Live Bar, October 12th today, Lone Ranger star Lucca-East chedge was interviewed by Dallas Morning Post, during which he talked about topics such as MVP, Brunson’s departure and the Western competition in the new season.
Reporter: Did you feel tired just three weeks after the European Championship?
Dong Qiqi: I’m fine. After the European Championship, I had a rest for about a week and I was fine. I slept for a long time, so I was in good condition.
Reporter: Will you play the last game of preseason and jazz?
Dong Qiqi: Yes, (pause, smile) maybe.
Reporter: What do you think of becoming an MVP candidate again?
Dong Qiqi: It’s great. Not everyone can say that he is the MVP of the league and basketball world, but you have to do it.
Reporter: Is the Western competition the hardest since you entered the league in the new season?
Dong Qiqi: I mean, I don’t know if it’s harder, but it’s definitely harder than last season. Yes, I think the Clippers will be very good, many teams will be excellent, and the game will be very difficult. There are too many excellent players, and the difficulty of the match will be greatly improved. You must do your best in every match.
Reporter: Do you think losing Brunson will reduce the team’s strength?
Dong Qiqi: Generally speaking, there is no difference. Obviously, we cannot replace him because he is Brunson. He brought us a lot of things. He is a great person and a very good teammate both on and off the court. But you know, we have also added new people. You should pay attention to what we have now, not what we have lost. We just need to focus on our current team.
During the 2021-22 regular season, Brunson played 79 games for the Lone Ranger, with an average of 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists. During the offseason, Brunson joined the Knicks with a four-year contract worth 0.104 billion dollars.
(Chenchen)