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Bill: I respect the Suns very much, I feel confident in the role I will play in the Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers held a media day event for the new season, during which the team's new backcourt player Bradley Beal was interviewed by reporters. In the interview, Bill talked about his negotiations with his old club Phoenix Suns during the offseason and his decision to join the Clippers.

Bill said: First of all, I have to respect and thank Phoenix because everything they did this summer and the communication between me and them was very direct and smooth. I'm grateful for this because it's not easy for them to make this decision. After leaving the Suns, many teams sent me invitations and proposed their plans. Finally, when I chose my next step, decided what kind of player I hope to be, and which team I joined, I faced a difficult choice. I have to say that the previous situation was actually quite complicated, but I believe I made the right decision.

Bill continued: Team owner Steve Ballmer is a very passionate person, the way he runs the team and his passion for basketball are unparalleled. Lawrance Frank, the team's operations director, has worked in the league for a long time. He understands the game, the players, and the personnel management. He is very professional. Head coach Tyronn Lue is also a man from Missouri and I have had contact with him before. All of these factors make me feel that joining the Clippers is a reasonable choice. During this process, I had many conversations with James Harden, and their proposals were obviously better and more in line with my expectations. I feel more confident and comfortable with the role I’m about to enter and the current situation, so everything fits well. I also believe that I can perform ideally in such a team and I also believe that I can help this team succeed.

In the NBA regular season last season, Bill played 53 times in 82 games, averaging 32.1 minutes per game, averaging 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 1.9 turnovers and 2.6 fouls. He shot 49.7%, three-point shooting percentage 38.6%, and free throw shooting percentage 80.3%. Bill joined the Suns last summer, but his performance at the Suns was very disappointing last season and his performance was completely not up to expectations. This summer, Bill was also cut by the Sun using extended terms. I wonder what performance Bill can perform after joining the Suns with a more complete lineup. Can he adjust his state and perform ideally?