Legend of Tomorrow

In the NBA, it is a tradition for every team to have at least three outstanding players take core makeup photos together. But the Suns' Gugliotta is obviously just making up the numbers. He only played 44 games last season and scored 6.5 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

Around this point, a reporter interviewed coach Frank Johnson and asked him what he thought of the Suns' lineup depth.

Frank replied: Tom's injury has healed. His training status in the summer was good. I believe he will perform well in the new season and become a qualified inside core.

It's okay if you just say that, but if Frank really lets Gugliotta play in the regular season in order to prove that he is not fooling around, it will be troublesome. Tom was only qualified in the mid-range last season, and the rest of the time was all in slow motion. Mobility can only be used as a center forward.

The reporter asked Guo Xu to comment on the summer signings. I thought he would complain, but he didn't expect Guo Xu to give a satisfactory answer.

I am very satisfied with the team's lineup. The young players are motivated and the veterans are experienced. We can complement each other. After the trade, I am even more certain that the Suns can reach the playoffs.

The reporter said: But the outside world has said that the Suns lineup is very poor. Aren't you afraid that your teammates' performance will not meet expectations?

Guo Xu smiled and said: Then I have to take on more responsibilities and help them perform to the expected level. I have confidence in them and more confidence in myself. I believe that I am the best point guard in the league. No. one.

Reporters like to hear this kind of talk, it can easily trigger heated discussions and create big news.

Someone immediately asked: Kidd of the Nets led the team to the finals last year and is preparing to win the championship this year. Do you think you are better than him?

Yes, that's what I think. It doesn't matter if others don't admit it.

The reporter asked: Who do you think are the main competitors in the Western Conference?

The Lakers, Kings, Spurs and Mavericks, these four teams are very strong. We need to use talent to make up for the lack of experience and strive to defeat them with physical fitness.

The reporter asked: What about the east?

I'm optimistic about the Nets and Pistons in the Eastern Conference. Kidd's organizational skills are very strong, and the Pistons' lineup is outstandingly deep. The strength of these two teams is outstanding in the Eastern Conference.

The reporter asked: Aren't you optimistic about the 76ers? They introduced Van Horn in the summer, added outstanding offensive players, and many experienced players who have participated in the finals.

Guo Xu replied: I'm not optimistic.

I think the Nets are much better than the 76ers, and the reason is that the Nets have Kidd.

It is easy for Guo Xu to offend people by saying such things, but when he comes to the rebuilt Suns, he needs some topicality to attract attention. What he said is also true. Although Kidd's personal scoring ability is a bit poor, his ability to organize offense is top-notch and he is good at controlling the rhythm. He will also lead the team to the finals.

In the previous 2003-04 season, the Pistons were able to defeat the Nets and advance to the Finals. First, they traded for Rasheed Wallace, which gave them an amazingly deep lineup. Second, Kidd suffered from a knee injury and performed poorly.

After 2004, Kidd underwent minimally invasive surgery on his knee, and his speed has become slower and slower since then. He still played for many seasons relying on his golf intelligence and experience, and helped the Mavericks win the championship in 2011. Now Kidd is still At its peak.

Martin and Jefferson's bodies are also at their peak. Martin only became an ordinary blue-collar player after undergoing minimally invasive surgery on his knee after going to the Nuggets. The current Nets have both a core and terrifying talent.

Guo Xu has confidence in the Suns because the Suns lineup is very similar to the Nets. Although the players are young, their bodies are superhuman. As long as he can connect the offense well, the team will burst out with amazing energy.

If he boldly expresses these thoughts, the Suns will get more attention. Regardless of whether they can play well or not, they will hype them up first.

The reporter asked: If we meet the Lakers in the playoffs this year, do you think you can win?

Guo Xu smiled and said: I don't know, but I hope to win. I can't lose on purpose just to avoid playing against the Lakers, right? If we meet in the Western Conference finals, it will prove that we are the three strongest Big Three in history!

The reporters at the venue applauded together. Being the boss of a team should have this kind of courage, even if he is only 21 years old.

The reporter asked: Many people think that the Suns' defense is not good enough and it will be difficult to win in the new season. What do you think?

I said that offense is the best defense. If we can defeat our opponents with offense, it doesn't matter if we are almost defensive. I have always believed that offense is the way to win. We have proven this when we were with the Lakers.

The flashbulbs flashed, and the reporters clapped again. They all know how much Commissioner David Stern hates the argument that defense wins championships. Such games have no ratings at all.

Head coach Frank Johnson was a little embarrassed. Last season, he repeatedly emphasized that the Suns should focus on defense and win games with defense. He thought Marbury and Marion were advancing too fast and asked them to stay in half-court position. As a result, the two Ma family members didn't listen to him and started fast breaks whenever they had the chance. He always felt that that was the reason for the loss.

Manager Brian asked his father Jerry: Do you think he can really lead the Suns to win the championship? That is something neither Westphal nor Barkley has done.

Jerry shook his head and smiled: I admit that he is very popular, but he still has to rely on his strength on the court. He was too successful in the Lakers before and thought winning was too simple. After all, he is a young man.

The implication is that Jerry is not optimistic about the Suns winning the championship. Every year after the team signs reinforcements or selects rookies, he fantasizes that the team will play well next season, but every time it ends in disappointment.

Kidd only allowed the Suns to advance to the second round once. Jerry would be satisfied if Guo Xu could take the Suns to the Western Conference Finals.

Brian is also not optimistic that the Suns will win the championship during Guo Xu's six-year contract. How can it be possible with a group of newcomers? Moreover, the newcomer recommended by Guo Xu is fatter than O'Neal. He wants to drive Haslem away and is an eyesore.

Other players praised Guo Xu in interviews, trying to impress him in this way.

Stoudemire expresses his determination most directly. He is a man of true temperament. He dares to speak when he has something to say and dare to speak out when he is angry. When he is angry, he can PK a fire extinguisher.

Jason is the point guard I want to partner with most. I was so happy when I heard he joined the Suns. He thinks he is better than Iverson, Marbury and others. If he takes more shots, he will definitely score a lot, but He is willing to cooperate with his teammates, and we will definitely cooperate well.

Marion said: During the World Championships, I deeply realized the importance of having a good point guard in the team. I am very happy that Jason has joined. I can't wait to start the new season. Not only is he selfless, but he also has strong personal scoring ability. I’m also confident of making it to the playoffs.”

Veteran Kukoc gave Guo Xu high praise. I was in that game with the Hawks where he scored 67 points, and I still remember that game, and he was so scary. I'm glad I got to be his teammate, and I'm ready to watch him out there and catch him. Passed and shot.

Randy Brown, another veteran of the Bulls, also mentioned his past experience against Guo Xu and bluntly said that the gap between them is huge.

I think his scoring explosiveness can be compared with Michael Jordan, but he didn't have so many shooting opportunities when he was with the Lakers. I played against him in the Celtics, and it felt like a nightmare.

On the first day of reporting, Guo Xu's position in the team has been completely established.