The Fifth Point Guard

October 30, 2003.

sunny.

There are still 3 hours before the game at 5 pm that day, and many fans have already gathered outside the stadium.

"Is there any ticket, I am asking for a scalper's ticket with a lot of money? Is there a ticket, I am asking for a scalper's ticket with a lot of money?"

Many people held dollars in their hands, while shaking the thick banknotes in their hands, they actively sought scalper notes for sale.

This situation is rare in Cleveland.

There is no way, this game is too hot.

After all, it is the Cavaliers' first home game of the new season, and both Shen Tong and James will make their debut in Cleveland in an official game.

What's more, the city hasn't won a single major sporting event in nearly 50 years.

Before the game, some fans got the news that before the start of the game, there will be Shentong's championship ring awarding ceremony, which is very attractive to fans who have never seen a champion.

If you have never eaten pork, you must have seen pigs running!

Johns Hopkins International Airport southwest of Cleveland.

"Miss, your bag!" An airport worker shouted after Avril Lavigne.

"Avril Lavigne, don't be so anxious, we have plenty of time." Avril Lavigne's manager Sasha picked up Avril Lavigne's forgotten bag and shouted.

"Oh, Sasha, we must arrive early, I don't want to miss the awarding ceremony of Shentong's championship ring."

Avril who turned back took the bag she had forgotten, smiled and took Sasha's arm, and said with a smile.

Sasha looked at Avril Lavigne's slightly haggard face lovingly and said: "Avril Lavigne, take a look at you. When you mention Shen, you will be refreshed. You must know that you were recording a song in the recording studio for a day 8 hours ago!"

"Hey, it's nothing."

It was 4:30 in the afternoon.

There are huge crowds of people inside and outside the Gund Arena, and red flags are waving.

Avril Lavigne and Sasha sat in the VIP room in advance.

In the Cavaliers, Shen Tong seems to be one of the most important players in the team, so his family members must receive high enough treatment.

But actually tonight, Avril still came with a mission.

The Cavaliers fans couldn't sit still in the stands, and they were all so excited.

Drinking beer, eating grilled sausages, blowing cowhide is a joy.

That's right, the team has two young players who can be used as cornerstones, and their talents are unmatched by previous Cavaliers.

Fifteen minutes before the game, the lights on the scene suddenly dimmed.

The audience immediately burst into screams!

The lights came on, and Shen Tong, surrounded by his teammates, stood under the spotlight.

James, Big Z, Boozer and other players surrounded Shentong.

Amid the shouts of the DJ on the scene, Cavaliers owner Goode took the exquisite small box from the general manager Paxson and sent it to Shentong.

Shen Tong opened the box, inside was the 2002-03 NBA championship ring!

On the front of the ring is the team logo of the New Jersey Nets, with a word written on the top and bottom.

World, Champion (world champion)!

Look, the NBA is so proud.

But they do have the capital to be proud of. The NBA League is indeed the world's No. 1 basketball league worthy of the name.

Shen Tong raised his right hand with the ring high, showing off his championship ring to the Cavaliers fans.

There was a tsunami and a roar of voices at the scene!

The Cavaliers players, including James, looked enviously at Shen Tong and the championship ring on his right hand, which symbolized glory.

Just when the atmosphere at the scene was heating up, Avril Lavigne's voice suddenly sounded.

At first, people thought they heard it wrong, but with another beam of spotlights aimed at Avril Lavigne who was wearing a costume and walking on the court, the fans at the scene were boiling again!

Shen Tong's eyes widened in disbelief.

Avril Lavigne didn't inform herself of her arrival, but Avril Lavigne looked at her eyes clearly full of love.

Avril Lavigne sang the song "Maria" that she had just created on the spot, bringing the atmosphere to a climax!

Shentong showed off his glorious championship ring in front of everyone, and his famous girlfriend also came to sing at the scene. The media reporters who came to the scene today were overjoyed. This topic alone is enough to issue several press releases.

After singing the song, Avril Lavigne and Shen Tong kissed impromptuly for a moment, then waved gently amidst the cheers of the crowd, and exited the court.

After the championship award ceremony, the Indiana Pacers, the opponent of the Cavaliers in this game, made their debut.

Obviously, they deliberately avoided Shentong's championship ring presentation ceremony.

The Pacers of this season have just won the defending champion New Jersey Nets, which lost Shentong, by 15 points in the opening game.

Although all eyes are on the arms race in the West this offseason, in fact the Pacers' offseason was not spent in vain.

After Brad Miller left, Rick Carlisle steadied Jeff Foster.

With a similar height to Miller, he can also play two positions inside. Foster will partner with O'Neal in the new season as the Pacers' starting inside player.

In the game against the Nets, he scored 12 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks in the interior of Mutombo and Martin, and his performance in the first game was perfect.

Even, he has a blocking technique that Miller does not have, and his style of play is fierce and tough.

They also found point guard Anthony Johnson, who won the championship with the Nets last season, to increase the depth of the guard position.

In addition, they also signed guard Kenny - Anderson.

Anderson played for the Charlotte Hornets last season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

For the team's weakest point guard position last season, the Pacers made targeted reinforcements.

The starting rosters for this game are as follows:

Cavaliers: Big Z, Boozer, James, Shentong, McGinnis.

Pacers: Foster, O'Neal, Artest, Miller, Tinsley.

Before the game started, players from both sides stepped onto the field.

Big Mouth Miller was not idle as soon as he came up.

"Hey, Shin, do you know? We just beat the Nets by 15 points, and your good days are over." Miller said with a smile, but his tone was vicious.

Shen Tong turned his head and asked James, "LeBron, did you hear anything?"

James pretended to look around, and then replied: "It seems that something is calling."

Under Miller's sluggish expression, Shentong said very naturally: "Yes, I heard it too. In China, there is a saying that when a stone is thrown into a dog's kennel, the first one who barks must be hit. "

Miller: "."

Although he left the Nets and changed his partner from Jefferson to James, Shentong is still full of momentum!

In the position of the middle circle, Big Z and Jr. are ready to jump the ball.

The scene was full of noisy noise.

Finally, amidst the cheers and shouts of the fans, the first home game of the new season for the Cleveland Cavaliers officially begins!