i really don't want to play basketball

Chapter 164 [League in shortened season]

This summer of 11 was quite lively.

Xia Yin, Thalia, and Lisa stayed in the mainland for one and a half months, went to many places, and enjoyed a wonderful vacation.

It wasn't until mid-October that Xia Yin invited Alien and Dayao to have a meal together, and they left again after not much time.

They went to the two small islands that Xia Yin had bought next to Phuket. Now that the decoration and reconstruction had been completed, it was a rare place to spend half a day relaxing.

It wasn't until the beginning of November that the three of them got on a plane and returned to Los Angeles. After nearly three months of long-distance travel, everyone was a little tired.

Besides, Thalia and Lisa were also starting school, which had been delayed a bit and couldn't be delayed any longer.

And Xia Yin also wants to take a good rest. Maybe this month or next month, the lockout will be over?

He still needs restorative training. After all, he hasn't touched basketball for more than three months, and he always needs to find a feeling.

"It seems that there is still time this time. The lockout ended in mid-November in the previous life, but now there is no sign at all. It seems that it will be difficult to officially compete this year."

Xia Yin also scratched his head a little, "This season is even more difficult. You must know that in the previous life, an agreement was reached in mid-November to stop the lockout until the official start after Christmas. There were only 11 games."

"It's equivalent to two months less time, but it only reduces 16 games, which is one month of games in a normal season. The remaining one month of games are all arranged at other times."

"The league and teams want to make more money to recover losses, but the most injured are the stars. A large number of stars are injured this season because the schedule of the shortened season is quite cruel."

Xia Yin sighed, "It's already early November and there's no news at all. It's probably going to have to wait until next month."

"No matter what, I'm practicing on my own. It just so happens that some teammates are back now. I can also contact some players and friends. I can play training matches on my own and maintain my condition."

"But I have to wait until I finish my recovery training first."

Xia Yin immersed himself in recovery training, and in the blink of an eye, November 11 came, and there was still no agreement.

The people that Xia Yin had contacted before also gathered together. This is an arena that Xia Yin rented with his own money, because it is still during the lockout and the team's training facilities cannot be used.

"I'm coming."

As soon as Xia Yin came to the arena, a large number of people gathered around him. Basically all the Warriors teammates were here, and a few from the Clippers were also invited by Xia Yin.

This is also exploiting a loophole, but it is a trivial matter, and the league will not punish it just for this.

Curry saw Xia Yin and smiled, "Boss."

"How are you?"

Curry nodded, "Okay, but the amount of training cannot be heavy. It will take almost a month to fully recover."

Xia Yin smiled and nodded. Curry is his biggest helper this season. He can change his destiny and is very important to the Warriors.

Curry was able to walk normally in early October, but he cannot train with a large amount of exercise, which will affect his recovery.

He chose to shoot, especially three-pointers. He always remembered what Xia Yin told him, and he must have his own characteristics and strengths.

And his most talented thing is three-pointers. Now that his physical condition does not allow it, he can only practice three-pointers, and at most add some upper body fitness exercises.

On the other side, several people from the Clippers, Leonard, Butler, Thomas, Bledsoe, and Parsons are all there.

"Just practice here, it's no big deal, just rest assured and train." Xia Yin's words reassured them.

Butler even looked at Xia Yin with grateful eyes. He was very poor and wanted to enter the NBA to make a lot of money, but the lockout was suspended.

They didn't even have to play in the summer league, and they couldn't even use the team facilities and had to train on their own, which seriously slowed down their time to integrate into the NBA.

Leonard's paralyzed face could not help but be moved.

Although he knew that the owner of the Clippers was Xia Yin's brother, Xia Yin was willing to give them the opportunity to train, which was rare.

They have been training here since early November, and the past three months have been very uncomfortable for them.

"Xia Yin, thank you!" Leonard lowered his head after saying this.

Xia Yin smiled and ignored the words of thanks.

Speaking of Leonard, he is simple and complicated, but he is also a very interesting guy.

Coupled with Butler's inspirational behavior, the Clippers are still very promising in the future.

Next to him, Isaiah Thomas said nothing. He was resentful, but he was grateful to the Clippers.

After the Clippers drafted, they clearly told him that he and Bledsoe were competing for the starting spot, which gave him a chance and did not look down on him because he was a second-round pick.

