The Pelicans' opponents were relatively strong on average in the first week, but the average level of their opponents in the second week was fairly ordinary.
They easily took down the Kings, 76ers, and Timberwolves.
With an eight-game winning streak to open the season, the Pelicans displayed the strength of Defending Champions.
Tang Tian had been enjoying life during this stretch as well. He usually clocked out after three quarters, took a shower, and went home to spend time with his two precious sons.
Towns and Yong Qi were both especially lanky, with big hands and big feet. They had the makings of basketball players.
There had been very few father-son basketball stars in NBA history, and even the children of Superstars often failed to make it.
Jordan's son was unknown in basketball, but that did not stop him from living freely.
Magic Johnson's son had no interest in basketball, but that did not stop him from pursuing other interests.
That was only natural. The sons of wealthy people lived in luxury; unless they were interested, who would want to play professional basketball?
Anything became difficult once it turned professional, let alone the NBA, where only one was chosen from millions or even tens of millions.
That was also why the NBA had so many Inspirational Stories. Physical talent was one factor, but striving to make money was the most fundamental motivation.
But Tang Tian and his sons had a chance to break that pattern.
After all, he already had two sons. He could win through numbers alone, something Kobe could not match.
The games that week had all been easy, but the final game of the weekend would not be.
They were heading to Dallas for a matchup against the Mavericks.
The Mavericks' general manager was Little Harris, the