That night, the Heat faced their first opponent in February, the Los Angeles Clippers.
Before the start of this game, the trade between the two teams for the sixth pick in the first round last summer once again became the focus of media discussion.
Regarding this transaction, "Baylor's" idea at the time was: You may make a profit, but I will never lose!
The reason is also very simple. Odom's urine quality is here. If I can't cure it, you can cure it?
This is most likely a junk contract worth tens of millions!
And then the sixth pick in the first round...
In fact, after Woody was selected by the Heat, among the remaining selections in the 2003 draft, there was no player who looked like a star at first glance!
As it stood at the time, Wade's meniscus dropped him to the prospect of being the 15th pick in the first round.
Only Chicagoans were determined to choose him because of his Chicago roots.
Chris Kaman is a junior with rough skills, a blue-collar style, and weak physical and dynamic talents. He has great potential at a glance.
Later on, for example, TJ Ford, who later went to the Bucks, also had physical risks...
These people's own shortcomings are not so obvious, and they may have certain reasons for their choices.
But in the face of problems, "Baylor's" idea is simple:
Wait another year!
Here's another reason: the Heat's new season lineup is full of rookies!
What will happen if you add Odom to a bunch of rookies?
Judging from the situation of the Clippers, that is the top ten picks in the first round!
Not to mention, the Heat also lost a second-round pick!
Combining these circumstances, "Baylor" is equivalent to a triple guarantee!
Under such circumstances, if Baylor doesn't dare to gamble, will he still be the famous "Master Baylor"?
But the result...
To be honest, when Wade performed well, he didn't panic!
Guess Pat Riley is lucky to bet on the person he wanted to bet on!
Odom averaged 15 plus 6 plus 6 in 30 minutes per game, and even when his attitude on the court was much more correct, he didn't panic...
Guess he knows how to manipulate people's hearts, and even Odom made him docile.
But as the season progressed, the Heat were still ranked third in the Eastern Conference, and he suddenly panicked.
This is the key factor in "the Heat may make money, but they will never lose money"!
The Heat have always been ranked so high, how could he get the high pick in the first round of 2004?
Can this old bird's "bad luck" really be like this?
"Master Belle" didn't understand, but he was really envious and had a vague urge to break up with this "old dog"!
Damn it!
The media were also shocked by this deal. Pat Riley could actually make such a profit. After all, the conditions were too harsh!
On the other hand, the new players with attitude problems must not have any problems off the field after receiving big contracts; on the other hand, the "older rookies" with big hidden dangers must be gambled on to perform, and the team must perform well...
It may also be difficult. The Heat were the biggest "dark horse" in the league this season before the rise of the Timberwolves!
"Baylor" doesn't want to think about anything now, he can only break up with Pat Riley!
The Heat won this game without any suspense.
Odom's departure did not bring any changes to this team, it is still the same as always.
Apparently...
Odom is really just a "shit stirrer."
If you want the Clippers to transform into a strong team, just throwing away this "stick" is not enough!
The most frustrating thing for Clippers fans is:
This "shit stick" played well in tonight's game.
A "triple double" of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists!
He fully displayed his "left-handed magician" style.
Odom's characteristic style is indeed very obvious. As long as he faces a team with a "traditional fourth position" and allows him to bring out his ability to hold the ball from the outside, he will get better and better as he plays. Showing his omnipotence, he can make mid-range shots, pass the ball without looking at others, and even play singles with the ball. In terms of talent alone, PDD is definitely the best group of players in the league. No ability can reach 100 points, but the comprehensive report card with most abilities above 85 points can also be described as "terrifying".
Just like someone, don't worry about how he won the NBA's all-time scoring title. If he can win, you can't deny his ability!
Let's talk about someone, don't worry about how he won 4 championship MVPs. He could change three teams and still win the finals MVP. You have to admit that he definitely has a good vision in choosing his partners.
Wade, the other protagonist of this game, also performed very well, scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Where do these two people get the data?
Isn't this a knife stabbed at "Master Belle"?
But Wade wasn't very excited tonight.
Before the game, the image of Woody holding the "Rookie of the Month" trophy in one hand and the "Player of the Week" trophy in the other hand stimulated him.
The whole cheek is full of such emotions:
I'm still far away!
That’s not enough to get me excited!
No, after the interview, he went to the training ground of the arena to train again.
With that serious look on his face, if Pat Riley saw it, he would definitely nod with satisfaction.
But Wade wanted more than just a satisfied nod.
The game against the Clippers once again reminded him that he was a rookie signed with the draft picks specially traded by Pat Riley. This was a deal that almost no one was optimistic about before the trade. The only one who believed in him was him. Teacher Pat Riley, now he has proved that his teacher's vision is correct!
But he wants to prove that Pat Riley's vision is not only correct, but also has a unique vision!
Come on, Wade, try to become as outstanding a super rookie as Woody!
Um……
This is the current thinking of "Honest Man" Wade.
Watching Woody trample the other two of the "Three Talents" under his feet, Wade no longer expects to perform better than Woody!
I can’t do it!
He has only one idea now, which cannot be exceeded. As long as he can tie it, that would be great...
Anyway, no one would think that his goal is low.
In this way, Wade kept chanting Woody's name silently in his heart, holding the ball desperately to make breakthroughs in changing directions again and again.
Since entering the league, he knows very well that his advantage lies in the first step of breakthrough.
He also had a vague feeling that he could turn this into his own "unique killing move", but with his brain, he couldn't grasp the key.
So he can only use the simplest and crudest method:
Repeated again and again!
He believes that he can finally get the secret from this boring training!
He seemed to have forgotten because he was too focused on training. He had just finished a game. Although the intensity was not high, it was an NBA-level game, and his calf muscles were gradually getting sore.
