Super Lord of the Rings

At the end of September, the preseason training camp started, and the Kings did not make any more transactions.

According to the summer team trade rating, the Kings are rated D, the worst in the league, while the Cavaliers, who acquired James, received an S rating, two extremes.

The "princes" were in pain and joy. The pain is that it feels impossible for the Kings to win the championship this season, and the lineup is completely incomparable to the 80-win season. The happy thing is that the ball will be concentrated in Wang Jun's hands. Many people expect him to average 40+ per game and score high points every game.

The only one worse than the Kings was the Pacers. Because they couldn't find anyone due to internal strife, Stephenson went to the Hornets and Evan Turner joined the Celtics.

Paul George participated in the World Championships, suffered a severe leg injury in a training match, and was reimbursed for the new season. The video of his broken leg was posted on the Internet, which made people feel chilled when watching it. It was even more terrifying than when Livingston broke his leg, which was bent at 90 degrees.

Suffering this kind of injury will be a big test for the players' future psychology. It took Livingston years to emerge from the shadows and dare to make some big moves on the court.

Hibbert, who the Pacers originally wanted to send away, stayed on the team because George was injured. Hibbert was suspected to be a time bomb in the locker room and could not be exchanged for good bargaining chips.

On the media day, the Kings had a funny scene. They couldn't find a suitable third person to take a photo with in the promotional photos. In the end, Patterson took a photo with Wang Jun and Curry. He is the team's regular starter in the new season.

His salary is only slightly higher, with an annual salary of 6 million. Looking at his performance last season, how can he be considered a core player?

The king is looked down upon by the whole world. When interviewed by reporters, Wang Jun was not low-key at all and talked about several goals happily.

"I want to win the scoring title, strive for the regular season MVP, and lead the team to the championship. These are the goals for the new season and remain the same as before."

The reporter from ABC radio thought he was too crazy and couldn't help but sarcastically said: "With the Kings' current lineup, wouldn't it be more appropriate to position themselves to enter the playoffs? Many people think that the Kings will fail this season and not even make it to the playoffs. "

"Have I ever been absent from the playoffs? I'm not the kind of waste who can only score points. These new teammates, I don't think they are weak, they just didn't have a chance to prove themselves before, and now they have a chance. As long as they work hard, I I can guarantee that they will reach the peak of their careers with the Kings."

Another reporter asked: "In the summer, many outstanding players in the free market rejected the Kings. What do you think of this matter?"

"Through trades in the summer, the team has hoarded some draft picks. In the future, the team will be strengthened through the draft, rather than looking for veterans in the free market. If they don't come, everyone can understand that I am not charming enough. I respect their choice. .

"Wang Jun said with a smile.

Vivek was completely relieved. With such a poor lineup, Wang Jun has no idea of ​​leaving the Kings, and he will never leave in the future.

In the training camp, Kidd tried many sets of tactics, with only Wang Jun as the core. The others had a clear division of labor, defending and shooting three-pointers.

Gobert gained weight in the summer and worked hard on strength. His weight reached 111 kilograms. He is still too thin for his height. He can compete against ordinary insiders. He relies on his height and wingspan to make up for his lack of strength.

Whiteside has also improved. Not only can he make amazing blocks on the defensive end, but after several years of training, his mid-range shooting has become more reliable than before. He is working hard to compete with Gobert for the starting spot. Kidd has not yet decided who to use. Their styles are too similar. They are both tall and long-armed shot-blocking maniacs.

Curry wore a protective gear on his ankle, and the coaching staff asked him to reduce breakthroughs. The task of holding the ball and attacking was all on Wang Jun.

"Little Black Bean" is Thomas's replacement. When he was with the Rockets, he once won the Most Improved Player Award and averaged close to 20 points per game. However, Kidd didn't want to let this type of guard play for too long. He could play in the second quarter. Be a surprise soldier.

The starting power forward is Patterson, who is responsible for pulling out to shoot three-pointers. The space-based inside lineman is worth 6 million a year.

The biggest surprise is DeMarre Carroll. Not only can he stably shoot three-pointers, he is also more useful on the defensive end. He has height and speed. If the opponent is not good at attacking the basket, he can be used as a guest at the 4th position. Small ball tactics.

Courtney Lee is more suitable for playing as a substitute. He has no rebounds and no assists. His offense mainly relies on shooting three-pointers. He has good defensive enthusiasm and average physical fitness.

Aminu and Mbah a Moute also showed their specialty, which is defense. If they can't score high points themselves, they also have to defend their opponents who can't score, so they work very hard in training matches.

The most unusual newcomer is Covington. 60% of his offense is outside the three-point line. He has almost no independent attacks. He just catches the ball and throws it. Regardless of whether there is anyone in front of him, his style of play really works.

Rookie Wilcox, veteran Barbosa, and Carter were the fringes of the team and performed the worst.

After playing a few preseason games, Kidd was pleasantly surprised to find that although the people selected by the management were not famous, they were not weak in strength. They worked hard on the defensive end and did not steal the ball. The Kings' lineup was stronger than expected. too much.

The preseason is mainly about running-in. Wang Jun averaged 20 minutes per game and performed generally, with 16.5 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. The team had 3 wins and 4 losses.

After the preseason, the Kings signed the 15th man and gave short inside man Chuck Hayes a non-guaranteed minimum salary contract.

Hayes' contract with the Raptors expired. He averaged 2.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game last season and played 12 minutes. He is useless offensively, but defensively he can use his strong body to resist the opponent.

When it's time to fight the Fat Man, the King can send in Hayes.

On October 28, there will be a total of three opening games in the league, Spurs VS Mavericks, Magic VS Pelicans, Kings VS Lakers.

When choosing opponents, the league always considers gimmicks first. Last season, it did not allow the Kings and Lakers to start the contest because they knew the Lakers would definitely not be able to beat them.

This season is different. The Kings are without James, and the media began to promote the Lakers' opportunity for revenge three days in advance to stimulate Kobe's fighting spirit.

After Wang Jun joined the Kings, the Lakers did not win for four consecutive years, with 0 wins and 12 losses. The previous Lakers vs. Bulls during Wang Jun's period had 0 wins and 7 losses.

The last time Kobe defeated Wang Jun was in the 2003-2004 season. The Lakers and Nets won both regular season games. In 2004-2005, Kobe was injured and missed the game with the Nets. The Lakers lost both games.

Wang Jun's record against the Lakers was 21 wins and 2 losses. Except for his rookie season, he was a complete crusher.

Last season, Kobe failed to lead the team to the playoffs, but he is still one of the most popular and most attractive stars because he still averaged 27 points, 5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

His total career points have surpassed Michael Jordan and ranked third on the all-time list. As long as he maintains his form, it is not impossible to catch up with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar when he retires. It is a certainty to surpass Karl Malone.

However, Kobe also has an embarrassing record. He averaged more irons per game last season than Havlicek, ranking first in league history. Every time he hits an iron this season, a new record is set. Considering his current state, his blacksmithing record is definitely the first in history, and it will be difficult for future generations to break it.

In the preseason, the Lakers had 5 wins and 2 losses, and their performance was quite satisfactory.

Looking at the lineups of both sides, the Lakers are not only star-studded, but also far more famous than the Kings. Kobe was very low-key in interviews and did not shout a winning slogan, which disappointed Lakers fans.

He seemed to have already lost. Even if the lineup was clearly superior, he did not dare to win easily.

Lakers new coach Byron Scott also said: "As long as Wang Jun is here, the Kings will still be a strong team. We will not let down our guard in this game and will do our best to win."

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