Chapter 61: , Husky.

　　 Last season's Timberwolves continued to struggle in the quagmire of "post-KG era".
　　 Their record of 24 wins and 58 losses is only a little better than the younger Thunder in the Northwest, and it is "progress" with only two wins in the previous year.
　　 In short, the Timberwolves have never turned over in the pain of "rebuilding".
　　 However, the actual situation of the Timberwolves should be slightly better than the data can show.
　　Especially after McHale took over the coaching position midway, they started the journey in 2009 with a five-game winning streak.
　　Starting from January 2009 and ending in February when Al Jefferson was reimbursed for the accidentally injured season, they won 11 wins in 18 games and the winning percentage exceeded 60%.
　　Of course, there are also reasons for the weaker opponents, but for a team with an average record of less than 30% throughout the year, how surprising this period of time is for them, can not help but make people think.
　　 This season, the Timberwolves fans are imagining that if Jefferson was not injured last season, then they will be far more than 24 wins.
However, reality does not believe in "if", and McHale, who had brought huge changes to the Timberwolves, also left Minnesota after the end of the season, so that this "if" will not be established next season. The coach who replaced him is the Lakers assistant Kurt -Rambis, said to be a rookie coach who is good at playing triangle offense.
　　 The Timberwolves were actually very bleak last season. It is really difficult to be worse than that, but in fact their current lineup still really makes the wolf honey panic.
First of all, the first general manager of the Timberwolves' new general manager Kahn came to power with Mike Miller and Foye in exchange for the fifth pick + Song Geila + Thomas + Pecherov, this is the biggest action of Kahn Then he chose Rubio with the fifth pick.
But as Rubio stayed in Spain, Songueira and Thomas were added as a deal, this deal actually became Mike Mille Gaffier in exchange for Rubio’s signing rights two years later. With Pecherov, in addition to the future that requires patience, more meaning is reflected in the point of saving money.
Randy Foye has been proven to be unable to bring the Timberwolves to the fans' expectations, but the departure of Mike Miller is a complete blow. The departure of the two main players is the Timberwolves. The biggest change in the lineup is likely to be filled with Sessions + Flynn's double point guard combination.
　　 Sessions performed well in the Bucks last season, especially after Ridno was injured. His starting transcript was 15.1 points per game plus 7.6 assists, which is fair with a 4-year 16 million contract.
The other rookie Flynn selected this summer is a recognized leader and organizational master among rookie players. His breakthrough passes and personality charm can attract many people, but he is only a rookie after all, and his height is less than 6 feet. Considering that Sessions is only 6-foot-3, their pair of backcourts will encounter a lot of trouble on the defensive end of the game.
　　In terms of inside, the combination of Jefferson and Loew has grown in experience compared to last year, but the recovery of Jefferson's injury is a key point.
　　If he can't stay healthy, or can't return to the state he was before last season's injury, then everything is empty talk.
Fortunately, they played a full lineup in this game.
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　　After the appearance ceremony, Xue Ding really felt the pressure!
　　 Compared to the beginning of the season, there were 3 fewer starters on the field.
　　Due to injuries, even Corningham and Mills, who have been neglected, have been informed by McMillan that they will play tonight!
　　 These two rookies are not as good as Xue Ding, but they are not useless.
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　　 This game has not been broadcast live nationwide, not even CCTV's live broadcast.
　　 It is not that the Blazers are not strong enough, but the public opinion before the game believes that this game should be easily won by the Blazers.
　　 Of course, it is not too difficult for the media and authoritative organizations to make such predictions with the full lineup of Blazers.
　　 The temporary truce between Batum and Oden was just an accident!
　　 When the Timberwolves coach Rambis saw the Blazers starting the five-man team, his eyes were shining.
　　Because the Timberwolves are now experiencing a five-game losing streak, a victory is urgently needed to restore the decline.
　　 Before the game, Rambis did not have much hope for this game. He knew that the Timberwolves would be difficult to defeat the imposing Blazers. However, the absence of the two Blazers generals gave Rambis a chance!
　　 The advantages of the Timberwolves in the interior Jefferson and Love, the absence of the trailblazer Oden, will definitely give the Timberwolves more opportunities inside.
　　 The game is about to start, and the Rose Garden Arena has reached an attendance rate of nearly 90%.
　　 This figure is much better than last season, according to the conclusion of the Blazers’ market research department.
　　 The main reason for this phenomenon is Xue Ding.
　　The arrival of Xue Ding increased the desire of the Chinese to watch the ball, and its explosive play was also the reason why the fans were willing to come to the scene to watch the game.
　　 Xue Ding's jersey sales have surpassed Roy in Portland.
　　 This is not to say that Xue Ding has surpassed Roy as the core of the pioneers.
　　Roy's low-key and Xue Ding's publicity complement each other.
　　 Plus the objective number of Chinese, so the comparison itself is unfair.
　　Xue Ding's fans are not all the pioneers' fans.
　　Then according to the authoritative survey, Xue Ding's high value made him a preference for white and Asian women. As far as the female market is concerned, his market appeal has even surpassed Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
　　After all, this is a face-seeking society.
　　The number of female fans wearing Xue Ding jerseys in the Rose Garden Arena also accounted for more than 70% of the total number of female fans in the stadium.
　　 In short, seeing this situation in the Rose Garden Arena, the Trail Blazers President Larry Miller and General Manager Pritchard smiled in the VIP box.
　　 Larry Miller said: "It must be said that our choice this summer is perfect."
Pritchard pushed his little glasses and smiled: "That's natural. The Westbrook of Xue than Thunder is even better. We can also enjoy the Chinese market like Houston. Thanks to Morey, he spent 7 It took a year to figure out how we should develop the Chinese market. UU Kanshu www.uukanshu.com"
　　 Larry Miller said: "Haha, Yao's injury, Morey must now be in a hurry to find new solutions. After all, the developed market is cheaper for me."
　　Prichard said: "Yeah, he still wants to exchange Xue with me, but how is that possible."
　　Larry Miller stood up and walked to the big window. The stadium was ready to jump and watched the fans holding up the poster of Xue Ding's head.
Miller continued to laugh: "It is impossible to change. Xue is second only to Roy. Our ticket sales this year will increase by 20% compared to last year. There are also various Chinese sponsors, and more The more Chinese tourists coming, the Portland City Government is making Xue a business card for the Rose Garden...and so on, all of which illustrate Xue’s value!!! We have a good opportunity."
　　Prichard nodded in agreement and continued: "But business may only be his embellishment. Everything on the basketball court makes us feel profitable."
　　 "The rookie season has averaging triple-doubles per game, hey, LeBron James is no different!"
　　 "Yeah, with him assisting Roy, we are more confident of winning the championship."
　　 "However, we seem to be close to the championship!" Miller knocked on the window seriously.
　　 "Well, a new trading plan is being made, and I will show you later." Pritchard knows what leadership means!
　　 "OK! There is also a team doctor team, Fak, we hurt three more starters!" Miller also frowned.
　　 "The new medical team is not easy to find, you can only work with them first." Pritchard felt embarrassed.
　　 "As soon as possible, we can't wait." Miller sighed.
　　............The Portland veterinarian has become the league's laughing stock, and why don't they want to change this situation.