I am Really an Insider

In the past, the Chinese team was very likely to win two games at the World Championships.

This year, the Chinese team lost two games at the World Championships.

One of them was lost to the dream team, and one was lost to the championship. Let me ask you whether the gold content is high.

This team, known as the "strongest national team in history", has high hopes from fans.

People say that if they had not met the World Championship champion Spain too early, the Chinese team would definitely have gone one step further!

But everything is over. Now, everyone hopes that Chinese basketball can create another historic breakthrough at home in 2008!

Everyone believes that with the current strength of the national team, this can definitely be done!

Chinese fans may still be looking forward to 2008, but if you ask Portland fans when they expect the team to take off, everyone will probably tell you - just this season, just this season!

At the beginning, some Blazers fans were still pessimistic about the joining of Wayne and Gasol.

But after beating Emma in the World Championships, it felt so good!

Wayne ranked first in points per game at the World Championships, led his team to break history, and was selected to the best team.

The MVP of the World Championships, led the team to win the championship directly, and was also selected to the best team.

Although the World Championships and NBA cannot be confused, the level is still quite high.

Didn’t you see that this year’s Daydream Team barely managed to win a bronze medal, but not even a silver medal?

Rounding it off according to the theory of "Everyone who is not a champion is a loser", the American team is on the same level as the Chinese team.

Well, that makes sense!

So, among the three most dazzling players in the World Championships, two are from the Trail Blazers. Can Portland fans not be excited?

After Wayne returned to Portland, he also read the recent transfer news and re-immersed himself in the rhythm of the NBA.

Sure enough, Mous, Wei and Bosh all signed a 3+1 contract.

But Guagua still firmly signed for five years and did not join the game of the other three.

Because the Nuggets management told him: "We will definitely find a strong helper for you, such as Allen Iverson!"

Therefore, Guagua still signed his name on the five-year contract.

Didn't James say that they would form a team after four years without winning another championship?

Guagua just wanted to say: "If Iverson really comes, I will win the championship within four years!"

Mousse was actually a little disappointed when Guagua renewed his contract for five years.

To put it bluntly, Chris Bosh is a backup.

The combination he expected was himself + Wade + Guagua.

Who can stop it? Both point guard and center Huskies can win!

As a result, Guagua did not follow them to stud, and Mousse was very hurt.

I've said this all, why didn't you understand?

But it doesn't matter, Bosh is also good. If it can really be formed in four years, it will not be a matter of one championship or two championships.

In addition to the tacit contract extension in 2003, Wayne is most concerned about the news about the Trail Blazers.

During the tournament after Wayne's death, the Trail Blazers signed guards such as Fred Jones, Bobby Jackson and Anthony Parker.

In this way, the lineup for the new season is basically formed.

There are so many 3D players in this lineup, and it took a lot of effort to build it.

Everything was ready, and Wayne started gearing up.

Although the training camp will not start until the end of September, after Wayne arrived in Portland to rest for a week, he contacted the team in advance, hoping to arrange some trainers to give him a small start.

"What? You want to start training early too?" When Patterson received a call from Wayne, he was stunned for a moment.

"Uh, please translate it for me. What do you mean?"

"Chris Paul, what a coincidence, he also asked us to arrange training for him in advance!"

Patterson is extremely happy. There are many great stars, but not many great and hard-working stars.

And having two powerful and hard-working stars on the same team is a blessing to Portland.

"This" Wayne didn't expect that Pao'er would work so hard for next season.

In fact, this is not a matter of working hard or not.

Pao'er doesn't want to be looked down upon by Wayne!

Therefore, he must improve his level and develop his own characteristics.

When the training camp starts, he will overtake Wayne and strive for the top spot!

Paoluo wants Wayne to know that I am no longer the same person you used to hold up against me!

Now I'm thicker, bigger, and harder!

You'll know after you touch me.

On the first day of early training, Pao Luo got up early.

On this sunny day, he walked towards the training hall with solid steps.

He had already thought about it, and when the first day of official training began, he would be the first to arrive, and then wait for Wayne in the training hall, watching his admiring eyes.

"Hehe, it must be fun." Paoluo smiled and pushed open the training hall door, and then she was stunned.

"Hey, why did you come so late, my sweetheart?"

Inside, Wayne, who was shooting, turned his head and waved to Pao Luo.

Kobe: I know this.

Pao Luo was dumbfounded, why was Wayne here?

Didn’t he just finish the World Championships like me?

