This is the first time that Tang Shuai has said such ambitious and even a bit pretentious in front of the media.

Unlike the Clippers, the Lakers are very urgently needed to revive the dynasty team. Everyone is very core. This can be seen from Barnes' reaction. He chose to say this at this time not only because he is the absolute number one player in strength, but also because only with him as the core can the Lakers have a future.

As soon as Tang Shuai finished speaking, his teammates all cast a surprised look at him, but they were just surprised at what he said in front of the media. In fact, Gasol is old, Nol is young, and Batum has never had the ambition to be the boss. The only thought-provoking Barnes has been defeated by him. He is just telling the truth now.

A series of flashes flashed on the scene. I believe that after the press conference, his words will become the headlines of major Los Angeles media.

"The next question, there are rumors that there are some problems between you and Harrison, and it is said that there is a conflict. Is the fact as the outside world said?" The question of the next reporter is not so friendly than before.

After the reporter asked this question, Walton couldn't help but cough twice.

Tang Shuai smiled and said, "There is no problem between Harrison and I. To be honest, I took him and other teammates to have a Chinese-Chinese meal yesterday. Harrison, is the taste of Chinese food okay?"

He said, turning to look at Barnes.

Barnes nodded with a smile and said, "It's very delicious."

Tang Shuai turned to look at the reporter.

After two simple exchanges, the rumors about the conflict between the two will be self-defeating.

After Tang Shuai is Barnes, Batum, and Gasol. These important new players of the Lakers in the new season have been asked by reporters.

"You know, returning to the Lakers is a very different experience..."

When Gasol began to answer the question, Tang Shuai could no longer help but dozed off. The process of asking the question was really a bit long.

After the reporter's questioning session, he took a jersey and took a makeup photo, and finally ended the day's schedule.

The NBA's schedule was released as early as August. The league considered the actual situation of each team and would eventually arrange a new season's matchup list.

The Lakers' opening match of the new season is against Tang Shuai's old club, another team in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Clippers.

It is obvious that the purpose of the alliance's arrangement has a lot to do with Tang Shuai's deal.

The Warriors were eliminated by a single core and won 73 wins, but they were traded. The former teammates who got along well, the same-city derby, and the first appearance of the second place. These topics were mixed together, making the opening match full of highlights.

During the pre-match training, Tang Shuai was mentioned by reporters about how he would feel when facing his old club.

In fact, Tang Shuai is really mixed with mixed feelings. His departure has nothing to do with the current group of former teammates of the Clippers. It can even be said that he is a little reluctant to leave his teammates who have been with him for a season. Moreover, Clippers coach Sam Kassel can be regarded as his enlightenment coach.

However, after baptism from last season and the Olympics, Tang Shuai has learned how to control his emotions. When faced with reporters' questions, his answers are also resonant.

"This is a very complicated game for me. I joined the Clippers as a rookie. They helped me a lot. We worked hard and fought together, just like I was still playing with my former teammates. In fact, we will be on the same field, but I know I am a member of the Lakers now and I will try my best to win this game for the team, but after the game, I will go to the locker room at home to see my former teammates and then invite them to have a big meal."

In fact, it is not just Tang Shuai, but even the members of the Clippers are mixed with emotion.

"You know, he was the one who led us into the Western Conference Finals. He led us to the Warriors with that inhuman performance. He was simply incredible, but now we are going to play against him as an opponent. This is really... I don't know what words to describe this feeling." Devin Booker said in an interview.

"I just joined this team, but I have heard a lot about Don't, averaging 40 points per game, leading the teams that Blake and Chris absent from the team to win the Warriors. Oh my god, I can't imagine it. To be honest, as one of the bargaining chips in trading Don, I feel that I have a lot of pressure on my shoulders, but I will try to play a good performance." Clippers' rookie, the second-place pick in the 2016 NBA draft, Ingram, said in an interview.

"Dang was very important to us last season. He led us to win many games. He was one of the core of the team last season. I hope he can perform like this with the Lakers. I look forward to this wonderful showdown." Clippers head coach Sam Kassel seemed much calmer in comparison, but he could still feel his reluctance to Tang Shuai leaving the team from his words.

This is the sound of the upcoming Los Angeles derby, no bloody storm, no verbal battles, more of emotion.

In fact, it is not only the players, but also the media also reveals this feeling. Compared to the city derby, this game has become unique because of the existence of Tang Shuai.