"Creak--"
The harsh sound of sneakers scraping against the floor was heard.
When Wade made another breakthrough in a change of direction, his entire ankle shook uncontrollably when his left foot stepped on the ground, and then he fell directly to the ground.
There was a sharp pain in my ankle.
WT…F?
Wade knew that he was in trouble, and his expression became inexplicably sad:
Doesn’t this bully honest people?
Wade originally thought that Woody was the only one bullying him, an honest man. Unexpectedly, now God is bullying him, an honest man.
He struggled to get up, looked up, and saw an old man's face that was full of wrinkles, and even the deep wrinkles looked cold.
But at this moment, the old man's face was full of surprise:
"Wei, Wade, you, are you okay?"
There was an urgency in his tone that Wade could clearly feel, which made Wade's heart warm.
You can go shoot a Youlemei milk tea commercial.
The team doctor came and after careful examination, the result was:
I practiced too much and sprained my foot.
Looking at the ankle, which soon became as swollen as a steamed bun, the team doctor's face became more solemn.
This sprain is too hard-core, and it needs to be checked to see if there are any injuries to bones or soft tissues.
However, he first gave Wade a preliminary verdict: "Even if there are no problems with the bones and soft tissues, you will have to rest for at least a week due to this injury, and you will not be able to do additional training for at least half a month. Your body has given a warning. Now, you have to pay attention to physical fatigue management!"
Listening to the doctor's words, Wade's cheeks became even more "swollen" due to sadness.
Life is not easy, Awei sighed.
Pat Riley listened to the team doctor's opinions and was not so impatient.
He understood that it was just a sprain. Is this an injury?
Little things, little things!
As long as you can't practice to death, practice to death.
He was very satisfied with Wade's awareness and patted Wade's head with satisfaction before leaving.
He said nothing, but seemed to say everything.
Wade's face suddenly lost so much frustration, and he could clearly feel that he had entered Pat Riley's heart.
We’re about to see Woody!
Woody also learned about Wade's injury early the next morning.
Further examination results have come out. The good news is that Wade's bones and soft tissues were not injured, but simply injured.
It will take about ten days of rest.
"Don't practice too hard, man, you've just entered the league..." Woody advised.
Although Wade is 22 years old, this is the first time he has experienced such a schedule and intensity. His body must be in a period of load, and he should take a good rest during this period.
How can we carry out additional training of this intensity?
When Wade heard this, he almost ran away.
You are the only one who has the nerve to say such things!
Who the hell is this all because of?
Isn't it because of you?
If you hadn't practiced so hard, how could I have achieved this level?
MMP!
I advise my brothers to practice less and then make the arena their own home, right?
What a poisonous intention!
Wade became angrier as he thought about it and turned his head to the side.
He suddenly thought that since he couldn't train during this period, would he be distanced by Woody again?
I've just narrowed the distance a little bit by working so hard, right?
Woody looked at his sudden mood and was slightly startled.
But then he thought that the child suddenly suffered an injury, and it was normal to feel a little depressed, so he didn't take it to heart.
Um……
Woody didn't realize at all that there was a fellow student in the team named Dwyane Wade who had always regarded him as his opponent and was trying to catch up.
But there is nothing we can do. Who makes this class include Carmelo Anthony and his "good brother" LeBron James?
Woody really doesn’t have time to take care of other people!
Stan Van Gundy made adjustments to the Heat's starting lineup in the afternoon.
"Streetball King" Rafe Alston was placed in the No. 1 position.
During this period, under Stan Van Gundy's hoarse roar, Alston's "showing off skills" slowly disappeared and he became a qualified No. 1 player.
Compared with Wade, he is not as strong in breaking through with the ball, but his passing ability and shooting ability are much better than Wade in this period.
Stan Van Gundy feels that he can completely replace Wade and play pick-and-roll tactics with Woody.
The Heat's next opponent is the Detroit Pistons.
Absolutely tough!
Even if the Heat is fully loaded, it is not easy to deal with this team.
But there is one favorable factor. The game between the Pistons and the Heat is their second "back-to-back" game.
There is a problem with their physical fitness!
So even if there is no Wade in this game, from the outside world, the Heat have a greater chance of winning.
The Pistons are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.
The arrival of Larry Brown did not allow the team that ranked first in the Eastern Conference last season to go any further.
Speaking of which, the Pistons management has not been ridiculed very much this season.
First of all, the Rick Carlisle they don't want now puts the Pacers first in the Eastern Conference; secondly, if Rick Carlisle is in the team, then they will definitely take Woody with the second pick in the first round without hesitation!
I can’t even imagine how beautiful this picture is!
Larry Brown has been under a lot of pressure lately.
Not only the above two reasons, there is another reason...
Milicic finally made his professional debut in January.
In the game against the New York Knicks on January 15, the Pistons had a 19-point deficit early. In the last 1 minute and 45 seconds, Larry Brown let the long-awaited Milicic come on.
This appearance can be said to be very unexpected. No one expected that Larry Brown would let him play at this time.
Including Milicic himself.
The result this time was that Milicic was completely unprepared. For nearly 2 minutes, no data was recorded.
00000!
Serbian "Sao Zero" ended the first game of his career.
After playing this game, Larry Brown was ridiculed by the crowd.
After all, he had been holding Milicic in for so long, and finally he came up with something like this. How could the outside media not laugh at him?
In the face of these group jeers, Larry Brown believes that the main reason is because he has softened his heart!
Knowing that Milicic was a waste and useless at all, he was still soft-hearted and gave him playing time...
If he doesn't let Milicic play, will he still be laughed at?
Obviously not!
So, it’s not clear who has the problem?
Milicic, just train me until death and don't even think about playing!
(End of chapter)
