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For the next few days, Xu Hao and his future father-in-law spent every day perfecting the plan for the basketball training camp in the study. The battalion has added bricks and tiles.

After setting up the framework of the training camp, Xu Hao had to board a flight to the other side of the ocean.Before leaving, Xue Yong made a promise to him, that he will fully mobilize the old guys to find enough high-level coaches for the training camp, so that those children who participate in the training camp can get better guidance, but they will be connected with the NCAA. Xu Hao needs to solve the problem.

Xu Hao naturally agreed wholeheartedly, as this was a very important part of his plan.Although he believes that Huaxia basketball can improve rapidly in the future, American basketball is still the top in the world at present, and it is not advisable to work behind closed doors in the training camp. Only by letting those young talents participate in higher-level competitions can they grow rapidly. stand up.

He has already made up his mind to find a time to visit his head coach at Arizona State University, preferably during the mid-season away game against the Suns. After all, time is tight now, and he has to return to Minnesota to join his teammates.At this time, the Timberwolves' training camp has already started for two days, and Xu Hao must focus on the team's running-in.

Back in the familiar Minneapolis, Xu Hao went directly to the training hall to report after a night's rest. His teammates and coaches were already looking forward to it.After meeting Xu Hao, Love still did not forget the humiliation in the Olympics. He said sourly to Xu Hao: "Chris, congratulations on winning the Olympic gold medal, but after four years you will not be so lucky."

Xu Hao laughed loudly and said: "I have never doubted the strength of the dream team, but after four years you may not be able to easily win the championship. What's more, it is too early to say anything, and the champion is already ours It's gone."

After a few words of argument with Love, Xu Hao began to observe his teammates carefully.Compared with last season, the Timberwolves still maintain their core four-man team, but other role players have undergone considerable changes.Korver was originally the starter at the small forward position, but the team invited Kirilenko, who has a stronger defensive ability, and Korver will play as a substitute.At the same time, Josh Howard, who won the championship with the Mavericks, was added to the front line. This is also a long-armed monster.

The backcourt has also been strengthened. Although Barea voted for another team, the Timberwolves have successively won Ridnour and Xu Hao's opponent Sheved in the Olympic Games, and their strength has not declined but has risen.As for the inside, the Timberwolves signed Steensma, who previously played for the Celtics, plus Pekovic, it is enough for them to play a small lineup when they have nothing to do.

Xu Hao is not satisfied with the operation of the team. Of course, any championship team wants to retain the previous staffing, but firstly, the tactical play may have been seen through by the opponent, and secondly, some players just want to get a gold medal. The championship ring, they have fulfilled their dreams, and at this time, they will naturally consider higher contract salary and number of years.

To a certain extent, the Timberwolves management is still stingy with role players, because they have to spend a lot of salary space on Xu Hao and their four core players. Those role players who want high salaries naturally cannot afford to hire them. of.That being the case, it is better to break up peacefully, both sides have face, and they can get what they want.

Xu Hao himself definitely wants to continue to win the championship, and he also believes in the strength of his teammates, but it's hard to say whether he can make a fist.In Xu Hao's view, the most important thing is that everyone should perform their duties, and the coaching staff should also formulate a new tactical system based on everyone's strengths. Only when everyone can give full play to their strengths can they have a chance to win. champion.

However, Xu Hao is gratified that the players introduced by the management performed well in the training camp, especially Kirilenko and Ridnour, they quickly adapted to the rhythm of the game, and there was almost no jerky a feeling of.Of course, this is largely due to their rich experience and attributes of universal oil, and it is probably similar to other teams.

Kirilenko as the starter greatly relieved the pressure on Xu Hao.Before McHale put Korver in the starting lineup, Xu Hao certainly had an extra point to pass the ball, and the team's outside firepower has also been greatly improved, but the key is that Korver is a defensive colander. When he was on the court, Xu Hao often had to cover his position, which was a headache.

In comparison, Kirilenko's three-point shooting rate is not so high. When he played for the Jazz before, it was high and low for a while. Much more than Korver.Moreover, Kirilenko is also an all-round defender. At the age of 31, he can still defend from the first position to the fifth position. With him as the team's starting flank, Xu Hao can focus more on scoring and organizing Offensively, it's also good for the team.

Xu Hao was observing his new teammates, and they were also subconsciously observing Xu Hao.That's all for Kirilenko and Sheved. They have already played against Xu Hao in the Olympic arena, and they have a very deep understanding of this young but very calm Asian defender.But for others, the new Finals MVP is still an unattainable big shot.

However, they soon discovered that Xu Hao could be regarded as the star of the Timberwolves in terms of skills, golf intelligence, and even his attitude towards others.In the group confrontation after training, every player who had worked with Xu Hao praised him and was convinced of Xu Hao's strength, and all of this was under McHale's control.He knew very well that the best way to turn everyone into a whole was to let Xu Hao conquer them with his personal performance, and obviously he did it.

It is very difficult for any team to win the championship for two consecutive seasons, but as long as Xu Hao can maintain a good competitive state, McHale will be confident in leading the team to win the championship again.When he saw Xu Hao quickly establishing prestige among the new players, he became more confident. Winning the championship again was definitely not a fantasy.

Of course, in the middle of the season, the Timberwolves management will continue to strengthen the lineup and eliminate guys who are not suitable for the team's tactical system.If you want to hit the championship, everyone has to cheer up. A team without energy will never achieve any great achievements. Only a team that grits its teeth and sprints with all its strength has hope.

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