When Wang Zelin entered the court, he met Westbrook who was warming up.
"Hey Russell, how many points are you going to lose tonight?"
Wang Zelin stopped specifically to say hello.
Well, in his mind it was a hello.
But in Westbrook's view, he was really showing off. Westbrook immediately said angrily: "Don't be proud, I have decided on this opening game."
After speaking, Westbrook also gestured with his fist.
"Tch, stop talking nonsense. Without KD, the Thunder is nothing in my opinion."
Wang Zelin was snickering in his heart, but he showed no mercy and continued to harm the way.
To the media nearby, Wang Zelin and Westbrook were talking and laughing. They looked not like rivals at all, but like friends.
Same time, different place.
Oklahoma City.
Durant, who had just received treatment and returned home to rest, watched the scene on TV of his second brother and his greatest enemy Wang Zelin chatting and laughing. His heart itched with hatred. In a fit of rage, he threw his cell phone in the direction of the TV.
After the bang, the TV also made a crackling sound.
"Kevin, what happened?"
Outside the room, Durant's mother Wanda asked hurriedly.
"No, it's nothing, it's just a short circuit."
Durant explained hurriedly.
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Portland.
Rose Garden Arena.
The warm-up time passed not long ago, and it was 19 o'clock in the evening.
The entire arena suddenly went dark, and after a brief commotion among the fans, it quickly turned quiet.
Because everyone knows that something big is going to happen next:
Championship ring awarding ceremony!
"Snapped!"
Suddenly, the lights on the scene came on.
In the center of the court, in addition to the newly drafted rookie Jokic and the team's new players Anthony and Vince Carter, 11 Trail Blazers players, including Wang Zelin, were already on the court.
Team owner Paul Allen and general manager Nel Orsey also attended the ceremony.
Nel Orsi tried the microphone, like a veteran, and then said passionately: "Now I declare that the NBA championship ring awarding ceremony for the 2013~2014 season has officially begun!"
Amid the cheers and expectations of the fans on site, the championship ring awarding ceremony was carried out in an orderly manner.
When Wang Zelin wore a platinum championship ring, raised his right fist high, and cheered to the front court, the temperature around the Rose Garden Arena quickly became as feverish as summer.
As a super rich man among league team owners, Paul Allen doesn't care about the league at all.
Because according to the league's rules, the league is only responsible for the production costs of championship rings for players, head coaches, assistant coaches, team owners, and heads of management departments. Generally speaking, other key staff members and bosses will also pay for championship rings, but they will have to pay more than the previous level to see the difference.
In Paul Allen's case, this super rich man directly spent 2.16 million US dollars to make 24 championship rings with player ambitions and player ambitions at a cost of 90,000 US dollars, and he also engraved each one. The person's name, the year he won the championship, the championship team, and even the team's trainer, team doctor, and the security guard at the door all have a championship ring.
Paul Allen used this wave to explain to the world what it means to be a true hero!
After the championship rings were handed out, the lights dimmed again.
Immediately afterwards, the championship flag of the 2013~2014 season was raised in the sky.
"champion!!!!"
Along with the shouts of the DJ on site, all the fans also shouted crazily.
Looking at the championship flag fluttering in the sky, and then looking at the championship ring in his hand, Wang Zelin originally thought that he would be very excited at this moment, but when it came to this moment, he was very calm.
You got your first championship ring in your career, are you happy?
Of course I'm happy!
But now, it just means that it is in the past.
Now is the 2014~205 season, a brand new season.
The new journey has just begun!
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the other side.
The passionate atmosphere at the scene made all the Thunder players on the other side stunned.
Is this the championship?
Is this what it feels like to be at the top?
At this moment, Westbrook once again felt regretful that the Thunder failed to complete the 11-12 season and finally reach the top.
Of course, he also became more determined in his responsibility to act as a spoiler tonight.
Looking at the Blazers players celebrating wildly in the center of the court, and at the Trailblazer fans around him who were gradually forgetting themselves, Westbrook subconsciously licked his lips...
Laugh!
Laugh louder!
Wait until the game starts, some of you will cry.
After the pre-match ceremony, Wang Zelin led his teammates back to the team rest area.
Since it was the first game of the new season, the Trail Blazers decided to hold an introduction ceremony for the starting players at home.
Sometimes, there's a thin line between cliché and classic.
