898. The prison team begins to involuntarily

Although these human feelings are earned by the players themselves through their own strength on the court, the world is like this and no one will be nice to you without reason.

Seeing that Liu Xiu had no objection, the management and coaching staff breathed a sigh of relief.

If Liu Xiu is as stubborn as a big dog, they will have nothing to do next!

After the small meeting, Liu Xiu followed the coaching staff to the training ground. His teammates were already there.

As in previous years, he was actually the last one to return to the team. The others had already arrived at the Willamette Gardens training facility in mid-September, giving the old and new teammates time to get to know each other.

Liu Xiu has played against several new teammates. Although he is not familiar with most of them, he is familiar with them and can chat with them for a few words.

There are many veteran players in the team, so there are not so many troubles to work with. The coach said a few words and asked the trainer and staff to lead the players to warm up and then conduct physical tests.

Randolph surprised his teammates this year. Compared to his round ball at this time last year, Randolph is much slimmer this time.

The result of the physical examination was 127 kilograms, which is quite good weight control for him.

When Liu Xiu teased Randolph, Randolph lamented: "The bishop has retired, and my substitute is no longer so powerful. I can only start losing weight in advance..."

It turned out that he had trained in advance to lose weight. Liu Xiu said, this guy went on a trip to China, Japan and North Korea in the summer, so he probably gained less weight than last year.

After complaining, Randolph joked back: "Warden, I am not as fat this year as last year. You seem to be a lot fatter than last year."

Liu Xiu quickly covered up the weight information of 230 pounds (approximately 104 kilograms) in his physical examination report.

Indeed, my weight has reached a new peak.

Not to mention the comparison with my perfect body shape at the beginning of last season, but also compared with the body shape at the beginning of last season when I gained weight.

The newly arrived Hill was watching the physical test report of the new team's strongest inside and outside player with Huo Tu. Although he was mentally prepared, he still felt that it was outrageous.

Both are about 20 pounds heavier than their optimal weight.

The most outrageous thing is that everyone is used to it.

But he expressed his confusion to no one.

The situation between him and Ray Allen is completely opposite. Ray Allen doesn't have a good relationship with anyone, but he seems to have a good relationship with everyone.

And he maintains a good sense of distance from his teammates.

He came to this team because of Liu Xiu, but after Liu Xiu returned to the team, he just exchanged greetings with Liu Xiu like the other three new players. He didn't have anything because he was personally invited by Liu Xiu.

A special move.

The most important thing is that he doesn’t have the airs of a ‘former superstar’, the air of ‘I’m a veteran and I’m full of experience’, and he doesn’t have the inferiority complex of a clinging player...

Liu Xiu's static physical fitness test put Hill under great pressure.

When it came time for the dynamic physical fitness test, Hill was going crazy.

The height of the little guard who wears 190cm shoes and weighs 104 kilograms is heavier than many small forwards. He is the fastest on the team!

High school third-year player Lou Williams is not as fast as him!

Hill finally understood why the coaches, trainers, and teammates only complained when they saw Liu Xiu's rounded figure and serious overweight.

Unless he saw it with his own eyes, he would never believe such an exaggeration!

Hill was surprised by this little thing. Coaches and trainers care about completely different things.

If the warden gets fat, he will get fat, and he will always lose weight.

What they care about is Liu Xiu's progress...

Seeing that Liu Xiu had once again significantly improved his basic skills and techniques, and further improved his training methods... the coaches and trainers were once again angry.

Evil warden, a waste of talent!

…

With Liu Xiu returning to the team, the Trail Blazers' training camp is in full swing.

The competitive atmosphere this year is even stronger than last year!

Trail Blazers roster:

Point guard: Liu Xiu, Blake, Little Flying Squirrel.

Shooting Guard: Ray Allen, Lou Williams, Vaughn Weaver, Stevenson,

Small Forward: Outlaw, Grant Hill.

Power forward: Randolph, Millsap, Juwan Howard.

Center: Kwame Brown, McDyess, LaFrentz.

McDyess was chatting like a teenager, competing with Millsap for the new No. 1 backup position in the paint.

Millsap has improved more this past summer than McDyess expected!

But McDyess has no regrets about staying. Someone like Raheem who can't compete at all makes people despair. Competing with a young man like Millsap who is of equal strength is a happy thing for him.

By selecting Millsap, the Trail Blazers management and coaching staff felt like they had picked up a treasure.

Also, that lottery ticket actually produced a prize!

In this year's Summer League, Lou Williams participated for the third time and averaged 23 points per game. He led the Trail Blazers to the Las Vegas Summer League championship and was elected as the MVP of both the Summer League and the Finals.

Lou Williams only turned 21 at the end of October. He is about the same age as a rookie who spent two years in college, but he has earned millions of dollars in the NBA.

Since returning to the team, Lou Williams has actively wanted to compete with Blake and Stevenson for the position of the first substitute in the back line.

The two opponents were naturally unwilling to give in. Blake had just become the captain of the team and had to keep his position as the main substitute; Stevenson was a natural competitor. Although he was not likeable, he played with his ability and was liked by his teammates and opponents.

It's not that important if you don't like it.

The pressure on the Outlaws is also coming. Stevenson was already eyeing his starting position, but now Grant Hill is here!

Randolph worked harder this year than last year, not because he was afraid of someone stealing his starting spot, but simply because the team's substitute strength dropped significantly and the team was under pressure.

A substitute like Raheem is qualitatively different from an ordinary Sixth Man of the Year.

Just like the Spurs and Lakers, only one person can upgrade the bench by a big level. A bunch of high-quality role players are placed on the bench, but they are not as good as Ginobili and Odom.

Strong effect.

The competitive atmosphere within the team has risen, but instead of trying to curb it, the coaching staff seems to be adding fuel to the flames.

Survival of the fittest, whoever is stronger and more suitable for the team's next plan will be allowed to play more, and those who deserve to be eliminated will be eliminated.

For example, there are several players whose strength is obviously not good enough.

The little flying squirrel is getting older, but his body shape has been maintained, but his strength is declining year by year.

Vaughn Weaver, LaFrentz, and Juwan Howard, it was obvious during the training camp that these three brothers are no longer worthy of playing on a strong team... but they are fine as sparring partners.

Other players look good during the training camp, but the specific situation will have to wait until the season progresses.

Last season's health and state fluctuations were like that. After three consecutive championships...it's really hard to say!

Therefore, competition is even more necessary! Press the potential of the players!

Those who cannot bear it will also face elimination!
Chapter completed!