During the break, the media ramped up the publicity for the Wizards, surpassing Jordan's recent return last season. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

In an interview as early as December 2000, Jordan said that he was very unhappy with the newspaper articles talking about Kobe and Carter, and he even mentioned a key point, that is, because the media was overly chasing emerging stars, prompting him to return to the game and compete with these juniors.

Jordan's intentions are obvious, he wants to regain his former popularity from Carter, to prove that "your uncle is still your uncle", but unfortunately the years are not disturbing.

In this preseason, Jordan only played 20 minutes per game, and he began to serve his old age. Applying ice packs to his knees on the sidelines also gave a glimpse of his perseverance, and the "Twilight of Heroes" promotional line was in line with David Stern's ideas.

The Wizards have played 28 games live in the U.S. this season. China's CCTV5 is broadcasting nearly half of the Wizards' games, second only to the Knicks, and they will not miss Yao Ming's games.

Swingman Matt Barnes was cut by the Cavaliers after the preseason. On the 28th, the Wizards offered him an unguaranteed base salary, and 15 people were gathered.

Even though it's just a base salary, Barnes also cherishes the opportunity, and it's too difficult for an outside blue-collar like him to find a job because he hasn't been favored at all since the draft, and he doesn't even have an agent.

Barnes vowed to do his best to help the team as long as he played.

On October 29, the NBA played three games first.

The Lakers lost to the Spurs at home, the 76ers lost to the Raptors on the road, and the Kings slaughtered the Cavaliers at home. The two teams that reached the finals in 2001 were both embarrassed.

On the 30th, the Wizards opened at home, and the opponent was the Celtics.

The first match against the team that finished fifth in the Eastern Conference playoffs last season was very attractive to fans. However, there is news that Jordan will not play long in the opening game because of a knee injury.

This is actually a routine of the Washington media, Jordan put ice packs on his knee several times in the preseason, and it would be too fake if the opening game was alive and the offensive breakthrough was the mainstay.

The Wizards management began to lay the groundwork in the training camp, on the one hand, it reflects the tragedy of Jordan going into battle with an injury and not admitting defeat, and on the other hand, it makes Jordan's transformation of playing style seem logical and can gain more favorability from fans.

If you don't do these publicity, Jordan will directly reduce the number of shots and attack in the low post, and a group of pseudo-fans will definitely pop up to spray Jordan for scrapping. In the eyes of pseudo-fans, in the face of the strongest defender's strong attack, it is the king to shoot more in the face of the bag, even if you can't shoot, it is a symbol of strength.

The Celtics head coach is Jim O'Brien, who was very low-key in his pre-game interview: "The team didn't have a clear record goal, we made a trade in the summer, there were changes to the roster, and the regular season will be dominated by run-in. ”

He also didn't predict a win, and the Celtics went 2-2 against the Wizards in the regular season last season and didn't have an advantage.

The Wizards played the Green Army in their first game and won the lottery.

In the summer, the Celtics completed a five-man trade, acquiring Weinbeck and guard Shamond Williams from the SuperSonics and sending starting point guard Kerkenny Anderson, center Portapenco and guard Joseph Ford to the SuperSonics.

O'Brien's lack of confidence is because of Wenbeck, the management actually fantasizes that an alcoholic can get back on track, and SuperSonics has long had the intention to send Wenbeck, a hot potato, away.

The SuperSonics exchanged "Rain Man" Kemp for Weinbeck, who played for the Bucks, hoping that he and Payton would carry the banner of revitalizing the team, but they didn't expect that after signing a sky-high contract, Winbeck has been languishing ever since.

Wenbeck has four years left on his current contract, which means the Celtics will pay him a whopping salary of more than $50 million over the next four years, and the lack of salary space led to the team's hero last season, forward Rodney Rodgers, joining the Nets on a free transfer.

Coupled with the departure of Portapenco, the 12th pick of the 96 Golden Generation, the Celtics' interior strength is more than a step weaker than last season.

On the evening of the 30th, the MCI Center was full, the stadium opened in 1997, can accommodate 20,674 spectators, is the third largest arena in the league, the home atmosphere is extremely hot.

Several newcomers to the preseason Wizards often staged violent dunks, Jordan may be the last season of his career, and Yang Rui joined, these factors are very attractive to fans, and the team's season tickets are sold out early.

When the players played, Jordan received the warmest applause, followed by Yang Rui.

It was broadcast live on TN*T Radio, with Charles Barkley and former Rockets player Kenny Smith partnering in commentary.

Smith asked: "Charles, Jerry Young signed a five-year contract with the Wizards with a high salary this year, saying that he is confident to lead the Wizards to the playoffs, and they performed well in the preseason, what do you think?" ”

At the mention of Yang Rui, Barkley's eyelids jumped, in 1999 he had the opportunity to join the Raptors, but he gave up, and the Raptors won the championship that season.

"Jerry Young can win two championships in the Raptors, mainly because the team is strong, even if Maddy leaves, there are three All-Star level players on the team, and the Wizards only have Michael as an All-Star, and he is very old, I think even if the Wizards make the playoffs, it will be difficult to go far."

Smith asked, "Which team do you fancy to win today?" ”

"Both teams should be about the same strength, both have a chance to win, the Celtics traded for Wing Baker was a mistake, I don't believe any alcoholic can quit drinking, just like I can't quit fried chicken and donuts." Barkley laughed.

Since retiring, Barkley has gained two laps and become a sphere, and he is the kind of person who can't resist the temptation of food. There are many theories about why Barkley didn't wear a championship ring in his life, but in the eyes of his former teammates, it was all "junk food."

After the warm-up, players from both sides came on the field. Wizards starters: Wesley, Hamilton, Jordan, Marshall, Stoudamire.

Celtic starters: Tony Decke, Paul Pearce, Eric Williams, Antoine Walker, Tony Barty.

O'Brien sent a big man lineup, letting Pierce play shooting guard, Williams is 203cm tall and weighs 100kg to play small forward, no matter which of the two faces Hamilton, the confrontation has an advantage.

The referee throws the ball into the air and the game begins.

Stadamire showed a slam dunk contest-level bounce, flying like a spring, bouncing at an incredible speed, cutting above Barty and flicking the ball to his teammates.

Hamilton received the ball and dribbled to Jordan and immediately started running.

Yang Rui did not arrange complicated tactical runs in the first game, Wesley and Marshall two sides on the left side of the stand, outside the three-point line and other opportunities. Stadamire helped Hamilton block Williams at 70 degrees on the right side.

Hamilton cut inside to draw Barty to the defense, ran out of the left side in a circle under the basket, and covered Marshall 45 degrees without the ball.

Barty and Walker were attracted to the inside, and Jordan passed, but not to Hamilton, but to Stadamire, who cut in on the right.

Smalls squeezed away Williams to catch the ball, sprinted at full speed in the face frame, and jumped with all his feet. Barty turned around and thought it was too late to defend, and he didn't dare to jump. Stadamier's body is fully stretched, and the tomahawk in his right hand is slashed into the frame! 2 to 0.

The crowd was boiling, they had never seen a player on the Wizards team dunk such a beautiful dunk in years.

The little overlord is so happy!