Chapter 372: Media day

The so-called media day is a public appearance of the team in the new season.
The players showed off their new jerseys, did some autographing and taking pictures, and they were interviewed by reporters to talk about the outlook for the new season.
The first time Li Liang participated in the media day was at the Lakers a year ago. At that time, he was ignored almost all the way.
At that time, all the reporters' cameras were aimed at Kobe, Gasol, Howard and others, the Five Star Lakers.
Li Liang was wearing 28 and was standing on the sidelines.
After just one year, Li Liang is no longer a celebrity, but a Clippers star!
The Clippers' core lineup hasn't changed much compared to last season.
Paul, Griffin, Jordan, Green, Butler, of course, the biggest change is Li Liang.
Therefore, Li Liang took the spotlight for granted.
Beauty reporter Burke has been around Li Liang from the beginning, and he has been chatting, chatting, and talking with Li Liang.
Burke looks really sweet, tall and slender, very attractive.
Li Liang is also a man. Although he has a system, he is still willing to have more contact with beautiful women.
Unfortunately, not far from the training hall, in the corner, Zhu Shu sat on a chair and silently looked over.
Li Liang always feels that there is a good arrow at his back to support himself.
Therefore, he always kept his distance from Burke, then went to the dressing room to get a new jersey, and came out to shoot the makeup photos.
The Clippers used the latest T-shirt jersey in the new season, the color is sky blue.
After Li Liang put on this jersey, he felt a little weird.
Because the previous NBA jerseys were sleeveless design, because the arm to shoot, the sleeve will affect the movement of the arm.
However, from the second half of last season, the Golden State Warriors first tried the design of the sleeved jersey.
By this season, the league began to promote sleeved jerseys among the teams, the Clippers are one of them.
The reason for launching such a design is mainly for economic reasons.
Because of the sleeveless design of NBA jerseys, it is strange to wear the jerseys in addition to sports.
With the sleeve design, it can be worn as a casual outfit except when playing sports.
This can increase the willingness of fans to buy NBA jerseys, after all, many people are reluctant to buy a piece of clothing that most occasions can not wear.
The new jersey not only has sleeves, but also a tight-fitting design, which is very obvious when worn on the body.
Li Liang didn't appear in public view for two months, and his figure was stronger.
Madeleine Burke saw Li Liang wearing a tight jersey and came forward to praise Li Liang's good figure. She even wanted to touch it.
Li Liang quickly peeked at Zhu Shu, who was sitting in the corner, staring!
"Oh, I'm going to take a picture. I'll see Ms. Burke later." Li Liang walked away immediately and went to the shooting area to take a makeup photo.
The venue of the entire training hall is very busy, all kinds of media, team staff, agents, management, coaches, players, and of course the team's new boss Ballmer.
When Li Liang was taking pictures, the team's new boss Ballmer and the new head coach Rivers were watching and quietly admiring.
what is this? This is a gift falling from the sky!
Because of the arrival of Li Liang, after Ballmer took over the Clippers for $2 billion, the valuation of the Clippers immediately went up.
Although Ballmer didn't care about it, his tens of billions of assets, it doesn't matter how much he buys a team.
However, as a basketball fan, Ballmer really likes to watch Li Liang play.
Especially the 60-point battle in the finals determined Ballmer's determination to buy an NBA team.
His first goal is of course the Lakers, but the Lakers are impossible to sell.
But soon Li Liang made a decision and went to the Clippers, then Ballmer was welcome.
It happened that Stirling intended to take advantage of the highest value after the arrival of Li Liang and Paul's signing, so the two hit it off and the team changed ownership.
After getting the Clippers, Ballmer gave the team all the power to the new coach Rivers.
From now on, Rivers will not only be the team's head coach, but will also be the team's manager, player supervisor, responsible for all matters related to the player.
It can be said that the Clippers are in power.
Even so, Rivers still has to confess Li Liang.
For a period of time after signing the contract, Li Liang has been doing his own thing, the Shenlong did not see the end, and the Clippers did not participate in various activities.
It was easy to get to the training camp. After Li Liang came, he kindly met the Clippers players, coaches and bosses.
He is now taking a POSE photo, all cameras are facing him, and the boss is looking at Li Liang with both eyes shining.
Rivers knows that as the head coach, he must wait for the top card of the team.
The Clippers' nominal card is of course Chris Paul, but Ballmer has said more than once after taking over the Clippers that Li Liang is his favorite NBA player.
"Although he was just a rookie, his appearance changed my view of the NBA, and even he confirmed my determination to leave Microsoft and start a new career."
After winning the Clippers, Ballmer resigned from Microsoft, devoted himself to being the team owner.
Like Cuban, he is determined to regard the team as his brand-new career and advance and retreat with the team.
This is very different from bosses who think of running the team purely as a business.
Those bosses generally don't participate in the team's media season for the new season, let alone stand by and watch the stars take photos like a fan.
After Li Liang took the photo, he took the initiative to shake hands with Ballmer and hug.
In any case, this is his own boss, and Ballmer said that he was a fan of Li Liang more than once in public, and he really gave Li Liang a face.
Therefore, of course, Li Liang also has to face Ballmer.
"You wear the Clippers jersey. It's awesome. It's great. It's better than the Lakers."
Ballmer did not skimp on his praise of Li Liang.
Li Liang wore more jerseys, small shorts and vests in the 50s, high stockings in the 60s and 70s, and bells and whistles in the 90s.
To be honest, this tight sleeved jersey is really a bit uncomfortable just to wear, after all, there is something wrapped around the shoulder.
But after wearing it for a while, I feel pretty good. After all, it is the latest technology, and I must have considered all aspects.
The reporters gathered around and confronted Li Liang with various interviews and questions.
This can be said to ignore Chris Paul, Griffin, Jordan and others.
No way, there are many topics on Li Liang.
Paul is silently taking makeup photos, no one is watching.
Griffin signed a basketball sign for community fans with a pen.
Little Jordan sat there with others.
Only Li Liang, standing in the center, the head coach on the left and the new boss on the right, surrounded by a lot of people, all around him.
In this case, it is impossible to say that the Clippers have no opinions in their hearts.
Li Liang is indeed awesome. 60 points in the finals made history, which can be said to shock the league.
After that game, the Twitter of the league players almost all expressed their shock.
But the past is over. In the NBA, you won't always enjoy special treatment because of your past glory.
Therefore, the once-popular superstar, after falling into distress in the twilight years, would like to sit on the bench as a substitute.
Are you dissatisfied? If you don't accept it, go out and don't get confused in the league.
Iverson is a good example.
Of course Li Liang didn't get that share, he was just in the ascending period.
But after all, he came to the Clippers for the first year ~ EbookFREE.me ~ is still a sophomore, still from the Lakers.
The momentum is so strong, it is inevitable that everyone will not be convinced.
After the media day in the morning, the team will move to the University of San Diego to start the team's joint training.
The team's training in the afternoon will be completely closed and there will be no outside attention.
The relationship between the players will be reflected on the training ground.
By then, Li Liang, a foreigner, would inevitably have a head-to-head confrontation with the ground snakes.
But will Li Liang be afraid?
I'm afraid you're a ball. I'm afraid you don't know that I would dare to challenge the head coach and the little boss in the Lakers training camp during his rookie season.
Now I'm still afraid that your group will lose?
Did you decide to go west before I came?