However, the Clippers also made it clear that because of his problems behind him, he may spend more time as a substitute, but he is also a bench player. As long as he has the strength, he can also compete for the sixth man.

Thomas held his breath and wanted to prove himself.

Xia Yin saw him and said nothing. He was also an inspirational guy, but his fate was not very good, and his peak period was relatively short.

Looking at the few people on the Warriors side, Xia Yin nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, I have lived up to this summer. I can see that you have all changed a lot, but you can still see the real results on the court."

Beverley, Matthews, Paul George, PJ Tucker, Allen, Danny Green, DeAndre Jordan, and Pekovic are all there.

Xia Yin turned to look at the still young Klay Thompson, the super scorer among the famous Splash Brothers in his previous life.

"Are you ready?"

Clay hesitated, but nodded.

"Are you ready to win the championship?"

Clay's pupils dilated and he didn't know how to speak.

Curry smiled brightly on the sidelines, and the rest of the Warriors were all in high spirits, and their spirits were different in an instant.

Leonard and other Clippers players looked at Xia Yin in surprise, but suddenly felt a little more envious in their hearts.

"This season will definitely not be delayed by the suspension. I firmly believe that it will restart, but a shortened season is also our opportunity."

Xia Yin said calmly, and the whole audience listened quietly.

"In this world of great competition, it all depends on who can stand out. If they can do it, so can we. Last season we lost to the champions, but this season is different."

"I have become stronger and you guys have grown up. I want to compete for the championship. What do you think?"

Curry stood up directly, "To win the championship, we must win the championship! The Warriors are unstoppable!"

"Win the championship! The warriors are unstoppable!" Xia Yin smiled, "Then start training! Be fully prepared to face the storm."

While Shain was training hard with a group of players, there were still quarrels in the league conference room, each refusing to give in for their own interests. Stern also had a headache.

Mark Tatum handed Stern a document, "President, someone reported it, please take a look."

Stern read the document and threw it away, "What do you think should be done with it?"

Joke had an accident while on duty in Africa, and is currently undergoing treatment. However, the disease is incurable and can easily lead to death.

Stern originally had high hopes for him, but now he can only choose a new successor. Mark Tatum was his choice, but the league bosses have great opinions on this.

Tatum is most like Stern. When he is here, he will implement the policies left by Stern, which is not good for the bosses who want to make money.

But Tatum is no longer the Tatum he was before. He has a good relationship with Xia Yi this summer and has absorbed a lot of experience from Xia Yi. He has changed a lot.

"President, don't worry about this matter, just put it aside. In addition, can you inform Xia Yin?"

Stern nodded with satisfaction. There was progress but not much.

"Cannot put it aside. Reply to the whistleblower: There is a precedent for Xia Yin's personal behavior. The alliance cannot rule. Please provide more evidence."

"In addition, notify Xia Yin and put this matter in the media. Through this matter, we can influence the team owners and let them put pressure on them. If we don't take action, they will take action of their own accord."

Tatum pondered these words over and over, and finally nodded in agreement.

Stern looked at the photo of him and Xia Yin on the table and smiled. He was very satisfied with Xia Yin, but this guy went to play after the suspension. Three months passed in a flash.

It was not until Xia Yin returned to Los Angeles in early November that he stabilized, and now he has begun recovery training. He is very satisfied. Xia Yin's actions indicate that this season will not end.

This is to support him Stern with actions.

He has always understood Xia Yin's intelligence and has a tacit understanding with him. Xia Yin has always done a good job.

"Shane won the regular season MVP last season, should we still push him this season?" Tatum asked.

"Push, Xia Yin called me. He is ready to compete for the championship this season and is very confident."

"Competing for the championship?" Tatum was stunned.

"Let's see, but if he performs well this season, he can win his second consecutive MVP award, plus three consecutive DPOY awards, becoming the first superstar to win three consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards from the outside."

Tatum didn't say anything. Stern was trying to push Shayne to take over. After all, the lockout hurt the league's brand image. After the lockout ended, the impact needed to be restored as soon as possible.

Xia Yin has many fans and a high global reputation. He is the best one of the new generation to carry the banner. It is a pity that he was forced to leave by the guys from the American Blue Association. He is really a bad teammate.

