NBA: Yao Ming at his peak returns to his rookie season

On the next game day, the Rockets will host the Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers didn't have a great reputation during this period.

The infamous Portland prison squad.

The team has the strength to win the championship, but no single human being can lead this team through a normal season.

They led the league in technical fouls last season.

At the start of the season, the Trail Blazers have already recorded a total of 13 technical fouls.

The Bucks, ranked second, have only 5 appearances.

That means even a technical foul in every game isn't enough for the Trail Blazers to score.

Even more serious is Randolph's situation.

At the start of the season, Tennessee O'Neal was accused of selling white powder to new players. Although it was locker room behavior, the league has zero tolerance for such behavior.

Even though Randolph put up star-level numbers last season.

The league still suspended Randolph for five games.

He showed no remorse afterward, teaming up with Amar'e Stoudemire to bully rookies. The game hasn't even started yet, and the Trail Blazers' locker room is already in complete chaos.

This is Yao Ming's first game back at home after achieving good results.

Tickets for Houston are selling exceptionally well today.

The scalper prices have already been released.

Normally, a 70% attendance rate would be considered a big hit, but today it was almost 100%, and even the Rockets' reserved seats couldn't be secured.

Houston is experiencing a resurgence.

Randolph has just been released from suspension.

This is because he has a good older brother.

The League's punishment for the last white powder incident was not this lenient, but thanks to Rasheed Wallace's efforts, it was proven that Randolph was only selling hemp leaves, not strictly prohibited substances.

Randolph saved his career, but he still angered the team's general manager, Bob, who berated him like a dog.

Without Rasheed Wallace, he might have been traded.

He was placed in the starting lineup this time.

Rashid Wallace also hoped that Randolph could prove himself.

On the team bus, Rasheed Wallace tossed a game tape to Randolph Yao Ming.

Let him study Yao Ming's playing style carefully.

"Tch, just a newbie? Rashid, you'll see how I teach him a lesson!"

Rashid Wallace frowned.

He watched Yao Ming's games more than a dozen times. At the beginning of the season, Yao Ming was not a threat. He was not used to the physicality of the NBA.

The movements were so clean.

However, judging from his game against the Lakers...

This guy's growth is terrifying. His playing style is still very clean, but he has adapted to the physicality of the NBA.

"Don't underestimate Zack; he's not an easy opponent!"

Rashid Wallace also tried to persuade him.

"Don't be afraid, Zack, I'll help you! He's just all height and no brains!" His best friend Bonchwell stepped forward.

In their very first trade of the new season, the Trail Blazers traded away their core superstar, Shawn Kemp.

The team's tolerance for these veterans is about to reach its limit.

Unfortunately, the Trail Blazers were a group of people who shared the same bad habits.

One or two people were particularly compatible.

It wasn't just Pippen making jokes.

Even the newcomer, Dale Davis, raised his arms, saying, "Don't worry, Shaq wanted to teach him a lesson, right? We'll just set an example for him first!"

Randolph bumped elbows with the 211cm tall giant.

"Don't be so careless. His skills are outstanding. He's not an easy guy to deal with," Rashid Wallace couldn't help but say.

He has a very good impression of Yao Ming.

Although Rasheed Wallace had a tough, masculine style, Yao Ming was too refined in comparison.

But Rashid Wallace always had a greater appreciation for those who took things seriously.

"He's not bad, but he's still a newbie. If you use a bit more force, he'll be afraid of you."

This is the team's starting small forward, Pierce.

Jordan's best buddy.

"Don't worry, Boss Scotty! We won't let him get away with this. We'll show him that this isn't a place for a guy like him!"

Randolph was full of fighting spirit.

A bunch of scoundrels laughed heartily, showing no decency whatsoever.

Rashid Wallace sighed helplessly.

He is the leader of this team.

But honestly, he really just wanted to play the game; he didn't intend to lead the team down the path of villains.

But for some reason, the team's development did not go as planned.

Rasheed Wallace was too eager to beat the Lakers.

That match in 2000 is almost becoming his mental obsession.

