LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.

Compared to the suffocating atmosphere of the Los Angeles Clippers, filled with power struggles, eight-step layups, and owners forcibly taking sides, the Cleveland Cavaliers' training camp on the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio is a pure basketball utopia.

In early October, the Cavaliers' training camp for the new season officially opened.

In the general manager's office on the second floor of the training hall, Chris Grant was giving Su Yang a routine report, holding a fax from Europe.

"Boss, this is exactly what you expected!"

"Our 36th pick, Nikola Jokic, his agent Miskocara, just officially replied to us. The kid feels he'd be at a disadvantage playing in the NBA now, so he's decided to stay in the Adriatic league for another year to hone his skills and lose weight. He's not reporting for duty this year!"

"Okay, let him drink his three liters of Coke and lose weight slowly."

Su Yang leaned back in his chair and leisurely took a sip of coffee. "Send a scout to Europe to keep an eye on his body fat percentage. When Gasol gets another year older next year, our 'pork belly' will be ready to be cooked."

Su Yang has plenty of patience to play the long game.

After dealing with this minor matter, Su Yang stood up, walked out of the office, and looked down at the bustling training ground from the second-floor corridor.

At this moment, a "welcome ceremony" with a distinctly Cleveland flair is taking place on the field.

"Be a little softer with your wrist, Joe. The moment you catch the ball, your feet should be adjusted to generate power in advance, without any unnecessary pauses."

Beyond the three-point line, Stephen Curry, with his mouthguard in hand, patiently coached Joe Harris, the rookie shooter the team had acquired late in the first round.

As a pure white shooter, Joe Harris has a very clean shooting foundation.

He was a top-notch sharpshooter in college, but he still seemed a bit reserved in front of these NBA champions.

"Watch Klay's movements," Curry said, pointing to Klay Thompson beside him.

An assistant coach in the corner passed the ball out, and Clay received it with mechanical precision as he ran, jumped, and snapped his wrist.

"Whoosh!"

The hollow netting process was seamless and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

To help the rookie understand the team's core values, Curry clapped his hands: "Come on, guys, since you're all here, let's warm up. A simple three-point contest, five spots, let's see how our new lad fares."

Soon, a three-point shooting contest within the team began.

Joe Harris was the first to take the court, and his spot-up shooting was indeed solid, making 18 of 25 shots, which is quite impressive for a rookie.

But then, Kawhi Leonard took the stage.

After another summer of grueling training from shooting coach Chip Engeldell, Kawhi Leonard's shooting form, while still as meticulous as a robot's, has once again evolved in terms of consistency!

With swift movements, the sound of the knife slicing through the net filled the air.

21 out of 25 shots! That accuracy made Joe Harris watching from the sidelines swallow hard.

"The robot's program has been upgraded again," Curry joked with a smile, before personally taking to the field.

When Curry stands beyond the three-point line, the entire training facility seems to enter his domain.

At all five spots, he not only shot incredibly fast, but at the last spot with the money ball, he retreated to the logo area, which was two meters away from the three-point line!

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

24 out of 25 shots! Only missed one crucial shot on the first basket! Still the most outrageous and unreasonable player in the entire league!

Standing on the sidelines, Ray Allen, the "Gentleman's Sword," sipping Gatorade, watched the incredible shooting performance of Curry and Klay, the Splash Brothers, and couldn't help but sigh.

"What a crazy era..."

Ray Allen rubbed his slightly sore knees and said to Vince Carter beside him with a wry smile, "If it were in our day, if a coach saw a point guard take a three-pointer from that far beyond half-court, he would definitely bench him for good."

"The legacy of the three-point shot has been developed to its fullest potential in their hands. Sometimes I really wish I had been born ten years later, in a system that treats the three-point shot as a regular weapon, how awesome that would have been."

However, in stark contrast to the beautiful "swish swish swish" music on this side of the court is a "forge factory" on the other side.

Clang! Bang! Crash!

The sound of the ball hitting the rim was deafening.

On the other side of the court in the "difficult shooting zone," Chip Engeldell, a top shooting coach from the Spurs system, is relentlessly tormenting several rough-around-the-edges players on his team.

The first to be affected is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been designated by Su Yang as the "crown prince of the bench"!

"Elbow! Giannis! How many times have I told you to tuck your elbows in! You're shooting, not putting a shot put!"

Coach Chip, holding his tactical board, was yelling anxiously from the sidelines.

After a year of professional nutrition and strength training, Giannis Antetokounmpo's physique has undergone a visible transformation!

