Chapter 715: Bulls' new lineup, restless rookies!

Offseason trade market, the situation changes.

One major trade after another will cause the league's pattern next season to undergo earth-shaking changes compared to last season.

Everyone is looking forward to it.

Fans are waiting for the arrival of the new season.

And players, after finalizing their contracts and determining their destinations for next season, are all soaking in the gym, constantly training, constantly improving themselves.

Players also yearn to become stronger, and then... like Su Yan in the new season, become famous in one fell swoop and explode the league.

United Center.

Led by Yao, all players are also actively training.

Pippen is resting on the side.

He completed his daily training today, maintaining his basic physical functions from not deteriorating seriously, which is already enough.

Next season.

He has already been determined to be a substitute.

Iguodala replaces him as a starter; watching Iguodala in training, breaking into the paint time and time again, gliding for dunks.

Satisfied.

Pippen is quite satisfied.

"Ha..."

He smiled slightly, "I already have seven championships in hand, but... I don't want to retire at all next season, following Su Yan.

Winning two more championships wouldn't be too much, right?!

No.

3 would be best.

By then I'll have 10 championships in hand, how majestic that would be to say.

And... it's very likely to have three three-peats, creating three 'dynasties' for the Bulls in my career, that's something to brag about later.

Hehehe..."

The more Pippen thought, the happier he became; the more he thought about the idea of retiring at the beginning of last season, the more he threw it to the back of his mind.

"Swish!"

"Clang!"

"Swish!"

Yao also started training three-pointers after his basic daily training, training even harder than last season, full of drive.

Why?

First, in the NBA Finals and the Olympic men's basketball finals last season, he hit extremely critical three-pointers.

Although very few.

But they were really life-saving.

And the reason he could hit them stems from the day-after-day training, so he could play a role when truly needed.

Second, because Yao showed a certain three-point ability, Coach Skiles also spoke up.

Next season, in wide-open situations, and knowing his touch is okay that night, Yao can shoot three-pointers like a shooter.

Giving Yao three-point opportunities.

Then how could Yao not be happy.

The motivation is naturally even stronger.

Additionally.

His weight gain plan is also continuing.

To become a top center in the West, his weight needs to increase, and his body needs to become even stronger.

Some people will say.

Continuous weight gain will make Yao's knees unable to bear it, which will increase his risk of injury and shorten his career.

Yao seems to have gradually become a glass man like this, constantly suffering from injuries.

The fact?!

Not entirely.

The reason Yao's career is not long-lasting.

Weight gain leading to a heavy physical burden is actually not the main reason.

The real reason is that he became the boss early in the Rockets, the absolute pillar inside, and there are too many things he needs to do in every game.

Offense, confrontation, defense, coordination, running, etc.

This is all crazily and continuously consuming him.

Additionally... no matter what domestic competitions there are, he needs to participate; the long-term running and fatigue also take a toll on his body.

Year after year.

This is what led to Yao's injury, and frequent injuries.

But now it's different.

By Su Yan's side, although he is one of the "Twin Stars", he is not the absolute main force, nor does he need to give his all in every game.

And domestic competitions.

Under Yao's suggestion, he also discussed with the domestic basketball association, and he won't play all games, but he won't be absent from key major events.

Not just Yao.

Su Yan will also go.

As long as the two are together, Yao cannot be too tired.

Then appropriate weight gain, enhancing confrontation ability, will not only not cause injury, but to a certain extent will also reduce the risk of injury.

After all.

In the fierce confrontation inside, without a decent body, that's really hard to bear.

Su Yan is also training, first finding his touch, waiting for next season to win a 30+ winning streak, and get: 【Primary · Midorima Three-pointer】.

Overnight.

His three-point ability will soar, and he will amaze the entire league once again.

And Iguodala, JR Smith, Korver, and Chandler, etc., are all actively training, seriously training.

Being all newcomers, they are in a period of rapid growth.

It is worth mentioning that Chandler, who turned into a "surprise soldier" in the finals, his pretty good performance, and... the visible growth in the offseason.

After management consideration.

They finally sent away starting power forward Antonio, letting Chandler start next season, forming a twin-tower combination with Yao.

In this way.

The Bulls' new starting lineup for next season is determined: PG: Hinrich, SG: Su Yan, SF: Iguodala, PF: Chandler, C: Yao.

U1S1.

This lineup is much stronger than last season.

On the bench, there are also JR Smith, Korver, Tony Allen, and... Pippen who can provide spiritual help.

Not great.

But not too bad either.

Such a Bulls team, it's hard not to be strong next season.

During training breaks.

Rest area.

Su Yan looked at everyone, looked at this group of guys who were stronger than last year, his expression shook, and he roared with a fist: "Brothers.

Next season, defending the championship, do you have confidence?!"

"Woah~"

"Must have."

"Bulls championship!!!"

Everyone was excited, waving their fists, crazily shouting with Su Yan, every face filled with absolute confidence in winning the championship.

This confidence stems from Su Yan, stems from the "Twin Stars" combination. ===== CHAPTER 717 =====