The injury of the starter, Byron Davis, left the Clippers struggling at the point guard position.
Zhao Hang was directly promoted to the starting position.
The meaning of Denagro's communication with Zhao Hang was also very clear.
If Zhao Hang performed well in the starting lineup, he would have more playing time.
However, if they did not perform well, then the starting lineup would be a fake starting lineup, and they would not play much.
Zhao Hang's performance in the past few days would also determine whether he would get a long-term contract in the NBA.
"Zhao, take a look at the information first. I hope you can seize this opportunity to stay in the NBA. I wish you luck.”
Denagro didn't think that Zhao Hang would be able to perform well.
This was the NBA, and the requirements for talent were too high. Yao Ming was the only Asian who had managed to gain a foothold here. The elimination rate here was too high and very cruel.
There were countless geniuses in America who could not get a single contract here!
"Thank you, I will."
Zhao Hang said confidently.
After Zhao Hang received the information, he did not return to the hotel.
He stayed in the Clippers 'training center to rest and read his information.
Zhao Hang had to race against time to familiarize himself with everything about professional football.
Hang Zhao was not a rookie who had gone through a regular draft. The team would not design a path for him to grow, nor would they give him the patience and time to grow.
What Zhao Hang needed to do in these 10 days was to show all his talent and get a guaranteed contract in the NBA.
Otherwise, Zhao Hang would have to get lost.
Perhaps the other NBA teams would not give Zhao Hang a chance.
Zhao Hang picked up the information and tried to recall the current situation of the Clippers.
The Clippers only won 29 regular season games last season.
Even though it was an improvement of 10 wins compared to the 2008-09 season, such a result still didn't make sense.
Last season, they only ranked third in the Pacific Division with a record of 29 wins and 53 losses. This was also the fourth season in a row that the Clippers missed the playoffs.
Last season, the Clippers had a lot of personnel changes. They got Randy Feuille (8.5 million in two years), Ryan Gomez (12 million in three years), Brian Cook (2.41 million in two years), Marquis Breckly (2 years base salary), Jalen Collins (1 year base salary), Arminiu (8th pick in the first round), Eric Bledsoe (18th pick in the first round), and Willie Warren (24th pick in the second round).
Lost: Blake (Los Angeles), Ricky Davis (contract expired), Gooden (Bucks), Novak (Mavericks), Outlaw (Nets), Skinner (Bucks).
In summary, the Clippers 'roster included:
Center: Kaman, Jordan, Gomes
Power forwards: Griffin, Arminio
Small forwards: Williams, Morris, Butler
Shooting Guards: Gordon, Warren, Smith
Point guards: Davis, Bledsoe, Randy Feuille, Hang Zhao
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The injuries of starting point guard Davis and reserve point guard Randy Feuille were important reasons for the Clippers to sign Zhao Hang.
On their roster, the only point guards who could play tonight were Hang Zhao and Bledsoe.
Therefore, if Zhao Hang played well in the beginning, he would have a lot of playing time.
Of course, Zhao Hang was also very clear about his current situation. He was facing a lot of competition, and it was not just the competition from Bledsoe.
The competition within the team itself was very strong.
In terms of the outstanding talent in the team.
The Clippers were also one of the most interesting teams in the league, at least on paper.
Baron Davis, Eric Gordon, Blake Griffin, and Chris Kaman.
The Clippers had four All-Star players. On the bench were Lahue Butler, Randy Feuille, Ryan Gomez, Deandro Jordan, and the rookies Eric Bresso and Arminio, who were coveted by other teams.
Full of talent!
This was also the reason why the domestic media didn't think that Zhao Hang could survive on the Clippers.
Although the Clippers had yet to turn their alluring talent into combat power on the court, it was enough to prove how difficult it was to get their contracts. At least, they had to be at the same level as these players.
The Clippers did not sign any big-name players in the signing market last summer.
However, the changes they made were huge. Their determination to reform could be seen from the various contracts and transactions.
The contract would not be given out easily.
From the perspective of signings, the Clippers made different levels of reinforcements from the first to the fifth positions, but they did not make any moves or trades that hurt the core.
This season, the Clippers built their team around Davis, Gordon, Griffin, Kaman, and others.
After the various operations in the offseason, it could be seen that the Clippers 'lineup was more mature.
They had one or two substitutes for each position, which would play a vital role in the team's long season.
In Zhao Hang's impression, although the Clippers and the Los Angeles Clippers were both in Los Angeles, the Clippers could never get rid of the image of a weak team.
In his previous life, the Clippers didn't make a qualitative leap in the 2010-11 season. Their real captain, Chris Paul, would only arrive this summer.
Therefore, the attention they received from the outside world was all because of the 2009 No. 1 draft pick, Blake Griffin, who had finally returned this season after resting for an entire season.
But as of today, under Griffin's leadership, the Clippers 'record had not improved significantly compared to last season.
11 wins and 24 losses.
This record was still very poor. He was ranked at the bottom of the Pacific Division and 13th in the Western Conference. There was almost no hope for the playoffs.
The team's record wasn't good, but Griffin himself had an average of 22 points and 12 rebounded per game!!!
Every slam dunk he made the Los Angeles fans go crazy over him.
Zhao Hang's passes tonight revolved around Griffin and Jordan.
After analyzing his team, Zhao Hang turned his attention to the Warriors.
Tonight's champions were still weak, not the super brave team.
Curry was constantly injured, and the management coaching staff and superstar, Alice, were in conflict, causing the team to be in chaos. Their future champions, Thompson and Green, were still high school students.
The Clippers and the Warriors were in the same Pacific Division. Last season, this pair of brothers did not make the playoffs.
From an objective point of view, based on the current strength of the Clippers and Warriors.
They didn't have the ability to arm-wrestle with the two teams in the same district, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns, so this game was a noob fight.
After Zhao Hang finished all the information, it was already noon. He went to eat the team's nutritious meal.
Then, he followed a few of his teammates from the training center and took a bus to the Staples Center.
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