Morning, the 30th.

As the young Rondo pushed open the doors of the Heat's training facility, ready to begin his workout...

In a daze, he who had been racking his brains for Feng Huang's three-peat before leaving home, was instantly stunned by the scene before him.

In the past month or so...

Believe it or not.

In Rondo's opinion...

This Heat team didn't look like a team that wanted to challenge for a three-peat.

Whether it was the Filipino man who was anxious every day because O'Neal's weight couldn't be controlled...

Or the performance of the entire Heat team in the preseason training camp and preseason games...

If you had to ask Rondo to describe the state of this Heat team in one word...

Then it would probably only be "rotten."

As early as the preseason training camp, when the team was practicing together, Rondo noticed the fatigue revealed by this Heat team from the inside out.

However, at the time, Rondo didn't think it was a big deal.

After all, in the past two years, most of the meritorious players in this Heat team had less rest time than players from other teams.

Rondo believed that, as time went by, these famous players who had made great contributions to the Heat in the past two years would definitely gradually regain their feel for the game.

But...

As time came to October, Rondo, who was always good at observing, noticed a hint of something wrong.

Because now the regular season was about to begin...

But these famous players of the Heat seemed even more tired.

No way!

This can't go on!

If Pat Riley continues to insist on his devil training method...

Then, in Rondo's view, I'm afraid that before the regular season even starts, this Heat team will be exhausted to death.

However, as a rookie, how could he, Rondo, have a say in this Heat team?

So...

In desperation, Rondo could only pin all his hopes on the upcoming preseason games.

In Rondo's mind, the high-intensity training of the preseason training camp may just be a Heat tradition.

When it came to the preseason games, Riley would definitely let his puppet disciple appropriately reduce the intensity of daily training.

And the facts proved...

Rondo's guess was indeed correct.

However...

After the Heat lost to the Celtics, Pistons, and Bucks in succession by more than 20 points in the preseason games...

Everything changed...

Rondo still remembered the scene when Riley rushed into the locker room and stomped his feet in anger after losing to the Bucks.

"What the hell are you guys playing now?

Shaq, yes, I'm talking about you.

Look at the fat on your belly, don't you think you can still be the starting center of this team?

And Trevor, your three-point shooting percentage is less than 20%...

How did you guarantee me in the preseason training camp that you would make everyone look at you with new eyes in the new season?

Okay, today we lose to the Bucks by 20 points, tomorrow we lose to the Rockets by 30 points, and then we lose to the Spurs by 40 points...

And then?

After there's no one left to lose to, so the whole world can come and laugh at us?"

In the locker room, after the lecture, looking at the Heat players who were ashamed and lowered their heads at the time, although no one was born to like being scolded...

But in Rondo's view, everyone's performance on the court recently did deserve to be scolded.

However...

Rondo, who thought everything would end here, never expected...

In the locker room, after using ice buckets to explode Spoelstra's head one after another, Riley immediately announced the Heat's training plan for the future.

How outrageous was this training plan?

If the amount of training was replaced by numbers...

The training volume of ordinary teams is 50, and the Heat used to be 90...

Now, at Riley's request, every Heat player has to undergo more than 150 training volume in the future.

Crazy!

This is absolutely crazy!

That day, looking at Riley...

Even Rondo, who usually trained very hard, felt what it was like to be in hell in the following period of time.

Moreover, as the Heat lost all 7 preseason games in the new season...

The morale of this defending champion also fell to the bottom.

In recent days...

During training, let alone laughter...

Even when teammates greeted each other, everyone lowered their heads and didn't want to talk to anyone.

Rondo knew that if this continued...

Then it was very likely that what awaited him in his rookie season...

Would be a debut that was a fall.

Anxiety.

Impatience.

Restless nights.

As Feng Huang's appointed Pippen.

At this moment, Rondo was worried about his future and Feng Huang's reputation.

In Rondo's view...

If Su Feng couldn't achieve a three-peat next season...

Then how high his good brother had lifted him up before...

He would fall just as badly then.

Fortunately...

Just when Rondo was about to lose his appetite...

Su Feng is back!

And with Su Feng's return, hope also returned.

And with hope, the fighting spirit of this Heat team instantly increased several levels!

On this day, Rondo, who had learned from his teammates that Su Feng had already started training at the training hall hours ago, had a lot to say to Su Feng.

But before he could speak, after Riley and Spoelstra arrived at the training hall one after another, Su Feng used a speech to make Rondo understand...

What is a leader!

"Next, in November and December, you only have three things to do.

Rest.

Rest.

Still rest!

I won't forget, in my last defense in 1997, I entrusted the most important task to him!"

Boom!

Returned...

All returned!

The senior brother is back!

Bah!

The Miami Heat is back!

Center, Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Amir Johnson.

Power Forward, Chuck Hayes, Udonis Haslem, Ersan Ilyasova.

Small Forward, Su Feng, Trevor Ariza, Jason Kapono.

Shooting Guard, Manu Ginobili, Jerry Stackhouse, Louis Williams.

Point Guard, Gary Payton, Rajon Rondo, Chris Quinn.

Inside the Heat's training facility.

Even Quinn, who was signed by Riley in the free agent market this summer, was captivated by Su Feng's inner charisma at this moment.

Because...

Su Feng actually remembered that he was the first person to greet him this morning!

"Maybe you are not as talented as most players in this league.

