The farewell was approaching, Zhong Rui stood in front of Zhong Yu, smiling barely, but he could clearly feel the far-fetchedness of that smile.

It is conceivable how deep the relationship will be for those who grew up together and even depend on each other, and how painful it will be for each parting...

"Okay, okay, I'm not coming back! A man is determined to build up the territory, I'm going to expand his territory." Zhong Yu smiled and scraped Zhong Rui's nose and said, "Don't be sad, you should contact him frequently in the future."

Zhong Rui nodded. At this moment, Zhong Yu suddenly felt that there was a place where some people looked familiar. After turning his eyes, Zhong Yu saw some of Zhong Guoxiao and the others.

Including his little sister Zhong Ran, he also came.

For a moment, the atmosphere became a little weird, and Zhong Yu didn't expect these people to come to see him off.

Not long after, Zhong Yu and Zhong Guoxiao, two of them, looked at each other, and Zhong Yu's eyes were somewhat inquiry. Zhong Guoxiao thought for a while and said, "I'll see you off. It's been more than half a year since I left like this."

Zhong Yu nodded: "Yes, next time I come back, if nothing unexpected happens, it may be May and June next year."

"Can't you come back during the Chinese New Year?"

"Let me see." Zhong Yu said: "Maybe you can ask for a few leave."

When Zhong Guoxiao heard this, he waved his hand: "Then forget it, you should be careful with your business. If you have time... call home and report your safety."

Zhong Yu was a little moved. He had never called his home in the past few years. Now thinking about it, maybe Zhong Guoxiao and the others are really looking forward to his phone number.

At that moment, he nodded.

"Welcome Zhong Yu home!"

"Zhong Yu, go home!"

Zhong Yu had just walked down from New Orleans Airport with a suitcase, and there were all kinds of slogans in front of him. It seemed that the fans had already learned about it in advance and rushed to surround him.

Zhong Yu himself felt that he couldn't handle such a scene. The fans were so enthusiastic.

He could only walk off the plane. Then he waved his hand, smiled, and replied to what the fans said.

Fortunately, no one asked for an autograph today. They just asked to take a photo with Zhong Yu. This request was still satisfying. So the fans returned with satisfaction and Zhong Yu returned to their residence.

After returning to his residence, he turned on his computer and logged into his online banking, checking the information of his bank account.

He saw that he had now had three million dollars in deposits.

This is really incomparable to the fact that he had to borrow some money from others before. And this money was made by Zhong Yu during the offseason. Now he counted the money. Zhong Yu could finally feel the huge benefits that fame brings to him. This is real money!

Moreover, as it is conceivable, as his area is more and more unblocked, his performance is getting better and better, Zhong Yu's own money will also be more and more.

Not enough, now he is still trapped by a 1+1 contract, and he still has to give the team a low salary for a year. However, in order to appease him, the Hornets have also given him more than 200,000 US dollars through the form of bonuses. It is estimated that such money will be available in the future.

Zhong Yu didn't make things too difficult for the management, because this summer, the Hornets did indeed make many big moves...

The record of reaching the Western Conference Finals in one season gave the management endless confidence. As a result, the Hornets also made great efforts and began to seek their own championship lineup.

Although the Hornets have now had enough big contracts, especially after the maximum salary renewal of Paul, their salary burden has increased further, the Hornets have not stopped trading because of this.

After falling at the foot of the Lakers for a season, the Hornets knew their reinforcement direction.

The Hornets' inside player is naturally the first to be hit.

The Hornets' inside line is indeed too weak. It doesn't matter if Chandler and West stay on the court, the two of them also have rebounds, and West will score. However, when the two are not on the court, the Hornets' inside line will be beaten out.

The Hornets are also a team full of casualties, so West and Chandler cannot stay on the court at all times.

Therefore, the Hornets really need good inside players. Now, the existing Hornets players really cannot take on the responsibilities they should have.

Under the guiding ideology of developing inside players and enhancing the depth of substitutes, the Hornets actively pursue free agents this season and also look for the players they want from other teams. After some negotiations, some agreements finally reached.

As for the Hornets' outside players, there is no need to say much. Zhong Yu and Paul form a backcourt combination that almost any team can't match. After a season of training, the Hornets' point guard and point guard have become forces that other teams cannot ignore.

On the contrary, the Hornets' outside line still needs to remove some unnecessary players and some garbage contracts.

History has not developed in the original direction. The Hornets' substitute point guard Paco withstood the temptation of the Russians. He temporarily plans to stay with the Hornets and wait for more opportunities.

In this way, during this season, the Hornets sent away Morris Peterson, a shooting guard who has become a substitute, and the Hornets cannot use him for the time being. At the same time, they also cleared some temporarily unnecessary substitute contracts to free up salary space.

Then, the Hornets chased Okafor, but Okafor's salary requirements were too high, so the Hornets had to give up and found two inside players - Reggie Evans and Cott Thomas. The Hornets traded Reggie Evans from the Nuggets. After studying a lot of videos and materials, the Hornets' uniform group and head coach were basically sure that Evans should still have potential to unearth.

In addition, the Hornets found Cote Thomas from the free market, which is a center, but he is a little old. Of course, if he is not troubled by injuries in the following season, he can still persist.

The Hornets also found some players in other aspects, including Trevor Ariza. The Hornets originally thought of finding veteran James Percy. But later they found that the cap space was not enough, and James Percy also spoke loudly, and the Hornets could not meet his requirements.

Ariza also broke away from his contract with the Lakers and became a free agent. His physical fitness and defense are highly valued by the Hornets.

