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On Monday, July 24th, a large number of sports reporters flocked to Las Vegas as the United States ns National Basketball Team began its open training session, allowing dia to film.
By the end of the month, the 12-man roster for the World Championship would be officially announced.
In early August, the United States ns National Basketball Team would have an internal scrimmage, followed by a series of warm-up gas.
For the players participating in the training camp, joining the n's National Basketball Team was also an honor, and everyone perford diligently in the training camp.
Gilbert Arenas had been trying to curry favor with the coaching staff, and Washington sports dia had been reporting on his desire to join the United States ns National Basketball Team, but Coach K showed no reaction.
The Champion Coach seed to look down on the Washington Wizards' core player, which greatly displeased a Washington Post reporter.
Towards the end of the morning training session, he proactively interviewed the coaching staff again.
What was called a training session was actually just players warming up, playing one-on-one, and posing for the dia, with Coach K responsible for striking poses and answering relevant questions.
"Mike, we believe there are so issues with this team's configuration. The guard line is too weak. Why not call up Gilbert Arenas?"
At the Thomas & Mack Center, there were not only reporters but also a considerable number of onlookers.
Coach K noticed the reporter's identity, frowned slightly, and replied in a gentle tone:
"Kirk Hinrich is a tough kid. He can provide everything the team needs. Chris Paul, though young, has excellent tactical awareness."
"We already have our point guard selections. Both of them complent Dwyane Wade. Gilbert Arenas is excellent, but the current roster is more suitable for international play."
So agreed, while others disagreed, as these two players didn't have many accolades and seed to be lacking in strength.
Coach K knew what these sports reporters were thinking and took the opportunity to boast about Dwight Howard's growth.
In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, he led his team to a 59-point loss, which, though a record, didn't affect Dwight Howard's happy basketball.
At this mont in the arena, the most active Rookie was him, laughing and joking around with everyone.
Dwight Howard even imitated LeBron Jas's dribbling moves:
"LeBron is like this. His crossover dribbles are all for accumulating strength. Even if you know this, you can't stop him. He is a beast!"
Loudly praising his teammates, Dwight Howard had a great ti, occasionally showing off his dunks and displaying his muscles to the surrounding sports reporters.
After a few months, Dwight Howard seed to have been inflated.
His physique had grown stronger, and his muscle definition was visibly clear.
LeBron Jas, wearing a blue training uniform, didn't mind his teammate's teasing.
Instead, he pulled everyone along to "play," and the atmosphere of happy basketball swept through the entire team.
At LeBron Jas's call, Dwyane Wade also smiled happily.
This was much more interesting than the Heat's training camp.
Without Pat Riley's shouting, he felt exceptionally refreshed.
"Hey, lo, teaming up with Allen Iverson, you guys will definitely succeed. We also wanted to recruit him, but unfortunately, you got him first."
Carlo Anthony was currently doing one-on-one drills with a trainer.
Hearing Dwight Howard's words from the sidelines, he felt a bit smug.
After easily scoring with a pull-up jumper, he also boasted:
"You're right. Next season, we might appear in the Finals. Allen Iverson lacked help before, but now he doesn't have to worry about that."
"With two scoring champions teaming up, no one in the league can stop us!"
Wearing a blue headband, Carlo Anthony stood with his hands on his hips on the sidelines, deliberately raising his voice, engaging in comrcial flattery with Dwight Howard.
Unfortunately, most sports reporters didn't care about this trade.
In the minds of many reporters, Allen Iverson was synonymous with failure, a stat-padder driven out of the Eastern Conference by Clay Lee.
Having just won an ESPY award, Chris Paul was also a focus of dia attention.
This Rookie didn't show off his skills like his teammates but instead held a basketball and seriously explained:
"Over the weekend, we played two scrimmages, and I've fully adapted to this super elastic two-tone basketball."
"It is indeed a bit different, but I'm confident I can put it in the hoop."
The World Championship ga ball was slightly different from the NBA's.
After a brief introduction, Chris Paul also discussed the rules of international play until a Fox Sports reporter asked about the roster:
"Chris, we noticed that Clay Lee looked in good shape when he attended the awards ceremony. Do you think he should answer the call? Our backcourt currently seems to lack experience."
Recently, sports dia had been short on news.
Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics were sold and Ray Allen confird he was staying, the offseason's hot topics had plumted.
Chris Paul looked at the expectant gaze of the reporter and didn't give the desired answer.
Instead, he shrugged and quipped:
"Actually, Lee had makeup on before he went on stage. Entering the Finals for 9 consecutive years, anyone who understands basketball should know how much that takes out of him."
"If he participates in the n's National Basketball Team, it ans he would only have less than three months of rest ti this year. So, I support his decision. He needs to take care of his family."
