Chapter 431: When the take-off is in progress
"Dad, mom, don't come. Why don't I buy you tickets now? You go to London to play for a few days and wait for the opening of the Olympics to watch the Chinese team's game on site. Deng Huade is doing closed training now, and his family doesn't allow him to enter. Yes, you can't see me even if you come. If I do special things alone, then this team will not be furious." An Jie was patiently explaining to his parents in the dormitory of the training base, why he was obviously in China, but the two elders still couldn't come to visit his son.
At this time, the national team had completed one day of training. All players are now freely moving and resting in the training base. An Jie and Wang Zhizhi were assigned to the same room. When An Jie was talking on the phone, Wang Zhizhi was showering in the toilet.
Deng Huade's intention of this arrangement is also very obvious. He hopes that Wang Zhizhi, one of the benchmarks in the Chinese basketball industry, can lead An Jie into the door and make him the real pillar of Chinese basketball. Because An Jie is working hard abroad alone, An Jie is somewhat alienated from the national team. But with Wang Zhizhi's influence, Deng Huade believes that An Jie should be able to better regard the national team as his own team.
"Is there another call from home?" Wang Zhizhi walked out of the toilet while wiping his head with a dry towel.
"Yes, my parents have to come to see me, how can I tell you this?"
"As parents, you will understand their hard work in the future." Wang Zhizhi smiled at An Jie. If Dazhi hadn't said this, An Jie would have almost forgotten this once "wind-chasing boy", the first person in China, who was already the father of a nine-year-old child.
"This is... the last Olympics." An Jie still remembers that he was also excited for a long time because of the news that Wang Zhizhi joined nBa. Now, the face of that ignorant boy has become so old in front of him.
"Yes, I won't be able to fight in a few years. I will definitely have no hope for the next Olympics. Well, seeing the rise of young people like you, I can retire with peace of mind, haha." Wang Zhizhi faced this problem calmly, and did not forget to put on his smile close to Yiren. "By the way, what's the Trail Blazer side recently?" Wang Zhizhi changed his tone and expressed his concern for An Jie.
"It's not bad. The team signed J.J. Hickson to strengthen the inside. When I was not on the court, the team finally didn't have to rely on that guy Cambi to support it. I heard that Olsey was going to make a few deals recently, clear the team's salary space, and then sign some players with good strength. In short, the team is moving in a better direction." An Jie said and smiled at Wang Zhizhi, but Wang Zhizhi's expression was a little wrong.
"Free players, salary space, transactions...ah, I really miss that time." Dazhi looked at the ceiling and sighed, thinking that his enthusiasm for nBa was just as good as An Jie.
"Seize the opportunity to play in nBa, An Jie. Don't leave regrets for yourself like me. You have to know that as a basketball player, nBa is the biggest stage you can stand on. Grasp it and make a name for yourself!" Wang Zhizhi patted An Jie on the shoulder seriously. As the big brother of the Chinese basketball industry, Wang Zhizhi not only wanted An Jie to play the Olympics well, but also supported An Jie's entire career, but also what he thought he should do.
"I will come on. First, let's fight this Olympics well!" An Jie stretched out his fist. Wang Zhizhi was stunned for a second, and then he stretched out his hand to touch An Jie's fist.
Wang Zhizhi told An Jie not to leave regrets in his career. Similarly, he did not want to leave regrets in his last Olympics.
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There is still a long-standing problem with the Chinese team's lineup at this Olympics, that is, the strength of the back line is really not satisfactory. The two young defenders Guo Ailun and Chen Jianghua will be the main defenders of the Chinese team in this Olympics, but the performance of these two in international competitions remains to be discussed.
Therefore, the national team's tactics have been very simple in the past few days of training. The defenders only need to take the ball through the half and hand it over to An Jie or Yi Jianlian. Next, all they have to do is supportive running. Deng Huade did not dare to let the defenders take too much scoring responsibilities. In this way, the responsibilities of An Jie, Yi Jianlian, Wang Zhizhi and others have become even greater.
Although An Jie is still very hard in training, he is also worried about his condition. It’s not that he has any bad feelings, but that in this national team, Deng Huade can’t find a guy who can be An Jie’s opponent.
A few years ago, Yi Jianlian could barely practice with An Jie. But now, even Yi Jianlian could not compete with An Jie head-on. Without a decent opponent to confront him, An Jie didn't know whether he could hit the bottom now or not, and whether these tactics were implemented perfectly.
