On October 9, US time, the NBA preseason finally kicked off.
Brand-new faces are pouring in, old-fashioned powerhouses still exist, gunpowder smoke is everywhere, and the fire of war is pervading. The real challenge will set sail from this moment!
Lin Tianhui's crazy performances in the NCAA and Rocky Mountain Summer League made the Suns management very trust in him.
Moreover, in order to better play his personal potential, as well as coordinate the cooperation between him, Barkley, and Kidd, the Suns made a bold move. They fired the well-behaved coach Cotton Fitzsimmons and replaced him with Danny Ainge, who was under the tutelage of the red-clothed leader!
The Suns now know that from the moment they decided to take Lin Tianhui at all costs, their future is already in the hands of this young man. So everything after this is bound to be built around him.
The position of coach has a great impact on the game. Just in case, the Suns do not want to have any problems with this!
The arrival of Danny Ainge has undoubtedly added new ideas to this Suns team and has made them more confident in the challenges ahead.
However, out of protection for Lin Tianhui, Ainge did not use him much in the preseason. He didn't want to have any problems with the team's main force before the regular season started. Another point is that Lin Tianhui is his secret weapon; he hopes to let everyone remember this name in the opening game!
In the past few days, Lin Tianhui was not idle either. David Stern, the then-president of the NBA, approached him. He, who contributed to the cooperation between the NBA and China TV, was obviously not satisfied with the current status quo.
Although the way of videotape recording and broadcasting has also set off a wave of NBA upsurge in China, this kind of game that knows the result obviously does not have the excitement of a live broadcast.
This time, David Stern hopes to open the door to the live broadcast of China TV through Lin Tianhui!
At this moment, Lin Tianhui is the first Chinese basketball player in the NBA, which is an extremely honorable event for the entire Chinese Dynasty. David Stern grasped this point and hoped that through him as a medium, he could reach a deeper level of cooperation with Tianchao TV.
For such a request, Lin Tianhui agreed without hesitation.
In fact, the current Tianchao TV station has been broadcasting NBA All-Star games and finals live through satellite broadcasting since 1994! Now, it's just a deeper cooperation, and a partnership has been established since the regular season.
It is absolutely necessary for Chinese basketball to develop, learn, and accept the essence of American basketball. The NBA game definitely represents the highest level of basketball in the world today. By watching such a game, it is definitely a great event for the country and the people to make the Chinese children interested in basketball and willing to work hard in this direction.
Although it is a developing dynasty, at present, it still pays more attention to children's learning. But if a country wants to be strong, it is definitely not just the development of knowledge; it must be the all-round development of morality, intelligence, body, beauty, and labor!
Moreover, once such cooperation is achieved, the athletes of the Celestial Dynasty will have the opportunity to come to a higher stage to experience themselves!
Afterward, David Stern personally met with the leaders of Tianchao TV, and with Lin Tianhui's mediation, the cooperation from the regular season to live broadcast was completely finalized.
In order to show the sincerity of the NBA, David Stern once again waived the copyright fee for Tianchao TV and signed a future cooperation one year later.
In his words, "I believe this will be a win-win cooperation, so I am willing to make a worthwhile investment!"
Lin Tianhui also admired David Stern's courage. There is one thing to say: if it weren't for a series of operations by David Stern, whether the NBA could develop in the end is really uncertain.
Ushering in all the NBA's live broadcast rights is also a major event for the Chinese dynasty. Tianchao TV immediately held an emergency meeting and began to make corresponding adjustments for the live broadcast of the NBA.
At the same time, Tianchao TV also released news to the whole country that the NBA's opening game will be broadcast live!
Once this news is released, it will undoubtedly be a huge benefit for the Chinese people who love and like basketball. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to the arrival of the NBA regular season!
On November 1st, US time, the NBA war is rekindled!
After a summer of running-in and adjustment, the new season has finally arrived.
The footage of Tianchao TV, along with the opening of the regular season, was moved to the United Center Arena in Chicago!
The opening game of the new season will be staged from here!
With David Stern presenting the championship rings to the entire Bulls team, the past season is completely gone! No matter whether it is glory or failure, it has become a thing of the past, and everything will start anew!
"Our goal this season is very clear; it is the championship!
In an interview with the champions on behalf of the Bulls, Michael Jordan also spoke about their outlook for the new season. There is only one goal: the championship, heading for their fifth crown!
When his remarks were published, the entire United Center fell into a boiling, prolonged applause, representing the support and trust of the fans for the Bulls!
With Michael Jordan, they definitely have the ability and confidence to win another championship!
At this moment, Allen Iverson, who was sitting on the sidelines silently watching all this, burst out with a strong desire to win. Sooner or later, he will say the same thing in the first game of the new season!
Today, all he wants to do is beat the man they worship at the Bulls' home court!
That's right, the protagonists of this opener are the Bulls and the 76ers! Last year's first and last team in the league met in the first game of the new season!
Although the 76ers introduced Allen Iverson this year, adding more energy to them, almost everyone still thinks that there will be no suspense in this game; the Bulls will definitely easily defeat the 76ers!