On October 30, US time, the Los Angeles Lakers ushered in their opening game, challenging the Los Angeles Lakers away.

When he walked out of the player passage, Tang Shuai was still a little dazed. The same venue, almost the same fans, and even the floor of the court were so familiar. The only difference was that the jersey he wore changed from the red Clippers jersey to the purple gold jersey.

The game has not started yet, but when he walked out of the player passage, there were already a lot of cheers on the scene.

During the warm-up before the game, Tang Shuai walked to the Clippers' venue and hugged his former teammates one by one.

"Tang, I miss you very much." When hugging Tang Shuai, the former younger brother, now the Clippers' shooting guard Booker, couldn't help but be moved.

"I miss you too. Now you belong to the team, play well." Tang Shuai gave Booker a deep hug.

"Tang." Paul looked at Tang Shuai, said nothing, and only shouted a word, which was a deep hug.

Griffin, Jordan Jr., and Smith, the former brothers all had a deep hug with Shuai Tang, and even Smith couldn't control his emotions and his eyes were red.

This offseason has passed, and although the Clippers have signed some new players, they have been no longer on the team for several rotations last season.

Ismail Smith went to the Magic with a three-year, 18 million contract, and Jeff Green went to the Magic with a one-year, 15 million contract. Even "Battle" Aldridge was recruited by the Raptors.

The changes in players are beyond the control of the players themselves. Tang Shuai's trade has saved him from the sad scenes of separation between him and his teammates one by one.

After a brief warm-up, DJ on the scene began to introduce the players from both sides.

In order to deal with the Clippers' inside line, Walton adjusted the team's lineup, replacing Brewer with Gasol and moving Batum to the starting shooting guard position.

On the Clippers, as expected, the starting five Tigers are the strongest lineup of the team. Paul and Booker are the partners on the outside, Ingram and Griffin are the second-tier picks in the front line, and Jordan is still the inside.

When the players from both sides walked onto the court, there was a burst of warm cheers on the scene.

Jordan Jr. pushed the ball back to the Clippers' half from Noel's head, and the Clippers gained the right to take the lead in attacking.

The Lakers guarded the game and everyone was guarding each other to defend. Paul transported the ball to the frontcourt and immediately faced Shuai Tang.

Both of them looked a little complicated.

As the top defender in the league, Paul always has some outstanding performances under his guidance. Darren Collison in the early years and Bledsoe later, even Reeves, who was traded before, won a four-year, 34 million contract extension this summer. But unlike these players, Tang Shuai was the first player to perform phenomenally. He even helped Paul touch the floor of the Western Conference Finals, which is naturally completely different.

"Come on, cp3, it's like we were playing in the training match." Tang Shuai's eyes burst into a sense of fighting and said to Paul.

Paul nodded without saying too much. He stretched out his hand and directly reached out to signal his teammates to run.

The game is not just about the strength on the books, and the players are not really commodities. If that is true, the Knicks will not lose to the Lakers in the preseason game. Tacit understanding is always the basis for a team to play their strength on the books.

After Paul greeted the tactical running, Booker quickly used Griffin's pick-and-roll to run a three-point open opportunity.

Batum is 2.03 meters tall and can barely play as a shooting guard, but Booker is a player who is good at running without the ball, and it is really not easy for Batum to follow him.

Paul's man arrived, and a beautiful cross-legged pass was sent to Booker's hand.

Booker raised his hand and made a three-pointer!

"Derwin~Booker!!"

DJ at the scene shouted Booker's name loudly, and the audience also made a burst of warm cheers.

After Tang Shuai was traded, Booker, who also had unlimited potential, became Tang Shuai's "substitute" to some extent.

Barnes sent the ball from the backcourt, and Tang Shuai pushed forward with the ball.

Before the Lakers started the offense, the fans at the scene cheered.

It's a cheer.

Generally, players are traded or signed with other teams and will be booed by fans when they return to their home court. Only a very small number of players can avoid it. It is really rare for Tang Shuai to not only have no booed, but also have tortured and strong cheers.

Tang Shuai looked up at the fans, and his eyes were also moved. Although he was traded to the Lakers, it was obvious that the fans of the Clippers still loved him.

Seeing Tang Shuai looking at him, the fans cheered even more.

This reaction was shocked not only to Lakers players, but also to the commentators on the scene.
Chapter completed!