This Forward is Not Serious

Chapter 481 Come back, Charles!

About nine minutes into the first quarter, the score on the field was 22-8.

The Nets seemed to be a bit too harsh...

At this time, both sides carried out extensive rotations, and Lin Ying and Durant came off the court to rest together.

Raptors: Jack, Terrence Ross, DeRozan, Patterson, Biyombo;

Nets: Joseph, JR, Covington, Turner, Jokic;

It can be seen from the rotation range that both teams have their own ideas.

Although the Raptors also have many rotations, they still keep DeRozan on the court, which shows that they want to chase back the point difference.

This preseason game has attracted so much attention. If they are rubbed from beginning to end, they will definitely lose face.

On the other hand, the Nets have only one Jokic left in the starting lineup. Karl has made it clear that he wants to train the little fat man.

Lin Ying and Durant were sitting on the sidelines, feeling quite comfortable.

Two people who worked hard for every game last season suddenly discovered after playing together that the game is so simple.

"Hold together" is indeed a shortcut!

At this moment, Durant took out his bag from under the stool, a black backpack, and was about to open it.

Many stars have unique items, such as Hamilton's mask, Iverson's arm guards, Curry's braces, James' headband, PJ Tucker's shoes, Lin Ying's thermos cup, etc.

The most unique thing about Durant is this schoolbag.

When he first entered the league, he liked to attend press conferences while carrying a backpack, and was nicknamed "Schoolbag Du".

Lin Ying paid attention to this for the first time, because many of Durant's habits were not developed in college. .

He was not on the same team as Durant when he entered the NBA, so he naturally wouldn't know this.

And he had never been curious about this kind of thing before.

"Why do you carry a bag when playing games?"

But just ask if you are curious. The relationship between the two of them is so good, Lin Ying will naturally get the answer if he asks.

Sure enough, Durant quickly gave the answer.

"They asked me to do it in the first place."

Durant stopped what he was doing and pointed to the label on his school bag.

They should refer to the schoolbag manufacturers.

This kind of operation is very common. For endorsements, you must pay attention to it and appear on certain occasions.

In history, Thompson even wore Anta slippers to a press conference. As soon as reporters paid attention, the advertising effect was achieved.

"But don't you think it's convenient to carry a schoolbag? You can go directly to the team bus after attending the press conference?"

Durant continued.

Lin Ying nodded.

This is true. After the away game, you have to take the bus back to the hotel.

Unless you want to stay for extra practice that day, you will usually make arrangements with the team.

For another example, today is the preseason game. After the game, you can just leave with your bag on your back.

After talking to Lin Ying, Durant opened his backpack, rummaged inside for a while, and then took it out...

A pack of crispy noodles.

"Forehead……"

When Lin Ying was in college, he said he wasn't sure whether Durant would eat crispy noodles, but he finally came to the conclusion that he wouldn't.

It seems that this habit, like carrying a school bag, was only developed after reaching the NBA.

Durant skillfully opened the mouth of the crispy noodles, took out the seasoning packet, poured it in, then pressed the noodles hard into pieces, and finally grasped the mouth and shook it up and down to spread the seasoning evenly on the crispy noodles.

When shaking, some of the seasoning packets stuck to his fingers, and he put his fingers into his mouth and sucked on it.

Lin Ying felt very immersive when watching it.

I've eaten dry noodles since I was a kid, and I basically eat them this way, especially when you suck in the seasoning at the end.

Durant saw Lin Ying looking at him and stretched out his hand to give him a break.

Lin Ying nodded. He had never eaten this food since time travel. Now that he saw Durant eating it, he felt an inexplicable craving for it.

Durant poured some to Lin Ying.

That look is very much like the way the lady in the cafeteria shakes her spoon.

Lin Ying was a little speechless, why is this guy so stingy.

"enough."

In the end, Lin Ying couldn't stand it anymore.

