I really just want to be a role player

Chapter 262 Sister-in-law, Lakers debut!

In the early morning of the next day, on February 2, the news that Gasol suddenly and quietly joined the Lakers swept the entire North American sports circle like a bomb exploded.

"Memphis Business Weekly", "Los Angeles Times", ESPN, NBA official website, Yahoo Sports and many other heavyweight media reported successively that the Lakers and Grizzlies completed the transaction.

NBA official website headlines: Pau Gasol joins the Lakers deal completed! !
ESPN headlines: Trade Gasol, the Grizzlies and the Lakers get what they want! !
Los Angeles Times headline: Pau Gasol partner Kobe Bryant, the Lakers point to the championship! !

"..."

"The Lakers are a team of robbers. They exchanged a few coins for $100. This is Chiguoguo's robbery!
I hope the league can maintain a fair trading environment. This deal is undoubtedly cheating and shameless for other teams!

The trading chips between the Lakers and the Grizzlies are seriously out of balance. The Grizzlies gave the powerful insider Gasol to the Lakers for 'free', so that it is more difficult for the Spurs to continue to compete for the championship! "

In fact, it's no wonder that Bo Povich would jump into a rage like an angry rabbit. He was really anxious, so he naturally wanted to bite.

He obviously will not forget the "OK era", a young Kobe and a peak Shark, a powerful combination of one inside and one outside, how much trouble it caused the Spurs at that time.

At that time, the Lakers and the Spurs met for 4 consecutive years. As a result, the Lakers won three times and created a dynasty.

The Spurs won once, creating a self-proclaimed "dynasty" in odd-numbered years.

What the hell are odd years?That's it?Return to Dynasty, are you polite?
Kobe, who is now in full swing, and Gasol, who is at the peak, are undoubtedly another mountain that is almost insurmountable on the way to the rise of the Spurs.

You know, the style of play of European insider Gasol is very suitable for the triangle offense system, and Gasol's passing support is tantamount to adding wings to a tiger.

There is no doubt that Gasol will be the perfect puzzle piece for the Lakers to win the championship.

In fact, don't blame Bo Povic for being too frank. The Spurs led by him dare to say that other teams are rubbish, except for the current Lakers!
If the Lakers rise, it means that the Spurs will not have a bright future for a long time.

Without Gasol's inside support, just a Kobe who has no solution, the Spurs will not be subject to the Lakers. Now that Gasol has joined the Lakers, he has changed the format of the Western Conference. If he doesn't jump, who will jump?

Not to mention, the transfer operation of the Lakers is too rough, and there are nitpicks.

To be reasonable, referring to the seven chips that the Timberwolves and Celtics traded for Garnett, there is nothing wrong with the chips given by the Lakers.

After all, although Kwame Brown is the number one pick in parallel imports, he is a qualified starting insider. The key is that the contract ends at the end of the season. There is nothing wrong with exchanging him for a late first-round pick.

Christanton was the 07th pick in the first round of 19, plus the two first rounds of 08 and 10, a total of 4 first rounds, for a "soft guy" who can't win with a high salary and wants to leave , The Grizzlies are really not at a loss.

After all, although Gasol is a superstar-level insider in the international arena, he is not acclimatized in the NBA. This is a recognized fact.

The best choice for the Grizzlies is to send Gasol to the East. The Bulls and the Cavaliers were close to winning Gasol at one point, but they underestimated Gasol's value. No matter what, even if Gasol joined the Lakers, he came with doubts. After all, it is not without reason that Gasol is called a sister-in-law.

Not to mention, there is also the lottery ticket for Gasol Jr., he looks puffy, naive, and has no superstar appearance. However, he performed well in the Spanish league in 08 and played MVP-level performance.

If Gasol didn't join the Lakers, instead of partnering with Kobe, but joining the Bulls and partnering with Hinrich, Popovich would definitely have nothing to say. I guess I haven't heard the news, so I naturally wouldn't feel the deal Not fair, but the Lakers are an exception.

Do you think it is possible?Bo Povich fears Kobe with help, not Gasol.

The same is true for Chris Paul in 2011 in the future. It is the Lakers' deal that will rebound.

The NBA president also vetoed it, but James' brother basketball didn't care.

The same is to leave, the key is that Paul can go to the Clippers.

Of course, the reason why the Lakers’ rough trading operations have been questioned is because, in order to make up enough salary and equal salary, the Lakers actually signed Aaron McGee, who almost retired due to injury, to make up the number. Demanovic's contract is used to make up the number, so he won't be bitten by Bo Povic.

Except for Po Povich, the Bulls and the Cavaliers regret it. After all, the Grizzlies are willing to trade Gasol, but the chips are not negotiated. As long as they are willing to add money, Gasol is likely to be one of them.

