The contradiction between Stephenson and Dragic lies in interests, which is the most irreconcilable.

For the sake of one's own strength, countries can instantly break up, and allies become enemies.

People are also very complicated. In name, Dragic is Stephenson's substitute, but both of them are competing for work.

Calderon was reimbursed last season and removed a meniscus. For him, the peak has ended here, and Stephenson finally has a chance to make a comeback.

However, unexpectedly, the divine weapon descended from heaven, and the starting lineup that should have belonged to him came to someone else's hands.

If Calderon is still the starting player, Stephenson will be in peace. Even if he is unwilling to accept it, he will still recognize Calderon's status.

As a result, an outsider robbed him of his position, which made him feel very unbalanced.

Li Xing didn't know how to persuade him. This kind of thing can't be solved by just saying a few big truths or filling a few bowls of chicken soup to cleanse people's hearts.

Anyone who has aspirations and enterprising spirit wants to climb upward and get better and better. Stephenson's idea itself is not wrong.

"Do you want to persuade him?" asked Banyani.

Calderon sighed: "If you can't persuade him, let him think it through alone. If we say too much, it will not only not help him, but it will also make him feel that we are favoring Golan."

Li Xing agreed with Calderon's analysis. With Stephenson's IQ, he might really think so.

That's it, the first preseason game ended.

That night, Patton wanted to invite Li Xing out for a drink, but was rejected by the latter.

"At the beginning of the preseason, you shouldn't let yourself go too far." Li Xing looked at Middleton who was alone. "Learn to learn from Chris, be quiet and be silent, nothing wrong with it."

Patton said: "That guy is so unfunny. He doesn't come every time I call him."

"Not to say he is not interested in what you invited him to do. Since he rejected you again and again, why don't you try to invite him to do something else?"

Stephenson and Dragic have broken up. Li Xing doesn't want these two people to be close, and there is a certain competition. The rookies who also break up.

Patton had something unknown: "Why do you have to invite me as a rookie? He can also invite me. If he invites me once, wouldn't I know what he likes?"

It makes sense to say it well, and Li Xing almost didn't know how to refute it.

"Everyone has a unique personality, don't you know?"

"You have a good personality, like a flame, and it's the most special thing about you. Chris is a piece of ice, and you can melt him. You are all rookies and should take care of each other, do you know?"

This kind of thing is usually done by Calderon, and Li Xing increasingly feels that this is a thankless job.

The director of the team's neighborhood committee should look for someone else.

Although Patton disliked Middleton's attitude of keeping others from a thousand miles away, Li Xing's words enlightened him to a certain extent.

"But I really don't know what he likes. You're right. He's a piece of ice. Even if we practice together, I can feel his indifference. I really don't know what he likes."

Patton is in trouble.

"This is what you need to learn next. Be familiar with the preferences of each teammate. The first person you need to be familiar with is Chris who entered the league with you. He will be your future partner, do you know?" Li Xing finally had the intention of sending a mission to the boss.

Patton nodded, not understanding.

Li Xing believes that Middleton and Patton will not be as incompatible as Stephenson and Dragic. Although there is a certain degree of conflict between their positions, they both have extremely comprehensive compatibility.

Middleton and Patton can play the second and third positions at the same time, and Snyder positioned the former as the starting lineup as soon as he came up, while the latter had nothing to argue for.

No one knows why Middleton can lock in a starting position without competition, so Barnes and Patton are bound to attack him during training.

Middleton took it one by one, and he always had a face, and he didn't like to talk after the fate.

Compared to him, Patton is naturally familiar with others and can talk to anyone, but he can't do anything to Middleton.

"Nani, where are you going in a hurry?" Li Xing asked.

“Buy diapers.”

With a word from Banyani, Li Xing fully felt the fatherly love flying out of him.

What Li Xing wondered was: "Will you just let the servants in your family do this?"

"Latch, it makes more sense to do some things yourself, and I have this time."

"When the season starts, I probably won't have time."

"Okay, goodbye, caring daddy." Li Xing said goodbye to him.

Li Xing felt that after the birth of Bagniani, this guy has become much more mature, and he looks less unrestrained than before.

This is a good thing, no one doesn't like the serious Banyani.

But in Li Xing's opinion, Banyani, who talks nonsense and likes to be mean, is his partner.

Well, at this time I admit that he is a partner.

When Li Xing returned home, Theron and the others had already prepared their midnight snacks.

Li Xing glanced at him and some people came back and some left.

Before the season began, Lincoln Apartments’ resident staff were very unfixed.

"How is the game tonight?" Theron asked.

"It's okay." Li Xing said.

Theron asked with a smile: "Really? Lance and that Slovenia don't seem to deal with much."

Li Xing was stunned. He didn't expect Theron to see it too.

Theron is considered an ordinary fan and will not make common sense mistakes. It is just because of work, so it is impossible to say how much you understand basketball.

Even an ordinary fan like her could see that Stephenson and Dragic had a story that they had to tell, let alone others.

There are so many psychology experts like Yang Yi on the Internet that can create a story of grievances and entanglements with just one expression.

"They are in a competitive relationship, and it is normal to have disputes," said Li Xing.

“This is not normal.”

Pantoriano interjected.

"Why?"

Li Xing asked.

Pantoriano said: "Have the Raptors done this before this? I feel like you are a big family, with a harmonious side on the court, and the disputes like Lance and Slovenia are unprecedented."

"Griya, this is a business alliance after all."

Li Xing also missed the atmosphere of the first two seasons, but the team needs to strengthen and make up for shortcomings, which is something that must be experienced.

It is unrealistic to have strong soldiers and horses and be at peace with each other.

There are disputes where there are people. It is rare for the Raptors to win the championship for two consecutive years without any friction.

"Lance is not a soft persimmon," Theron said.

Li Xing cut a piece of meat and kept staring at Theron, wanting to hear her continue.

"Although he was just snatched from the starter, he lost much more than this."

"I don't think Lance will keep watching," Theron said.

"What do you think should be done?"

Li Xing asked Theron such a question for the first time, and he also felt that he was stupid. How could he ask her such a question?

Theron said: "If I were the general manager, I would trade one before the conflict between Lance and the Slovenians had not intensified, before their fight had expanded, and before things could be recovered."

trade.

The word that Li Xing is most reluctant to face is that he bid farewell to Pondsett, Mark, and Tony Allen in the offseason.

In the short term, he doesn't want to see the word appear again.

Theron gave a solution that was both simple and direct. She did not think about making the two reconcile, and she would put a heavy hammer as soon as she came up.

Although Li Xing didn't like this solution very much, in his heart, he also believed that this was a feasible solution and could definitely have an effect.

Dragic joined the team with a four-year long-term appointment that was lower than his value. His potential, namely combat power and style are urgently needed by the team, and it is impossible to trade him.

Trade Reims?

Stephenson is one of Li Xing's closest comrades. He can't imagine going to the Esbjor Center one day, or taking a plane to the away game with everyone, or trying to play a pick-and-roll with Stephenson on the court but can't find anyone else.

“Management will handle this.”

Li Xing felt so painful that his mind hurt, and he was unwilling to accept this result.

"Latch, try this blueberry pie." Pantoriano said flauntingly. "I'm going to teach the Michelin chef step by step?"

"How can chef Michelin teach you?"

Pantoriano's right thumb rubbed against the index finger, looking like a rich woman who "wealth can make the devil push the grinding."

All right.

Li Xing temporarily lets go of this matter.

Li Xing had just eaten and drank enough and wanted to take a shower and sleep when someone called.
To be continued...