Why doesn't he take a break?

"Why are you standing at the door? Come in and join us." Wayne waved to Paul, who mechanically walked into the training hall with his legs.

It's coming, it's coming, the nightmare that has made Paul anxious all summer is coming!

When Paul got close to Wayne, Wayne suddenly raised his hand, scaring Paul into jumping two meters away.

"What are you going to do!? Are you going to elbow me!?" Paul was frightened and his voice was trembling.

The corner of Wayne's mouth twitched twice: "I'm just scratching my head."

"Fuck, can you make it clear next time!" Pao Luo patted her chest, her heart almost beating out of her chest.

"I'm scratching my head and I have to inform you in advance?"

"Who made you so dangerous! Don't do such dangerous moves in the training hall in the future."

Paul was sweating profusely, picked up the basketball, shot it, but failed to hit.

Didn't pay attention at all!

who I am? Where am I? What am I doing?

Shouldn't I be the only player who comes to training early?

"You got the time wrong, the training camp hasn't started yet Wayne." Paul then asked cautiously.

One word for dealing with Wayne - be cautious.

In the past, when we were rivals, we didn't have many chances to meet each other anyway, so I could still pretend to be a tough guy.

But now that we have to stay together every day, how can we pretend?

You can only be careful!

"I know the training camp hasn't started yet, and I'm here to train in advance. I heard that you are here, so I am even more determined to train in advance."

Paul was on the verge of tears, and his chance to show off in front of Wayne was gone.

After that, Wayne and Paoluo basically practiced their own special training, and the two only talked a few words occasionally.

After all, they were still trash-talking each other when they met last season.

But don't tell me, seeing how seriously Wayne was training, Paoluo was a little impressed with Wayne.

Isn’t this attitude much better than Fatty Nalan’s?

With Wayne, at least we can win.

"Wait, what am I talking about, how about hanging out with Wayne!?" Pao Luo shook her head quickly, wake up, Chris, Wayne is a big bastard!

Have you forgotten how he humiliated you in college? Have you forgotten how he left you speechless last season?

In the afternoon, after finishing training, the two people sat on the wooden floor to rest.

Paul always kept a safe distance of two meters from Wayne and never came closer than one centimeter!

"Yo, Chris."

"What's wrong?" Paul looked up at Wayne and moved his butt out again silently.

"How far do you think we can go next season?"

"Huh?" Paul was confused. Why did he ask this suddenly?

"You must also want to win, and so do I. I'm actually looking forward to cooperating with you, because I've felt that you are a strong opponent since college."

"Of course it's that! Do you even have to say that!?" Paul felt comfortable. It turned out that Wayne had always thought I was very strong.

"Well, it's just a little bit worse than Deron." Wayne quickly added.

"Fuck, I really don't have anything nice to say."

"But when we join forces, not to mention Deron, anyone who is stronger can beat us. So, work hard next season, Chris, we have to achieve something. You and I, and Gasol, we have to Let the world know us again.”

After Wayne finished speaking, he stood up and left the training hall.

Paul was left sitting there alone.

Am I too narrow-minded?

Wayne just wanted to win, and I was still thinking about fighting.

Is this a difference in structure?

I'm nothing!

It’s decided, I will work hard next season!

The credit cannot be taken away by you alone!

Paul clenched his fists and left the training hall and walked into the locker room.

By this time, Wayne had left, and only the team's equipment manager was busy in the locker room.

"Hey Toby, are you busy?" Paul greeted the equipment manager.

On this Trail Blazers team, Paul is the most familiar with the equipment manager.

Because as a rookie last season, Paul often helped his big brother carry his backpack and shoes, and often worked with the equipment manager.

Wei Ge: Is there still such a thing in your rookie year? Why didn't I meet it? It was Artest who helped me buy Bing Kuo Luo.

"Well, the team has a lot of new players this year, so I have to count the jersey numbers they need." The middle-aged white man named Toby clicked, "Speaking of which, the team seems to have changed a whole group of people this year. Woolen cloth."

"Yeah, there will be a lot of new faces next season. By the way, can I see what numbers they have chosen?"

"Of course." Toby handed Paul the book recording the numbers.

When Paul saw it, he immediately cursed: "Fake, that bastard! I actually had a slight affection for him just now, ahhhhhhhhhh!"

Paul threw down his notebook and rushed out of the locker room, leaving Toby alone and confused.

Toby picked up the small book that recorded the numbers and took a look. What happened to Wayne's number?

