From South China Tiger to NBA King

Chapter 67 Team Training Camp
The time came to the end of July, and the NBA Summer League was over. The Los Angeles Lakers finally defeated the Trail Blazers and won the Summer League championship.

After this period of observation, each team has figured out the strength of the rookies in their team, so that they can arrange a reasonable rotation in the next regular season.

After entering August, their respective teams have also started their own training camps.

The new NBA season will start in October every year, but around August every year, each team will start organizing its own summer training camp in advance.

During this period, NBA players began to slowly end their vacation, return to the team, adjust their body shape, get familiar with the team's tactical style, and prepare for the new season.

In the Celtics training camp, almost all the players on the roster can be confirmed to be there on the first day of the training camp.

That is to say, including Jianghu, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Al Horford, Gordon Hayward, Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier, Aron Baynes, Alex Caruso, Marcus Morris, Dennis Theis and other eleven major rotations will all be in place.

Those who come can be sure, which means that the initial rotation lineup of the Boston Celtics in the 2017-2018 season has actually come out:
Point guards: Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier.

Shooting guards: Jaylen Brown, Alex Caruso.

Small Forward: Jianghu, Gordon Hayward.

Power forwards: Al Horford, Marcus Morris.

Centers: Aaron Baynes, Daniel Theis.

The reason why this team was able to assemble quickly was mainly because there were no big-name stars. Most of the superstars in the NBA were still conducting their own business activities in August, such as the sneaker brand's China tour, Asia tour, Europe tour and other activities.

Jianghu rejected the sneaker contract, so he has no such worries for the time being.

Thomas Jr. is still on the team, but he can't come to training, and his hip injury is still not healed.

Even if it's over, he has to go to Cleveland to assist the chosen one, and he can't continue to be the king of the last quarter in the Celtics.

On August 8th, sunny, Celtic Waltham training hall.

Today is the first day of the training camp, Jianghu came very early, it only took him 25 minutes to drive from Weston to the training hall, and he woke up early, trying to sleep but couldn't fall asleep, so he simply started at 7 in the morning It's coming.

By the way, Jianghu is currently driving without a license, and there will be fewer policemen on the road in the morning...

He has long been familiar with the security guards in the training hall, and he is about to get the key easily to enter the arena.

In the past month or so, he, Jaylen Brown and Caruso will come to the training hall most of the time to train with the trainers arranged by the team.

Come at 9 o'clock in the morning, stay with the team at noon to eat nutritious meals, and the evening training does not end until 8 o'clock in the evening. The training time is more than six hours a day, and the rest of the time will be arranged to watch videos.

Except for the occasional one or two days of relaxation, they clock in and go to work almost like ordinary social animals.

Normally, the security guards who should get off work at [-] o'clock in the afternoon have to work overtime every day, and they are not happy with them, but there is nothing they can do.

Who told this to be the arrangement of the team president Angie.

After Jiang Hu came, the arena was still empty, so he simply put on music and started shooting training by himself.

At about 07:30, Angie came over, and he wanted to explain to Jianghu a lot of things that need to be known in the team.

Jiang Hu was single-handedly selected by him, so he has no choice but to bite the bullet and listen to his nagging.

"Remember, don't offend your teammates casually. When you speak, don't be too direct."

Angie observed the summer league from the Chicago joint trial training, and found the biggest characteristic of Jiang Hu, who likes to talk trash.

Jianghu has its own unique personality, which is a good thing, but Anji hopes that Jianghu's ugly trash talk can be left to opponents rather than teammates.

Because this may hurt the unity of the team, which he does not want to see.

"Don't worry, I only scold fools, not smart people."

Jianghu responded flatly while shooting.

"If someone tells you to carry your bag and shoes, you don't have to worry about it. If someone makes an issue of race or skin color, just tell me and I'll help you solve it."

"You are the future leader of the Celtics, and no one can call you on this team."

"No one can disrespect you."

Angie's worry seems to be overdone, but Jianghu is the one who uses his position as a guarantee, and he also hopes that he can get a vicious evaluation like Jerry West.

"I will find you as soon as this happens."

Jianghu looked at Anji, smiled and nodded.

Jianghu promised well, but even if someone said bad things to him, he would not look for Anji, but would settle the matter in the locker room.

Jiang Hu was bullied at school when he was a child, he would not go to his parents and teachers, but beat him back when he grew up and became stronger, not to mention coming to this strange country now.

If someone dares to insult his race or country, he should just fuck him. His position is here, and he will not be traded easily.

Taking a step back, even if he is traded, Jianghu firmly believes that he can play in any team, rather than doing nothing.

"I'm only worried about this, and I believe you can handle the rest." Angie said worriedly.

"Don't worry, as long as they don't offend me, I won't provoke others." Jiang Hu smiled and put his hands on Anji's shoulders.

"Don't forget, I was born in an ancient oriental country. Our ancestors have warned us countless times to convince others with virtue." Jiang Hu showed a kind smile on his face.

Convincing people with virtue - from "Yuanyu".

Confucius once said: If your opponent is unreasonable, use your virtue to conquer him.

Everything can be virtue, the mop beside the court, the stool in the locker room, and the most commonly used basketball and our own fists.

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One after another, the rest of the team also arrived.

Facts have proved: Angie's worries are completely unnecessary.

