And the Warriors?

"Michael Pietrus can't handle superstars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. We need a true defensive wall on the front line...

Even if we have to give up some draft picks for this, so what? Our future is the Messiah, not those draft picks filled with uncertainties."

There's no doubt that from the moment this trade was completed...

The Warriors officially obtained the ticket to the "Strong Team Club" in the densely competitive West.

Although their true strength has yet to be tested.

Still, it was undoubtedly a good trade.

Because as Mulin said,

Pietrus, the "French Jordan"...

Had already proven in his career battles with Kobe and James that he couldn't compete with those players.

Moreover, if the Warriors continue to exhaust Qin Yue on both ends of the floor...

No matter how impressive Qin Yue's stats might appear in the coming months, he will surely be worn out by the NBA's grueling schedule.

Therefore, they need the defense provided by Artest.

And, at this moment, Artest's offensive firepower that hasn't yet been taken away by time.

Five days later, after handling a series of affairs in Indiana City, Artest officially arrived in Oakland.

Even though he hadn't practiced with the team even once beforehand, Artest was still placed in the night's starting lineup against the Bucks by Warriors head coach Montgomery.

Regarding this, Artest, who will choose number 96 as his jersey number for the Warriors, said when introducing himself to his teammates: "I appreciate the trust you've given me, and I believe I won't let you down."

New environment, new team, new teammates, and the fresh air around...

After leaving the utterly disappointing Indianapolis, Artest suddenly felt like the whole world had become better.

Under Davis's leadership, Artest quickly completed his joining ceremony.

And roughly understood the current internal situation of the Warriors.

At the joining ceremony, the only thing that puzzled Artest...

Was that veteran players of the Warriors were scrambling to carry bags for Qin Yue.

Perhaps this is a "treat the rookie well" culture unique to the Warriors?

"Let me give you a heads up, Ron... be careful not to provoke our Messiah in the locker room or on the court."

"Barang, I'm not the troublemaker you imagine I am..."

"I know, that's why I'm giving you a heads-up and not a warning."

"What happens if I try to provoke?"

"First, I don't think you can beat him, and secondly... you'll face the wrath of the entire Bay Area alone."

"Including your anger?"

"I'll be ready to go right away."

At this moment, Artest noticed that Mr. Big Beard didn't seem to be joking with him.

So...

Even though he didn't know why this city had become so infatuated with Qin Yue in such a short time, for Artest, who now wanted to prove himself on the court, it was no big deal.

It's just rules, right?

In the NBA, which team doesn't have its own rules?

And moreover...

In the game against the Bucks that night, during the Warriors' first offensive possession, Artest immediately felt chemistry with the so-called Messiah.

At that time, while holding the ball on the right side of the court, Artest smoothly used Qin Yue's screen.

"The quality of this guy's screen is really damn reassuring!"

At that moment, seeing Bobby Simmons completely blocked by Qin Yue, Artest thought to himself.

Then, Artest took a three-pointer from the open.

Dong——!

Due to just joining the team, after missing this great scoring opportunity, Artest, who intended to turn over a new leaf in Oakland, immediately raised his right hand to indicate that the missed shot was his fault.

However...

What embarrassed Artest was that no one on the court paid him any attention.

Because as Qin Yue grabbed the offensive rebound amid the cheers of the fans, the other teammates were already preparing for a second attack.

But Artest's gesture did allow Qin Yue to notice him instantly.

So...

Another open three-point opportunity appeared before Artest.

Swish——!

This time, with better preparation, Artest successfully hit his first three-pointer of his Warriors career.

During the retreat on defense, Artest intended to thank Qin Yue...

But before he could speak, he saw Qin Yue retreat to the defensive zone at an astonishing speed with the other teammates.

"This is truly a great team."

Artest thought to himself at this moment.

In the first quarter of the game, under the orchestration of Qin Yue and Davis, all five of the Warriors' starting players scored tonight.

Among them, Artest shot 2 of 6, with 1 of 3 on three-pointers, becoming the player that dragged down the overall shooting percentage of the Warriors tonight.

During the intermission, Artest actively spoke to Davis: "Do you attack this smoothly every night?"

Hearing this, Davis shook his head, saying: "Tonight's opponent is just weaker..."

This season's Bucks...

Are they really weak?

Although last season, the Bucks were indeed terrible beyond belief.

But this season, with Michael Redd, Maurice Williams, TJ Ford, Jamal Magloire, and Andrew Bogut...

They are currently ranked seventh in the East.

Previously, when he was with the Pacers, Artest had the opportunity to play against them once.

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