And his salary is not high. The Hornets have the ability to accept it.

In this way, the Hornets completed a large-scale reinforcement. Their team lineup was basically classified as a strong contender for the championship by some commentators.

After all, Zhong Yu + Paul + Chandler + Peja + West's main lineup is not weak in every position, and the position of point guard and shooting guard is quite strong.

In addition, in the substitute lineup, the Hornets also won some good players.

Gone are the tragic situation of the season's substitute lineup.

A brand new Hornets are gradually forming their own system.

In an article, some people analyzed the situation this season and felt that the Hornets had truly joined the ranks of championship contenders.

"The Hornets' greatest achievement in the season was to dig Zhong Yu from the bench. Now, they have the most powerful backcourt combination in the league, plus a series of strengthenings in the offseason. The current situation of the Hornets cannot be underestimated."

"With a double backcourt gun like Zhong Yu and Paul, the Hornets can at least guarantee home advantage in the playoffs, and if they perform well, they can also guarantee at least enter the Western Conference Finals. Now, after adding other players, the Hornets are indeed qualified to compete for the championship."

"Everyone doesn't have to always look at the Lakers. The Hornets this season are likely to surprise their fans."

…………

Such comments gradually increase.

Indeed, the Hornets are becoming a force that cannot be underestimated in the league.

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After Zhong Yu came to the United States, he participated in the team's training for the first time. Now, all the players of the entire team have appeared in the training for the team.

Zhong Yu was actually the last one to return to the team, but no one said that he was. Of course, the reason why he returned to the team so late was that he had many things in China that had not been dealt with yet.

The other new players soon thought about showing off their performance. The new Hornets are full of hope and future. This bottom-sized team a few years ago has become very popular in the league.

"Zhong Yu, you're back!" Paul came over, patted his shoulder, and then hugged the two of them.

Reggie Evans, Cote Thomas, Trevor Ariza and other new players stopped their movements, all watching Zhong Yu, waiting for his actions.

Speaking of which, each of these people is older than Zhong Yu, and Cott Thomas is more than ten years older than Zhong Yu, but they really don’t dare to have any thoughts about Zhong Yu, and they all have to be respectful.

Because Zhong Yu has shined his own dazzling glory in the season, he is already one of the best shooting guards in the league. It is conceivable that although he is a rookie second-year member, he has long been the star of a team in the Hornets.

Of course they had to have a good relationship with Zhong Yu, which was the basis for their survival in this team later.

So, when they saw Zhong Yu, they were a little scared.

Zhong Yu and Chandler hugged each other, and then Paul said, "Let me introduce you to a few new members, they are all good guys."

Then, Paul introduced Evans and the others to Zhong Yu.

"Hello, Evans, I know you, you are a very good player, we need you in the new season." Zhong Yu and Evans hugged him, looking full of sincere welcome to him.

Evans was also a little excited. It seemed that Zhong Yu would certainly not be difficult to get along with. He had a smile on his face and was polite to others. He was indeed a pretty good guy.

Then, Zhong Yuyi hugged several other players and said something like welcome.

Ariza also suddenly felt that at least in the first impression, Zhong Yu completely beat Kobe in their team... Kobe was too cold and often had some inexplicable temper. From this point of view, Zhong Yu's personality is at least much greater than Kobe.

"Okay! The introduction is over! Then, our new season will officially begin from today!" Scott suddenly appeared and said this.

Yes, after Zhong Yu came back, the Hornets officially took shape and became a strong team in the league! They became a team that no one dared to ignore.

Since Zhong Yu returned, the Hornets have truly become the Hornets.

On the first day, Scott mainly practiced the tactical cooperation of other players and Zhong Yu.

In offensive tactics, of course, the Hornets still focus on pick-and-roll.

Now, they not only have a pick-and-roll system dominated by Paul, but also a pick-and-roll system dominated by Zhong Yu.

Establishing a pick-and-roll system with Paul as the main one is something the Hornets have always pursued. They are also practicing this matter, and establishing a pick-and-roll system with Zhong Yu as the main one is just beginning.

Now, the Hornets have already developed a pick-and-roll tactic against Zhong Yu's offense, mainly through the breakthrough of others. Zhong Yu is looking for opportunities on the outside, and then others pass the ball to Zhong Yu. Or Zhong Yu's pass in a double-team situation, these are all things he can learn.

Before the competition officially started, the training was quite tiring, especially Zhong Yu. The competition has not started yet, and he spared no effort to train himself.

During the military training, it is said that he sweats more during training and less bleeding on the battlefield. For Zhong Yu, he trains harder in daily training and will not be deceived by others when he really competes.

"Hey, Zhong Yu, aren't you leaving yet?" That afternoon, Wan Xia was in the sky and was about to leave. Reggie Evans asked when he saw that Zhong Yu wasn't leaving yet.

These days, Zhong Yu's training has been too hard, which has infected them, the players who have just joined the Hornets, who have practiced day and night. In their opinion, Zhong Yu has become famous and outstanding stars like him, and there must be many girls who like him, but they would rather give up the opportunity to go out for basketball. Those who have just arrived at the team naturally have to perform harder to get what they want.

"You go first, Reggie." Zhong Yu said: "I will leave soon."

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When Zhong Yu walked out of the stadium, the lights were already bright outside and the stars were everywhere.

For many years, this eternal star has witnessed the rise and fall of mankind, but they have never changed.

A kind of heroism suddenly rose from his chest, and even wanted to turn into a long roar, which was suppressed by him, but a raging flame gradually burned in his eyes - I am here in the new season! To be continued...
Chapter completed!