But there is no way, the Chinese team is incomparable to Dream Team. The dream team's sparring team can also be said to be star-studded. The Chinese team does not have such conditions. All Anjie can do is to demand strictly on himself every day. It is not only for the next Olympics, but also for the O'Brien Cup impact next season.
While Angel was training hard, Nell Orsey was not idle either. The Trail Blazers' lineup changed very quickly, but except for Lillard and Hickson's joining, the other signings and transactions had little impact on the Trail Blazers' strength.
Most people think that the Trail Blazers' expansion will end, but in fact, Nell Orsey has not forgotten his promise to Anger. This guy has been targeting a player for a long time.
After another day of training, An Jie originally planned to go to the restaurant with Wang Zhizhi, Yi Jianlian and others. But just as An Jie left the training ground and went to the restaurant, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.
When he saw that the caller ID was Nel Orsey, Anjie signaled Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian to go first. He came after answering the call.
"Is there any good news?" Anjie did not beat around the bush. Alsey had a phone call with him recently, and it was all about team lineup construction.
"There is good news, but I have to talk about it first. Gerald Wallace and Raymond Felton. I know these two guys have made a lot of contributions to the team, and you get along with them very happily..."
"But?" Anjie had actually guessed what Orsey would say next.
"But if I want to complete this deal, I have to pack and send them away. Listen, this is a big deal involving five teams. Although we are not the protagonists in this big deal, we will definitely be the beneficiaries!" Orsey knew that Anjie and the players in the team got along well, but equally, if you want new players to join, you have to leave.
"What transaction?" An Jie did not answer, but asked first.
"The Lakers are going to make big moves. They plan to form a team composed of Nash, Howard, Kobe and Gasol! But if we rely on both sides to trade alone, the Lakers will not be able to get Howard. We have not made big moves in recent days because I am busy with this matter. The Lakers are preparing to send Bynum to the kid and a few extra heads, while the Magic will send...."
"No, no, Mr. Orsey, just tell me directly where Wallace and Felton will go, and who will we get from this five-team big deal?" An Jie was not interested in listening to those big business operations plans, not to mention that this is a complex five-party transaction. An Jie just wants to know the key points, Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian should have already helped him with their meals at this moment. Out of respect, An Jie doesn't want these two national team leaders to wait for him for too long.
"Then I will simply put the point. The Lakers will win Dwight Howard, Gerrard Wallace and Raymond Felton in this transaction will be sent to the Nuggets, and we will win Andre Iguodala from the 76ers! The 76ers are planning to completely rebuild, and Iguodala is no longer needed by them! Ann, if Iguodala joins the team, this will definitely be beneficial to us!" Olsey didn't joke. This is indeed a big deal. It is indeed a big deal that is enough to change the league structure!
"Oh my God!" At the beginning, Anjie was amazed at Howard's joining the Lakers. Kobe and Howard joined forces, Anjie really couldn't imagine how cruel such a picture was. However, when he regained his sense from the shock and thought clearly what the name Iguodala actually represents, Anjie once again let himself in shock.
"An, An!?" Seeing that Anjie had not responded for a long time, Orsey thought there was something wrong with this damn international long distance.
"Mr. Olsey..." Anjie's voice trembled. "If Wallace and Felton do not conflict, please be sure to complete this deal!" Anjie replied firmly.
Indeed, Gerald Wallace and Raymond Felton both had a good relationship with Anger, but in the pursuit of victory, Anger knew that his comrades around him would definitely change. When he was still in the Thunder, Anger was already used to this kind of thing. However, this time, he had part of the decision to complete the transaction.
Even if Wallace and Felton leave the Trail Blazers, it will not affect their continued friendship with Angel. But if Iguodala fails to join the Trail Blazers, it will have a great impact on Angel's championship plan!
"Okay, I know what you mean. Actually, I've asked the two of them and coach Ricard, you're the last person who knows and plays a decisive role. Well, I'll fly to Los Angeles tonight and talk to four other teams in detail. If I can really recruit Iguodala, An, you really have to come out with something next season. Let's talk about it first, I have to prepare my luggage. By the way, play well in the Olympics, this is a good opportunity for you to stay in shape."
"Mr. Olsey, you don't have to worry about me. You just need to prepare weapons for me and wait for me to come back strongly!"
After hanging up the phone, An Jie walked towards the restaurant in a good mood. When Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian saw An Jie's smile, they probably guessed the content of the phone just now.
The recognition of the national team teammates and the continuous improvement of the Trail Blazers lineup. Everything is moving in a better direction.
Chapter completed!