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Yang Rui is quite satisfied with the current situation of the team. He has taken five important rotations. The replacements are also good, but they are missing an All-Star swingman.

The Raptors still have the strength to compete for the championship. Four of the team's five potential stars are retained. The young Reid and the healthy Halprin are not vegetarians.

After a year of training, Jumaine Jones' strength has also improved slightly, and he can help the team playing the 3rd and 4th positions.

The Raptors' biggest advantage last season was their long-range shooting and inside ability. All outside players can shoot three-pointers, and Halprin, who is the most inaccurate, is also good in mid-range shooting. On the offensive end, he has no problem following last season's tactics.

The only drawback is that once Christie leaves, there is a lack of a defensive leader on the outside. Halprin is good at close defense and against fierceness, but he is suitable for guarding forwards and suffers against fast-footed defenders.

Yang Rui did not force Christie to stay because he knew that Andrei Kirilenko would join next season. He is also a defensive strongman and the "ak47" is more comprehensive. By then, Christie's position would be awkward, which would be equivalent to paying a premium to stay on a long-term contract. The next outside blue-collar player will not have much playing time, and it will also affect the future core contract renewal.

Yang Rui is planning to leave when his contract expires in 2002. He has a good relationship with boss Richard Peddy and manager Glenn Gruward, so he has considered the issue very comprehensively. He cannot leave by himself when the time comes. It would be unkind to give a bunch of team problems to friends.

Several players went to Toronto to complete physical examinations, officially signed contracts, and held a press conference to show off the new jerseys.

Mario Elie: "I am very happy to be a member of the Raptors. As a role player, I have participated in three finals and won championships in each of them. I know what to do in the team."

Halprin was a little excited. "I was very happy when I heard about the trade. My ankle is completely healed. I will not disappoint the coach and the fans in the new season. I will contribute to the team's defense of the title."

Reed is not used to facing the camera yet, he behaves a bit shy, his smile is stiff, and he keeps blinking.

Yang Rui came to the scene to welcome the newcomers,

As I watched my imagination run wild from the sidelines, I always felt that this guy would suddenly jump up on the table, scratch his face, suddenly transform into a monkey, and smile: "I'm going to go with you!" Then he would somersault thousands of times. Inside.

The reporter asked: "Jerry Young is best known for training rookies. Are you confident that you will become a star in the future?"

Reid scratched his head and smiled: "I will do whatever the coach asks me to do. Becoming a star is too far away, of course... I hope I can."

"How do you feel about joining the Raptors?"

"I think this must be God's will. He heard my prayer. The team I want to join the most is the Raptors." Reid smiled. He is a devout Christian with a kind heart and often donates money to sponsor churches. He believes that his efforts have been rewarded.

Because he is not famous, the media does not pay much attention to Mark Jackson.

He just said a few words, saying that he would work hard to complete the tasks assigned by the coach and strive to integrate into the team as soon as possible. He would be content if he could be a marginal player, as long as he was waived after the preseason.

Yang Rui was also interviewed.

The reporter asked: "Jerry, the Raptors did not introduce any stars in the summer and lost two generals. Are you disappointed? Can the team successfully defend the title next season?"

"The Raptors are weaker than last season, but I am still confident that we can lead the team to win the championship. We are weak compared to the Raptors who won 74 games last season. Compared with other teams, we are still strong!"

The reporter asked: "Who do you like among these players?"

"They are all very optimistic. Mario has experience, Mark Jackson is very strong, Matt Halprin has comprehensive skills and a balance of offense and defense. Finally, there is Michael Reed. He is my must-selected rookie. I will reuse him and let him compete for his talent." Rookie of the season!"

The reporters are all happy, Yang Rui is going to make big news again.

Outside of the Little Green Room, Reed was selected in the last few rounds at most in the draft predictions and could not enter the top 20. It is too difficult to compete for the best rookie.

The reporter asked: "Why are you so optimistic about Reed?"

"Because he fits the Raptors' tactical system, he needs to be ready and will definitely have a lot of playing time."

Reid was smiling from ear to ear. Which rookie doesn't want to be the best rookie?

The reporter asked: "The Lakers introduced two more stars in the summer, which greatly improved their strength. However, Christie, who was good at defending Kobe Bryant, left. Many people think that the Lakers' strength has surpassed that of the Raptors. What do you think?"

"I think the shark-cutting tactic can be used in the new season. I will let O'Neal take enough penalties." Yang Rui smiled and said: "Which team is stronger will be known when we play against each other."

The reporters were very satisfied with this answer. They satirized O'Neal's free throw, which was full of gimmicks. Yang Rui stole the limelight from the players again.

Lakers stars and coaches have also been interviewed before, but they all kept a low profile. No matter what the outside world says about the "Big Three", "f4", or "invincible lineup", they never shout the slogan of winning the championship.

The biggest difference between the Lakers and the Raptors now is that the Raptors are flamboyant and stand on the top of the wave and let the powerful beat them, while the Lakers are only prepared to stab people secretly.

After being swept for consecutive years, the Lakers dare not speak loudly, otherwise they will be laughed at if they fail to win.

If you keep a low profile, there will be no big news to dig out for coaches like Yang Rui. "Big Mouth" is likely to make the team a public enemy of the league. However, this is how the Raptors came through last season, and he is not afraid.

After the press conference, Yang Rui invited several newcomers to have dinner together.

This flattered the newcomers. Coaches of other teams rarely ate with their players, which was an unspoken rule of the NBA. Yang Rui ignored this and called on two assistant coaches, Thibodeau and D'Antoni.

During the meal, everyone left each other's contact information, including the Minion number. This way, the email and group are integrated. In the future, there is no need to be in the arena for meetings. After training, we will go home and discuss in the group.

Everyone finds it very novel, and other teams don’t do this. Even Doc Rivers of the Magic, who was the head coach for the first time last season, tried his best to show dignity, establish a serious image, and did not engage in online discussions.

Yang Rui has no special requirements for holiday training. Let them take time to practice shooting by themselves. Everyone should strive to have a shooting range beyond the three-point line, and at least be sure of high-post mid-range shots inside.

Before leaving, Reid chatted with Yang Rui alone: ​​"Coach, is it true that you want me to compete for the best rookie in the new season? Is there anything I should pay special attention to?"

"Of course it's true. I will consider placing you at No. 2 in the new season. What you have to note is that the person in charge of holding the ball and attacking in the team is Carter. Your job is to catch and shoot and score. Once the ball is in your hands, you End the offense, take decisive shots, and don’t need to observe too much about the movement of your teammates. I need you to become a stable shooter. It is best for 60% of your shots to be three-pointers, and at least half of them should be three-pointers."

"I can definitely do it." Reid is confident of transforming into a pitcher.

"Don't think about breaking through with the ball, attacking the basket, etc. Unless it's a mismatch during a counterattack, it's not your job. Practice your physical fitness during the holidays. I will arrange a cover for you. When you start running, Alan Houston will be your direction. You can study more of his game tapes."

"Okay, I'll study it when I get back." 8

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