China's gold medal win brought joy to Chinese fans.

From now on, when arguing with people on social media, they no longer had to feel inferior or lack confidence!

They were finally people with a gold medal too!

That evening, the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics took place at the Maracanã Stadium, with over 70,000 people in attendance, a sea of humanity.

When the Chinese men's basketball team appeared, they were greeted with thunderous cheers from the crowd.

China's victory over the United States in the final not only belonged to China but also to basketball fans worldwide.

Because it was the end of an era of dominance, and it gave hope to other countries' basketball dreams.

The American team was not invincible!

If China could do it, they also had a chance!

"Damn it, couldn't we just not be here?"

The American men's basketball team had already entered, and Green couldn't help but speak up.

The award ceremony was already uncomfortable enough, but now they had to suffer again at the closing ceremony.

"No."

Butler replied from the side.

Green had become even more talkative since becoming a lone egg, which made him uncomfortable.

Green knew Butler's personality, so he didn't say anything and turned his head away.

Although Brazil's economy was currently poor, the closing ceremony was quite distinctive, which was a good value for the money.

After the closing ceremony, there was a "Tokyo Eight Minutes" segment, which introduced Tokyo, Japan, the host city of the next Olympic Games.

That was the Olympics four years later, but many people on the Chinese delegation side were already eager to try.

Because, historically, there was nothing more meaningful than proving themselves in Tokyo.

Tang Tian also had expectations. This batch of men's basketball players was not bad, and he would be even stronger in four years.

If they could defeat the American team again, possibly the strongest American team with James, Harden, and Curry, that would be awesome…

After the closing ceremony, Tang Tian booked the most famous local bar, and after obtaining special permission from the delegation leader, the entire team went to the bar to party.

Just like when the Pelicans won the championship, all expenses that night were still paid by him.

It was worth it to spend this little money to celebrate the most important moment in his life.

This was also a night that the Chinese team members would never forget. Brazilian models were world-famous.

As the Olympics came to an end, delegations from various countries returned home one after another.

Tang Tian did not immediately return to the United States but followed the national team members back to China.

Yao Ming would hold a charity game in China in a week, and Tang Tian wanted to promote his foundation there and help Yao Ming boost ticket sales.

At the same time, the Pelicans' Brogdon, Siakam, and Jokic would also travel to Shanghai to participate in the game.

Tang Tian's connections were now quite extensive.

Once in China, eating was naturally unavoidable. Jokic felt like he had arrived in a dream paradise.

If the accompanying nutritionist hadn't been desperately controlling his diet, he would have probably undone all the weight he had lost this season.

The happiest were Brogdon and Siakam. The two rookies not only got to eat and drink for free but also had the opportunity to hang out with the team's big boss, which was quite delightful.

While Tang Tian and Jokic were "preparing" for the charity game in China, the free market was bursting with news.

The NBA's free market opened in July, and signings and trades would continue until the new season's trade deadline.

During this period of nearly seven months, signings and trades could be made at any time as long as the requirements were met.

Many teams' training camps would begin in late September, which was considered the last chance for each team to strengthen their roster.

Among the signings that were announced, the Rockets, Mavericks, and Warriors were all on the list.

The Rockets continued to strengthen their bench, signing "Nine-Finger Dunk King," Houston native Gerald Green, to a one-year minimum salary contract.

Green had previously performed well for the Suns, but his performance with the Heat last season was average, and he was released.

The Mavericks signed Seth Curry and McGee to one-year minimum salary contracts.

The Mavericks' offseason strengthening meant that this roster was definitely aiming for the championship.

And to win the championship, the Pelicans and Warriors were definitely their main targets.

One was McGee, who previously played for the defending champion Pelicans, and the other was Warriors player Curry's brother. The Mavericks' strengthening was quite interesting.

However, this was not the most attractive news about the Mavericks.

The most attractive news during this time was related to the Mavericks, but it wasn't these two signings.

Before these two signings, Woj broke a piece of news: the Mavericks management intended to continue to renew Pachulia's contract with a minimum salary.

Pachulia had performed well for the Mavericks last season, and his importance was highlighted after he was suspended in the playoffs.

His contract expired this season, and considering his age, he only needed a minimum salary to renew it.

Plus, he had played in Dallas for a year and was familiar with Carlisle's system.

Overall, renewing his contract with a minimum salary was a very good choice.

Head coach Carlisle also strongly supported the team's choice.

However, after the news broke, Butler's reaction was very strong.

He directly protested to the team management, not wanting the team to renew Pachulia's contract.

The reason?

He disdained being on the same team as this kind of person!

Pachulia had stepped on people's feet more than once in the playoffs last season, and one of the targets was his good brother Tang Tian.

He definitely couldn't tolerate this.

In the end, in order to appease Butler, the management did not choose to renew Pachulia's contract and instead turned to McGee.

The incident was calmed down, but some problems vaguely appeared between Butler and Carlisle.

But no one cared about that at this time, because after breaking down with the Mavericks, Pachulia turned around and went to the Warriors!

He reached a minimum salary renewal contract with the Warriors!

After losing Bogut, the Warriors lacked a rim-protecting big man, and Pachulia's arrival could be said to be very suitable.

But this immediately blew up the fans on social media.

"Step-foot Zha Zha, Shake-head Curry, Chase-egg Green, Traitor Du?"

"It's too much to black Curry, but how is this inexplicably rhyming?"

"But these are all facts. Pachulia stepped on people's feet, Curry shook his head, Green chased eggs, Durant betrayed..."

"Tsk! The Warriors have unknowingly gathered all kinds of players with black material in the new season. This is indeed going to take the most difficult path!"

"Don't worry about how difficult it is. I'm really worried about the Pelicans now. Kicking eggs and stepping on feet again, will they be okay if they play another series?"

"What are you afraid of? We have Tang! Dare to kick eggs again? I'll kick your other one off too! From now on, Green will become a eunuch! As for stepping on feet? I'm afraid you don't want your feet anymore!"

"Hiss! So violent! So bloody! I love it!"

"Don't say it, this signing is not big, but it has successfully made him look forward to the third season of the Pelicans-Warriors battle. There are too many topics!"

"Warriors champion!"

"Pelicans champion!"

"Lakers champion!"

"???"

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