Chapter 980 The Team Gathers, the Preseason Starts

On September 29, the day the NBA released the announcement, all players on the roster of the league’s 30 teams officially started reporting, which also means that the new season is really getting closer and closer to us.

"Hey, Gasol! Hurry up, it's time to go!"

"OK man! Woohoo~ the new season is finally starting, and honestly, I can't wait."

At 7 a.m., Ji Feng's car stopped in front of Gasol's house, and they were going to Staples together.

When it comes to the player reporting day, it is not that simple. In addition to completing a series of player registration procedures, the last comprehensive physical examination before the start of the season will be arranged, and then the players will meet with the coaching staff, give lectures, and talk about new things. Season goals and so on, and then there will be group interviews with reporters, as well as the league's various filming schedules. In short, today will be a very busy day.

"Hey, boss, I knew you were the first!" Ji Feng walked into the stadium and greeted Kobe Bryant.

"Oh, our rookie finally got out of this status today, it's worth celebrating, isn't it?" Kobe said with a smile.

During this period of time, they would hang out almost every day, and Vanessa sometimes felt that she was a third party...

"Hi, Derek."

"Wow, Brother Wharton, long time no see."

"I'm going, Farmar, where are you fooling around? I said I didn't see you yesterday, so just wipe the lipstick on your face!"

"Little Shark, you look taller again. Your belly is well maintained. It seems that you didn't have a haircut during the offseason."

"Sun Yue, you rookie dare to come so late, the ball is yours in the afternoon."

With players coming to Staples one by one, the Lakers' new season lineup finally got together for the first time!

Afterwards, registration, physical examination, photo shoots and various promotional videos, Ji Feng felt that this was more tiring than playing football.

Especially Ji Feng, but one of the frontiers of the Lakers, a marginal player like Sun Yue, usually one photo is enough, but Ji Feng and Kobe took more than an hour to complete the photo.

And Ji Feng himself has some more content. He also needs to shoot promotional videos for China and Asia. These will be used as advertisements and will be broadcast on various TV stations. Saw this short clip.

"Hello everyone, I'm Ji Feng, a player from the Los Angeles Lakers, new season, new starting point, look at me!"

I don't know which buddy came up with such a middle two line, but Ji Feng still read it 7 times before it was over...

Then came the time for media interviews that could not be avoided. When Ji Feng came, there was already a huge crowd outside the venue. The number of media made Ariza and Sun Yue who just arrived jumped. They had never seen so many reporters appearing in the venue. venue.

Sun Yue probably swept away, it basically included all the major media in the world that he could name, and all the ones that could come from China came, and even the three major TV stations in South Korea were in decline, so he didn't enter and smack his tongue secretly.

No way, this is the essence of the city of Los Angeles, why many players are eager to play in the Metropolis, which is also a very important reason.

However, the difference can still be seen during the interview. There are at least 6 floors of reporters around Ji Feng, and Ji Feng who is sitting inside is basically invisible from the outside, while Kobe and Gasol next door are almost in this state, while Bynum, Fisher Fisher is a little worse, but still a lot.

However, as a marginal player like Mim, there are only three or two kittens. Sun Yue is actually fine. After all, the Chinese media still pays attention to his life and the game here, so there are many reporters around him.

"Ji Feng, the new season is about to start, can you talk about your goals?"

"Defending the title, it's the defending champion anyway. In fact, I don't want to poison milk, but our goal must be to win the championship." Ji Feng said with a smile, the defending champion's goal of entering the playoffs, thinking about it is not quite right.

And this goal is also confirmed by the whole team, they are trying to defend the title!

"What do you think of the fact that multiple media have made the Lakers the No. 1 favorite to win the new season."

"Otherwise... They are very discerning." Ji Feng glanced at the stupid reporter. They didn't play a game. Of course, they were the first favorite to win the championship.

"Ji Feng, ESPN listed you as the No. 1 favorite for the new season's MVP. What do you think?"

"Ah, this, I still focus on the team. You all know that my style of play is based on the team, and our team also has the best scorer, so this question, I will answer you after the regular season is over. ." On the issue of personal honor, Ji Feng remained low-key as always.

"Garnett said before that they would complete their revenge in the new season, and Pierce also dissed you during the interview, saying that he would let the world see the strength of the Green Army. What do you think of this."

"Let's talk about it before the finals. It would be embarrassing if it gets cold halfway through. As for the rest, let's see you at Christmas." Ji Feng said with a smile.

He actually just said that. He doesn’t think it’s possible for the Celtics to fail to make it to the finals. In his mind, they are most likely to compete with the Celtics for the championship in the new season. After all, there are basically no eastern teams except the Pistons in the off-season. What a big move, there are still so many people, the strength will not change too much, and the Pistons are already half cold, the competitiveness of the new season will not be as it was before, it means that there is one less opponent in the East, as long as it is a complete Celtic Man, other teams don't have a chance.

But Ji Feng didn't expect that he would say this casually...

Ahem, no spoilers yet.

After the interview, Master Zen finally appeared with the coaching staff, and the Lakers officially completed the assembly!

Without much nonsense, the Zen master went straight to the point: "Hello everyone, we meet again, and it feels good to see your familiar faces."

"The offseason is over. Judging from the body side report just now, you guys are doing well. It seems that the offseason was not in vain."

"Last season, we won the championship and played a perfect season, but what I want to say today is that the honor belongs to the past, and the championship belongs to the past. Standing here today, we have to forget all this, forget our past honors , we want to launch a new impact on the championship trophy of the new season!"

"We are strong, we have the best players, the best coaching team, the best management, but, I want to tell you, this road will not be smooth, we may encounter a lot of difficulties."

"However, I hope you can always think about yourself, believe in your teammates, and believe in each of us! Let the champion still be here!"

The Zen Master came up with a lot of impassioned chicken soup, which directly detonated the atmosphere of the team. Junior brothers like Ariza and Sun Yue were so excited that they could not find Bei.

However, Ji Feng has to admit that the ability of the Zen master has been strengthened again. He is indeed a coach who has won 10 rings.

But in any case, the effect is excellent, and the training of the new season started in such a warm atmosphere.

9 days later!

The Lakers officially welcomed their first opponent in the preseason, the Utah Jazz!