And in fact, it is.
Although the 76ers' No. 1 overall pick Allen Iverson showed great adaptability, scoring 25 points in the first game, he was still a little powerless in the face of the mighty Michael Jordan. Jordan, who played 32 minutes in the game, efficiently scored 30 points and provided 8 assists. In the second half of the third quarter, he had already helped the Bulls take a double-digit lead. The game lost its suspense.
However, Allen Iverson's wonderful performance also left a deep impression on everyone. It seems that this year's champion really has two brushes.
To see Jordan's perfect performance again is undoubtedly a great blessing for Chinese fans. Especially this way of live broadcast made them extremely excited. After watching the game, they couldn't wait to rush to the stadium.
At this time, Tianchao TV once again blasted a blockbuster: today's live broadcast is not the only one. Lin Tianhui, the only Chinese athlete in the NBA, and his Suns team also ushered in their first match today. Tianchao TV will also broadcast the whole game live!
"Conscience, two games in one morning; I like Tianchao TV Dad so much!"
"It's so cool, all I want is this feeling, give me a blast!"
"Okay, this wave is very good; it's not a waste of time for everyone to get together and watch the game back!"
"Tianhui is finally about to usher in his personal debut; the Chinese athletes have finally entered the NBA arena. Great strength, rise!"
At this moment, all the audience watching in front of the TV seemed extremely excited. The next game is definitely a historic moment!
The Chinese athletes finally appeared in the NBA arena, and the hope for the rise of Chinese basketball has begun!
"Tianchao TV, Tianchao TV, here is the live broadcast of the NBA regular season brought by Tianchao TV. Today's live broadcast will be the peak matchup between the Suns with Chinese athlete Lin Tianhui and the Lakers with Shaquille O'Neal. Let us everyone get ready to cheer and cheer for Lin Tianhui!"
After a short period of adjustment, Zhang Weiping and Sun Zhengping reappeared in the live broadcast. The big screen behind them has changed from the United Center to the Great Western Forum Arena of the Lakers!
"Today's game is still explained by Zhang Weiping and me," Sun Zhengping said. He looked extremely excited. For him, who loves basketball, it is undoubtedly a great blessing to be able to become the commentator of live NBA games. And more importantly, he can finally see the Chinese players on the NBA court. Now, he can blatantly favor the Suns; there is no way, who let Lin Tianhui be here!
Zhang Weiping on the side was also extremely excited. For the NBA, he can be described as concerned for a long time. The stars in it and the past of each team are familiar to him. Initially, he could only share his knowledge with fans in certain specific games, which made him very uncomfortable. And today, he can finally release his talents to his heart's content and share all that he knows and understands with every audience who likes and loves basketball. This way of watching the ball together, talking about the ball together, and discussing the ball together is really exciting!
The camera returns to the Great Western Forum Arena, and the scene is already full of people and lively! The Purple and Gold Army, which had been silent for several years, finally ushered in a recovery this season. The addition of Shaq O'Neal has undoubtedly added more infinite possibilities to this veteran powerhouse. All Los Angeles fans are eagerly waiting for the Lakers to take off in the new season. And today's opener represents the beginning of the season. Everyone desperately hopes that the Lakers can win and move forward from the first victory!
The commentators on the sidelines, after the players from both sides entered the field, also began to make their analysis and prospects for the game!
"The performance of the Lakers this year will definitely be impressive. They have brought in Shaq O'Neal, one of the most powerful centers in the league today, which will make their inside line extremely powerful. This alone will make many teams have a headache!"
"Yes, the Lakers' perimeter has also been specially strengthened this year. They not only acquired a young Kobe Bryant through trade, but also used the No. 24 pick in the first round to win the star of the University of Arkansas, point guard Derek Fisher. I wonder if the arrival of these two will bring new changes to the Lakers' perimeter!"
It can be seen that the commentators have done a lot of homework before the game. They have had a detailed understanding of all aspects of the Lakers. This undoubtedly makes people more recognize their professionalism!
After analyzing the Lakers, they turned the target to the Suns.
"I have to say that this year's Suns are the team I'm looking forward to the most, and I still remember their incredible operations in the draft!"
"But judging from the performance of the Summer League, I think their decision is correct. Lin definitely deserves such affirmation; his future is really immeasurable!"
"Yes, he's the type of player I've never seen before; you never know where his upper limit is. Many people are willing to compare him to Jordan, but I think he really needs to grow up. Jordan is even more terrifying. After all, Jordan's three-pointers are not as perverted as Lin's!"
"Of course, we can't ignore the other roles of the Suns. Jason Kidd is also an impressive player. His control rhythm is really satisfying. I believe without much offensive pressure, he will definitely make his organization better!"
"Barkley's staying has also created too many possibilities for this team. He is also a rare inside player. I really can't wait to watch this game. It will definitely be an unforgettable top match!"
The commentators became more and more excited. From the comparison of the lineup of the two sides, this game is really full of expectations. I just don't know what happens when players from both sides enter the arena!