Time flies by quickly, and it’s mid-October in the blink of an eye, and the NBA preseason is about to begin.
During this period, the Warriors continued to adjust their lineup and practice offensive and defensive tactics.
In the hard training every day, the team's tacit understanding gradually increases.
As the preseason approaches, outside media and fans are full of expectations for the Warriors in the new season, especially Chinese fans.
The Mosaic team has announced that Dayao will be reimbursed for this season, and the Lakers have also waived Sun Yue, leaving domestic fans to focus on Ah Lian and Sun Yi, expecting them to perform well.
Although Dayao was reimbursed for the season and could not play games, he did not forget to mention his little brother.
When the preseason came, he called Sun Yi to give Sun Yi a few words, impart some game experience and explain some precautions.
At the same time, during the exchange between the two, Dayao followed Sun Yi's advice and prepared to lose weight while recuperating and actively recover.
Dayao wants to extend his career, fight side by side with rising stars like Sun Yi, and win a valuable medal for the Chinese men's basketball team at the Olympics. Then his career will be complete.
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The day before the preseason started, Nelson called together all the Warriors players, formulated offensive and defensive tactics, and then announced the starting lineup.
There are no changes, it is still the same starting lineup.
Before the season officially starts, no matter whether this lineup is successful or not, it will not be changed easily.
The Warriors players didn't have any objections when they heard this arrangement.
After many intra-team competitions, they have recognized the strength of Sun Yi and Curry.
After the starting list of players was announced, Sun Yi frowned slightly, feeling a little surprised.
Biedrins didn't play well in the team's training matches, but Nelson still didn't give up on this guy.
Naturally, he would not refute Old Nelson's arrangement, but he was a little worried that Biedrins would turn into an undercover agent and play their part, which would be uncomfortable.
Biedrins is actually not bad. After signing a big contract last year, his professional attitude was quite conscientious. He also averaged a double-double of 11.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game last season, which is fully worthy of the big contract.
But the turning point came just after 2009. This guy's data plummeted off a cliff and he became a representative figure of high salary and low ability.
Sun Yi can see some signs of this from the pre-season training camp.
This guy came back from the offseason. Although he wasn't as fat as a ball, the muscle lines on his body were obviously reduced.
This shows that Biedrins became a little distracted after signing the big contract and became very undisciplined. He only focused on eating, drinking and having fun during the offseason, and did not conduct recovery training at all.
Such undisciplined players will be eliminated from the NBA within a few seasons.
There are too many such examples, such as Wen Baker, Kemp, Odom and others.
Sun Yi has no sympathy for such players who are eliminated because of lack of self-discipline. They are the ones to blame.
To be honest, if Biedrins is still the same young boy chasing the wind, then the Warriors are not weak, and it is not impossible to return to the playoffs.
"I have to think of a way to make this guy change for the benefit of the team."
Now that Sun Yi has joined the Warriors, he can indeed do something to influence his teammates around him.
For example, before Biedrins has completely fallen due to winning a big contract, he can be rescued appropriately.
If this guy really can't hold himself up to the wall, he can only let him fend for himself.
"Hey! I haven't figured out my own affairs yet, so I want to change other people. It's really too easy to worry about things!"
Sun Yi shook his head and stopped thinking about it. This kind of thing should just let it take its course.
Immediately, he changed his mind and thought about his next plan.
Although he and Curry were in the starting lineup, as long as they stretched their hips in these preseason games, they would be kicked off and start from the bench.
Therefore, both Sun Yi and Curry cherish this precious opportunity.
"Looks like I have to work overtime and do some homework tonight."
After the tactical meeting, Sun Yi did not stay to engage in involution and returned to the apartment with Curry.
After returning, Sun Yi deliberately studied the Timberwolves' lineup during this period.
The preseason schedule has been sorted out.
In the first game, the Warriors will face the Timberwolves at home.
At the power forward position, the Timberwolves' starter will probably be Kevin Love.
"Well, compared with Love, my height and weight are not superior. I don't know if I will be beaten." Sun Yi looked at Love's information thoughtfully.
In order to adapt to the confrontation with Love in advance, Sun Yi entered a virtual dream before going to bed and simulated Love's tool man to fight with him.
Everything is ready, just waiting for the pre-season.
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On October 11, the NBA preseason officially started.
Early in the morning, Sun Yi's cell phone kept ringing.
After talking to his parents, he looked at his unread text messages.
Lily Collins: Come on!
Sun Yi smiled after looking at it, and then smiled back.
Immediately afterwards, he successively responded to text messages to Dayao, Schwartz, Whiteside and others.
After finishing everything, Sun Yi went out to meet Curry and headed to the training hall together.
Although it was a game day, they still went to the training hall for daily training as always.
Not long after, Sun Yi and Curry appeared in the training hall, where Procopio and Lyles were already waiting.
Sun Yi and Curry separated and followed their respective trainers to the training ground.
"Sun, the devil's training is temporarily suspended. It is not suitable to do high-intensity training on game days." Procopio suggested.
Although he knew that Sun Yi could quickly recover his strength, he still didn't mess around.
"Mike, I understand." Sun Yi was not surprised, nodded and replied.
After seeing Sun Yi's statement, Procopio continued: "This morning's training will be conducted according to the training subjects on match day."
Sun Yi had no objection. After finishing the warm-up activities, he started shooting training.
Two hours later, Procopio stopped the shooting training and took Sun Yi to the gym for strength training.
"Come and warm up and get the blood all over your body boiling, which will help you relieve tension."
Sun Yi nodded, came to the machine, and started lifting iron crazily, immersing himself in the training.
After the strength training, Sun Yi conducted other training.
After a few hours, the daily training is all over.
Sun Yi and Curry met again and went to the locker room to change clothes.
When leaving for Oracle Arena, Procopio patted Sun Yi on the shoulder and said jokingly.
"Sun, you are my first client. You must fight hard to make my reputation known."
"Mike, don't worry, just sit back and wait to collect the money!" Sun Yi replied with a hearty smile.
After bidding farewell to Procopio and Lyles, Sun Yi and Curry went to Oracle Arena together to officially start their careers in the NBA.