Doesn't he just want to wear No. 58 in the new season? It's normal for him to change his number when he changes teams.

This Paul is really emotionally unstable.

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A few days later, the Trail Blazers held a press conference to introduce the new players who joined the team this summer.

Since there are so many new people joining the team this summer, the press conference was divided into several stages.

The most important ones, Wayne and Gasol, naturally appeared in the finale.

Amid the smiles of Patterson, Paul Allen and Pritchard, Wayne and Gasol appeared in front of everyone holding their Trail Blazers jerseys respectively.

Well, Wayne still wears No. 99 on his jersey with the Trail Blazers.

This was temporarily changed by Wayne a few days ago.

If Pao'er hadn't begged him so hard, Wayne, No. 58, would have definitely worn it.

"Wei, Paul, how do you feel about being able to join the same team at the same time?"

"I'm very excited. Paul is the MVP of the World Championships. Who wouldn't want to have such a teammate around him?" Wayne told reporters with a smile. After all, there is no sister-in-law in the world who doesn't like to be praised.

"I'm also very excited. Wayne is the rookie FMVP. Any player wants to cooperate with him." Gasol nodded and smiled, just complimenting each other.

Pao'er sat in front of the TV, a little messy.

Do you think both of you are MVPs? Do you think I am the younger brother?

Isn't that right? As of now, in terms of personal honors, Pao'er only has one Rookie of the Year and First Team Best Rookie.

Wayne and his sister-in-law both have these two honors.

But what my sister-in-law and Wayne had, Paul didn't have.

Last season, my sister-in-law made it to the All-Stars.

As for Wayne, he has won a championship, a ring, a Finals MVP, and is already a two-time All-Star starter.

Almost everyone regarded Wayne as the eldest among the three by default.

Pao'er had no choice but to accept the fact that he was here to assist Wayne.

The next day, the pre-season training camp for the new season officially started.

Gasol respects Wayne very much. Although the two did not have much interaction before, Wayne's performance in this year's World Championships was recognized by his sister-in-law.

This sister-in-law is good at everything, but it's a bit difficult to chat with her.

"Wei, what books do you usually like to read?"

"Wayne, which musician from Europe do you like?"

"Wei, what's your favorite instrument?"

Wayne: I just suffered the consequences of being uneducated!

Gasol's family has been well off since he was a child. Both his parents are doctors and professional basketball players, so the education he received is definitely not bad.

In college, Gasol also studied medicine.

Therefore, he can be regarded as a breath of fresh air in this league.

There is a big difference from Artest, the guy who said, "My dad taught me to elbow people since I was a kid."

Moreover, Wayne discovered that Gasol's interests were very broad.

Horse racing, yachting, football and Gasol know everything.

Maybe for people like him, basketball is just a part of life, never everything.

Maybe this is why Gasol is willing to be the second child.

For him, basketball is a job, a job that requires every effort to win.

But what kind of role he plays in this job, Gasol does not value it so much.

How about being the big brother with the Grizzlies for so many years? It's not the same thing.

Watching the newly joined Wayne and Gasol chatting happily, Pao'er was a little sour.

Hey, I'm one of the most senior players on this team!

Why do I feel like I am redundant!

When the team practiced together, Gasol and Paul were assigned to a group.

In an attack, Paul broke through and assisted Gasol in hitting a half-volume basket.

After the ball was scored, Gasol touched Paul's head to express his gratitude.

As a result, Paul avoided it very sensitively and even reached out to touch Gasol's head to ask for it back.

My sister-in-law was a little embarrassed at the time. He just wanted to express friendship, but this turned out to be

"It's okay, Pao'er is such a bastard. Let's continue training. Trust me, he doesn't mean any harm. Don't think too much about it, okay." Wayne hurriedly walked up and patted his sister-in-law on the butt to ease the embarrassment.

Gasol was not a fussy person, so he nodded and started training again.

Last season, the Pacers' dressing room was in charge of O'Brien and Artest, and the result was a mess.

This season, the Trail Blazers have no locker room leader. As the core, Wayne not only has to play the ball well, but also manages the team well.

A painful lesson taught Wayne that the atmosphere in the locker room is also an integral part of winning.

It's best not to have an embarrassment like that happen again.

Gasol just tolerates it, but that doesn't mean he won't be angry.

As a core, there are so many things to consider.

It’s hard to lead a team.

To regain this unruly Pao'er, we still have to take our time.