Chapter 1 The New Season Approaches

Training camps for each team in the new season have gradually opened, and the footsteps of the new season are getting closer and closer.

espn, tnt, fox... these guys who were idle during the offseason, constantly reporting on the divorce fees of Humphries and Kim Kardashian, can finally start warming up for the new season.

espn has always been the most active. Columnist Chad Ford gave his new season preview and predictions at the first time.

He analyzed the strength of all 30 teams in the league in the new season, and also ranked them in terms of strength, which made the fans' appetite for the new season fully satisfied.

In this list, as in last year, the Heat still rank at the top.

If one Shane Battier can't help the team win the championship, then how about another Ray Allen? We have to admit Pat Riley's greatness. He has delivered on his promise and brought the strongest role players to this team. I even think we can award them the championship trophy in advance.

Record prediction: 67 wins and 15 losses.

Second place is the Thunder.

They got Ibaka, and they will soon get Harden. We have seen Durant's progress in the Olympics. Maintaining the current lineup, they are the Heat's biggest challengers, and you must realize that the oldest of the four is Durant, who is not yet 23 years old.

Record prediction: 66 wins and 16 losses.

The Spurs are ranked third on this list.

The Spurs slapped my face hard last season. Popovich is truly the best coach in history. When Duncan and Ginobili got old, he found a new tactical system for them at the right time, and they also used the 31st pick to select a super super clutch rookie last season.

If you've watched the Olympics, you'll notice that Tang has also developed passing skills during the offseason. Although they are a year older and have not been strengthened, they have a chance to achieve the first title defense in team history this year.

Of course, if the first two teams agree.

Record prediction: 60 wins and 22 losses.

The Lakers are ranked fourth.

Fans are cheering for Kupchak, but I have to pour some cold water on them. Nash is 38 years old, Kobe is 34 years old, Gasol is 32 years old, Metta World Peace is 33 years old, and the only young one is Howard at 27 years old, but he suffered a serious back injury this past season.

This lineup looks great, but they are really too old. It's hard not to think of the Lakers during the Malone and Payton era. They also looked strong, but in the end they failed to win the championship.

Record prediction: 58 wins and 24 losses.

The Nuggets are ranked fifth.

Many people must think I'm crazy to put the Nuggets in this position, but in fact you don't know the changes that Iguodala can bring to this team. They need a leader, and now Ujiri has brought them one.

Record prediction: 55 wins and 27 losses.

After the Nuggets, the Clippers, Grizzlies, Nets, Knicks, and Warriors are ranked 6th to 10th.

"Are you kidding me? Our Lakers are ranked fourth? espn's experts are really brick-heads, as unreliable as ever!"

"What's even more ridiculous is that they put the Nuggets in the fifth position on this list! Ahead of the Clippers and Nets! It's just nonsense!"

"You can just take a look at espn's list predictions. Haven't you noticed that they all think the Knicks can be helped up?"

"Haha, as a Warriors fan, I really want to give espn a thumbs up!"

"Your Warriors are also overrated. Your Curry is injured and out of the game at every turn, and so is David Lee. Do you want to rely on Bogut, Thompson, and Barnes to make it to the playoffs?"

"This is just an entertainment list, everyone just take a look."

"espn's face will be swollen this year!"

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Ford's list was hotly debated by fans, and the latest episode of the tnt Big Three also discussed the list endlessly.

"This time I'm on the Spurs' side."

Barkley stated his position at the first time.

Ever since he won the bet on the Spurs last season, he has instinctively sided with them.

"Come.on! Charles, do you really think they can beat the Heat this season?" O'Neal immediately complained.

"Why don't we bet again?" Barkley's confidence soared after winning once.

"Shaq is never afraid, what are you betting on this time?" O'Neal directly confronted him head-on.

Smith moved his stool back at this time, fearing that he would be affected again.

"Remember the skirt Kenny wore last time?"

Barkley said directly.

Smith had ten thousand alpacas galloping through his heart. After the last show, he was almost killed by fans on social media.

They didn't kiss on the show, but the fans directly helped them kiss.

There were also various beach, bar, and hotel background switches, which were simply eye-popping.

Barkley actually mentioned it at this time!

O'Neal held back his laughter and nodded.

"Whoever loses, wears that skirt and performs a dunk on the show."

"Woah! Woah!"

O'Neal couldn't help but open his mouth wide after hearing what Barkley said.

This is more exciting than the princess hug before.

"I think it's good."

Smith silently liked it without O'Neal speaking.

Last time he was the victim, this time he can finally be a spectator shouting 666.

"Ok, Charles, you were just lucky last time, I'm about to usher in the first victory of my commentary career."

O'Neal said decisively.

"Beautiful, beautiful! Charles thinks the Spurs can defend their title, and Shaq thinks the Spurs can't."

"Yes, Miami will win their second championship." O'Neal interjected.

"So this is your bet, the loser will wear a pink skirt and complete a dunk in this live broadcast room."

Smith ignored O'Neal and finished the bet in one breath gloatingly.

Sure enough, happiness is built on the pain of others.

Barkley nodded.

"Ok, so the bet is now in effect." Smith stretched out his hand and slammed the table, like a gavel falling during an auction.

Compared to really discussing the strength of each team, this kind of entertainment segment is their favorite.

In the remaining time of the show, they successively discussed the Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets and other teams ranked lower.

"I bet a bottle of Lao Gan Ma from China, Barkley will definitely lose this time!"

"Woah woah, I can't wait to watch the flying pig put on his red cloak, sorry, it's a pink skirt, and dunk in front of us!"

"That scene will really open the door to a new world!"

"Do you all think the Heat can win this season?"

"Dude, give me a reason why they won't win?"

"Although I really like the Godfather, and I also like the Spurs, they really are no match for the Heat this season."

"Stern: I will fulfill the great wishes of the fans, the NBA champion of the 2012-2013 season is... the Miami Heat!"

"It's the Heat's turn."