But don't forget, without Kenny Smith, 'The Dream' wouldn't have won the championship."

For role players like Quinn...

How could he have imagined...

That a superstar like Su Feng would be so approachable?

You know, when representing the Heat in the Summer League this summer...

Even some famous players who often participate in the Summer League were all arrogant, as if he was the God of basketball.

But at this moment...

Looking at Su Feng's sincere eyes...

Quinn admitted.

This damn man in front of him...

Had completely captivated him.

"Teacher... although there are many things I still can't understand.

But I probably understand why you can't continue to work with Su."

On the sidelines, looking at the Heat players who were gradually regaining their vitality on the court after Su Feng finished his speech, Spoelstra said with emotion.

And hearing this, after smiling, Riley also said to Coach Spo: "You have grown up, Erik.

But some things, since you know them, keep them in your heart forever."

Spoelstra nodded.

No way.

The Heat is Riley's Heat after all.

But, let alone give Su Feng five more years...

Even now...

This team has been branded with Su Feng's mark.

As Charles Barkley said.

It was Su Feng who made the Heat.

Not the Heat that made Su Feng.

On the 31st, after finishing the morning training, the entire Heat team had a half-day off in the afternoon.

And taking advantage of the holiday, Su Feng once again found O'Neal.

"Give me some more time, Su...

I know I'm not in good shape now.

But, I haven't forgotten how important this season is to you and me." Looking down at Su Feng, O'Neal said with a helpless expression.

Because O'Neal will be 35 years old on March 6 next year...

So Su Feng knew very well that once this guy lost weight too hard...

Then it wouldn't be as simple as the Heat giving other teams 20 million in salary space at the beginning of the new season.

And hearing this...

O'Neal, who originally thought that Su Feng would be furious about his recent poor weight loss effect, was also stunned.

At this moment, he was like a donkey that had been smoothed out by Su Feng.

In Su Feng's previous life...

In fact, even when he was about to retire, many of O'Neal's behaviors could only be described as childish in Su Feng's eyes.

Note...

Emotional intelligence is not equal to psychological age.

And low emotional intelligence does not mean that Kobe is not mature enough.

In fact, after entering the late stage of his career, comparing the careers of Kobe and O'Neal, you will find...

Compared with Kobe, who can always recover through self-regulation...

O'Neal is the kind of player who needs someone to coax him to play.

Therefore...

The more this kind of time, Su Feng knew that he couldn't give O'Neal too much pressure.

Otherwise...

This fathead fish that even Kobe can break his defense...

I'm afraid that before he loses weight...

He will have already started self-isolation mode.

"Thank you, Su." On this day, after Su Feng left, looking at the sky outside the window...

O'Neal hated that he didn't know enough about Su Feng in his early years.

Thanks to God again...

On that day in 1994, he met those two lovely high school students.

In fact, everyone will encounter this or that setback in the long journey of life.

However, some people can kill to 8000 in one go when they constantly encounter 7470.

And some people will only talk about it on the sidelines, and be stubborn and not know it. (Note 1)

And Feng Ge, the reason why he is Feng Ge.

It's not just as simple as the widely circulated "fgnB" in the Jianghu.

Farewell to October.

November 1st.

Miami, American Airlines Arena.

The Heat, sitting at home, officially ushered in their regular season opener in the 06/07 season.

I have to say...

Stern is indeed a president who is good at finding fault.

Because at this moment, when the world knows that the Celtics can't wait to put the championship trophy in Auerbach's tomb...

This year's Heat's opening game opponent...

It was actually the Boston Celtics.

Meaning...

Mr. President...

Are you saying that you think the Buff on this Celtics team is not enough...

You also want them to visit the Heat's home championship ring presentation ceremony at the Heat's home court and add another layer of Buff to them?

Same as last season.

Although the Heat suffered a 7-game losing streak in the preseason games.

But espn, which is already familiar with the Heat's routine, still ranked them first in the new season's team strength list.

And American Airlines Arena, as the Heat's second championship flag officially rose on the dome...

After the Heat players who participated in the Heat's championship cause last season, except for Su Feng, took the stage one by one to receive their championship rings...

The Heat fans, who are still immersed in joy at this time, don't know what will happen next...

And on the sidelines...

Even though the deceased is gone...

Duncan, as usual, carried two benches and placed them in front of the Celtics' bench.

Whether it was Larry Bird...

Or Carl Miller.

Or other Celtics players.

No one touched those two benches.

Long ago.

Duncan, who was responsible for carrying benches for Auerbach, only carried one.

But later, because there was a young man named Randolph in the team who always liked to grab him to carry benches for Auerbach...

So on every night before the Celtics' game, whether Auerbach came to the scene or not, these two benches would be placed next to the Celtics' bench.

"Tim, do you know, everyone is saying that this era belongs to Su, but I don't think so.

Because in the nBA, in this long marathon journey...

I believe that as long as it's not the end, Tim Duncan will never give up his pursuit of the leader."

On the court, just as Su Feng was about to take the stage to deliver his farewell speech...

Recalling Auerbach's past teachings, Duncan subconsciously clenched his fists.

Humble but not arrogant.

Not slow or fast.

If it is said that in this life, Duncan before the age of 30 was skillful and without skill, and a heavy sword without an edge.

Then at this moment...

He...

Has already entered another realm...

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