Chapter 111 The chicken soup coach’s bold words!

Lin Yu didn't say much, just nodded and went to his locker to change his jersey.

Da Da was also very excited to see Lin Yu, and took the initiative to say: "Da Yu has long wanted to meet you and lead the men's basketball team to win the gold medal! Unfortunately, I didn't go to this Olympics! Alas!"

It can only be said that the mess with the top management of the men's basketball team did have a significant impact on the team.

"It's okay, brother Da Da. There will be a next time. Next time we'll be at home. It will be even more impressive to get the gold medal then!"

Hearing Lin Yu's words, a bitter smile appeared on his face.

next time……

Lin Yu started to change his jersey, and by the time he finished changing his jersey, most people had arrived.

Seeing this, Rivers, as a famous chicken soup coach in the league, started to give chicken soup directly.

"Guys! Let me introduce myself first! I'm Doc Rivers, and I'm your head coach for the new season."

"As a newly formed team, there are many opinions about us from the outside world, such as whether we are going to play badly this year to train rookies, or whether the Celtics are going to continue to hoard talents, etc."

"But as the head coach, I can tell you with certainty that the Celtics will definitely not tank this year!"

After all, this is a team where nearly half of the players are third-year rookies or younger, so it is normal for the outside world to be pessimistic about the Celtics.

"I think some people might ask me, if we don't tank, then what is our goal? To make the playoffs?"

"No, making the playoffs is not the Celtics' goal!"

"As the top team in the NBA, the Celtics' only goal is to win the championship!"

"I know that some of you players may be thinking, how can we win the championship with our current lineup?"

"But just like no one thought that the Dream Team would be defeated by Lin's team!"

"Everything is possible! But first, we have to give ourselves confidence!"

"Even if we can't win the championship now, we still have to work hard for this goal!"

"Do you have confidence now!?"

"have!!!"

The Celtics shouted in unison.

Lin Yu also had to say that Rivers was indeed a master of chicken soup, as he started giving chicken soup before the game even started.

After drinking the chicken soup, the first thing to be conducted under the leadership of Rivers was naturally the physical test.

After all, a season has passed and there are many players who failed to manage their body shape.

Some players need to lose weight now.

For example, Paul Pierce.

After the physical test, Pierce got directly on the treadmill and started his weight loss plan.

After all, Lin Yu participated in the Olympics during the off-season, and he never stopped training.

Physical test data is still at its peak.

After the physical examination, Rivers began to organize 5V5 training games within the team.

then……

Lin Yu's opponent was defeated.

"Oh my god! Perkins was beaten by Lin Yu! He couldn't limit Lin Yu at all!"

"Perkins' defense is pretty good. Paul and Anfernee just took turns against Lin Yu, but their performance was not as good as Perkins'."

"Thomas is on the field. He is famous for his defense. He should be able to limit Lin Yu!"

"Oh my God! Is Lin Yu playing basketball while flying in the sky? This air suspension is too scary! Thomas jumped later than Lin Yu, but landed before him. How can he defend Lin Yu?"

"..."

The players and Celtics staff who were watching were all shocked by Lin Yu's performance.

Although some people know that Lin Yu should be very strong.

After all, he was the player who led the team to defeat the Dream Team!

But in the final analysis, there are big differences between FIBA ​​rules and NBA rules. The 'King of Europe' Jasikevicius is doing very well in FIBA, but in the NBA he can only watch the water dispenser.

Therefore, there is a general question among the outside world.

Can Lin Yu continue his Olympic performance under NBA rules? Yes!
If someone asked him this question, Rivers would answer it without hesitation.

Rivers is smiling brightly now.

There is an All-Star small forward Paul Pierce, plus Lin Yu...

Rivers doesn’t dare to say whether he can win the championship, but there will be absolutely no problem in making it to the playoffs!
It is also because of Lin Yu's strong strength, and Lin Yu has indeed experienced a lot of games during the offseason.

After Rivers discussed with the Cardinal, he did not allow Lin Yu to participate in the preseason.

The focus began to be on training rookies such as Tony, Perkins and West.

This has also greatly increased the outside world's curiosity about the Celtics' new season.

At the final preseason press conference.

The reporter asked Rivers: "Coach Doug, the Celtics will face the Cavaliers in the opening game. The Cavaliers are a strong opponent at the playoff level. Do you have the confidence to defeat them? In addition, will Lin Yu play in the opening game?"

knight.

Strong enemy! ?
Rivers was really speechless. How could the Cavaliers be such a strong enemy?

In fact, this is the outside world's impression of the Celtics at this time.

There are a lot of rookies, or veterans like Hardaway, and the only player in his prime is Pierce.

The Cavaliers at least made it to the playoffs last season, and they made various reinforcements during the offseason.

Traded for LaFrentz and signed guard Eric Snow, who once helped the 76ers reach the finals.

Big Z is still at his peak at this time, and he was also selected as an All-Star this season in the original history.

It can be said that the Cavaliers' strength, in the eyes of outsiders, is at least a playoff-level team.

It is definitely more than one level stronger than the current Celtics!
"Lin Yu will definitely play in the opening game. I don't think the Cavaliers are a strong opponent for the Celtics. I am confident that we can defeat the Cavaliers!"

Rivers does think so. After all, the Cavaliers' strongest lineup is James and Big Z.

According to Rivers, Pierce is definitely stronger than the sophomore James.

Lin Yu's strength is also above that of Big Z.

Both of the Celtics' cores are stronger than the Cavaliers, so how did the Cavaliers win?

Expect role players to explode?

But, in the eyes of reporters, Rivers is crazy!

The Celtics, who were playing badly to compete for the No. 1 pick last season, now have nearly half of their players being rookies.

You say now that you are confident of beating the playoff-level Cavaliers.

Isn't this crazy?!

The next day, the headlines of the sports section of Meilijia all began to mock the Celtics.

ESPN: Beat the Cavaliers? Celtics head coach makes a bold statement!

Sports Illustrated: Opening matchup! Celtics head coach is full of confidence!

Los Angeles Times: Is it just boasting or confidence? Celtics coach is confident of beating Cavaliers!

...

The Los Angeles Times was the most sarcastic.

Columnist Antoine Porter even directly predicted that the Celtics might suffer a losing streak next!

"Although Lin Yu played like a superstar in the Olympics, there is no guarantee that his performance in the NBA will continue."

"Rookies mean talent, but also lack of experience. Although the Celtics have Paul Pierce, with Lin Yu's performance being a mystery, they only have Paul Pierce!"

"Although the Cavaliers are not a championship-level team, their strength is definitely at the playoff level."

"After the Cavaliers, the Celtics will face strong teams in the league such as the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat this month."

"The Celtics are destined to have a long losing streak in November."

The article believes that unless Lin Yu can play at an All-Star level, the Celtics cannot be considered a playoff team.

The Celtics' schedule in November can basically be described as a devil's schedule, so it can be concluded that the Celtics will suffer a series of losing streak.

(End of this chapter)