Chapter 416: [Oh, opener]

At the end of September, the NBA team training camp opened, this time nothing Yang Rui did.
The Suns changed the head coach. Their first goal was Yang Rui. After being rejected, they chose Mike D'Antoni as the substitute. D'Antoni's reputation as the first assistant coach of the Wizards has soared. Many teams in the free market have dug him. After consideration, he chose the Sun because he is more familiar with O'Neal.
The Wizards coaching staff has only one assistant coach, Jeff Hornacek, with one year left on his contract.
Yang Rui flicked Huo Hu to Washington, and it was only a year before he flew solo. Yang Rui does not join other teams as coaches this season, and the two can no longer cooperate. In fact, as long as Abel Pollin expelled Hornacek, Yang Rui would be given a critical strike, and Lao Huo's daughter would pick him up.
Fortunately, Pauling was not thorough enough to be a villain, and he was optimistic about Hornacek's ability, wanting him to help his players practice shooting. Yang Rui called him and agreed to cooperate again next season.
The Wizards’ head coach was replaced by Eddie Jordan, also named Jordan, which is far less attractive than "Flying Man".
Before the start of the new season, the Wizards have become the league's laughing stock. Big-name coaches are reluctant to join. The management hopes that D'Antoni will replace Yang Rui as the head coach. Old Germany refused.
Eddie Jordan is not well-known. He was the head coach of the Kings for a season and a half in 1996-98, with a record of 40% and 32.9% respectively. Then he was cut. Regardless of ability or fame, he and Yang Rui are not comparable at all.
Eddie Jordan certainly does not want to compare, but the media reporters will not let him go, asking all questions that cannot be answered.
The reporter asked: "Suddenly you got the opportunity to coach the Wizards, are you confident to lead the team to defend the title successfully?"
Eddie Jordan's face was dull, his eyes blurred, and his expression was like a king's sledgehammer.
If he said, "I will definitely be able to lead the Wizards to defend the title successfully." Tomorrow's news will definitely say that he can't help himself.
If he said "I don't have confidence to lead the team to defend". That reporter should laugh at the boss. Does he want to be a wizard?
Eddie Jordan can only huh, did not answer.
The reporter asked: "How do you evaluate Jerry Yang?"
Eddie Jordan was still dull, his eyes blurred, and his expression was like a king's sledgehammer.
If he said "He is nothing great, I can replace it." Tomorrow's news will definitely say that he is not self-confident.
If he says "He is very powerful, he is a super coach." The reporter should laugh at the boss again. Does he want to be a wizard?
Eddie Jordan can only huh, did not answer.
The scene was very embarrassing. The reality is so cruel. In addition to car spare tires, spare tires are often painful, whether it is for people to make spare tires, or for the team.
It’s not just the coaches who are weak, but also the Wizards’ lineup. In the summer free market, there are no outstanding veterans to choose the Wizards. After Alstom and Tyrone Lu left, they signed Bravin Knight in the 1st position and defended a strangely poor point guard.
In addition, the Wizards signed Cavaliers guard Milt Peracio, 191CM tall, weight 88 kg combo guard, started 46 games last season, averaging 5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
The Wizards still have salary space after signing Arenas, with a total salary of only 40 million, but no one wants to join. After leaving Hamilton, the team's No. 2 position was obviously weak. The only good news is that 35 years left 35 million strong swingman Corey Maggette.
Maggette is a restricted free man. The Warriors have contracted to dig people. If the Wizards don't match, he will leave. Unfortunately, the free man is restricted and he didn't succeed.
The Warriors offer was purely for disgusting wizards. After sending away Jamison and Bob Sula, they vacated the salary space, which was originally for renewal of Arenas, but it was a step late. The premium digging Maggette, if successful, will make the Wizards uncomfortable. After Jordan retired, Maggette's role was even more critical.
There is no big name willing to join the Wizards, they can only retain people at a high salary and train young stars.
With more help and less help, the Wizards dare to count even Michael Jordan and Yang Rui. What guarantees can other players get here? If it is not in the interest, it will definitely be sent away.
Compared with last season, the Wizards' home atmosphere has also become more deserted. Fans were often lethargic at the time of Jordan, and now it has directly dropped to the freezing point. Things are going to be the opposite. Last season the fans were overjoyed.
After the pre-season training camp, the Wizards had a good record, 5 wins and 2 losses. Stardamer, Boozer, Marshall and other people have good abilities, and the new arrival Arenas also showed a strong attack.
The Wizards ranked fourth only in the first official strength list. This is because of the defending champion.
The best performers in the preseason were the Spurs and the Heat. Both teams won seven games, ranking first and second.
The stars of the two teams have come on stage to run in. O'Neal was in good health and in excellent condition after undergoing major surgery last season. The preseason has been sought after by fans and his popularity has not diminished.
The Bulls also performed well, 6 wins and 1 loss, defeated the Wizards, the only loss was to the Heat, the official strength list ranked third.
The Bulls' weaker position was reinforced, and point guard veteran Kendall Gill joined. The point guard brought in Wizards marginalist Tyrone Lu and Lakers marginalist Janeiro Pago last season.
The Nets ranked fifth, the lineup has not changed, but Byron Scott was driven away, the replacement coach was actually assistant Lawrence Frank, which is said to be requested by Kidd.
Due to Kidd's detached position in the team, there are more and more people who evaluate him as a ball tyrant.
The most disappointing team is the Mavericks. The Mavericks have 4 wins and 3 losses. The problem of unreasonable collocation of the lineup was revealed in the preseason. Nowitzki and Walker partnered inside and Jamison became a substitute~ EbookFREE.me~ The defense in the penalty area is a mess, and the pick-and-roll prevention is terrible. In addition to the Nash outside the Mavericks, there is no defensive expert at the 2nd position. The Mavericks' defense has thought that the first round of the playoffs is difficult.
Relying on the record last season, the Mavericks ranked sixth.
On October 28, the Wizards opened the home game against the Nets.
The game has been on fire for a long time, but the tickets are generally bought. Most fans are going to watch TV at home. Because the media announced the live broadcast of the game on TNT radio, Yang Rui participated in the NBA as a commentary guest for the first time and went to the live studio.
Many people are curious as to how Yang Rui will evaluate the Wizards and consolidate his position as the first player in basketball. As a result, Yang Rui hadn't explained yet, and there was an attractive tidbit at the opening.
Ordinarily, fans, players, coaches, and management should be in a state of excitement and joy at the defending champions' home opener. Because this is a great moment to witness, the birth of the team championship banner, and the award of the ring.
Now, Abel Pollin is frowning, like a big enemy.
According to the NBA process, people who have left the team, retired or have free time, will come to the scene at the first home of the championship team, participate in the championship ring award ceremony, and watch the game to build momentum at home.
So, Michael Jordan and Yang Rui both came. Before the game started, the two attended the ring presentation ceremony together.
When they played, the two received warm applause from the home fans. Fans feel that the Wizards won the championship last season, and they have the most credit, and the boss Pauline is a stick.
Fans do not blame Yang Rui for leaving, and expressed their understanding that a boss who is stingy and unwilling to pay luxury tax, a boss who is unable to still want to cling to his rights, is eligible for the best coaching effect?
The two and their former teammates all greeted each other, with an intimate attitude, a tacit understanding of Alibaba Pollin, and a strong smell of gunpowder.