At the scene, with very cool lighting effects, the court floor was treated as a large screen, replaying the classic moments of the Trail Blazers in the past championship season.
Then, a big "12" appeared on the wooden floor.
The cheers at the scene went up another 8 degrees. Everyone knew that LaMarcus Aldridge was going to appear!
After Aldridge, there is Damian Lillard, the only outside player among the Trail Blazers' Big Three.
Then came the good friends Matthews and Batum.
When Wang Zelin was about to be introduced, two fiery snakes suddenly appeared on the basketball stands on both sides of the scene and shot into the sky.
The fans at the scene all stood up, like subjects welcoming their king.
"Finally, the one who is going to appear is a man who is 7 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 298 pounds. He comes from the ancient Eastern Kingdom..."
As soon as the on-site DJ shouted this sentence, all the fans shouted "mvp" in unison.
Sitting on the Thunder bench, Westbrook suddenly got goosebumps.
At this moment, he finally understood that there was another devil's home stadium in the league that was daunting to other teams.
And the owner of this new Devil's home stadium is none other than...
"Wang! Ze! Lin!"
When Wang Zelin rushed from the bench to the center of the court, the lights inside the Rose Garden Arena gradually turned on, and eventually the entire arena was completely illuminated, as if it were daytime.
"Kakaka!"
The reporters from China were all scrambling to take photos.
Seeing a Chinese player with the same roots as themselves standing at the top of the basketball hall of the NBA, they also felt a sense of prosperity and prosperity in their hearts.
After all, Wang Zelin’s championship ring is different from those of Shane Battier and Sun Yue.
It can be said that without Wang Zelin, the Trail Blazers would never have won this championship.
At this moment, as compatriots, everyone felt a sense of accomplishment.
This is a moment of honor that belongs to Wang Zelin, and they hope there will be more in the future.
Subsequently, the Thunder’s starting five were:
Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
Shooting Guard: Perry Jones
Small Forward: Andre Robson
Power Forward: Serge Ibaka
Center: Kendrick Perkins
During the TNT live broadcast, Barkley said:
"From the perspective of the main lineup, the Trail Blazers have not changed at all, but don't forget that the structure of the Trail Blazers' main lineup is too young. With the growth of Wang Zelin and Damian Lillard, the strength will definitely be stronger than last season. powerful.
As for the Thunder, they are missing their first core Kevin Durant tonight. Currently, their second core Westbrook leads the team against the Trail Blazers, and their starting strength has dropped significantly. "
Next to him, Kenneth Smith said: "Although the Thunder do not have an advantage in height inside, the combination of Ibaka and Perkins is still very strong on the defensive end. And Ibaka has not only been the block leader in the past few years, but also the most They are a regular in good defensive formations, so I think the Thunder’s defensive end cannot be underestimated.”
"Have you forgotten who is standing under the Trail Blazers column?"
Buckley looked surprised and said, "Are you kidding me?"
"Haha, Charles, I know what you mean. You mean Wang Zelin's dominance in the paint, right?"
Kenny Smith smiled awkwardly.
"Of course, I don't believe that Wang Zelin's strength will not improve after a summer! Last season, he had the strength of the Zongheng League, and this season will only be stronger!"
Buckley nodded.
"But I think he is still a man, not a god. At least Ibaka and Perkins should be able to limit Wang Zelin's performance together."
Kenny Smith replied.
"No, no, no, I think you underestimate Wang Zelin's dominance under the basket! Besides, next to Wang Zelin is Aldridge, who averages 20+ points per game. It is impossible for the Thunder to focus on defending Wang Zelin throughout the game. .”
Buckley said.
At this time, in the live broadcast of the Imperial TV, Zhang Liji said: "The Trail Blazers' reinforcements this season have been very successful. The arrival of Morrow and Carter has well filled the thickness of the second team after the departure of Mo Williams. "
Yu Jia nodded: "In the championship predictions of major media, the Trail Blazers and the Cavaliers, who have just formed the Big Three, are basically regarded as the same echelon, followed by the Pacers, Spurs, Thunder, and Lakers. It can be seen from this that, Although the following 2014~2015 season is considered to be the most competitive season in the NBA in recent years, the Trail Blazers are still the team with the most championship potential."
