The Basketball Court Swordsman

The preseason battle is not fierce, after all, few teams will come up with their full strength in the preseason. Therefore, even though the preseason has been played vigorously, but it still can not satisfy the appetite of football fans.

Everyone is waiting for the arrival of October 29, the opener of the new NBA season, which has been awaited for a long time.

Therefore, although the Pacers achieved an excellent result of 8 wins and 1 loss in the preseason, many people are still comforting themselves by saying: "Don't worry, they are great in the preseason, which does not mean that they are also in the regular season. Great."

This group of people seems to have forgotten that even in the regular season last season, the Pacers only lost 10 games...

Of course, some people evade, and some admit the horror of the Pacers. Many media have claimed that the Pacers are likely to become the first team in NBA history to win 70+ games in two consecutive seasons. Even, they may be able to break the record of 72 wins.

In any case, the defending champion has become a high-profile team before the start of the season. Everyone is waiting for October 29th, waiting for the first game of the regular season.

Everyone can't wait to see how terrifying the defending champion is full of firepower.

A week before the start of the regular season, the Pacers took photos of the season's makeup at the request of the league in the Bankers Life Arena. Although the Pacers' lineup this season is not much different from last season, it still makes people feel full of expectations.

While taking pictures of the players, reporters also talked about it. These old faces of the Pacers may be able to burst into new power in the new season.

Al Horford has maintained a great figure, and it seems that the Dominican center has not released himself this offseason. Horford, as an all-star center, has a very ordinary sense of presence in the Pacers team. But everyone knows very well that his ability to replenish defenses, cope, open space, and high-quality cover is like a lubricant. Without lubricant, the Pacers' offense cannot be so smooth.

Horford is the type that looks tepid, but if you ignore him, he can kill the game. Popovich certainly agrees with this point.

David West renewed his contract with the Pacers for another two years, which is expected. In fact, there are several teams that have offered West a higher price this summer, including the San Antonio Spurs. However, West chose to stay in Indianapolis even with a salary cut, because for him, the championship is the first.

As a player with insufficient bursts but more than stability, West and Horford's inside team is the key to the Pacers' ability to open the situation in the three-second zone. And don't forget, he is still the first "icing point" when the Pacers can't open the situation.

Of course, the most eye-catching among all players is the Greek rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo, who the Pacers won with the 15th overall pick this year. After he came to the United States, because of his name, the media gave him a very weird nickname-"Guardian Brother".

When Antetokounmpo participated in the draft, he looked thinner than Durant. The small arms and legs seemed to be broken when twisted hard. But after a summer, Antetokounmpo's body has become more shapely, but he is indeed much stronger than in June.

I heard that Antetokounmpo has been soaking in the power room this summer, and his diet has been strictly controlled. Of course, people don't know that there is another reason Antetokounmpo can change his body so quickly, and that is the effect of Henson's use of badges on him.

Looking at this group of Pacers players, the reporters all expressed emotion. Among them, Spike Lee, a famous black director in New York.

"This team is incredible. Open their roster. George, Leonard, Jimmy Butler, Danny Green, Stephenson and others are all obtained through the draft. Among them, George with the highest overall pick is only 10th. Even so, the Pacers still rely on drafts and appropriate reinforcements to become the league's top team. Fantastic, really amazing..."

Spike Lee shook his head as he watched the lively set-up photo shooting scene. If the Knicks had half their draft vision, they might have risen early.

The black director appeared here because he kept his promise and will follow Henson and his team many times from the beginning of this season to record the Pacers' season.

It sounds like an exaggeration to follow a team for a whole year. But in fact, most of the production of a movie is calculated based on the "year" as the production cycle. It is normal to make a movie in a year.

Spike Lee believes that he will record a great season. Yes, a great season. Now, even Spike Lee, the Knicks' number one fan, will not question the abilities of Henson and the Pacers.

Just looking at these players, Spike Lee was already very excited. He really wanted to know how this group of guys usually train, how they compete, and how they win. Of course, the players are not the point. Spike Lee is most concerned about the Chinese coach! After all, this is a documentary movie with him as the protagonist!

"Spike! Excuse me, I was just taking a picture. Welcome to Indianapolis, man. How about? You are still used to living in this country place. You know, it's not a big city like New York." While Spike Lee was meditating, the protagonist appeared.

Henson Joe came up with a big laugh and greeted the black director enthusiastically. They look like two old friends, but these "old friends" even triggered a media war between New York and Indianapolis last season.

Not to mention other people, even Spike Lee himself would not have thought that one day he would actually shoot a documentary for the Knicks' rival team. Because sometimes, you really have to admit the greatness of your opponent. It's as if Spike Lee likes Jordan and Kobe. Now, he likes this unruly Chinese coach as well.

"Stop talking cold words, Henson. Indianapolis is not a country. It's just an attack by our New York fans before the New York game against the Pacers. Don't take it seriously." Spike Lee waved his hand. Don't come to argue with Henson.

"How? The first step, do you want to take a picture of our glory showroom? The showroom was renovated during the off-season this year, and it’s magnificent now!"

"When you win your three consecutive championships, I will go to the glory showroom to shoot again, Henson. Now, we still have a lot of things to solve. Will you allow and enter the locker room? Will I be allowed to shoot your training? Yes, do you allow me to install a miniature microphone for you during the game? For these things, I still have to get authorization from you or the top of the team. Of course, I will not leak all the pictures in advance. Don't worry, I am Professional ethics."

"You have been authorized, Spike. Otherwise, I won't stand here and talk to you now. You do your work and I do my work. When both of us are done, trust me, fans We have a blessing."

"Then I will be stationed in the training ground tomorrow to take pictures of your training situation. In this way, it will not affect your preparations for the new season, right?"

"Don't worry, Spike. This season," Henson said, took out a cigar and lighted it on himself. "This season, no one can influence us. Our goal is to win three consecutive championships. Tie this entire alliance! So, just feel free to shoot."

Spike Lee smiled and nodded slightly. He seemed to have found the beginning of this movie.

A pair of eyes is about to witness the great moment of the Pacers this next season. Later, this scene will be shown to the fans.

Spike Lee rubbed his hands. It has been a long time since he looked forward to the start of a new season.