Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 138
When I came to the Staples Center for the first time, I finally understood why so many people wanted to play for the Lakers, and some even chose to cut their salaries to join the Lakers.

Although FedEx Plaza Memphis is also good, the gap with the Staples Arena is not so big. The previous suspension did not have the opportunity to come to Los Angeles to participate in the game.

"Is this still an arena?" I watched many live broadcasts of the Lakers in my previous life, but I never came to watch the game live. After I gained a certain social status, Kobe had already retired, and I also lost the opportunity to watch live in the NBA. ball of interest.

"How about it, are you shocked?" Good friend Farmar said.

"It's true, it's much better than the Grizzlies." This is not a level.

"This is a Vanity Fair, a place that many people yearn for, and what will become of the future, then you need to prove yourself with your strength, and you will have everything if you have strength," Farmar said.

Staples is located in the center of Los Angeles. This is one of the few arenas in the city center. Most of the home team arenas of other teams are in the suburbs.

It is not just an arena, but also a sports center. It covers a large area, and the surrounding sports facilities are very complete, and many sports businesses are also gathered here.

The arena is less than 10 years old and undergoes corresponding maintenance every year.

Outside of Staples, the more you watch, the more excited you get.

Looking at the two bronze statues in front of the arena, he knew that in a few years, there would be more than just two.

Walking into the arena, looking at the history wall of the team, you can see the background of the strong team everywhere, all are photos of the team's stars over the years, full of honor, and every channel records the history of the team.

After watching it for a while, I was amazed, the strong teams are different, even if they tell you about history, they can give you several lessons.

He was led by Farmar into the locker room.

The first time I walked into the locker room, the decoration was very luxurious, but his position has not changed much from before in the Grizzlies. It is still relatively close to the door, and some distance from Kobe's position.

Many teammates have already come to the locker room early.

He and his teammates have already known each other in consecutive away games.

"Welcome to Los Angeles, our first-year rookie! Oh, that's wrong, it should be the MVP of the rookie game and the champion of the new three-point shooting contest. These are honors that Kobe has never won." Fisher is the team's locker room manager. Big brother and locker room leader.

One by one, he high-fives his teammates. He already knows that the team has a good atmosphere, but he can't help but compare himself with the Grizzlies.The more you compare, the more you sigh, and the gap becomes more and more obvious.

At 2 pm local time on February 19th, the teammates had all arrived in the locker room. In two hours, as a Lakers player, he will play in Staples for the first time.

Even if it is not a focus game, the attendance rate of the stadium is still high. The fans have not watched the Lakers game at home for half a month, and they can't bear it.The team has won 8 consecutive away games and hopes to witness the team's 9 consecutive victories.

There are still two hours before the start of the game, and fans watching the game also entered the stadium early.There will also be many reporters, because this is the first time that the Lakers have appeared in a home game after the Lakers' big deal.

When entering the arena to warm up, I looked at the Hollywood stars on the sidelines. This was someone I had never seen in my life, but only in this ordinary home game, I could see a lot.

The atmosphere of the Lakers' home court is very good. Whether it is the team's underestimation or the dynasty period, the attendance rate ranks among the top few in the league.

Phil was very bold and wanted to try a new lineup, but he didn't make an amazing move and arranged Li Tian to start.

In the locker room, Phil arranged the tactics of the game, "Kobe, you must pay attention to the injury on your right hand. If you feel uncomfortable, you can call a timeout at any time to terminate the game. Everyone else should also pay attention. Performance, foul immediately, understand?"

Really, other head coaches come up to arrange how the team will attack and defend. Phil arranges fouls from the beginning, but think about it, Kobe's body is more important than this game.

Then Phil began to arrange tactics, but there were not many changes. In the regular season and he was playing the Eagles, there was no need to make special arrangements.

Before the game started, the old fish shouted "What is our purpose?"

"Win the victory, let Kobe go off the court early to rest." The teammates who had already agreed to it yelled out loudly, changing the previous opening slogan.

Kobe was caught off guard, and still shouted the previous slogan, which was a bit out of place.

"Hahaha." Phil laughed as he watched the team tease Kobe successfully.

"Old Yu, what's going on, why didn't you tell me?" Kobe pulled Old Yu into his arms.

The old fish began to shake the pot.

"It's all a rookie's suggestion. He said he wants to shoot more three-pointers, so you need to get off the field early so that he has a chance. You go to him." Selling teammates must be available.

"Rookie, run." Odom shouted.

Teammates playfully came to the sidelines.

The team appearance ceremony begins, when all the lights are dimmed.

The first player of the Lakers began to play, and the live DJ loudly introduced every player who entered the field.

"Let's welcome Li Tian, ​​who just won the MVP of the rookie game and the champion of the three-point shooting contest." The DJs shouted Li Tian's name loudly, and the fans cheered enthusiastically.

Kobe was the last player to play, and the DJ didn't even start to introduce. The fans had already helped him shout out, and all the fans stood up and shouted for Kobe.

This popularity is not generally high. Gasol has never been so popular in Memphis. I believe that in the near future, he will also have such influence.

Amidst the tsunami of fans, players played one after another, and the starting rosters of the Lakers and Eagles remained unchanged.

The Lakers started with 7 minutes and established a 12-point lead 19-7.

Johnson used Zaza to cover and hit two points.

The Lakers arranged for the bench to play in advance, and Kobe still led the bench to play the first quarter.