"On the other hand, the Thunder are unlucky to say the least. Their core team collapsed at the start of the game. This is absolutely bad news for the Thunder."
"Hey, it's time to jump the ball!"
"Hey, the king jumped so high!"
During the conversation between the two.
On the field, the war is about to break out.
Half time passed.
In the low post on the right, Wang Zelin reached out and received Lillard's pass.
The next moment, the audience burst into applause, cheers and shouts.
The first attack of the opening game of the new season must be scored!
"Crack, click, click..."
The media’s cameras were flashing wildly.
"Double team?"
Buckley yelled.
"You're so decisive!"
Kenny Smith said in surprise.
Decisive?
This is the effect you want.
On the sidelines, Thunder coach Scott Brooks showed a sweet smile.
When he thought about it, Wang Zelin definitely didn't have time to make adjustments, and his reaction speed wasn't that fast. The only option left for Wang Zelin was to pass the ball!
Since everyone thought that Wang Zelin would carry out the first attack, he refused to let this idea come true.
However, the next moment, Brooks's eyes suddenly widened.
Because he saw that when Ibaka's double-team was about to form, Wang Zelin suddenly changed direction and hit Perkins' right shoulder with his right shoulder. The latter fell down with a bang and fell to the ground. above the floor.
Then, due to the huge impact, it quickly slid back several meters.
"oh!"
The whole audience burst into exclamations, which then turned into violent shouts and cheers.
At the same time, Wang Zelin stepped into the paint area.
Putting the ball together with both hands, he jumped up suddenly.
"boom!"
Put both hands into the bottle vigorously.
The Thunder's basket was blown open right from the start.
"Awesome! The king kicked off the new season for the Trail Blazers with a brutal two-handed dunk! In the first attack of the new season, he chose the most morale-boosting method of dunking to blast the Thunder. The team’s basket!”
Yu Jia started roaring continuously.
"Ahhhhhh!!!"
The Rose Garden Arena was in a state of extreme excitement.
"This is an offensive foul! This is an offensive foul..."
Brooks yelled at the referee, but unfortunately no one listened to him.
"Charles, I always feel that the connection between Wang's dribbling and breakthrough has become smoother. Is it possible that he has really taken a step further?"
Kenny Smith looked back at Buckley in surprise.
This guy's mouth must be open, he says whatever he says.
"Don't look at me. Didn't you notice that I was scared too?"
Buckley shrugged.
Then, his heart was filled with shock at this moment.
Just now, Wang Zelin's instantaneous explosive power and quick change of direction when faced with the attack of two people did not look like a seven-foot-long man at all.
Who is a seven-foot-tall man who dares to play like this?
In addition to the extremely high requirements for players' agility, ball control, explosiveness, and breakthrough skills are indispensable.
If anything is missing, if someone with a height of 2.16 meters dares to do this trick, his ankles will most likely not be able to bear it.
Therefore, due to their height, most inside players basically dare not make outside defender-style dribbles in fierce NBA games...even if they have this skill.
But I can’t afford to hurt my ankle!
But watching him pass Perkins, rush to the basket and dunk, and talk and laugh with his teammates, people always feel that everything in front of them is so ridiculous.
Is it possible that not only this guy's skills but also his body have also improved?
Secondary development?
You know, this is Wang Zelin's third NBA season. In the previous two seasons, the outside world did not find that he mastered this skill.
Or maybe it was just an accident.
With their minds filled with questions, everyone turned their attention back to the game.
Thunder offense.
On the first ball, Westbrook was like carrying a bag of explosives, forcing a step past Lillard from the outside and jumping towards Wang Zelin.
He wants to dunk one!
"Snapped!"
Unfortunately, Wang Zelin didn't want to and immediately slapped Westbrook's dunk on the backboard.
After taking off the rebound, Wang Zelin ignored Batum's request from the outside and moved forward to initiate a fast break.
Then everyone discovered that Wang Zelin's advancement speed was not only not slow, but on the contrary, it was also very fast.
The most important thing is that when he dribbles the ball while moving, people don't see the common clumsiness of a center, but instead feel that he is very flexible.
Until Wang Zelin advanced all the way, passed Ibaka and Perry Jones one after another, and reached the basket to complete a one-stop dunk.
People reacted belatedly: Wait, when did centers become so rolled? Are you sure this is not the level of ball control that defenders should have?
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