NBA money-spending system sparks jealousy among female celebrities.

Chapter 394 The New Season Landscape! The Young Generation's Three-Point Frenzy!

The Spurs traded Richard Jefferson and DeJuan Blair to the Hornets in exchange for Lamar Odom, nicknamed "Left-Handed Magic."

Strengthen the team's small forward position.

Odom is a natural playmaker, and he can better utilize his playmaking abilities in a team-oriented basketball team like the Spurs.

This made the Spurs' already fluid offense even smoother.

The Spurs' strength will definitely improve.

Furthermore... the Spurs will definitely make a comeback next season, in an odd-numbered year, and deliver a championship-caliber performance.

The two overlap.

The Spurs' strength next season... should not be underestimated; they've suddenly become a championship favorite who can challenge the Lakers.

Pau Gasol goes to the Celtics.

Odom went to the Spurs.

These two trades have generated considerable buzz, making the otherwise quiet offseason exciting for a while longer.

……

When the offseason finally arrived and things became completely uneventful.

ESPN, however, didn't sit still and held a panel discussion on the topic: [Team Power Rankings for the New Season].

The hosts are Reggie Miller, Barkley, Drexler, and Ian Thompson.

"Cough cough..."

Reggie Miller cleared his throat and spoke first: "Generally speaking, the most anticipated team in the new season is always the defending champion."

That is, the Knicks.

However... several blockbuster trades this summer have stolen the spotlight from the defending champions.

of course.

This is not to say that the Knicks are not strong in the new season; they are the defending champions, and that will never change.

However... there are even stronger teams.

Eastern Conference: Heat; Western Conference: Lakers.

The Heat with their "LeBron + Wade + Bosh" Big Three and the Lakers with their "Paul + Kobe" "Diamond Backcourt".

They are definitely the biggest favorite to win the championship in the new season.

There is no doubt about that.”

"really."

Barkley affirmed this, then added, "Besides the Heat and Lakers, the Celtics in the East and the Spurs in the West are also very strong."

The Celtics have strengthened their roster with Pau Gasol, forming a new "Big Five" that is no weaker than last season.

A team that's definitely going to win the championship.

The Spurs in the West had a rather unremarkable season last year, especially their performance in the playoffs, which was simply unbearable to watch.

But that doesn't mean they are weak.

It could be considered a matter of luck, but next year is an odd-numbered year, and the Spurs' "GDP" will definitely make a strong comeback and play at a championship level.

With the addition of "Left-Handed Magician" Odom, the team's overall strength will only rise further, stunning the entire league.

"The Glide" Drexler blinked. "Reggie, Charles, according to you, the defending champions' strength next season will be behind the Heat, Celtics, Lakers, and Spurs."

Only fifth place?!

"uh-huh!"

Ian Thompson hummed in response, "The Knicks, with only one defensive player to strengthen, currently look like that."

but.

Even if they finish fifth, they are still one of the favorites to win the championship.

The defending champions for the new season certainly have the strength to win the championship again.

Following these five teams, the Bulls, who have strengthened their roster in the East, and the Magic, are also formidable opponents.

The Thunder's "Big Three" have grown further and will surely unleash even greater fighting power next season.

In addition, traditional powerhouses like the Suns and Mavericks are also formidable teams.

The new season is still full of exciting moments.

"really."

After listening, Reggie Miller nodded noncommittally, "The Thunder's Big Three cannot be ignored; they might become a dark horse in the new season."

While the Knicks are undoubtedly the fifth-ranked championship favorites, it's too early to say for sure.

After all... the growth during the offseason, and the growth of the "New York Twins" in the new season, will determine the Knicks' ceiling.

It may remain unchanged, or it may soar to new heights!

Regarding their potential ceiling, the "New York Twins" and the "Thunder Trio" are both dark horses!!!

"I agree!"

Barkley agreed, saying, "On the surface, the strongest teams are the Heat and the Lakers, followed by the Celtics and the Spurs."

The Knicks can only be ranked fifth.

The "New York Twins," with their explosive potential for growth, are expected to undergo a major transformation in the new season, leading the team to the top spot!

This is totally something to look forward to!!!

"Indeed, indeed!"

"This analysis is spot on..."

"In any case, there are so many things to watch in the new season, and so many things to look forward to..."

During the offseason lull, several prominent ESPN commentators arbitrarily ranked teams by their strength for the upcoming season, even though the season has yet to begin.

Let the fans analyze it together.

This has sparked heated discussions.

It added some fun to the otherwise uneventful offseason and kept fans excited for the new season.

This is also the original intention of this symposium.

……

September has arrived.

Once the first phase of trades was completed, all teams and players in the league began training intensely and actively preparing for the new season.

Anyway.

Su Yan, a rookie and an undrafted player who came out of nowhere, ultimately won the championship.

This is somewhat hurtful.

It made the league's stars, All-Stars, superstars, and even super-superstars lose face.

Last season is now history.

Next season... we must return stronger and reclaim the championship trophy!

Chris Haynes, a senior reporter for TNT.

During the offseason, he secretly visited the private training sessions of many teams to see how hard the players were working.

The Thunder's young trio are all training hard.

With their incredible talent and such dedicated training, how could they not become even stronger next season?!

The Grizzlies, where Gasol and Randolph play, are also working tirelessly.

Players from many teams, including the Clippers, Hawks, Suns, Nuggets, and Spurs, are training hard.

Hopefully, they'll become even stronger in the new season and amaze the league.

The vast majority of players are training hard and constantly improving themselves; after all, it's a job.

Only by playing well enough and bringing significant influence to the team can you secure a bigger contract and earn more money in the future.

So much so that even the Lakers and Heat, who are considered to be in the top tier of championship contenders.

Paul and Kobe, the "Diamond Duo," along with the "Heat Big Three," trained until they were drenched in sweat.

They are also aware of how strong their team is.

But... they knew even more clearly that only when they lifted the Larry O'Brien Trophy would it be a true victory, a true moment of liberation.

of course.

Some people train hard, while others slack off.

The Magic's training atmosphere was very lazy.

Dwight Howard, nicknamed "Superman," is rarely seen; he's either in bars or nightclubs chasing girls.

All he does is play.

He's like a boy who never grows up.

Fortunately... his talent is undeniable, allowing him to dominate the penalty area even with minimal training.

only.

He is constantly squandering his talent!

Rashard Lewis was one of the league’s top shooters, but after signing a “hundred-million-dollar contract”, he gradually lost his edge.

They made too much money.

There's no need to work so hard.

This may be what Lewis was thinking.

Nelson and Carter were training quite seriously, but... there was no cohesive training atmosphere.

Ultimately, it will affect every player.

"how so?!"

Carter practiced his three-pointers while regretting coming to the Magic.

The Magic are a strong team and will win some games, but with this kind of team atmosphere, there's no hope of winning a championship!

During his undercover investigation, Chris Haynes also discovered an astonishing and novel secret!