rpbooks Chapter 552 Our goal has never changed
Chapter 552 Our goal has never changed
Chapter 552 Our goal has never changed
The so-called goals are sometimes very simple.As long as everyone thinks it should be done, then that's fine.For the Thunder, the past decade has been about one goal.That's the championship.For most players in the Thunder, whether there is a championship has little effect, but for stars like Westbrook and Paul George who want to leave their names in the history of the league, it is extremely important.If you want to rank higher, you need more!
That fire from last summer reignited in Westbrook's eyes.An Luo knew very well that it was an earnest desire for a goal.He has everything now!Money, status, glory, but it's not enough to put your brand on this team.He doesn't have the ability to conquer the entire league like Jordan, Kobe, and James, but he wants to completely conquer the city.He wants all Oklahomans to talk about themselves without questioning whether anyone else is doing better than him.
"Yes! Billy, we need a championship. We are the championship!"
Paul George is lucky. Compared with other stars who were crushed by James in the East in the past few years, he is really very lucky.Not only won the championship, but more importantly, he won the championship by defeating James.There is no such thing as the passage of time.After all, judging from the state shown by the opponent, James is still No. 1 in the league.As far as this is concerned, even if those guys in the Eastern Conference have a bright future in the next few years, I am afraid they will not be able to defeat James in person!
But this does not mean that Paul George is satisfied.In fact, he and the Thunder agreed to renew his contract so quickly, and he also had some intentions to make further achievements.People like him can lose, but they don't want to be ranked behind others forever.Especially in the current situation in the league, the role of strikers in the team has become more important, and even the finals MVPs in these years are mostly this group of people.James, Leonard, Iguodala, Durant, and this trend is becoming more and more obvious.Even in the regular season, those defenders who can score explosively are more concerned by people, but the really difficult games will always turn into a duel between strikers.
Paul George never felt that he was weaker than anyone else, but compared to those guys, he really didn't have any personal honors to show for it.The most improved player of the season can't show it!So he needs more opportunities and a more central position.For him, the Thunder is indeed a very suitable place, Westbrook's decentralization coupled with An Luo who has not yet grown up.
However, Oklahoma is not Indiana.He can't rush it!Without this championship, he might have made another plan, but now they have completed this step.Therefore, Paul George is not too anxious.But now it's different!After a conversation with Donovan, Paul George's calm heart stirred up again.In fact, many times people's deepest thoughts can be easily inspired.Those who are bewitched are still at the mercy of their own desires.
An Luo is very pure.Few people have been more fortunate than him to get something early in his career that most NBA players can't get in their lifetime.But he is not satisfied.He is not satisfied with just being a top 3D player.He knows that if the Thunder remain as they are now, they may have a chance to win a championship, but he will always be a helper next to Westbrook, or Westbrook will become Paul George, or it may be someone else.He hopes that one day, like Westbrook, he can become the pride of a city.
A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier.As with any All-Star player, no one wants to be the boss of a team.An Luo knows that he is still far behind, so he hopes to win more championships when the Thunder retains the strength to win the championship, so that he can get more points and improve his ability.If he wasted a few years, he would naturally have no shortage of places to play, but it was a pity after all.
Therefore, in general, Donovan's conversation had a relatively positive effect on the Thunder.In the following training camp, everyone slowly recovered the state before the start of the season last year.Of course, Donovan still has a lot to do!Not everyone has been training like An Luo, Westbrook, and Paul George this season.He has to get everyone back to game-ready condition before the season starts.
Time slowly entered October, and the NBA, which had been suspended for three months, began to revive.All teams have completed preparations before the start of the new season.After going through the draft and trading, they all completed the basic running-in.As for the effectiveness of this summer's work, it must be tested through competitions.
After the Thunder players went through a systematic closed training camp, they showed the mental outlook that the defending champion should have.Judging from the makeup photos of the new season, their lineup has basically remained unchanged.For a team aiming to defend the title, no change is the most practical thing.
When facing the reporter, Lei Ting looked very confident.In their words, the Thunder have been preparing for the new season all summer, and the team has made great progress in all aspects.This is the Thunder's most obvious advantage over those teams that have made big moves in the free market.As the head coach, Donovan made no secret of his attitude in some pre-season interviews.
"The structure of the league has changed a lot this season. But for us, it doesn't have much impact. Every team that aspires to the championship will experience the most difficult games. For this, we have done enough preparation."
"I don't think the Warriors are strong this year, just like I don't think the Warriors were weak last year. Every team that wants to win the championship is our opponent. We will always maintain the highest level just like last season. We have to face every possible opponent in the best competitive state. We have experience and we know how to win."
"Whether it's last year or more in the past, for the Oklahoma City Thunder, there is only one goal every season, and that is the championship. We have worked hard for ten years, and we will continue to work hard Go on. Our goal has never changed for that."
(End of this chapter)