Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The Clippers' training camp revealed some hidden dangers, including players slacking off after winning two consecutive championships. Griffin, Chandler, Parsons, and Fa Li De were not as diligent in training as they were last season. Only Ku Li had high morale, with a clear personal goal to prove himself stronger than Paul and win the regular season MVP again. Veteran Nash's condition was not good, and his defense was too poor, making him a black hole on the court. Yang Rui had a private conversation with Nash, who didn't demand playing time and didn't feel embarrassed about being a marginal player. Yang Rui planned to let Nash rest during the preseason and reduce his training intensity. The U16 Asian Youth Championship ended, with the Chinese men's basketball team winning the championship with a perfect record. Hu Jin Qiu performed impressively, scoring 20.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 4.2 blocks per game. Yang Rui's prestige in China soared, and he received widespread praise for his investment in the Chinese team's training. The NBA preseason began, and the Clippers played seriously in the two games in China, winning both games. The core players have already familiarized themselves with the tactics from last season. The newcomers just need some time to adjust. The Clippers achieved a record of 6 wins and 1 loss in the preseason. Rudy Gay and Chandler Parsons were the best performers, aside from the two All-Stars. Experts analyzed that the Clippers' defense is stronger than last season, with a super defensive center in the paint, a versatile power forward skilled in pick-and-rolls, a wing player adept at defending against drives, and a point guard tall enough to disrupt shots. The Clippers can always collapse into the paint defensively, limiting smaller opponents' drives and bigger players' post-ups. The first official power rankings were released, with the Clippers taking the top spot. The regular season kicks off on November 29, with the highly anticipated Western Conference opener featuring the Clippers hosting the Lakers in the Los Angeles derby.

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