The main thing is that Ricky Rubio's return has taken up a lot of ball rights, and DeRozan can only choose to attack without the ball.

At the beginning of the season, DeRozan was still a little uncomfortable with the sudden change in offensive methods, and his condition and statistics declined.

However, the Timberwolves management was so impatient that they did not give DeRozan time to adapt, and directly agreed to the Menglongs' trade application without even asking DeRozan for his opinion.

After coming to the Mongolian Dragons, DeRozan received the attention of the team's general manager Brian Colangelo and a warm welcome from the team.

This made DeRozan, who was still very sad, suddenly feel a lot warmer.

Although DeRozan cannot be said to be completely committed to the Bengals, he at least has a certain fondness for Bryan Colangelo.

Seeing the return of his friend status, Lian Dao really didn't know whether to reveal something to him about his future career trajectory. Lian Dao thought about it for a long time but still didn't choose to tell him.

However, Lian Dao also expressed some of his own opinions in a subtle way. The main reason is that Lian Dao does not want to see DeRozan being abandoned by others and having to count money for others to happen again.

Even if DeRozan is abandoned by the Tigers again in this life, he can at least have a psychological warning in advance.

…

People originally expected the Boston Celtics to stop the Knicks' winning streak, but they didn't expect that the last thing they did was the Dallas Mavericks, who lost to the Knicks on Christmas Day in the season opener.

On February 19, under the expectations of countless fans, the Knicks' winning streak was finally ended.

The one who defeated them was the Knicks' opponent in last season's finals and the opening game of the new season, the Dallas Mavericks.

At the moment the game ended, the American Airlines Arena seemed to have turned into a carnival scene, with all the people in Dallas jumping up and down like crazy, as if the Mavericks had won the championship.

Lian Dao stood on the field and looked at the big screen above his head.

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The Knicks only lost to the Dallas Mavericks by three points, but whether it is three points or 30 points, a defeat is a defeat.

After Nowitzki cheered, he looked at Lian Dao with a smile on his face.

Nowitzki has rarely smiled so happily since the Knicks defeated the Mavericks in the Finals.

Before this, he never thought about one day being able to defeat the Knicks and avenge his shame. He always wanted to face Lian Dao as a winner.

For the Mavericks, this game is an ordinary regular season game, but its significance transcends the regular season.

The Knicks defeated the Mavericks to win the championship last season, and defeated the Mavericks again when the championship rings were awarded in the opening game of this season.

Facing the Knicks, the Mavericks actually had no room to fight back.

Since the beginning of last season, Nowitzki has been under pressure from Lian Dao, especially in the finals. No matter how good their offense is, they just can't win. This feeling of not seeing any hope of victory.

Let everyone be hit hard.

But Nowitzki never thought about giving up. He did not forget those humiliating days. He kept holding his breath in his heart, hoping that he could get back everything he lost in this battle.

This victory made everyone in the Mavericks feel like they had climbed a big mountain, and everyone in the Mavericks felt a kind of psychological release.

So, this is why Nowitzki is so excited.

"You defeated me in the opening match last time. This time I defeated you. We are even."

At this time, a deep voice sounded in Lian Dao's ears.

Lian Dao turned around and saw that it was Yao Ming walking over with a smile.

Lian Dao and Yao Ming high-fived and hugged each other. Seeing Yao Ming's interaction with his teammates just now and Yao's smile on his face, Lian Dao knew that Yao Ming was doing quite well in the Mavericks.

"Brother Yao, you played well. I didn't expect that your lineup would fit in so quickly!"

Thinking of this, Lian Dao couldn't help but marvel at head coach Carlisle's coaching skills.

The last time they played against each other, there were still big problems with the Mavericks' lineup, and they still couldn't form a tacit understanding in some passing and cutting coordination. But this time, these problems have disappeared.

And the reason why the Knicks lost was because of this.

Lian Dao knew that they would definitely be able to form a chemical reaction, but in Lian Dao's estimation, it would not be until the second half of the regular season. He did not expect that it would be so soon.