His body, which was originally as thin as a bamboo pole, was now covered with a thick, angular armor of muscle. His broad shoulders and thick arms made him look like a real Greek monster!

His muscles have grown and his strength has increased, but his shooting touch is still incredibly rough!

"Clang!" Giannis's corner three-pointer hit the side of the backboard and bounced out of bounds.

"Sorry, Coach... I'll try again!" Giannis wiped the sweat from his forehead, picked up the ball with shame, and gritted his teeth as he mechanically repeated the motion beyond the three-point line.

Meanwhile, the interior players next to Giannis, who were also practicing their long-range shooting, were performing much better.

After a year of adjustment, Marc Gasol has been able to consistently hit wide-open three-pointers from the top of the arc. Although his movements are slow, his accuracy is quite impressive.

As for Anthony Davis, he truly lives up to his background as a guard.

Among big men in the paint, his shooting touch is absolutely top-tier. He has already mastered the mid-range pull-up jumper and the pick-and-roll three-pointer.

"Slap, slap, slap."

A series of crisp claps broke the noise in the training hall.

Su Yang walked down the stairs on the second floor with a smile on his face.

"Boss!"

"Hello, boss!"

Upon seeing Su Yang appear, all the players immediately stopped what they were doing and quickly gathered in the center of the field.

In this team, Su Yang is not only the boss who pays salaries, but also the creator of this invincible system, possessing absolute authority.

"Hey guys, how was your offseason?"

Su Yang walked to the center of the crowd, his gaze sweeping over the group of players overflowing with talent, his eyes gleaming with ambition.

"We've already won two championships. People are saying we're the luckiest team in league history."

Su Yang paused, and the smile on his lips gradually faded.

"But as you know, two consecutive championships are at best a legendary story in the long history of the NBA."

"Only by winning three! Completing a three-peat! Can we truly etch this team's name onto the immortal monument of 'Dynasty'!"

"This year is our 'last dance' in Cleveland."

Su Yang pointed to the two championship banners hanging in the arena, "I want you to destroy any team that dares to stand in our way in the playoffs, whether it's Miami or that damn Los Angeles super team!"

Seeing the players' heated gazes, Su Yang changed the subject and unleashed today's real "weapon".

"I've never liked making empty promises."

"As everyone knows, the NBA salary cap is limited. In order to retain the core roster for a championship run, I cannot offer each of you a maximum contract."

Hearing this, the rookies and veterans on minimum contracts felt somewhat helpless, but they understood.

"but!"

Su Yang's voice suddenly rose, "Outside the court, the rules are set by me!"

"I promise you all! If we can win our third consecutive championship this season and establish the Cleveland dynasty!"

"Everyone here, whether you're a starter, a substitute, a rookie, or a veteran on a minimum salary! I will, on behalf of my family's 'Anta Group,' offer each and every one of you a lucrative global commercial endorsement contract!"

boom--!

The eyes of all the players on the field widened!

"This endorsement fee is absolutely legitimate commercial income! As for how many zeros are in the contract amount, that depends entirely on your performance on the court this season, and whether that Larry O'Brien Trophy can be delivered to my office on schedule!"

Su Yang spread his arms and threw out this reward, which could be described as "official cheat code":

"Consider this your championship bonus! Prove to me how much you're worth with your performance!"

This "off-court financial power" that perfectly circumvents the league's salary cap restrictions ignited a frenzy in the training facility!

"My goodness! Everyone has an endorsement deal?!"

Newly drafted rookie Joe Harris was so excited he was shaking.

"Anta is the hottest brand in China right now! Stephen's sneakers are selling like hotcakes!"

Veterans Barbosa and Carter also excitedly high-fived in celebration. For veterans like them on minimum contracts, a decent endorsement deal is several times higher than their team salaries!

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was just frustrated by his frequent missed shots in the shooting difficulties group, now had a wolf-like green gleam in his eyes.

Having come from a poor background, he now has only one thought in his mind: money! Endorsement fees! The championship!

"Coach Chip!!!"

Giannis Antetokounmpo charged back to the three-point line like a madman, grabbed the basketball from the ground, and roared at the shooting coach, "Quick! Pass me the ball! I won't leave this arena until I make five hundred three-pointers today!!!"

Watching the players, transformed into "Kings of Rolling," throw themselves into training with madness, the only sounds in the training hall were the ball hitting the rim and the players' heavy breathing.

Su Yang stood contentedly on the sidelines, keeping his achievements and fame hidden.

There's nothing that money can't solve.

If so, it means not enough money has been spent.