However, the problem still lies with Gasol. He is too soft, he paid a high price, it is not worth it, and the Grizzlies are unwilling to pay a low price, so they dragged on like this. In the end, there was West's secret help , Cheaper for the Lakers.

Gasol joined the Lakers, allowing the Lakers to become a super championship team to compete with the Celtics.

The Suns, Mavericks and Warriors, and even the Rockets, such western powerhouses have also begun to feel insecure.

The Suns expedited a Marion and O'Neal swap deal.

The Mavericks are more determined to pursue Kidd.

The Rockets are completely joining in the fun, because their boss can't spend money to strengthen the lineup, and what is in danger is not the championship, but the difficulty of breaking through the first round of the playoffs.

It's too difficult, Yao Mai, when will we be able to touch the floor of the second round of the playoffs?
……

On the night of February 2, Gasol came to the hotel where the Lakers stayed for an away game in the middle of the night. After taking a shower, he was just about to go to bed when there was a knock on the door.

At 1 o'clock in the middle of the night, he came to knock on his door!

As an adult, Gasol naturally knows what's going on. It just so happens that he is very excited to join the Lakers. The service comes at the right time. If possible, it is also possible to add money.

Gasol opened the door with a daze on his face.

Accident or not?Surprised or not?

The person who came here was not a female technician who was a big health care technician who was "waiting for orders", but Kobe who was so handsome.

"Brother, I'm glad you joined the Lakers. Now let's go win the championship together."

Hearing Kobe's words, Gasol was infatuated for a while, and was deeply attracted by Kobe. This was something no one had ever said to him in the Grizzlies.

"I also want to win, so let me do anything." Gasol also went all out, nodded affectionately and said.

Meet at 1:[-]am!
Kobe didn't misunderstand what he said about "let me do anything", and then, he hugged Gasol, and then started talking about life, ideals, and the key is talking about a few cents .

At noon the next day, Kobe personally gave Gasol a clean slate and took Gasol directly to the training arena.

No reception party, no feasting, only a basketball, a court, and then Kobe and Gasol.

Gasol was completely convinced. Even if someone told him that Kobe had seen the streets of Los Angeles at four o'clock in the morning, he would not feel surprised or suspicious, because Kobe was a real basketball player.

Why can he be so powerful?

Still never satisfied?

In Gasol's brief contact with Kobe, although he only saw the tip of the iceberg of Kobe, it was the purest corner of basketball.

That night, February 2rd, MCI Center Arena.

The Lakers away VS Cheese.

Gasol in a suit and leather shoes sat on the sidelines, watching Kobe's mesmerizing personal performance on the court.

Deshaun Stevenson was publicly executed.

In the first quarter, he was defended by Kobe with 0 shots and 0 points. Offensively, Kobe made 8 of 6 shots, 2 of 1 three-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws. He scored 19 points, 4 rebounds and 0 assists in a single quarter. Gasol showed the most selfish, most incomprehensible and most offensive and defensive side for Gasol to watch.

One-on-one singled out the entire team and led the Lakers to beat the Wizards with a score of 30 to 15 in the first quarter, taking a 15-point lead.

In the second quarter, Kobe played very restrained and only scored 6 points. The Lakers' triangle offensive system was running smoothly.

At the end of the first half, the Lakers took a 22-point lead and almost secured the victory.

No way, the Wizards did not lose unjustly, their trident, and now only Jamison and Caron Butler are left.

As for the general Arenas, he was not suspended for shooting, but was injured and reimbursed after only playing 13 games this season. It is estimated that he will not be able to return until the playoffs, provided that the Wizards can make the playoffs.

Without Arenas, using Nick Young as a rookie to make up the numbers and compete with Kobe for soaring points is simply courting death.

Om-!
With the sound of the buzzer, the game time ended, the score was 114 to 91, the Lakers had a 23-point advantage, they beat the Wizards, and won 3 consecutive victories.

Kobe Bryant played 35 minutes and clocked in almost three quarters. He made 15 of 10 shots, 5 of 2 three-pointers, 10 of 8 free throws, 30 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. He performed powerfully and easily.

Su Bei returned to the position of a role player. He didn't have many opportunities. He only scored 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, which was not bad.

Jamison scored 21 points and Butler had 15 points. Without Arenas' suppression, the Wizards had no lineup reinforcements, and the two forks couldn't stop the impact of the golden double guns.

……

On May 2, Army Aviation Arena.

Night falls.

At this time, the home court of the Nets is about to play a regular game against the Lakers. The lights are bright and the crowds are overwhelming.

During the warm-up, Kobe and Kidd chatted about a few cents. Phil Jackson once thought about exchanging Kobe for Kidd, so he naturally cared more about Kidd. Later, both sides recognized each other’s strength and planned to work together. The combination was only due to the inaction of the Lakers management house, and the combination of the two was missed.

However, it does not affect their chat.

