rpbooks Chapter 819 New Teammates
Chapter 819 New Teammates
Chapter 819 New Teammates
An Luo arrived in Oklahoma on September 9.At this time, there is still a little more than a month before the official start of the NBA 20-2019 season.However, ten days later, the flames of war in the NBA will ignite.Because, every NBA season will have a half-month preseason before the official start.This period of time is not only the time for each team to hone their lineups and adjust their strategies and tactics, but also a time for the NBA to promote and warm up the upcoming new season.
The Thunder's first preseason game of the new season is scheduled for November 11. They will face the challenge of the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.It is worth mentioning that this Pelicans team is no longer the Pelicans of last season.Their head star Anthony Davis has left for Los Angeles, in exchange for three young people, Ingram, Ball and Hart.The Pelicans, who were able to beat the Portland Trail Blazers last season, have completely embarked on the road to reconstruction.In addition to a few young people from the Lakers in their lineup, there is also the proud man picked from the draft-Zion Williamson, known as "Fat Tiger".
An Luo still knows something about the player Zion Williamson.In this year's draft, Duke University can be considered to be in the limelight.Among them, Zion Williamson is a supernova player known as the next LeBron James.Already more famous than most players who have played in the NBA for many years before the draft.In the end, he was elected the champion of the 2020 class without any suspense.
Of course, this is all for later.What An Luo has to do now is to get acquainted with his new teammates.
He first took it to Los Angeles and participated in some commercial activities.After all, he is a person who has received other people's endorsement fees, so he still has to do what he should do.However, An Luo did not stay in Los Angeles for too long. He has already missed the training with Westbrook and others because of the World Cup. Now that the team has officially started the recovery training for the new season, he does not want to be late again.
It was already evening when An Luo arrived in Oklahoma, and Westbrook, who had already returned to the team, picked him up with Adams and others.When An Luo walked out of the airport and saw these old friends, he was in a particularly good mood.All told, they hadn't seen each other for three months.Since the grand championship parade in Oklahoma, he has returned to China.Although Westbrook went to China to participate in activities during this period, An Luo was already in the training camp of the national team.
"Welcome to our World Cup MVP! Haha..."
Westbrook looked equally happy.He walked up quickly and gave An Luo a big hug.Then he grinned his big mouth and said to An Luo: "We've been waiting for you for a long time! Dude. It can be seen that you have had a good offseason this offseason."
"Of course! Russell, you missed the most exciting match!"
An Luo took Westbrook's words, and then hugged and greeted Adams and Robertson behind him.
"Steven, you still look so wild! I mean your beard..."
"Hey man! You look like you're recovering well. Finally get to race with you again!"
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After exchanging pleasantries for a while, An Luo and the others drove away from the airport, and then went straight to their favorite nightclub.When old friends meet again, it is natural to have a good time.For these players, going to nightclubs is the best way to spend time.
The next day, An Luo didn't rest at home.He got up early and drove straight to Chesapeake Energy Arena.
The door of the training hall was not opened, and An Luo was the first one to arrive.After borrowing the key from the doorman in charge of the training hall, he changed into his training clothes and began to warm up.Although he left for three months and stayed in another team with another group of players for a while, An Luo's habits have not changed.
Not long after, other Thunder players also entered the training hall one after another.
Westbrook, Adams, Noel, Burton, Ferguson, Diallo, Grant, Nadir, these are people An Luo is very familiar with.Last season, together with these players, he completed the feat of defending the championship.There are also a few "newcomers" who are not particularly familiar, Alexander, Gallinari and Bezley.The first two are the potential new stars and starting three players that the Thunder got from the Clippers in the Paul George deal.Gallinari is also a veteran, and he can be regarded as an excellent starting third player; Alexander Anluo also played against each other last season, and he really has potential.As for Bazley, An Luo didn't know him.
Overall, the Thunder's lineup has not changed much.In fact, think about it, as a team that has won consecutive championships, the stability of the lineup is bound to be regarded as very important.After all, since it can win the championship, it proves that the team's lineup is not a big problem.Besides, even if the Thunder wants to make some big moves, it is impossible, especially after the maximum salary extension of An Luo, their team's total salary can no longer support them to upgrade their lineup up.At most, it's just tinkering and tinkering, and the impact is not big.
After An Luo, Westbrook and others greeted one by one, they set their sights on several new Thunder players.Westbrook then introduced him:
"Come on, Ann, let me introduce you to our newest member. This is Danilo, our old friend! This is Shay, a wonderful lad. This is our rookie of the year, Mr. Darius. "
"This is Ann, a super scorer! Our Mr. Clutch."
Under Westbrook's introduction, An Luo quickly became acquainted with several new players who joined the Thunder.What makes An Luo feel very comfortable is that these "newcomers" are not the kind of rebellious guys.Judging from the situation of the first meeting, An Luo felt that this personnel change should not have a bad impact on the atmosphere of the team's locker room.After all, he could feel the friendliness revealed in the other party's words and demeanor.
After talking for a few words, everyone began to warm up.After all, everyone gathered in the training hall so early is not for friendship.Later, Alexander, Ferguson, Diallo and Westbrook got together to play a dunk contest.Soon, Noelle, Nadir, and this year's rookie Bazley also moved over.An Luo was shooting a three-pointer with Gallinari while waiting for Donovan's arrival.
(End of this chapter)