"Hahaha, you are all making progress, we can't fall behind, right? Let's go, go to my house tonight, we haven't seen each other for a long time!"

"Okay, when the meeting is over, it depends on your arrangements, Brother Yao!"

After the post-game press conference ended, Lian Dao and Yao Ming went to his apartment in Dallas.

"Brother Yao, why don't you buy a villa in Dallas? Don't tell me you have no money."

Lian Dao and Yao Ming talk easily together.

"Your sister-in-law won't let you, and as Xiaolei grows up, Dallas is destined not to be her final destination!"

Yao Ming also made no secret of Lian Dao.

Lian Dao nodded, he understood what Yao Ming meant.

Most of Yao Ming's industries in the United States are in Houston, and there are not many in Dallas. It should be said that there are almost none.

If it weren't for his desire for a championship, Yao Ming probably wouldn't have come to Dallas.

Historically, why Yao Ming was unwilling to leave Houston to chase the championship? In addition to loyalty, career and family other than basketball are also aspects that Yao Ming needs to consider.

Arriving at Yao Ming's house, Lian Dao took the gifts he had prepared.

An exquisite baby gold lock made of pure gold was given to Yao Ming's daughter.

Yao Ming was not polite to Lian Dao either.

After entering the house, Lian Dao found that the nanny was looking after the children and Ye Li was busy in the kitchen.

Seeing Lian Dao come in, Ye Li hurriedly greeted Lian Dao.

Ye Li is very kind to Lian Dao. Before Yao Ming suffered a leg injury, Lian Dao was busy helping to introduce Chinese medicine, which made Ye Li very grateful.

Although Lian Dao said there was no need to be so polite, Ye Li always took it to heart.

During the previous holidays, Ye Li also visited Lian's father and Lian's mother when she returned to China.

Lian Dao took out the gift and put it on little Amy. The little guy grabbed the golden lock and looked left and right with a curious expression, as if he had gotten a new toy.

Yao Ming's daughter was born in 2010 and is now more than one year old. Her chubby little face is full of collagen, and paired with a pair of big bright eyes, she is very cute.

"Since you like children so much, when are you going to marry Yuwei and have children?" Yao Ming asked.

"Brother Yao, I'm only 21 years old. If I get married, it will probably take two years, but I haven't really thought about having children!"

"That's right, you were young when you entered the alliance, and I... Forget it, I won't tell you, but you must tell me when you get married."

"Don't worry, you and sister-in-law will definitely be indispensable, hahaha!"

Lian Dao knew that Yao Ming didn't want to talk too much about his entry into the NBA, so the conversations between the two of them centered around family and other light topics.

After dinner at Yao Ming's house, Lian Dao said goodbye and returned to the hotel.

The Knicks will fly back to New York at 2 a.m. tomorrow morning. They will face the New Jersey Nets back-to-back at home tomorrow night.

The Knicks' schedule before the start of the All-Star Game is not good. They have to play a schedule of 4 games in 6 days, but this is because the Knicks had the first record in the league last season.

In addition to back-to-back games against the Nets, there is one day between the other two games. Although the schedule is difficult, they at least have rest time.

The Knicks have almost no training sessions in the week before the All-Star Game. This kind of schedule can only use games as a substitute for training.

Therefore, Lian Dao rarely gets up early to go to the training center during this period. All players will use their time to rest and just go to the arena in the afternoon for some warm-up training.

This is not so much training as it is more appropriate to say it is a warm-up before a game.

…

The next day, after the alarm clock rang at 12 noon, Tony Allen felt that he still hadn't woken up and was not willing to get dressed and get up.

Tony turned over on the bed and looked at Lian Dao, who lived in the same room as him.

Generally speaking, during this time, Lian Dao should be getting up and getting ready for warm-up training.

But today, Lian Dao had just been woken up by the alarm clock, and like him, he was still lying on the bed.
Chapter completed!