"Xia Yin, as long as he strives for his best, it doesn't matter if he wins three consecutive games. If he can create a dynasty with the Warriors, I will be able to retire with satisfaction, and you will be able to take over smoothly when the time comes."

Tatum smiled and said nothing, but he already had an idea in his mind. Shayin needs to pay more attention to it. This season, the superstar whistle can be tilted a little more.

A few days later, Shain made news in the media with the player training matter. After all, his brother bought the Clippers.

This news caused huge controversy, and all parties argued endlessly, but they were all playing on the topic.

Shine said in an interview, "I'm just a group of friends training together. Didn't you see that Westbrook, Love, and even Kobe are here when he returns to the league?"

There was no result in the matter, and by this time it was December 12th.

Stern issued an ultimatum, requiring a complete agreement before January 12, 1, otherwise he will declare a complete shutdown at the end of the season.

The price was very high, and Stern was very courageous, and he immediately put both labor and management at bay.

Over the next week, both sides made concessions on unimportant terms, until an agreement was finally reached on December 12, which also meant the lockout was over.

But after the lockout ended, time became even tighter. The league announced that the regular season would officially start on January 12, 1, leaving only 10 days for each team.

During this period, there were trades to be made and a training camp to be organized. However, the preseason was canceled directly, but time was still tight.

Every team is busy making arrangements for the new season. During this period, the team's staff are working overtime 24 hours a day. Who said there is no 996 here?Now come directly to the 007 system, how dare you not do it?

Because of this, all kinds of transactions have been booming during this period, and there is absolutely no pull and pull like before.

It usually involves a phone call, "Hey, which team am I from? Does that so-and-so over there want to be traded? We'll pay whoever, wait for an hour, and the deal will be reported to the league immediately."

The person who answered the phone over there also discussed it immediately. If it worked, we would make a deal. If it didn't work, we would go to another company. It was quite simple and rude.

The Lakers acquired Tyson Chandler from the Bobcats. Because Chandler did not go to the Mavericks, there was no championship. He struggled in the Bobcats, and he was also old, so he was questioned.

However, this is Kobe's strong request. The Lakers were very uncomfortable not getting Chris Paul. Now that Kobe says so, let's trade him. Chandler is easy to trade.

Paul went to the Magic. After being denied by the league to go to the Lakers for "basketball reasons," he still wanted to go to Los Angeles, so he contacted the Clippers, but the Clippers didn't want him.

There is no other way. Looking around the entire league, the only one that suits him best is the Magic. After the Magic traded for Paul, Howard was satisfied and no longer lost his temper.

Xia Yin saw it and felt very strange, "Both of them have taken a new path. I don't know what the final outcome will be, but it is obvious that they are very competitive as a team."

Originally, a point guard and a center are the best partners. If the Magic can find another outside all-star, the Magic will be very competitive!

The Bulls are patching things up and preparing to restart this season.

The Celtics' Big Three are another year older, and the conflicts are getting deeper. The conflicts between Rondo and Ray Allen, as well as the conflicts between others in the team, are about to become apparent.

But this is also the last year. Ray Allen's contract is about to expire, and he will definitely leave by then.

After the Heat were killed by the Mavericks, the Big Three were wilted and rarely appeared in front of the media. It took a long time to recover from injuries last season. They are very low-key this summer.

Cavaliers fans are the happiest. They succeeded in cursing James. As deep as their love was at the beginning, their hatred is as deep as now.

The Thunder are also fully prepared. They started by cultivating newcomers through the draft. Now they are a strong player in the Western Conference. They are fully prepared this season.

The Clippers signed Wilson Chandler and Nick Young to make up for the weaknesses in the backcourt, and also retained Gordon.

Point Guard: Isaiah Thomas, Bledsoe

Points: Jimmy Butler, Gordon, Wilson Chandler
Small forward: Leonard, Chandler Parsons, Nick Young
Power forward: Griffin, Brian Cook, Boris Diaw
Center: Al Jefferson, Javier McGee
After Diaw left the Mavericks, he went to the Clippers, and he only went after saying hello to Shain.

Al Jefferson was also traded and paid a price, but McGee was simple and easy to handle.

The Clippers' lineup is not bad either, and they are very promising in the playoffs. They just have more rookies, but they also have more time.

(End of this chapter)