Oracle Arena.
The first game of preseason.
The game has just started.
The stands on the sidelines were packed, and the fans were in high spirits. They kept shouting and screaming to cheer for the Warriors players on the court. The atmosphere in the arena was joyful and lively.
After all, it is just a preseason game. It is specially designed by the NBA to allow players to find their status, especially those newcomers in the team, or some role players. While warming up for the regular season, it gives them some opportunities to show their faces, and also takes the opportunity to let each team The team gradually returned to form.
The long offseason is a test for most players. Super stars such as LeBron James will maintain a certain amount of training and be strict with their bodies, so they will not have to wait for a summer to pass. Just a dozen pounds of extra fat.
But more NBA players can't stand the temptation. Not only will they give up training completely, but they will also indulge in all kinds of activities. If things go on like this, their condition will naturally not be as good as before in a few months.
In this game, the Warriors face the Clippers at home.
Although the two teams had constant feuds in the playoffs last season, because the main players of both sides basically did not play much, after the first quarter of the game, the sense of urgency on the field was still insufficient, and the players did not maintain much defensive intensity. .
On the Warriors' bench, Zhao Feiyang was sitting and chatting with his teammate Andre Iguodala.
He did not start this game. This arrangement was because head coach Steve Kerr considered that he had just recovered from his injury and also took into account his team status.
After all, preseason games are prepared for substitutes and role players. The main players can go up and play a dozen, but there is no need to overexert themselves.
So, the bored Zhao Feiyang started chatting.
Coincidentally, veteran Andre Iguodala was sitting next to him. Zhao Feiyang knew that the other party was once a player of the Philadelphia 76ers and a teammate of Allen Iverson. Out of admiration for Allen Iverson, Zhao Feiyang took the initiative to talk to the other party.
Although Andre Iguodala has been with the Warriors for one season, he has not performed very well under Mark Jackson, so his status in the team is naturally in a very strange state.
If it weren't for their veteran status, I'm afraid some players on the team wouldn't pay the bill.
Depressed, he seemed to resonate with Zhao Feiyang, who had just arrived in a strange environment. In addition, Zhao Feiyang was very interested in what happened to the Philadelphia 76ers in the Finals. The two gradually chatted about this topic and became more and more familiar with it. .
"Oh! Is Allen like that? I thought he was very aloof, but I didn't expect that he has such a side..."
"Haha... He is a guy with a strong desire to survive... Frankly speaking, I have watched your performance in the finals. I don't know why, but I always feel that your dribbling has a certain A sense of familiarity, that feeling is very much like him..."
Regarding Andre Iguodala's words, Zhao Feiyang just chuckled. Of course, he could not tell the real reason.
At this time, the game entered the second half of the second quarter.
Head coach Steve Kerr made a substitution. He replaced a substitute on the field and sent rookie player Dennis Grant onto the field.
Dennis Grant was sitting not far from Zhao Feiyang. After seeing the coach's signal, this guy took off his coat in a hurry.
Not sure whether it was intentional or unintentional, he threw the coat on Zhao Feiyang casually.
It's okay to miss occasionally. Of course, Zhao Feiyang would not think that the other party did it on purpose. However, when he took off his clothes, what he saw was not Dennis Grant's apology, but a cold face of disapproval.
Dennis Grant looked very disdainful. Instead of apologizing, he just curled his lips at Zhao Feiyang.
This small move immediately made Zhao Feiyang frown.
He is not a stingy person, but the other party's behavior is obviously abnormal and has a hint of provocation.
Zhao Feiyang didn't say anything, and just threw Dennis Grant's clothes behind him.
call out.
Dennis Grant enters.
At this time, Zhao Feiyang had no intention of continuing to chat. For this newcomer who was likely to compete with him for the ball, Zhao Feiyang wanted to see how strong this guy was.
On the field.
The Warriors serve.
Dennis Grant carries the ball across half court as the point guard.
As soon as it passed, the Clippers players immediately put into a marking posture. Defending Dennis Grant is also a newcomer from the other side.
Newcomer vs. newcomer, Dennis Grant was not afraid at all. The two met each other. Dennis Grant suddenly dribbled the ball away from the left side and went to the basket. His pace was very fast and his offense was very smooth. When he was about to rush to the basket A layup throw.
The opponent's center jumped helplessly.
The rebound thrown by Dennis Grant also hit the backboard and fell into the basket.
Uh-huh.
The ball went in.
He hit a breakthrough as soon as he came on the field. Judging from the performance of this goal alone, he was indeed more brilliant than the average rookie.
The Clippers soon counterattacked.
The opponent's defender dribbled the ball for a fast break and looked for an opportunity at the top of the arc after halftime. Dennis Grant went up to mark him. The opponent used the screen to avoid his interference, and then suddenly drove to the basket.
When the Warriors player inside was about to cover up, the opponent made an alley-oop pass.
boom.
The Clippers received the ball inside and successfully scored a dunk.
It was the Warriors' turn to fight back.
This time Dennis Grant was blocked as soon as he got the ball. He could have chosen to pass the ball to his teammates, but instead of doing so, he kept the ball in his hands.
"Another little prince who plays singles..."
Zhao Feiyang couldn't help but shake his head.
If the players of a team only care about themselves and don't care about what their teammates do or whether the team wins, then this team will never be able to get ahead.
Basketball is a five-person sport.
What Zhao Feiyang didn't notice was that while he was shaking his head, the head coach Steve Kerr on the side was also obviously dissatisfied.
He was originally sitting on the team bench, but when he saw this scene, he stood up and was even ready to shout to Dennis Grant on the court, but for some reason, he didn't shout in the end.
Dennis Grant still forced the ball across the half court.
When he stood at the top of the arc, he raised the basketball and shot a three-pointer.
The scene was filled with exclamations of surprise.
Many fans looked at his confident shooting movements and thought that Dennis Grant would be as good a shooter as Stephen Curry.
However, the three-pointer thrown by Dennis Grant did not go in, but hit the basket and bounced out.
However, what shocked all the fans was that in the next second, the extremely energetic Dennis Grant rushed in from the outside.
It happened that the Clippers' inside players didn't notice him at this time, so he jumped high and snatched the rebound from the opponent's hands.
After taking away the ball, Dennis Grant directly threw the ball to avoid a long dream.
Uh-huh.
The ball went in.
This young rookie also allowed Zhao Feiyang to see his true level.
"Good physical fitness, good explosive power...I can also make breakthroughs..."
"Under normal circumstances, it would not be a big problem for a rookie of this caliber to be ranked among the top eight in the draft... The Warriors have indeed found a treasure this time..."
