NBA: I was the No. 1 pick at the beginning

On the way home, Chen Tian was still recalling the moment Popovich smiled at him.

At this moment, Chen Tian finally knew how difficult it is to win three consecutive championships.

Not to mention three consecutive championships, even two consecutive championships are very difficult.

You know, when the Lakers win the championship, they are the thorn in the eyes of the entire league.

Especially in the West, all teams will aim to defeat the Lakers.

So teams like the Warriors and Spurs are sure to make it to the playoffs.

A team like them will study how to beat the Lakers.

Because the Lakers introduced Anthony during the offseason.

But the core of their tactics hasn't changed.

So that's where other teams are looking.

"It seems that it is very difficult to pass the playoffs easily."

Chen Tian was also talking to himself while driving the car.

After playing the Spurs, the next day, the Lakers will have an away game against the Trail Blazers.

This game is also a back-to-back game.

So Kobe was also rested and stayed in Los Angeles.

But the good news is that Tucker successfully returned to the team.

This is indeed good news for the Lakers.

When Chen Tian was on the plane, he suggested that Monty let Tucker start.

Monty did think about that suggestion.

In fact, Tucker is completely capable of multiple positions.

So when Chen Tian suggested this, Monty also wanted to hear Chen Tian's thoughts.

"It's very simple. After Kobe retires next season, let Tucker play the starter."

Monty was a little surprised by this sentence.

But looking back, the lineup of three forwards can indeed be played.

After all, the positions that Chen Tian and the three can play are very vague.

All three are players who can play in all five positions.

Monty finally accepted Chen Tian's suggestion.

In the evening, let Tucker hit the starting lineup.

This change made the Blazers a little confused.

The Lakers also took out two of the best defensive players to defend the Blazers' outside double shots.

Although Matthew and Tucker are partners in the backcourt for the first time, they have a very good understanding.

This may also be the tacit understanding of top defensive players.

The two block and defend the best double guns on the opposite side.

Lillard is okay here, and he can still deal with Matthew.

Things were not going well for McCrum, however.

Facing Tucker's defense, McCrum has no good way to score.

Everything requires a pick-and-roll to proceed.

So from the beginning of the game, it became the Lakers team against Lillard alone.

This kind of competition has gradually become a one-sided competition.

Anthony was happy this time.

With Tucker as the starter, Anthony doesn't need to invest too much energy in defense.

So in terms of offense, Anthony is more open.

Coupled with the Blazers, it is really difficult to find someone who can guard against Anthony.

So after the third quarter of the game, there is no suspense.

Lillard also tried his best in this game.

Especially in the second quarter, the two consecutive ultra-long three-pointers also amazed the fans in the entire arena.

But it is still difficult for one person to win alone.

In the end, the Lakers won the game 120:103.

Chen Tian also hugged Lillard after the game.

In fact, in the previous life, Chen Tian still respected Lillard very much.

After Kobe and other old players retired, the entire league became more and more commercialized.

There are too few players who will be loyal to a team in their hearts.

And Lillard is one of them.

Even if the team's five main players left four, he never thought about leaving.

Even if he didn't have any chance of winning the championship in the Trail Blazers, he never thought about leaving.

Ended the game against the Trail Blazers.

The Lakers also returned to Los Angeles.

And Tucker's starting lineup is a bit confirmed in Monty.

After all, in this game, Tucker's starting lineup did work very well.

Especially the point of Anthony has been liberated.

Chen Tian's words reached Monty's heart.

That is, after Kobe retired, there must be a vacant starter.

Now Monty is gradually becoming clear about who this one is going to come up with.

After playing against the Trail Blazers, the Lakers had two days to rest.

Monty also arranged for everyone to train for the team the next day.

Because the schedule is already over half.

The Lakers can't relax as much as before.

So the necessary training is a must.

On the second day, everyone also came to the training hall.

The whole team has started team training.

Everyone is very serious, because the All-Star Game is also approaching.

After the All-Star Game, all the teams will fight for the playoffs.

So the teams that can make the playoffs will all be nervous.

Just after a day of training.

Chen Tian who returned to the manor also got good news.

That means Mina, Deng Ziqi, and Xiao Di are all coming back.

"Are the three of you coming back together?"

Chen Tian also asked Li Xirui.

Li Xirui nodded.

Seeing Li Xirui nodding, Chen Tian also continued.

"That's fine, then I'll pick them up tomorrow."

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On the second day, Chen Tian also arrived at the airport.

While waiting for the three of them, Chen Tian also took out his mobile phone to watch the news.

Chen Tian was quite interested in one of the news.

I only saw what was written on it was about the affairs of Yizhou.

Qingtian Group and Hunter Group cut off all business contacts in Yizhou.

Immediately, the entire enterprise in Yizhou fell into a paralyzed state.

All companies in the world are also adopting a wait-and-see state at this time.

After all, two of the world's three giant crocodiles made a move.

Other companies also dare not take any action.

They are also afraid of offending the two giant crocodiles.

As for Yizhou, people are already panicking.

When Chen Tian saw the news, he nodded in satisfaction.

Angry me, this is your fate, Chen Tian also thought in his heart.

After a while, the three of Mina finally arrived.

When he saw Chen Tian, ​​he jumped up excitedly.

The three of them have also been walking for a long time.

Seeing Chen Tian again, of course he would be very excited.

On the way home, Xiao Di also said to Chen Tian with a smile.

"Honey, what's the matter with you and Tianai?"

Hearing this, Chen Tian also smiled.

"I didn't expect you to be good friends."

Xiao Di also nodded with a smile.

Then Chen Tian also said something about Zhang Tianai.

After the four of them came back, the three of Xiao Di were a little surprised when they saw Song Qian in the room.

"What's the situation, there are so many things in such a period of time!!!"