Interestingly, during the physical measurement data collection before Joint practice, Chen Xi was surprised to find that his barefoot height increased by one centimeter to 1.97 meters.
"Hahahahahaha! Dude, I'm only one centimeter away from the golden height of Shooting Guard. We're only in our early 20s and we only turned 21 in December. Wouldn't it be a waste to be taller by another centimeter?!"
On October 1st, Chen Xi, who was in Dallas's hometown, finished filming the National Day gift video and posted it on social media.
Of course, it is impossible for the United States to take a holiday on National Day, but Chen can ask for leave.
After already contacting the team, Chen Xi returned to Dallas early, preparing to celebrate the National Day with his old man. Although Pre-season officially started playing on October 1st, the first game of Thunder's schedule was scheduled for October 4th, so in the three days before that, Chen had all canceled.
Chen Xi, who thought he could have a good three days' rest, never expected that during the National Day, the business of his tavern would actually be even better, and it would be full of Chinese people.
Being able to eat an authentic Chinese meal in a foreign country may be what every Chinese yearns for.
The most numerous of them is Ami's Liuzi.
International students usually have not been in the United States for a short time and have not been able to adapt to the food here, and they do not know how to cook it themselves. Basically, they either rely on each other to recommend good quality restaurants, or they are starving and eating local food.
Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly a great surprise to suddenly find a Chinese restaurant with delicious taste.
Then I discovered an active NBA star working as a waiter in the Chinese restaurant, which was an even bigger surprise.
A lot of people Fans came forward to ask for photos and autographs, and then posted them on social media, and then more and more people came here.
Chen is very busy.
"Everyone who wants to eat, order first, don't rush and don't push! Leave space for the customers who are dining! Thank you. If you don't want to eat, please wait outside while I wait. It's too crowded indoors and accidents are easy to happen!!!"
Chen spent three busy days in tears.
On October 4th, the match between Thunder and Pre-season against Rockets officially started.
Rockets also made a lot of moves this summer. In exchange for Chris Paul, Nene, Tucker, Zhou Qi were renewed, and James·Harden was renewed with a maximum salary of 228 million for 6 years.
It can be seen that the team attaches great importance to this year's record, and they are eager to rely on CP3-Harden Combination to sprint NBA Championship.
After all, this year's Rockets is close to exceeding the luxury tax. Needless to say, although the general manager is a dog, he does have some ability.
The salary space has been well controlled this year, but that may not be the case next year. Harden Paul's super contract will either give away one or continue to work despite the tax.
In comparison, Thunder's salary space is relatively healthy. Although it is still stuck under the tax line, the salary of the trio will not increase significantly next year. In addition, the role players all have ultra-low salaries. Except for Gordon, there will not be much that needs to be done next summer.
Moreover, team owner Bennett is much more enthusiastic about his team than Alexander.
Alexander is just a pure businessman, but Bennett is different, he is just poor.
He spent a lot of money to move the team to his hometown, naturally he also hopes that his team can become bigger and stronger.
The game started soon. Although it was Pre-season, the confrontation between the two teams was still very interesting. The intensity of the first quarter was still online.
Both parties Starting Lineup, Thunder:
Westbrook
Butler
Harris
Sabonis
Rockets:
Ariza
Ryan·Anderson
Capela
At the beginning, Little Sabonis beat Capela, and Thunder won the ball.
Westbrook holds the ball and Backcourt advances.
Thanks to the enhancement of Teammates last season, Westbrook did not completely take over and overdraft his body, which allowed him to successfully avoid knee injuries. He did not have surgery this summer and naturally did not start to decline. Now the 29-year-old Westbrook is at the peak of his career.
After coming to Frontcourt, the signature starting move of Thunder is Weixi Pick-and-Roll.
Westbrook took advantage of the screen and went directly to the basket. Facing Capela Help defense, he pulled the lever in the air and dodged well, scoring two points.
This summer, Westbrook is not just playing.
Back to Rockets attack.
Paul came to Frontcourt with the ball and invited Capela Pick-and-Roll.
Move Sabonis in front of you.
Small versus big, Paul's signature skill.
Several consecutive Shot Fake pulled Little Sabonis's center of gravity, and then quickly started to break through and hit the basket. Butler came from the side to help defend.
After Paul stopped the ball, Bounce pass passed the ball. Capela caught the ball and dunked successfully.
With Paul, Rockets, and Biscuit King, life is much better. With two super passers, they will eat their cake and eat it till they vomit.
Little Sabonis served quickly, and Thunder started the strategy of quick retreat and conversion.
Westbrook ran all the way after catching the ball. Rockets lost his footing and rushed directly from Backcourt to Free-Throw Line. Then he turned around and passed Ariza. He jumped up and faced Basket and was wreaking havoc.
The violent action made the spectators on the sidelines excited.
The violent aesthetics from the 1.91 meter point guard.
Paul continues to control the rhythm. It is difficult for a team with cp3 to be led away by its opponents.
He slowly dropped to the position and handed the ball to Harden who was lifting up.
The latter caught the ball Isolation Chen Xi.
Continuous Crossover Dribble, and after finding your own rhythm, immediately Step-back jump shot.
Huh~~~
Three-Pointer scored.
This kind of attack is rather unreasonable, and Chen Xi really doesn't dare to let go without guarding the shot. After all, the current Harden may have a greater breakthrough threat than his Shooting Threat.
Not only is the speed very fast, but On the Move has so many little tricks to create fouls that it is difficult to guard against it. If you are not careful, you may get a stuck foul.
Thunder pushed the switch again. Westbrook came to Frontcourt and then passed the ball to Butler. The latter caught the ball and suddenly Ariza, Contact squeezed out of position and turned over to shoot.
Also enter.
The core players on both sides are in good condition.
This greatly increased the excitement of the game.
The scores on both sides increased alternately, and the fight was back and forth.
I have to admit that the improvement in offensive level of Rockets after trading for Paul is huge, and Paul and Harden can also stagger the time and lead the teams respectively, so that the level of Rockets and Transition Period has also been greatly improved.
But fortunately, there are also disadvantages.
Although Paul's defense is very good, facing the peak Westbrook, it is obviously not much different from an ordinary short defender.
After all, Paul really can't guard against this type of player.
In the years of 12, 13, and 14 seasons, Old Man Paul was already suffering terribly from being overtaken by Westbrook. What's more, now, the declining Paul has met the peak Westbrook.