After Media Day, the pre-season training camp quickly shifted into high gear.
By this time, the coaching staff had basically determined the starting lineup for the new season, and next, they would gradually clarify the order of the main rotation through preseason games.
However, even pre-season games were not sufficient to fully test the reliability of the bench. Because only in official games could the performance of the reserve players truly be tested.
Therefore, in addition to arranging daily training, Tyronn Lue's primary task each day was to crush a few people's NBA dreams.
Besides those with official contracts, there were many fringe players in the training camp without contracts. They didn't have much opportunity on the SuperSonics team.
Soon, those not cut out for it were either sent to the development league or forced overseas, leaving only a few competing for the final spots.
Their "judgment day" would come during the pre-season games.