After hearing this, Durant immediately took it back, then looked around for a while to make sure no photographers were taking pictures of him, and then started to pick it up and pour it into his mouth.

Lin Ying also poured what he was holding into his mouth.

The seasoning smell was very strong, and it seemed like he had a little too much on it.

But it’s still the familiar smell from childhood.

After he finished eating, he clapped his hands and asked the staff behind him for a bottle of water. After moistening his mouth, he felt much better.

When he finished drinking the water, he found that Durant had finished the entire bag.

That look is very similar to the way when I was a child, I was afraid that my friends would ask me again and I had to eat it quickly.

Lin Ying turned around and asked for another bottle of water and handed it to Durant.

Durant drank water, then opened his backpack and looked at it, and said with a little regret:

"I just brought one bag, it was a mistake."

It seems that he still has more to say.

This seems to explain why he was so stingy before.

When you really like something, you want to eat it all by yourself.

Lin Ying no longer paid attention to the crispy noodles, but looked at the field.

DeRozan is attacking with the ball, but he's... uncomfortable.

DeRozan: Hey, Yao Yaoling, I want to call the police!

Ariza goes down, and Covington comes up? !

What kind of fuss is this?

These are all the kind of forward-looking Spider-Man who is tall and long-armed. He really can't beat him!

"Dang!"

DeRozan's shot missed.

He was really wronged.

I originally thought that this season's team reinforcements could have a big fight with the Nets, but now it seems that their best outcome is not to encounter the Nets.

Even if we go to play against the Cavaliers, it is better than playing against the Nets.

Jokic took off the rebound and directly held the ball to advance the offense!

Rose saw the opportunity and saved the steal.

However, Jokic had already been prepared to deal with it, and he dribbled behind his back to avoid the steal!

This scene is very similar to Yao Ming's shot, and Jokic also continued to move forward on the fast break after avoiding the steal.

Although he is not fast, his steps are long.

And more importantly, he was still observing his teammates as he advanced.

After seeing Lowry rushing toward him, he passed the ball to his right side without looking at anyone.

JR has crossed the defense over there.

With the ball in his hands, JR was unguarded and took two steps with the ball into the air.

"Bang!"

It's just a performance-like big windmill dunk!

The emotions of the fans at the scene were ignited again.

After the main force has finished rubbing, the substitutes continue to rub!

"Is this really what you discovered at training camp?"

Durant had just put down the water bottle at this moment, with a look of disbelief on his face.

The feeling of the game and the training are completely different. Although Jokic was a bit showy in training, the feeling of the game is even greater.

"Except for drinking Coke, this guy is perfect."

Lin Ying said with a smile.

He is happy now too.

I don't know if it's because of his appearance, but he feels that Jokic is much better than the same period in history.

Of course, this also has something to do with the Nets' emphasis on him. After all, Jokic has competed with Nurkic for a long time in history.

But now the Nets have given up on Chandler for him in his second season.

History has proven time and time again that a nurturing environment is crucial to player development.

The Nets were playing very smoothly, and Karl originally planned not to let the Gemini play in the second quarter.

But after entering the main rotation, the fans began to shout when they realized that Lin Ying and Durant were missing.

That familiar voice.

"We want Lin! We want Durant!"

Karl didn't pay attention at first, but the fans couldn't stop shouting.

Because it was a preseason game, he finally satisfied the fans' needs and replaced Lin Ying and Durant together.

The Barclays Center was instantly boiling.

They really wish Lin Ying and Durant were always on the court.

Although it was only a glimpse in the first quarter, the two of them felt so comfortable playing together.

Of course, it's the Raptors players who feel like their souls are about to be tortured again.

For example, DeRozan's thoughts at this moment have become: Why does the league arrange for them to play the opening game against the Nets?

Even if he is just a pre-season player.

The ball came up to the Nets. The good news is that Lin Ying and Durant no longer played pick-and-rolls.

The previous pick-and-roll between the two was so deadly, this time they instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

The ball was in Jokic's hands, and Lin Ying and Durant were running without the ball.

