Chapter 61 The first game of the regular season
Jiang Dongbing, who is familiar with any period of NBA history, and with the help of the system, is confident in saying this.
Really, nothing can be hidden from Jiang Dongbing, no matter whether it happened or not.
Not far away, Jackson suddenly became interested after hearing Jiang Dongbing's words. He knew better than anyone that Jiang Dongbing was definitely not lying.
"Guys, if you had known the coach earlier, you might not have this damn look on your face now."
"He is truly omniscient and omnipotent!"
"Let's put it this way, the draft has just ended and he has already guessed that our start date for this season is early February. Can you believe it?!" Jackson said with a big grin on his face.
What he said made Billups and Mobley even more frightened. Where did this monster come from, and he could guess the end date of the labor negotiation?!
The other players at the scene were also shocked. Can you guess this?
This negotiation is so difficult that even the most professional people in the industry would never have imagined that it would last until the end of January. Let alone professionals, even Stern didn't know that it would be such a situation.
As a result, Jiang Dongbing, who had just entered the NBA, could guess it right? I’m afraid he’s not a good person!
Rahim became more and more happy. With such a magical coach, the team's soft power could at least be improved a lot!
Stewart is a good person, but definitely not a good coach. Later Brian Hill was not even a good person, let alone a good coach.
Rahim feels that spring is really coming for the Grizzlies. With so many talented players and such an all-knowing coach like Jiang Dongbing, how can the team's record be so bad?
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"Coach, which one of us do you think is suitable to start?" After a long time, Mobley asked fearfully.
Jiang Dongbing nodded and smiled: "Of course it's Chauncey. I set training goals for you, but Chauncey accomplished more. Do you think I shouldn't let Chauncey start?"
Mobley quickly shook his head, "Absolutely not. I also think Chauncey should start."
He was completely suppressed by Jiang Dongbing, and how could he dare to show the slightest doubt about Jiang Dongbing.
"Very good, Chauncey, from now on you will be our Grizzlies starting number one."
"Don't be proud. If you slack off in training, I would be happy to let Cutino squeeze you out of the starting position." Jiang Dongbing said coldly.
Billups's expression was extremely unnatural, don't be proud? Why should you be proud of yourself as a starter? You are already a starter...
"I'm also happy to squeeze Chauncey out of the starting lineup. Coach, I will definitely work harder in future training." Mobley took the opportunity to express his loyalty and giggled at Jiang Dongbing.
"Okay, don't talk nonsense, let's play another training match now!"
"Tomorrow night's game against the Raptors, I hope to declare to the entire league with a big victory that our Grizzlies have completely stood up!" Jiang Dongbing yelled at the players.
The generals did not dare to delay and immediately returned to the training ground and started a new round of training matches.
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"Jiang, are you nervous?" With less than two hours left before the Grizzlies' first game of the new season, team general manager Stewart asked Jiang Dongbing with a worried look.
He is really afraid of losing. When every season starts, he is full of confidence, thinking that the Grizzlies lineup he has adjusted can show off its glory.
As a result, after just a few games, the Grizzlies were beaten to a pulp by their opponents. As a result, Stewart is now frightened when every season starts.
"Mr. Jackson, please don't worry."
"If you want to play against a super power like the Jazz or the Lakers, then I can't give you a guarantee of victory."
"But now we are playing the Raptors, and we have to win you a victory no matter what." Jiang Dongbing said with confidence.
Stewart's originally frightened mood became slightly more comfortable, but he was still worried, fearing that if someone beat him up in the first game of the season, he would have little hope for this season.
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"Guys, tonight is not only our season opener, but also the career debut for many of you."
"If you want to leave no regrets, then use all your strength to win against the Raptors!" Before the game started, Jiang Dongbing stood on the sidelines and began to mobilize the players.
The Grizzlies' starting lineup this year is indeed new and somewhat astonishing. Except for Christie, the other four players have not passed their rookie contract period.
"Dududu!" the referee whistled, signaling the starting players from both sides to start.
The fans at the scene applauded and cheered. Although the Grizzlies are the team with the lowest attendance in the league today, they have an average of more than 13,000 spectators per game.
The Grizzlies' lineup has been greatly adjusted this season, which has given fans a glimmer of hope that maybe this year's Grizzlies will make a difference.
Jiang Dongbing sat off the court and looked carefully at the Raptors' starting lineup.
Although they are brothers, the Raptors lineup in previous years was much better than the Grizzlies. Even the current Raptors are quite competitive based solely on the lineup.
The two insiders are evergreen Kevin Willis and old oak Charles Oakley.
Both of these two were well-known figures in the league during their peak years. Willis was selected to the All-Star team and was selected to the All-NBA Third Team. He also had an astonishing performance of 33 rebounds in a single game in his career.
The reason why he is called an evergreen tree is mainly because Willis has a long career. Last season with the Rockets, he averaged 16 points and 8.4 rebounds per game at the age of 34.
And Willis will also be the second oldest player in NBA history in the future. He did not retire until he was 45 years old.
Power forward Old Oakley, who is even more famous in the league, is just a bad name. He is a real villain. Players dare to say bad things about Stern behind his back, but they never dare to say bad things about Oakley.
, he really dares to beat people up.
Yao Ming's evaluation of Oakley was that he fought more than played. Especially when Oakley played for the New York Knicks a few years ago, the New York gang was simply full of evil.
This old New York ghost is simply a nightmare for many NBA players...
But when it comes to fighting, Oakley is actually somewhat similar to Jackson. Most of his shots are to protect his teammates. For example, in the fight with the kidney fighter Mourning in New York a few years ago, it was to protect his teammates.
Aunt Larry Johnson.
Of course, Auntie didn't actually need Oakley to protect her, because Mourning, who had already used a combination of punches before, was completely unable to fight back.
The fight was also a classic NBA scene, with Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy holding Mourning's thigh to protect his players.
Jiang Dongbing felt that Van Gundy said he was protecting his own players, but in fact he was protecting Mourning. If Mourning faced Auntie and Old Oak, he would probably be beaten into a pig's head.
Interestingly, Old Oak actually had a romantic relationship with Wu Sheng Jackson. In the later BIG3 league, the two were on the same team, and Old Oak also served as the team's coach.
Chapter completed!