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

"It seems that Jokic really grew up a lot during the offseason!"

"His skills are really improving by leaps and bounds now!"

Kenny also praised Jokic after seeing Jokic's performance in the first quarter.

But O'Neill didn't like it very much.

"I admit that Jokic's skills are very comprehensive, but I don't like the current center very much!"

When O'Neill said this, there was really nothing to refute.

After all, those centers back then, although they also had outside shots.

But when defending inside, it's all punched.

It is understandable to look down on the current center forward.

"But Jokic really created another center forward model!"

Kenny also said in the affirmative.

Even Chen Tian didn't expect Jokic to polish his skills so well in an offseason.

There were two balls in the first quarter, and Chen Tian almost missed them.

It is conceivable that Jokic's passing is becoming more and more elusive now.

Soon the second quarter of the two teams also began.

Monty also didn't let Chen Tian play at the beginning of the second quarter.

For this season, although Monty is under pressure, it is not as great as last season.

There must be pressure to win consecutive championships, but it is not as urgent as before.

You must know that the NBA has always had the saying that there are three champions and one dynasty.

So this season, Monty wants the team to relax more.

After all, the tension in the first three seasons made everyone's spirits tense.

If this season is still like that, it may really backfire.

Don't talk about injuries or anything, there may even be a problem of leaving the team.

Monty didn't want that to happen.

So in the second quarter, Monty was not in a hurry to let Chen Tian play.

In the Western Conference this season, there is basically nothing that can pose a threat to the Lakers.

Without Durant, the Warriors also lost the chance to compete for the championship.

The Rockets and Spurs still maintain their original lineups.

There is nothing to improve.

The other teams are all newly formed teams, and the tacit understanding with the Lakers is simply not at the same level.

So there is nothing in the West that can pose a threat to the Lakers.

That's just the east side.

But in the East, how can you go to the finals against the Lakers.

So this season, Monty is really not in a hurry.

Even if the Lakers are not number one in the West, it doesn't matter.

Just relax.

But soon Monty was unhappy.

Because on the other side of the field, Chen Tian didn't play, which made the Lakers feel very uncomfortable.

The score was soon overtaken by the Clippers.

Monty's anger came out instantly.

Then a pause also appeared.

Monty looked at JR and the others who had returned to the bench, and shouted angrily.

"What are you doing!"

"Don't you play ball with your brains!"

"Look at your performance on the court, did you lose all your skills in an offseason!"

Monty can be said to be quite angry.

It was a rant to everyone.

"Could it be that without Chen Tian, ​​you wouldn't know how to play?"

"Go up to me, I won't go up to Chen Tian in the second quarter!"

"If the score can't catch up, then during training, I'll make you all crawl home!"

As soon as this sentence came out, everyone trembled.

Chen Tian didn't expect that his teammates would become dependent on him.

This situation is very bad. If he gets injured, the Lakers' record will really plummet.

Fortunately, Monty's words had an effect.

After the timeout ended, jr and the others returned to the court and chased the score back.

Seeing this scene, Chen Tian shook his head helplessly.

These are a bunch of playthings, they just have to be hit on the body.

Sure enough, Monty didn't let Chen Tian play in the second quarter.

The two teams also played a 53:53 tie.

Such a score made Monty very dissatisfied.

After returning to the locker room, Monty's face was very ugly.

Not only Monty, but Kaleman's face was even more ugly.

In fact, the Lakers players have to say who they are most afraid of.

That must be Kaleman.

Because he is a defensive coach, such a coach is really close to a madman for training.

So there's something wrong with defending on the court, and then it's crazy training.

Seeing the ugly faces of the two coaches, no one dared to breathe.

Although Isaiah and Caruso are newcomers, they still have this insight.

Except for Chen Tian, ​​everyone in the locker room dared not look at the coach.

Monty also spoke at this time.

"Jokic, I think your goal is not just for the championship!"

"I still remember what you said when you came to the Lakers!"

"You must become the most reliable teammate by Chen Tian's side!"

As soon as the words came out, Jokic also nodded.

"Then that's how you fight!"

Monty's sudden shout shocked everyone.

But Jokic's heart was already shocked.

He suddenly understood what the coach meant.

Before he knew it, he was used to being by Chen Tian's side, helping him complete the simplest attack.

