The Way of the Center

Cauley Stein desperately picked up the basketball from the ground. He couldn't remember how many times An Jie scored on his head, but he was sure that An Jie scored a lot today!

"It's rare for us to see Anhui play so excitedly in the preseason. In the past preseason games, Anjie only showed his face ceremonially. But today, it's obvious that Anjie is serious. "Jeff Van Gundy smiled while watching Anjie wreak havoc on the field. This kid is very excited about the arrival of the new season. When An Jie got excited, let alone Cauley Stan, even if Cousins ​​was still sleeping in the train arena, there was nothing he could do about An Jie.

While Jeff Van Gundy was still pondering what An Jie was thinking, Mike Brin, the commentator partner sitting beside him, suddenly yelled.

"Big hat! Virgin Mary! Who is going to replace this destructive guy!? With Anjie here, this match is impossible!" Mike Brin held his head in his hands, He still can't believe what he just saw on the field.

Darren Collison's breakthrough was very beautiful. He was quick, decisive and brave. When Collison was about to start a three-step layup, Angie was still entangled with Cauley-Stein on the other side.

But the magic big man did just that, breaking free just in time to keep up with Collison, jumping behind a lightning-quick little guard, and slamming the orange basketball against the backboard.

After Anjie finished blocking the shot, he directly attacked with a long pass from the backcourt. Now, the Trail Blazers, who are already good at playing quick counterattacks, have another player who is good at playing transition offenses-Paul George.

The rapid advancement of George, Lillard and Iguodala tore the Kings' defense to pieces. In the end, Lillard tossed the basketball to the backboard, and then Paul George, who followed up, took off directly, received the rebounded basketball in the air, and dunked vigorously.

After landing, George looked up to the sky and screamed. Such a relieved fast break rarely appears in the Pacers. This ball is a gift he gave to the Trail Blazers fans!

"It's too strong. For the Kings, this Trail Blazers is too strong. I think the Blazers are more like a show than a game."

Kenny Smith was right, this was an exhibition game "prepared" for the brand new Trail Blazers. Poor Sacramento Kings, they can only be buried with the strong in their home court.

When George and Lillard's playful aerial cooperation succeeded, Kings coach Dave Jogel finally couldn't help calling a timeout.

This game does not seek to win, but at least it cannot be lost so completely. The Sacramento Kings are, after all, an NBA-level team. But looking at the performance of the Blazers, they seem to be playing against a college team, effortlessly.

Seeing that Dave Jogel called a timeout, Ricard also took down all the Trail Blazers' starting lineup.

Anjie, Morris, Iguodala, George and Lillard, the live camera lens is facing the five neatly seated on the bench at the moment. Such a starting lineup, on paper, is scary enough. However, Anjie and the others used today's game to illustrate a problem. They didn't just look scary.

In the end, confidence has been completely shattered. Even when the Kings faced the Trail Blazers second team, they did not have any bright moments.

136 to 105, the Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings by 29 points in the Sleeping Train Arena. After this turbulent summer, the Trail Blazers seem to let people see the past glory of this team.

After the game, An Jie was stopped by a young reporter before he entered the player tunnel.

"In the first game after the team's transaction, you showed a tacit understanding with each other. What do you think of this victory, Mr. An?" The reporter's voice trembled.

I believe he should be a newcomer. After all, not everyone is at ease when talking face-to-face with a superstar like An Jie.

"The victory in this game is my announcement to the entire league! Get ready, I'm going to win the championship!" This time, An Jie didn't prevaricate the reporter's question.

An Jie dares to say such things now, because both himself and the team are currently strong enough.

The bloodbath of the sleeping train is just a small warm-up. The Blazers' ambitions don't stop there.

In the next few preseason games, the Trail Blazers won repeatedly. Paul George and Morris, the two newcomers to the team, did not have any discomfort. They like the leader Anjie, and they like the Trail Blazers team. Therefore, these two guys integrated into the team very quickly.

In the end, the Trail Blazers won all of their preseason games this season. The "tradition" of winning all the preseason games has been passed on after two years.

But obviously, just a few preseason victories cannot satisfy Anjie's appetite. In the past few days, Anjie always looks at the calendar from time to time, and also watches a lot of game videos related to Aldridge.

His training intensity became more and more serious, and his attitude became more and more serious. During confrontational training, even a defensive champion like Morris would be sweated profusely by An Jie. This guy is ready and ready for a real fight!

On the calendar in the locker room of the team, Anjie drew a big red circle on October 18th.

That day is the day when the NBA new season opener begins. And inside An Jie's big red circle, there is a small icon. This icon is the team logo of the San Antonio Spurs.

That's right, the final game of the NBA Opener Day. The Portland Trail Blazers will play away against the San Antonio Spurs!

It's no wonder Anjie is so excited to be able to take this brand new team of Trailblazers to meet Aldridge, who was once his right-hand man.

Now Adam Silver not only captured the hearts of the fans, but also captured the hearts of An Jie. An Jie is very satisfied with the opponent in the opening match!

A week later, the real battle is about to begin. The brand new Trail Blazers will make their official debut, and I hope Aldridge is in good shape. Otherwise, the Spurs will lose miserably...

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San Antonio, ATT Center, inside the visiting team's locker. An Jie looked at the black No. 21 jersey in his locker, fascinated.

In the 2013-2014 season NBA playoffs in the Western Conference finals, Aldridge was still standing beside him at that time, and Tim Duncan's figure did not disappear from the basketball court.

An Jie still remembered that in that game, he and Duncan fought to the end. After a hearty battle, the Trail Blazers finally won the game and advanced to the finals. After the game, An Jie took the initiative to exchange jerseys with Duncan to express his respect for Duncan and to commemorate this great battle.

"What are you looking at, kid? Duncan's jersey? Why did you bring it here?" Rickard saw Anjie staring at the cabinet in a daze, so he couldn't help taking a look.

"This is the jersey I exchanged with Duncan at the end of the playoffs. I don't know where this guy is fishing now." An Jie smiled and looked away from the jersey.

Just like the jerseys hanging from the roof of the ATT Center, Duncan can now keep everything in this arena, only the jerseys.

The Spurs have completed the handover of the dynasty. Aldridge, once his most powerful assistant, has now become one of the core of the Spurs. Duncan's era has become a thing of the past. If Anjie wants to continue to win at the ATT Center, he must work harder!

Thinking of this, An Jie closed his locker. He stood up and looked around.

"Let's go guys, it's time for us to warm up!" An Jie yelled, pushing open the door of the locker room. Rudy Gay, Pau Gasol, Leonard and one of his best friends, LaMarcus Aldridge...  

I have to admit that although it has been very low-key, the Spurs' lineup this season is also very dazzling.

It is precisely because the Spurs are strong enough that Anjie is so excited today.

Take a good rest Tim, this time, no matter how anxious you are, you won't be able to save the Spurs.

Aldridge? Sorry, man! Victory must belong to the Blazers! I will beat you like I beat Duncan back then!

An Jie stepped into the court, and the familiar noise rang in his ears. O'Brien Cup, wait! I, Anjie, are back! 89