides, this game is the first game of the new season of 99-00!

For domestic fans at this time, this game is the first time in NBA history that two Chinese people compete on the same stage. The purpose of the league officials in arranging such a game in the opening game is self-evident. What they want is to go first. Win the attention of Chinese fans.

Therefore, even though there is a time difference, the domestic ratings remain high.

Not only fans, but also domestic basketball players have set their sights on the other side of the ocean in the United States, wanting to see Da Zhi's battle as a pioneer. The reason why Li Shengli is not included in the consideration of domestic basketball is because of Li Shengli... There is no way to be a typical example of a normal player.

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"Here we go, finally waiting for this game!"

"Alas, Da Zhi is still not in the starting lineup."

"It's normal. This is the NBA, and not everyone is like Lao Li."

"It doesn't matter, just wait and see, Dazhi... He no longer represents himself alone. What the top domestic players can do in the NBA can prove the distance between us and there."

"I just hope Da Zhi can have enough time now. If he doesn't even have time, it's all in vain. And if Da Zhi can't make it, then in our country... we will only have Dayao, a seed player. .”

"Have you forgotten about Lao Li? No matter how you say it, Da Zhi is one of the top players in China and even in Asia, including Da Yao. Plus our Lao Li, damn, let them wait for us in the Olympics... This is a hell of an insider combination that has never been seen before.”

"That's right, let's take a look at this game first. Although Da Zhi's appearance is not a high priority, most basketball players in the country know our Lao Li's temperament. If you say that he has no idea, I will be the first one not to believe him. Now I am definitely trying to find a way to let Da Zhi play."

"It's almost time, the game is about to begin!"