Chapter 384: First Battle

Host: Li Ba

Occupation: Level 6 Flycatcher (There are nine levels in total, the next level is the upgrade condition, and the success rate of fly catching reaches 60%)

Flycatcher's physical fitness: strength 95, stamina 97, nerve reaction speed 81, flexibility 74, explosive power 79, speed 79

Flycatcher Talent Skill: Level 2 Lock

The success rate of fly catching: 56% in the air, 56% in the front, 50% in the left and right flanks, 50% in the rear wing, and 52.4% in the whole.

The success rate of fly catching has increased a bit, reaching 52.4% overall, which is closer to the 60% upgrade standard.

"Before this season's playoffs, you should be able to upgrade, right?"

Li Ba did some calculations, and now roughly every percentage point requires at least 50,000 successful trainings to complete, or even more. To advance to level 7, he needs to complete 350,000 or even more successful fly-catching trainings.

"The upgrade to the seventh level and the completion of two million fly-catching training can only be completed at about the same time."

He was a little helpless. He thought he could be promoted before the start of the season, but the progress was still too slow.

His fly-catching training can last for the first half of the season, but after the All-Star Game he needs to accumulate energy, so he can't do it, which drags down the progress even more.

However, there will be no international competitions next offseason, so he can concentrate on fly training, and the progress will be faster then.

On November 2, the league's new regular season kicked off.

There are three games scheduled for this day. Last season's championship Pistons played against the Mosaics, the Kings played against the Mavericks, and the Nuggets played against the Lakers.

Because of the boom in the ball market last season, the Suns got a very good number of live broadcasts across the United States this season.

The number of live broadcasts in the United States is the most important data to show the attractiveness of a team. Through the live broadcasts in the United States, both the team and the players get great attention and direct benefits.

In the 0405 season, the Suns won 36 national broadcast games, second only to the Lakers' 38 games and the Cavaliers' 37 games, ranking third in the league.

With so many live broadcasts, other teams were envious, and there were a lot of sour words.

CCTV has naturally increased the number of live broadcasts of the Suns this season, every week, more than the Mosaic team where Dayao is.

"As big as it is, you performed well in the preseason."

On the night of the 3rd, in the locker room of the home team, Li Ba sat next to Da Zhi.

"It's okay." Da Zhi smiled.

Played a total of six preseason games, averaging 20 minutes per game, scoring 8.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2 assists, 0.7 blocks, 1 turnover, and 1.5 fouls.

"Hammer, what are my chances this season?" Dazhi asked after thinking about it.

"Look at Chandler's performance. If he can play the 5th position, I will go to the 4th position, and you will be his first backup. There will be a lot of time. If he can't play the 5th position, you have to play with him at the 5th position. Rotation. But you and him have a complementarity. He is weak in attack and strong in defense, and you are strong in attack and weak in defense. And you can pull out to play. There will be no chance. In fact, if you are on the bench, he is at the basket and you are outside , just right." Li Ba laughed.

Dazhi nodded, relieved.

Tonight is the first regular season game of the Suns 0405 season, against the underdog Eagles.

There was a knock on the door, and Frank walked in, followed by Colangelo, the owner Savor, and Ross Bruce, the director of operations.

"Hey Ross, I hear we're sold out of season tickets?" Li Ba asked.

"Yes, Hammer, it's great that the last 9% of the season tickets have been sold out before the start of the game," Ross Bruce said with a red face.

Because of the Hammer, from last season to this season, the Suns' operating income has doubled, and the team's market value has also skyrocketed.

The boss Savor looked at Li Ba as if he were looking at a God of Wealth.

He bought the Suns last year and spent 400 million US dollars, but only a year later, the market value of this team has more than doubled to more than 1 billion US dollars, all of which were brought by the hammer.

He vowed to use the best contract to keep the Hammer after the end of this season and the end of the Hammer's first contract.

"Okay, now let's announce tonight's starting lineup." Frank said at this time.

"Hammer at position five, Marion at position four, James Posey at position three, Joe Johnson at position two, and Marbury at position one," he continued.

No surprises, this is last season's starting lineup for the regular season.

"Joe, while performing on the offensive end, I need to see your efforts on the defensive end." At this time, defensive coach Ron Yass said.

"I will, Coach Adams." Joe Johnson said excitedly.

Going back to the starting lineup is very important to him.

This is his fourth season, a contract year. At the end of this season, he also wants to sign a big contract, so he needs good performance opportunities.

If he can perform at 20+, he has the opportunity to sign a long-term contract with an annual salary of tens of millions of dollars in the Suns or other teams, and even compete for the boss of a team.

"Joe, your performance on the defensive end is related to whether you can become a superstar and your big contract. Work hard." Li Ba encouraged.

"Don't worry, boss, I won't be a black hole on the team's defense this season, I swear." Joe Johnson said firmly.

"Hammer, today the Knicks' away game against the Timberwolves has already started," Marbury said.

"Really?" Li Ba smiled.

For the Suns' first regular season game, both TNT and CCTV chose to broadcast live.

"The Hammer shouted out the goal of the championship, and the Suns will become the target of public criticism!" Zhang Lili said in the CCTV live broadcast.

"Hehe, the Suns have long been the target of public criticism. Their fourth position can't be strengthened, which means they were targeted in the trading market." Yu Jia laughed.

"I don't know if the No. 2 pick in 2001 who was traded from the Bulls can play. If he can play, the Hammer may really play the fourth position." Zhang Lili said.

"Tyson Chandler was seriously injured last year, and his inside line was seriously injured. His potential value must have dropped greatly, and it was difficult to play. But there are exceptions. Stoudemire was seriously injured last year, and then he was eager to come back to hit the hammer, and he was injured again. The performance is not bad." Yu Jia said.

TNT live seats, Barkley and Smith are discussing a problem.

"Look, those Hollywood stars and models in the front row have all come to Phoenix specially. This is something that has never happened before. What does it mean?"

Barkley stared at the camera.

"Will the ratings on behalf of the Suns explode?" Smith said.

"Wrong, it means Hammer is very likely to have a new girlfriend tonight." Barkley wiped his mouth and said.

"Why do you drool?" Smith asked suspiciously.

"Damn it, Kenny, what do you think I'm doing?" Barkley said angrily.

The game started, and amid the roar of the on-site commentator, the two sides entered the field first.

"ah!!!!!!"

The home team made a grand appearance, especially Li Ba's appearance, which ushered in the warmest cheers.

Li Ba glanced at the American West Arena with his chin raised, feeling refreshed.

This season, although the key fourth position has not been strengthened, both Joe Johnson and Barbosa have grown rapidly. With the addition of Payton, Chandler also performed well in the preseason, and he is getting better and better. Strong, it's time to chase results.