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West had been thinking about the use of Gan Guoyang and Sabonis in a high-low combination, reminiscent of the Walton-Agarn connection.

Now, according to what Beelman was saying, there would definitely be some changes.

Moreover, whether Sabonis could start was still a question.

Thompson, though older, had worked with Gan Guoyang for many years and was Guoyang's most capable, most trusted, and most loyal lieutenant.

Gan Guoyang had once said that as long as he was there, Mychal Thompson was an untouchable asset—no one should even think about trading the veteran top pick.

In the middle of last year's Western Conference Finals, when Mychal Thompson got injured, West felt certain that the series was in the bag and, finally, they took down Agarn and the Trail Blazers with a pile of debuffs.

"What do you plan to do with Sabonis?" West asked.

"For now, let him come off the bench, and over the regular season, gradually adapt to the pace and his role."