But he never thought about whether he could lead the team to victory without Chen Tian.

This is Chen Tian's team, and it is also their team.

Jokic understood what Monty meant.

Then Monty looked at everyone again.

"You are all old people on this team, including Brogdon, who is already in the second grade!"

"Don't you understand why the Lakers are so powerful!"

"Such a simple truth, the old players who have played for so many years, can forget it!"

"Aren't you too used to it!"

Monty's shouts filled everyone's heads.

Anthony even lowered his head and didn't know what to say.

When it comes to his career in the NBA, who among them has as long as him.

But after coming to the Lakers, under Chen Tian's protection, he gradually had no more responsibilities.

Just like Monty said, if Chen Tian is not here, who will lead them to victory.

Only him and Jokic can.

At this time, Chen Tian also spoke.

"We have already completed the dynasty team. Although some people have won one championship, some have won two championships!"

"But as long as they are in the Lakers, everyone is a member of the dynasty!"

"Just like what the coach said just now, you have become dependent on me!"

"Such a situation is not a good thing for a dynasty!"

"The current Lakers are strong and strong!"

"After that, the Lakers will adopt substitution mode!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Chen Tian.

"Now there are 13 people in the team, whoever does not perform well in the next game will come down!"

"Including me!"

When Chen Tian said this, everyone was shocked.

Monty and Carleman also looked at each other, and they didn't expect Chen Tian to come up with such a solution.

After Chen Tian finished speaking, he left the dressing room.

Monty and Carleman smiled, and they also walked out of the locker room.

"This kid's leadership quality is really getting better and better!"

When Kaleman said this, Monty also nodded.

In the locker room, newcomers like Brogdon showed doubtful expressions.

But at this time Tucker spoke.

"No one should question Chen Tian's decision!"

"Because he will definitely do what he says!"

Immediately, the newcomers looked at Tucker and Anthony, only to see that their expressions did not change in any way.

It is conceivable that when Chen Tian said these words, they all unconditionally supported them.

Immediately, they also knew that their chance had come.

For Isaiah and Caruso, this is their chance.

They are all people at the bottom of the NBA, and what they need is the opportunity to play.

Soon the halftime break was over, and the second half of the game between the two teams was about to begin.

After returning from the third quarter, Chen Tian completely became a tool man on the court.

Because Jokic and the others didn't need Chen Tian to attack at all.

Jokic's passing and inside offense directly blasted the opponent.

Facing Griffin's defense, Anthony can play whatever he wants.

Matthew and Tucker's defense directly withstood the Clippers' outside offense.

Chen Tian had nothing to do on the court.

Gallinari's attack was nothing in front of Chen Tian.

When Monty saw this scene, he also laughed from the sidelines.

Then he looked at the bench and asked Caruso to stand up.

"Go up and replace Chen Tian!"

When Caruso heard this, he also glanced at the coach in shock.

But he didn't dare to say anything, so he hurried up.

It's a good thing that the Clippers made a mistake at this time, and Caruso also replaced Chen Tian.

"It's really nothing to do with me!"

As soon as these words came out, the entire Lakers bench also laughed.

After that, Chen Tian didn't play in the entire third quarter.

But the game on the court was still very intense.

Because of Chen Tian's absence, the strength gap between the two teams was not that big.

But at the end of the third quarter, the Lakers still lead the Clippers.

This makes the fans very happy.

Even without Chen Tian playing, the team still leads the score. This is their dynasty team.

Chen Tian was also sent to play in the fourth quarter.

Monty really didn't want to procrastinate, after all, no one wanted to lose in the first match.

After Chen Tian came on the field, he led Brogdon, Caruso and other rookies on the field.

As soon as he came up, Chen Tian scored consecutive mid-range shots.

This made Caruso look quite envious.

After that, Chen Tian assisted Brogdon to score a three-pointer.

Then Chen Tian made a steal and passed the ball to Caruso.

Caruso flew up with the ball, and it was a one-handed dunk.

The goal was scored, and the atmosphere in the audience was also boiling.

I have to say that Caruso's dunk is really beautiful.

And the physical fitness is also very good.

Monty was very happy watching from the sidelines.

The Lakers have found a treasure again.

At the end of the game, the Lakers won the Clippers 108:96.

It also got a good start to the new season.

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