Chapter 997: 324: Arrogant Person (Requesting Monthly Tickets!)_3
Although it has been two years, the massive brawl between the Hawks and the Pistons remains an unforgettable classic for the fans.
The most classic mont was when Roger counterpunched Artest, almost disfiguring him.
Since then, Roger and Artest have been considered enemies. So, no one knows what will happen when Artest shows up at Roger’s training camp.
But Big Ben assured Roger, “This guy won’t act up. He just wants a place to train, and I can vouch for him.”
So this year, there were a lot of people at Roger’s training camp.
Yao Ming, Wade, Big Ben, Artest, Pierce, and Stoudemire were all there.
Artest indeed behaved himself and didn’t cause trouble on purpose.
Of course, his rough actions on the court still made Pierce very unhappy.
Roger actually enjoys competing against Artest; he can experience the joy of competition.
However, during training, Artest found that Roger was truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing; his offensive elbow strikes were very annoying. If you got too close, Roger would throw an elbow, acting as if it was completely justified.
“Is this how you get offensive space? I rember you didn’t play like this before.”
“I continually improve; that’s the difference between you and .”
“You’re seriously brazen, you bully, yet the league still promotes you.”
“That’s the second difference between you and ; I’m a bully who can win.”
“Sorry, Roger, I also won a championship last season; I got a ring too.”
“But not by defeating , and my path to the championship did involve beating you.”
Ron Artest had nothing to say; this is just how this damn, victory-and-defeat-determined league is!
Artest imdiately decided to add this practical basketball move to his skillset!
Next season, anyone who dares to guard him closely will get the Roger treatnt, even if it’s Michael Jordan, he’ll have to take two elbows and go back.
Three days before the NBA preseason training camps began, Roger’s private training camp officially ended.
This year’s camp was particularly enjoyable for Roger because he saw significant progress in Stoudemire.
He not only defended better but also had an excellent mid-range shot, and his off-ball movent was more skillful.
In short, Stoudemire showed visible improvents on both offense and defense.
Next season, all those reporters who mocked him are going to be dumbfounded.
With Stoudemire’s progress, combined with Camby’s return and the addition of Mutombo to strengthen the interior defense, Roger felt that his window of opportunity truly reopened.
Wade wanted a one-on-one match with Roger on the last day, but Roger declined.
Yao Ming chuckled to the side, “Don’t waste your energy, Dwyane, Roger won’t go one-on-one with you because you’re still a rookie, not qualified.”
Wade shrugged, “Will you face in an official ga then?”
“That also depends on whether you’re qualified,” Roger replied.
At that mont, ESPN was rolling sports news on the training ground’s TV.
As the new season approached, the NBA’s heat intensified, and news about the NBA increased.
At that mont, they were showing a segnt of Michael Jordan being interviewed by reporters earlier today at the Cleveland Gund Arena.
“Michael, how does it feel to return to the court after six years?”
“I feel great, I’ve prepared thoroughly for intense gas. LeBron is doing well too. We’ve t, and he’s a nice kid, humble yet talented, unlike so rude rookies who like to punch veterans.”
“What’s the team’s goal for next season?”
“I never set goals, as that limits the team’s ceiling and boxes ourselves in. If I set a goal of just making the playoffs, we would start slacking once we achieve it. So, I don’t set goals; we only strive to win every ga.
But working with first-year rookies all these years, I think I can do better than Roger and Amar’e. I’ve never seen anyone so arrogant as him, eliminated in the second round as a fourth seed.”
It can only be said that Jordan and Roger are indeed arch-enemies; even after six years, the hostility hasn’t diminished.
Looking at that detestable egghead on TV, Roger turned to Wade, “You see, Dwyane, if you can beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first ga, you’ll be qualified to face .”
“Really?”
“I swear on Ben Wallace’s explosive hair.”
“Wait for my good news, Roger. Yao, we’ll take care of the Cavaliers, right?”
Big Ben shook his head on the side, “Really, Roger, do you hate Michael that much?”
“How do I hate him?”
“You’re egging on a rookie to go all out and take him down in the first ga.”
“If he can’t handle two rookies, what right does he have to call arrogant? I just want him to realize that he’s always been the arrogant one.”
“What about ? Is there anything you want to remind of?”
Roger patted Big Ben on the shoulder, “Enjoy your last three days of vacation, then savor the championship ring ceremony before the season opener. Don’t miss a second of joy; cherish those monts, because I’m back, and no one else will experience that joy again.”
“Don’t say that, Roger; you know we’re best at handling superstars.”
“I admit you were strong last season and handled many superstars. But it wasn’t the end of superstars by a humble team; it was just that Tim Duncan’s superstar quality wasn’t enough.”
Facing the defending champions, Roger’s confidence was unwavering.
This Bay Area battleship is ready to set sail.
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Without a doubt, the New York Knicks are a team with great potential; their talent makes half the league drool. But unfortunately, the 2002 top pick will be destroyed by the 2003 top pick, and a Michael five centiters shorter will be destroyed by the real Michael. Ultimately, the Cavaliers will easily take down the Knicks; it’s our first solid step back to victory! — “Cleveland Plain Dealer.”
I’ve learned plenty of practical basketball techniques in Roger’s training camp, and I can’t wait to use them in gas. — Ron Artest discussing his sumr training.
Roger is a tough opponent, but as the defending champions, we won’t let anyone celebrate victory on the night of the championship ring ceremony in Detroit. — Ben Wallace discussing the opening ga against the Warriors.
Within a week of the regular season starting, we’ll find out who is truly arrogant, Roger or Michael. — “Sports Illustrated.”
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