Because the current highest-paid player on the team, Gordon Hayward, a disciple of Stevens in college, took the initiative to say hello to Jianghu as soon as he came to the training camp.

Hayward watched the Jianghu game live in July, and the two had exchanged contact information during the summer league.

Although the total chat history from exchanging contact information to now does not exceed ten sentences, the relationship between the two is already higher than those who officially became teammates today.

Hayward's salary is destined to be the core of the team this season, so when he takes the initiative to come over to say hello, no matter how ignorant the others are, they will not take the initiative to make things difficult for them.

What's more, Angie's remarks at the Jianghu press conference have long been heard by everyone. Jianghu, the prince of the team, can't offend as long as he wants to play with the Celtics.

Al Horford is the oldest player on this team. He was selected into the league in 07 and is now an 11-year veteran. Last season, he was one of the biggest contributors to the team reaching the Eastern Conference finals.

Naturally, he became the most influential person in the locker room.

Before the coach came, Horford was naturally responsible for the order of the team.

He clapped his hands and called out loudly for everyone to gather briefly. After everyone had assembled, Horford said with a smile:

"Guys, most of us here are new to the team this offseason."

"On behalf of the team, I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone, and welcome to the Celtics, the greatest team in NBA history."

"In the future, we are all brothers. If you have any questions that you don't understand, you can ask me."

"Of course, you can also ask Marcus, he is also a cunning old man."

As he spoke, he pointed his palm at Marcus Smart.

Compared with last season, the team lineup has undergone a big change. More than half of the original people have left. This year is Smart's fourth year with the Celtics, but he is already the longest-serving player in the team. players.

Smart puffed out his chest proudly, with a serious face, obviously being called an old slicker was something he was proud of.

Everyone looked at Horford and Smart, but no one said a word, and they didn't know where to start if they had a problem...

Jianghu was the first to raise his hand, his face was serious, with a hint of warning:

"I have a question, does anyone want to put popcorn in my car?"

"If anything he could plug it now and I wouldn't be mad."

"But if Se is another day when I don't know, I might be rude to him."

"There is also a pink schoolbag. I can carry it now, but only for today."

Jianghu's speech was very forceful, it looked like he was asking a question, but in fact every sentence was full of offensive and warning, making people think that he was not a person to be trifled with.

Coupled with the fact that he himself is a princeling certified by the team, the first impression he gives is that the world is not easy to get along with.

They are all adults here, no one would be stupid enough to admit in public that they want to trick him, but if someone really tricks him in the future, Jianghu can just use the issue to gain the moral upper hand.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to answer this question.

When everyone was at a loss, Horford finally came out to solve this problem.

"We are a united and friendly team. We train hard and win the championship is the direction of our efforts. No one likes to play tricks."

Hearing Horford's affirmative answer, Jianghu nodded in satisfaction.

"Since there is no one, let me introduce myself."

"My name is Jianghu, and I'm from China."

When he spoke again, Jianghu's face seemed to have changed, the serious look disappeared, and instead he put on a harmless smile.

"You can call me Jiang, or you can call me by my full name, Jiang Hu."

"It's a pleasure to be teammates with everyone, and I hope we can have a good time together in the future."

"I also wish everyone can realize their dreams this season, and wish everyone can win the championship and sign a big contract with a maximum salary."

While talking with a smile, Jianghu gave everyone the iconic Chinese gesture "Bao fist salute".

Jianghu's attitude changed, and what he said with a smile on his face gave people a completely different feeling.

Just now, he was a Jianghu who was the first in heaven and the second in Laozi, but he turned into a good boy in an instant, making everyone somewhat unable to see his true character.

It is a normal person who likes to hear good things, let alone good things from the mouth of the person selected by the champion, so everyone is very face-saving this time.

"Haha, thank you, buddy, for your kind words." A big bearded man said with a smile.

This is the team center, Aaron Baynes.

He signed a $433 million mid-level contract with the Celtics during the offseason. This year happens to be his contract year. He is of course very happy to hear that others wish him a big contract.

"Cool man, I wish you a big deal in the future too, btw you looked fucking handsome today."

This time, it is Smart who is talking about this idiot. This year will be the last year of his rookie season. The size of his contract basically depends entirely on his performance this season.

"Sir, I think that after your contract expires, the team will sign you with a super-maximum contract of [-] million dollars!!"

With a silly smile on his face, Caruso yelled like a stunned young man. After more than half a month of getting along, he has already become a follower in Jianghu.

He and Jaylen Brown even spent the night at Jianghu's house...

Of course, it's the kind that plays games all night.

"Then you should invite me to dinner... No, you should invite me to the most expensive nightclub in New York."

The idiot Smart spoke again, yelling bluffing...

When it comes to eating, everyone may not feel much, but when it comes to nightclubs and women, these gentlemen present almost immediately opened up the chatterbox and joined the ranks of the discussion.

"Damn you, keep your voice down, don't be heard by the coach..."

"So what if he hears it, can he still lock you up?"

"That is, which normal man doesn't play with women."

"I know a nice place with great privacy..."

"Wardfa, I just went to that place last month, when did you go..."

Everyone chattered about nightclubs and women, and the atmosphere among the teammates, which was unfamiliar just now, suddenly became warm...

It seems that no matter where, women and money are men's favorite topics to discuss, even in the NBA where there are millionaires everywhere.

(End of this chapter)