Chapter 870 Is the 98 Million Signings Worthless? (Fourth Update!)

Of course, not everyone receives a ring with their own name.

Only players who have made contributions in the finals can get exclusive rings. This is a customary rule.

The championship rings began to be presented at the scene, and every time Kenny Smith read out a person's name, that person would come to the stage to receive his ring.

First the team management, then the coaching staff, and finally the players.

Tang Tian was the first player to appear on the stage.

When his name was drawn out by Smith, the entire New Orleans arena erupted.

The championship scene last season seemed like yesterday, and this championship ring award ceremony is to remind them again that they are champions!

Tang Tian walked in front of Xiao Hua, seeing the other party's smiling expression, felt inexplicably relieved.

"Congratulations."

Xiao Hua gave the ring to Tang Tian and congratulated him politely.

"Thank you, I will trouble you next year."

Tang Tian also replied politely.

next year?

Xiao Hua was stunned for a moment, but Tang Tian had already turned around and left with the ring, without even hugging him!

This guy!

Does it mean that the Pelicans will be able to successfully defend the title? !

After Tang Tian, ​​Davis, Jokic... the entire Pelicans team didn't hug Silver after getting the ring.

The refereeing issue in last year's finals made them quite unhappy, and they were silently protesting!

There were also boos at the scene.

Xiao Hua still kept a smile on his face, but he could feel that it was obviously being forced out.

The Pelicans really gave him a shot in the arm.

After the rings were awarded, the team members wore them on their fingers and posed for the camera with a happy expression on their faces.

The championship trophy belongs to the team, but the ring belongs to them personally, which is the proof of the championship.

After the championship ring awarding ceremony, everyone at the scene stood up under Smith's gesture and faced the side of the arena.

There, there was a flag covered with a black cloth.

Accompanied by live music, the black cloth was pulled apart a little bit, revealing the words inside.

The top is the team logo of the Pelicans, the bottom is the words 2015~2016, and the bottom is the logo of the NBA championship.

The first championship banner in Pelicans history!

There was a tsunami of cheers at the scene, this is the moment of glory for all of them!

The players of the Pelicans also held up the rings in their hands. This is also their moment of glory!

On the other side of the court, the eyes of the Cavaliers players are somewhat envious, most of them have not yet tasted the taste of a championship.

After the championship rings were handed out, the scene immediately entered the opening ceremony.

The starting players of the two teams were introduced one after another.

The Cavaliers started the five tigers, with Irving and Shumpert on the outside, James and Love on the front line, and Whiteside at the center.

This is four stars plus one 3D, an absolute champion configuration.

There is a lineup adjustment for the Pelicans. Bo Yang replaced Ariza as the starting small forward. The latter has not adjusted well since the training camp.

After the opening ceremony, the two sides started one after another, and Whiteside and Davis jumped the ball in the middle circle.

Whiteside glanced disdainfully at Jokic not far away, as if mocking that the latter didn't even have the courage to jump the ball with him.

At this moment, the referee threw the ball in the air, and Davis turned the ball back to the Pelicans' half court, officially kicking off the team's new season.

Holiday holds the ball in the frontcourt, Bojan and Jokic have a pick-and-roll with and without the ball in the high position on the right, and Bojan uses Jokic to run a three-pointer.

Jokic's pick-and-roll successfully blocked James, Holiday threw the pass, and Bojan caught the ball and shot directly.

Whiteside's inside defense is excellent, and his ability to eat cakes on the offensive end is also very strong, but as a traditional center, his lateral movement is his weakness.

After this change of defense, he had no time to pounce.

"Shua!"

With a crisp sound, Bo Yang's first three-pointer went into the net.

His defense is not as good as Ariza, but the ability to grasp the ball of opportunity on the offensive end is very strong.

The Pelicans took the lead and drew cheers from the scene.

Although they won the championship last season, it was uncomfortable to be forced 3 to 3. Fans look forward to the Pelicans' hearty victory at home.

Back on the defensive end, the Pelicans' defense expanded a lot. Irving directly broke through the basket with the ball, but was surrounded by Jokic and Holiday and missed.

Whiteside grabbed the offensive rebound and scored a second offensive dunk.

He yelled at Jokic after dunking.

He came to the Cavaliers to win Jokic and the Pelicans, and the ball just now was his determination.

Holiday advanced to the front court and gave the ball to Tang Tian. Tang Tian called Jokic for a high pick-and-roll, and immediately pulled out a three-pointer.

"Shua!"

Whiteside's throwing speed was still not fast enough, and Tang Tian made a three-pointer with almost no interference and went into the net.

6 to 2, the Pelicans scored two three-pointers in the opening game!

Looking back, James continued to rush to the basket, and Jokic and Davis continued to surround them back and forth.

After three steps, James made a layup to avoid Jokic, but did not avoid Davis. The ball was almost blocked, and he followed it out of the frame.

This time Davis took advantage of the situation to protect the defensive rebound and did not give Whiteside a chance to grab an offensive rebound.

The Pelicans quickly played a defensive counterattack, Whiteside had no time to retreat, and the frontcourt played five against four.

Holiday scored Jokic suddenly, and the latter turned around and passed Love to score.

8 to 2, the Pelicans' opening offense played quite smoothly.

James continued to break through the basket, but he still missed the double-team shot. Whiteside's second tip-up caused Jokic's defensive foul.

Whiteside's help to the Cavaliers is obvious, and he has grabbed two offensive rebounds in less than three minutes.

Amid the boos of the fans, he made two free throws.

Looking back, Tang Tian continued to find Jokic for a pick-and-roll. This time, Whiteside rushed out, and the attack was very thorough.

He won't give another chance like this when the opponent makes a three-pointer over his head.

However, Tang Tian made a false shot, flying him and then quickly rushed into the inside lane.

This shot was very fast, and only James reacted to help defend in place.

Tang Tian didn't make a strong attack, and threw a through ball to Davis under the basket. Davis caught the ball and dunked with both hands.

10 to 3.

The Pelicans completely had the upper hand after the start!

Whiteside seems to help the Cavaliers a lot, but it doesn't seem to have any impact on the situation...

At this moment, Kenny Smith from the commentary booth made a professional analysis.

The Pelicans, after the opening, grabbed Whiteside and played.

Needless to say on the offensive end, Bo Yang catches Tang Tian one by one, and catches all he can't save, including the ball that Tang Tian just used him to save and break through.

On the defensive end, the Pelicans' defense has expanded greatly.

This is tantamount to forcing the Cavaliers to make a breakthrough, but the result of the breakthrough is also obvious.

Because Whiteside couldn't get out, the Cavaliers' breakthrough space was compressed, and Irving and James failed to finish twice in a row.

Even if Whiteside can use his ability to seize some opportunities to score on the second offense, his scoring is limited.

In the past few minutes, Whiteside's effect is not as good as Tristan Thompson!

Lu also realized this.

But after he realized it, he was a bit fucked up, the Cavaliers spent 98 million in the summer...is this useless?