Afterwards, Kobe also chatted with Carter, no way, although Carter is going downhill, Kobe is walking to the peak, but as the four shooting guards, there are still many things to talk about, after all, plus the usual matchups. , A few cents is probably not enough, and more money is needed.

Gasol said hello and chatted with Jefferson. Both of them made their debut in 01. One was No. 13 and the other was the [-]th overall pick. They are both legendary picks. There are many topics to talk about. The point is to show Gasol's presence, to show the world that he's a Laker.

Su Bei didn't talk, but quietly practiced shooting.

At this time, on the big screen in the arena, the first lineups of the two teams tonight were also displayed.

The Nets started 5 Tigers, Josh Boone, Sean Williams, Jefferson, Carter, Kidd.

The Lakers started with 5 players, Gasol, Odom, Subei, Kobe, Fisher.

The game was broadcast live by TNT radio station, and Barkley and Kenny Smith partnered to explain.

"There may not be any suspense in this game, the Lakers have the Nets.

The original internal strength of the Lakers is stronger than that of the Nets, and now with the addition of All-Star Gasol, the Lakers have been upgraded to a championship-level team.

The Nets have no ambitions, and the inside combination is the first-round rookie for two consecutive years in 06 and 07.

Inside duel, almost an all-star combination, against two rookie combinations, I really can't think of a picture where the Lakers will lose!

The only thing to watch in this game now is Gasol's debut. What kind of game will he play?

Can Gasol fit into this Lakers team?How much time is needed? "

"It's true, just looking at the paint, the two teams are different levels of players.

Looking at the outside line, Kobe suppressed it. Although the Nets' outside three Musketeers are All-Stars, they may not have a lot of chances of winning against Kobe.

Of course, it also depends on Kidd's offensive performance. If there is a basket, the Nets still have a chance of winning. After all, Kidd, who can attack, is terrifying on the court..."

The game is on!

beep-!
The whistle sounded, and the referee threw the basketball high in his hands. Gasol defeated Josh Boone and scored the first attack for the Lakers.

"Fischer took the ball up the court and immediately passed the ball to Kobe, who didn't play and lobbed the basketball to Gasol, and the Nets' defense collectively shrank.

Gasol hit the back twice and then passed the basketball to Kobe. Kobe jumped out and transferred it to Su Bei.

Or try to see if there are any bullets in the three-dimensional pistol?
Otherwise, the Nets would just give the Lakers a turtle shell without showing that head.

Su Bei caught the ball, raised his hand and shot a three-point jump shot..."

When Jefferson threw himself out, he could only put on a show. The inside line was too bad, and he had no choice between defending inside and outside.

Swish-!
Got it!

There are bullets! !

Su Bei's three-pointer saw blood and opened up the Lakers' scoring account.

3 to 0! !
The Nets attacked, and Kidd took the ball to the frontcourt and observed it.

"The Lakers have also shrunk. Gasol and Odom can't protect the basket. However, with their long hands and two-point areas, there is not much room for the Nets to attack inside.

Kidd hit Fisher with his back and was immediately hit by zone defense.

Kidd stabilized and continued to look for opportunities. After 15 seconds passed, Kidd did not panic.

Huh?
Kidd suddenly pulls the ball up, raises his hand and blindly throws three-pointers. Although the offensive choice is bad, it is very reasonable..."

Fisher threw it out, and it was just a show. In terms of physical talent, he was too far behind Kidd.

Bang-dang-!
It's just that if you try, you will die. Kidd's three-point attempt missed the iron.

It is not for nothing that Ji Bugong's nickname can become famous.

Fighting for three points with Su Bei is no different from courting death.

"The rebound was taken by Gasol, who immediately passed the ball to Fisher, passed the ball halfway, and handed the basketball to Kobe.

Kobe continued to feed Gasol, but was caught by Carter, Kobe cut into the basket, Gasol passed the ball to Kobe, Koga's connection, Kobe pulled the ball up, raised his hand and made a two-point fadeaway jumper shot..."

Carter went to make up again, it was already...it was not too late, Kobe hoisted the basketball into the basket in the air, Gasol understood it, turned around and entered the penalty area, jumped up, alley-oop, dunked with both hands, and blasted the basketball into the basket.

Bang-dang-!
Gasol's entire body is hung above the basket.

5 to 0! !
Landing, Gasol and Kobe who greeted him bumped their chests to celebrate.

Gasol's first time with the Lakers... an assist was orchestrated by Kobe Bryant himself.

"Jacko's line defense is too difficult, and many teams probably won't do it!
Gasol's low post is already very capable, Gasol also played very well, able to pass the ball to support, coupled with Kobe's attack, these two layers of offense, the general team's defense will be sent.

However, if Kobe still plays very selflessly, what can you use as a substitute? "

You can't stand it!

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(End of this chapter)