So, to win, being a little rougher... is acceptable... right?

Rashid Wallace was unsure.

In the afternoon, the Trail Blazers entered Houston's new arena through a special passage.

The new arena is not yet fully completed. Due to Yao Ming's arrival, Houston has opted to open the new arena in phases.

This marks a new core and a new beginning.

The arena, which is not yet fully constructed, currently features a mixed industrial style in the player tunnel, but since it is new, it still makes the Trail Blazers' villainous squad a little envious.

Moreover, there are various photos of Yaocheng, the city.

This also struck Randolph as extremely offensive.

"I'm going to take a walk."

Randolph picked his nose and, without waiting for Rasheed Wallace's approval, disappeared in the blink of an eye.

While strolling around Randolph, I saw quite a few posters of Yao Ming.

Many of them were just posted.

Randolph was even more dissatisfied.

His performance during his rookie season was much better than Yao Ming's.

However, the treatment is completely different.

Seeing a poster he liked, this guy's wicked genes kicked in, and he picked his nose and tried to stick it onto Yao Ming's poster.

"Hey, I don't like eating random things."

A deep voice almost made Randolph lose his nerve.

Then an arm firmly pressed down on Randolph.

Zach Randolph turned around, looked at his chest, and then looked up again, only to see Yao Ming dressed in sportswear.

"It's you!" Randolph sneered. "Why are you grabbing me? I just came out to buy some popcorn."

While talking about Randolph, he was trying to shake off Yao Ming.

Randolph is indeed outstanding in terms of strength.

Moreover, he is the kind of highly talented player who is strong even without training.

Yao Ming's strength attributes during his rookie season were not as good as Randolph's, but Yao Ming has recently added a lot of strength points, plus training bonuses.

His strength has increased by almost 3 points since his rookie season.

Randolph tried to shake him off, but failed.

He was surprised!

Yao Ming easily subdued the guy.

"Hey! Let him go!" Rashid Wallace roared!

After not seeing Randolph for half a day, Tianzun came out of the locker room with his men, wearing his newly changed jerseys, and just happened to see Yao Ming grabbing Randolph!

A group of people gathered around.

Rasheed Wallace led the charge, standing right in front of Yao Ming: "We're here to compete, let him go!"

"Okay." Yao Ming nodded gently, then pointed to Randolph's finger: "Let him eat a bite of his own finger, and this matter will be over for today."

"I won't do it! You son of a bitch!"

Randolph was very excited, but Rasheed Wallace didn't struggle much against him.

Even petty thugs have their own rules.

If the eldest brother is in charge, then he can't take action himself.

Yao Ming, holding Randolph's arm, continued, "The arena has some new equipment called surveillance. Zach's behavior just now was recorded. Rasheed, I was being very lenient by only making him eat his finger."

Rashid Wallace glanced sideways at Randolph.

"My God, Zack, you didn't stare at that deer poster, did you?" Bunch Wells exclaimed in surprise.

"Damn it! It's a booger, a booger!"

Randolph nearly went crazy and jumped up and down.

This is his reputation!

The Trail Blazers breathed a sigh of relief; they had a lot of players on their side, and Rasheed Wallace planned to forcibly pull some of them away.

An apology is highly unlikely.

However, at that moment, the commotion was so great that a group of Houston staff surrounded them!

Although it's the players' tunnel, there are quite a few staff members scattered around here.

The Trail Blazers were surrounded.

Yao Ming let go of Randolph and patted Rasheed Wallace on the shoulder again: "Mr. Rasheed, you don't want us to release Zach's video either, do you?"

Take a deep breath.

Rashid Wallace glared fiercely at Randolph.

He was ready to speak loudly.

He was then suspended.

The younger brother's mistakes should be borne by the older brother.

Randolph then shoved a finger into his mouth: "Damn it! Is this okay now?"

Yao Ming gagged, but still managed to make an "OK" sign.

He added gently, "This area isn't covered by surveillance yet, but Zack, I hope you have a pleasant evening!"

Randolph: ...Ugh!