While they were chatting, Rondo walked up to them without knowing when.

After noticing Rondo, Harden looked up at him, and then asked kindly:

"Is it over?"

Harden is really a very polite person, gentleness is his nature, and being kind to others is his way of doing things.

However, Rondo didn't seem to take his words and instead motioned for them to come up and practice together again.

"I think we didn't do a lot of things well in the previous training. Now that it's over, we should do it a few more times. I'm sure it will get better."

Rondo's tone was firm, it didn't sound like an invitation, but a command.

Harden and Towns looked at each other.

Although I was very conflicted in my heart, I still stood up one after another.

Rondo has just arrived, so it would be inappropriate to have a conflict with him.

And as said before, the two of them still have great expectations for this season, and they don't want to give up so early.

Well, that's what they thought until...

An hour later, the two of them were breathing heavily, and finally waited for Rondo to finish.

The two looked at each other again, and each seemed to have made up their mind to go straight back to the locker room after the next training session.

This is just working overtime, and it’s the kind of workaholic!

Rondo looked at the two people running away quickly, and of course he knew that they were against his ideas.

However, this is not the first time he has experienced such a situation, especially after leaving the Celtics.

But in order to win and win the championship, this is a step that must be taken.

Harden and Towns are both outstanding in talent and strength. As long as they take this step, it is not impossible for the Timberwolves to become the second Celtics team.

Like Towns and Harden, Rondo is also looking forward to this season.

They played the weak Rockets in the opening game and won easily, but that game didn't matter.

The most important thing is playing against the Nets tomorrow, which is why he will force the two of them to practice extra.

It's all for their own good. Maybe they won't understand it now, but when they succeed in the future, they will naturally understand it.

…

The second night, the Target Center was fully booked.

In the past two seasons, although the Timberwolves' record has improved, the improvement in attendance has been limited.

Before the Timberwolves really hit the mark, the hearts of Minnesotans were still as cold as the city.

Of course, even if they are like this, they will become hot for a short time when the team plays against the Nets.

It’s not that they treat each other differently, it’s just that the Nets are too popular now!

Although Kobe didn't come this time, it didn't make the Nets' popularity drop much.

This is just like the Timberwolves' popularity is 100 and the Nets' popularity is 1,000. Even if Kobe's absence makes the Nets 200 less, there is still a huge difference.

During the warm-up before the game, the scene was constantly showing shots of Lin Ying, Durant, Jokic, Carter, Rose and others.

Brooklyn Stars.

Perhaps feeling the enthusiasm of the fans, Lin Ying performed several dunks, which directly lifted the mood of the fans at the scene.

This sounds incredible, but what Durant said on the bus before was really right. This kind of explosion of popularity is the norm for the Nets this season!

On the other side of the court, Harden and Towns looked up at the figures on the LED camera, both showing expressions of wonder.

Although they are opponents on the court, this does not hinder their respect for Lin Ying off the court at all.

Lin Ying's four championships in the past five years, just like Jordan and Kobe back then, were established by defeating an opponent.

But while they were watching, Rondo suddenly shouted, frowning, and called all the players together.

Obviously, unlike Harden Towns, Rondo's character does not allow him to have the mentality of respecting his opponents. He only thinks about how to defeat his opponents.

Even if this opponent is Lin Ying, the ruler of this era.

Harden and Towns looked helpless at this time.

They all felt that Rondo had gone too far.

At this time, they did not feel Rondo's idea of ​​doing good for others, but the feeling of being dragged around like a child made people uncomfortable.

But in the end, they still didn't express anything.

After all, they also want to beat the Nets, which is what all teams want to do now.

Especially after the Lakers, who were considered to have the best chance, were directly bloodbathed, the desire of others became even stronger.

"Believe me, this team definitely has the potential to win the championship, but everyone needs to do more. I can lead you to do it, just like I did in 2008. Come on!"

Rondo said to everyone at the end.

This team does not lack talent and strength, but it lacks someone who can lead them.

He is suitable for such a role, and he believes that he can play this role well as he did in the past.

After the two sides finished their pre-match warm-up, the scene entered the opening ceremony, and the two teams also took the stage one after another.

Timberwolves: Rondo, Harden, Batum, Towns, Capela;

Nets: Rose, Bradley, Durant, Lin Ying, Jokic.
Chapter completed!