The purpose of preseason is to break in and experiment.

Lin Ying and Durant don't need to get along, it's just an experiment.

Karl gave them enough rights. They tried pick-and-rolls in the first quarter and without the ball in the second quarter.

Jokic held the ball at the top of the arc, and there was no strong or weak side on the court. Lin Ying screened Bradley and then went to the basket, while Durant used Ariza's screen to shoot out.

The players on the Raptors court suddenly realized that it seemed like... they still had to do multiple-choice questions!

The Raptors didn't know how to deal with it, and in the end they had no choice but to use a pick-and-roll.

In the blink of an eye, everything on the field was dislocated.

Durant caught the ball from the left side at a 45-degree angle, and the person defending him had become DeRozan.

DeRozan: (╬▔Van▔)

DeRozan lowered his focus, and Durant also adopted an offensive posture.

But the next second Durant's choice was beyond everyone's expectations. He threw the ball directly over the basket.

This is not a shot, but... an alley-oop!

On the other side of the basket, Lin Ying cut in and out, then reversed and cut back to the basket.

The two had a perfect understanding. The next moment after Durant threw the ball, Lin Ying was already flying into the air.

People come and balls come.

"Bang!"

A beautiful one-handed alley-oop dunk!

You don't know how good you are unless you push yourself. Durant has been forced out of organization and passing in the past two years with the Thunder!

The Barclays Center is boiling instantly!

This brings us to the "Texas Twins Connection"!

Lin Ying and Durant really know what the fans like to watch, so they show up!

This feels like it is no longer a pre-season game, but an exhibition game!

Karl was also happy after seeing this scene.

He feels that he will really have an easier time this season because the players in the starting lineup are all too high.

Phew, it seems like being O’Neal’s grandma feels good too!

"Charles, I think you can prepare to come back. Brooklyn needs a third power forward. Age will not be a problem. Trust me, you sit in that position, the position at the end of the bench, and sit in a suit for a season. You You will get your first NBA championship ring in your life."

Over at the commentary box, O'Neal has already started making daily jokes.

"Shaq, I've said it many times, do you want me to remind you one more time, I already have a championship ring! I have it!"

"When did you get it?"

"I……"

"Snapped!"

Barkley took out the championship ring given to him by the Suns directly from his pocket.

The effect of the show is explosive.

"No, no, Charles, were you a member of the Suns when the Suns won the championship? No, you just talked in the commentary box. If that counts, I now have more championship rings than Michael. So joining the Nets now, I'm serious about it."

Miller and Smith on the side were already laughing so much.

These two "big guys" really couldn't stop for a moment.

I thought that Barkley blew O'Neal tonight and the two could get along safely for once, but it seems that I thought too much.

At this moment, DeRozan turned around and hit Ariza with a back-up shot.

He was going to be psychologically traumatized today.

The ball rights were exchanged, the Nets advanced to the frontcourt, and the ball was still in Jokic's hands.

Jokic saw the opportunity this time and made a blind pass when Lin Ying cut in.

Then the next second, there was a burst of excitement and restlessness.

The ball was passed beautifully, but the Raptors defenders failed to keep up.

But after receiving the ball, Lin Ying did not directly attack the frame. Instead, he swatted the ball without stopping and directly passed the basketball to Durant, who bounced to a 45-degree angle.

This isn't basketball, it's volleyball!

There was a perfect time difference here. After the ball was shot, the Raptors' defense shrank toward the basket.

Then Durant got another open three-point opportunity.

This feeling is really wonderful for Durant.

How had he ever enjoyed this kind of treatment in the Thunder before?

He has been double-teamed since his rookie season!

But now that he is in the Nets, playing next to two passing masters, this situation may happen often in the future!

"Uh-huh!"

There was no suspense, Durant caught the ball and hit a three-pointer!

This is already his 16th point in the half!

He played less than 12 minutes in the first half.

A real scoring machine!