Li Tian, ​​Farmar, Turiaf, and Wharton, who played on the bench, were pushed to the center position again.

"Man, let Kobe go off the court earlier, we will have more shots, come on." Farmar is not afraid of the tiger's ass now, the whole team has this idea, especially the substitutes.

"Hahaha, let's come together."

Set up directly near the penalty area, and Zaza defends closely behind his back.

Kobe gave up control of the ball, and Farmar held the ball and launched an attack at the top of the left arc.

Before his debut, he received the arrangement from the head coach Phil, mostly playing for Li Tian.

Turiaf mentioned that the high post helped Farmar pick and roll, and Kobe attracted the defense at the top of the arc on the other side.

Only Li Tian and Zaza were in the close quarters near the basket.

Zaza, stuck behind him, reached for the ball.

After breaking through Mike Bibby, the ball was given to the penalty area.

The basket is shaking, Zaza is experienced and has not been deceived.

Using his footsteps again, he turned right and made a fake move at the top of the arc on the weak side of the ball. Zaza quickly used his footsteps to move sideways one step to the right. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he quickly pulled back and turned around for a layup.

Kobe, standing at the top of the arc, smiled knowingly.

"Your footsteps are so handsome." Although Farmar participated in the rookie game, he was still not valued by the team in the second grade, which made him very frustrated. The team's point guard position was firmly occupied by Lao Yu. .

"That still needs your assist."

The two complimented each other, and the days of the All-Star Game allowed the two to establish a deep revolutionary friendship.

Looking back, Zaza was interfered and made a layup, but grabbed the offensive rebound and hit the ball at the moment.

Li Tian saw the opportunity and directly steal it.

Farmar dribbles across half court.

Zaza defended around the front to prevent Li Tian from receiving the ball.

"Rookie, you don't have a chance to catch the ball."

"Haha, old bird, what you say doesn't count."

The hand-to-hand combat at the basket continued.

After receiving Kobe's guidance, he also intentionally used some small moves when he was stuck at the basket, knees against Zaza, and did not give him a chance to take off.

He pointed to the basket.

Farmar made a high-profile pass, and Zaza, who was blocked, failed to jump up.After receiving the pass, he opened his butt and scored a dunk.

The fans cheered for the wonderful dunk.

"Fuck." Zaza cursed, and then asked the referee to start reasoning.

The referee signaled, I didn't see it, the ball had already been delivered, and Zaza had to continue the game.

Li Tian didn't dare to make too many moves. After all, it wasn't the playoffs. The team led so much, and he was worried that he would get caught. He would do some self-protection every time he took off.

Thinking of this, I am ready to have time to ask Kobe for advice on how to protect his ankles.

Zaza wants the ball and saves face.

The floor is flowing, and he keeps turning around and shaking under the basket. Li Tian is at a disadvantage in height, but his wingspan is long enough.Not impressed at all.

"Old bird, don't shake anymore, have you fainted yet?"

"Shet!"

Zaza stepped up, Li Tian used his wingspan to interfere successfully, and Kobe grabbed the defensive rebound and advanced quickly.

One-stop, scoring dunks.

The fans stood up and cheered for Kobe.

"Kobe. Kobe Bryant".

Resounding throughout Staples.

Looking back, Smith hit the iron in the mid-range shot, protected the rebound, and handed it to Farmar to advance.

Now Kobe, the tool people don't give the opportunity to do it.

In the last few offenses, the Eagles were repeatedly hit by defense.

The Lakers seized the opportunity and played a wave of offensive climax. At the end of the first quarter, the score was fixed at 14-32.

Phil was very satisfied with the performance of the players. In the second quarter, all substitutes came off the bench, and Vujacic replaced Kobe.

All came off the bench, but the more they fought, the more courageous they became. In 6 minutes, the Eagles only got 8 shots and hit [-] goals.

The bench played another offensive climax, Li Tian hit two three-pointers, Farmar and Vujacic also scored, and played a 15-5 offensive climax.

The main force returned, chopping melons and vegetables, and launched another wave of attacks inhumanely. At the end of the half, the point difference was widened to 36 points, 37-73.

Back in the locker room, Phil made adjustments.

"Kobe takes a rest in the second half, and the other main players start to play for 6 minutes in the third quarter. If the point difference is not narrowed, the rest of the time will be played by the substitute team."

Got the unanimous consent of all players, obviously experienced the All-Star, but the Hawks have not yet found their form, and the Lakers are off the charts.

"When you come off the bench, you have the right to shoot wirelessly. Don't be afraid of not being able to make a shot. You can do both mid-range shots and the basket. Others protect the rebound."

Phil made a final decision and wanted to use this game to train Li Tian's mid-range shot and basket.

After hearing this, Farmar and Vujacic were envious.

"Rookie, this is the first time Master Zen has attached so much importance to a rookie. I am optimistic about you taking the position of Kobe's boss. I am optimistic about you." Odom said with a smile.

"Hahahaha!" There was a burst of laughter.

Kobe gave Odom a hard look.

In the second half, Li Tian, ​​who got the right to fire wirelessly, didn't even stand on the three-point line.

At the end of the game, there was no rout of the Eagles 93-122, and the Lakers won by 25 points.

In this game, Li Tian played 30 minutes, made 17 of 9 shots, and scored 23 points. The shooting percentage was less than 5%, and he only took three 3-pointers.

(End of this chapter)