"Lee started a training camp this year, sharing his Champion experience with young players, which is a good thing!"
"…"
As the morning training session was about to end, LeBron Jas, Dwyane Wade, and Carlo Anthony also accepted interviews.
Among this n's National Basketball Team, they had the largest contracts, so they naturally enjoyed leader treatnt.
Facing the dia, all three had smiles on their faces and seed very happy.
The feeling of being in charge was excellent:
"I know what you want to ask, but we are not worried about this year's World Championship. The talent on this team is enough to win the gold dal, and LeBron should agree with that view."
After Carlo Anthony inflatedly said this, he smiled and patted LeBron Jas on the shoulder.
The latter also appeared very confident, pointing at Dwyane Wade and confidently saying:
"You know, Dwyane's basketball skills are actually no less than Clay Lee's. Now he has help. We've ford the strongest team, there's no reason to lose."
Hearing LeBron Jas's words, Dwyane Wade seed a bit embarrassed, lowering his head and smiling, but he greatly enjoyed such praise.
Pat Riley would never say such things.
The Champion Coach would only "motivate" him:
"I am one of the best guards in the league. In this competition, we will get our revenge, and everyone is ready for it!"
With the three leaders vigorously boasting together, the atmosphere on site beca even more joyful.
On the other side, Dwight Howard pulled everyone along, occasionally shouting, and vaguely, one could still hear:
"We can crush any opponent!"
On tuesday, July 25th, after half a month of Nike's promotion, Lee's brand event at New York University proceeded as scheduled.
Washington Square is near New York University's main campus, so onlookers in Greenwich Village could participate in the event, and New York University students could also swipe their cards to watch at the south gym.
To promote this training camp, Nike directly invited popular Rookies.
Participating in the event not only allowed them to exchange experiences with Lee but also to receive G.O.A.T. Lee series basketball gear.
Signature shoes, athletic suits, running shoes co-branded with Apple, arm sleeves for showing off, newly launched shapewear, and other products would all be featured at the event.
Greg Oden of Ohio State University, who had already made a na for himself, and his teammate Mike Conley recently flew to New York.
Greg Oden was famous across Arica, known by everyone in the basketball world, and Mike Conley, thanks to his teammate's exposure, also gained more attention.
The two, one tall and one short, after nearly a year of extensive exposure, had beco well-known NCAA stars, but upon arriving in New York, they were still tornted by the terrible traffic and proud fans.
"We should have driven here, damn it! That driver kept talking the whole way, all about Lee and the championship."
Already at Washington Square, the big-headed Greg Oden, in a loose training suit and carrying a bag, complained incessantly.
Mike Conley could only give a wry smile.
New York's basketball atmosphere seed overly enthusiastic:
"My mistake. We really shouldn't have taken a taxi, but this is also a good experience."
Kevin Durant, a prospective University of Texas student, attracted onlookers with his charming deanor and "bamboo pole physique."
Young people gathered around Kevin Durant, comparing their heights.
Taller than reported, a high schooler growing like this was simply a basketball monster.
Kevin Durant, wearing a hat and carrying a backpack, was a bit unaccustod to the enthusiastic onlookers.
Noticing the two people not far away, he quickly waved to ease his awkwardness:
"Are you guys also here for the training camp? Man, uh, you're stronger than before!"
As nationally known high school students, everyone was familiar with their faces.
Kevin Durant originally wanted to say "more mature," but after glancing at the girls watching, he changed his words.
The two were similar in height, but their playing styles were completely different.
Jeffrey Jordan, who had arrived early, and his entourage couldn't join the conversation.
At this point, "daddy's connections" were useless.
The talent gap was too wide.
Lee had just erged from New York University's non-academic activities center building, followed by a group of eager participants.
Many student clubs actively participated in the event held at the university.
With half an hour left until 9 AM, Nike staff noticed that the young people had arrived and quickly ushered everyone to the indoor gym.
Jeffrey Jordan at this mont wanted to shed all his "Jordan" gear.
Today, he was ard to the teeth, but at this mont, he feared embarrassing his father.
Equally timid was Kyrie Irving.
Looking at those "giants," the little guy, barely over 1.7 ters tall, was already stunned.
Dredrick Irving drove his son from Bronx early in the morning.
As a forr basketball player himself, he naturally noticed his son's timidity at the mont:
"Don't you like Clay Lee? This is a rare opportunity!"
"Rember, Kyrie, you don't need to fear any challenge. You will beco the best guard in New Jersey, then enter the NBA. In the future, you will definitely beco a big star!"
To ensure his son received the best education, Dredrick Irving chose MKA.
As one of the best high schools in New Jersey academically, with tuition exceeding 30,000 dollars, its basketball prowess was not impressive.
Kyrie Irving had almost never encountered opponents taller than 6'3
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