So I am the god of basketball?

Kobe has been waiting for this day for a long time, but Meng Lang was not in a hurry. Instead, he set up a camera from the side, and then said to Kobe: "Come on, I will give you a videotape. You can go back and observe the gap between us." !" - Of course Meng Lang would not say that it was he who wanted to collect these video tapes.

No way, this is Kobe Bryant, one of the three most successful players in the 00s.

Can you not record the scene of training this guy for the first time?
A hint of sullenness appeared on Kobe's cold face.

"You can talk all you want, I'm the one who speaks with my performance!" Meng Lang's trash talk made his desire to let basketball speak even stronger. But after all, he was an 18-year-old young man, and he tried hard to show that Meng Lang's words did not affect him.

"Then you should shut up, rookie!" Meng Lang pushed back with a smile.

"..."

It's like Garen playing Endless and opening Q again.

"21 points, everyone takes turns to attack for two rounds?"

Before the official start, Kobe explained the rules of bullfighting. When he spoke, his eyes were obviously a little evasive. Meng Lang had a panoramic view and just looked at him silently. His bright eyes made Kobe feel guilty, as if some little secret in his heart had been revealed.

Meng Lang actually understood Kobe's intention of changing his hair.

He wanted to have more chances to attack so that he could have a higher probability of winning.

This shows that Kobe himself knows that he can't guard Meng Lang.

"I don't have that much time. Changing my hair is a waste of time..."

Meng Lang refused.

It’s not that I’m really afraid that Kobe will win if he changes his hair.

He was telling the truth, he didn't have that much time.

and……

Only continuous blows can make Kobe feel frustrated.

Meng Lang didn't want to give up his sovereignty after just two rounds of fun.

"If you want offensive power, let your defense speak for itself!" Meng Lang pointed out.

Kobe glanced slightly, blushing a little, but still said firmly: "I'm just afraid that you won't have a chance to attack!"

"It's best this way!" Meng Lang smiled and threw the ball to Kobe, "Rookie, I'll let you attack first, so that you won't have the chance to touch the ball again later!"

"..."

Another trash talk, Kobe trembled slightly when his hand touched the ball. It took a lot of effort to resist the urge to throw the ball to Meng Lang. He wanted to say to Meng Lang: "Damn it, I can let you attack first!"

but……

Endure it!

Besides, I'm only 18 and he's 22. Isn't it normal for me to attack first?
Reasonable, reasonable!
Kobe tried to convince himself.

Everyone on the sidelines has already surrounded half of the field.

Barkley was even more ready to open the market: "Come on, guys, bet on Dream, or on the rookie!"

"Who would overpower that rookie!" Byron Scott complained after listening to his words.

"Nonsense!" Barkley retorted unceremoniously, looking at him with a look like "I'm done, you're going to speak." "What I'm talking about is, can Dream keep the rookie clean sheet, or can the rookie keep a clean sheet?" Score points off dream’s head!”

"Remind you, the ball is in that rookie's court!"

"Dream!"

"Dream!"

"Dream!"

……

Even though Barkley gave "deliberate" guidance, this group of people still chose Meng Lang without hesitation. At the end of the series of "dreams", Barkley almost cursed: "It's a big bet!"

Meng Lang didn't know that these people all thought they could seal Kobe's goal, otherwise he would have said:
Be polite to the future "Iron King"!

Everyone was betting on Meng Lang, so the bet naturally disappeared.

On the court, Kobe was holding the ball and was ready to attack. After careful testing, he crossed steps continuously, trying to shake Meng Lang. However, Meng Lang refused to shake him at all and kept himself completely stuck in front of Kobe. He kept getting closer and compressed them. The distance between two people.

When Kobe was young, his nickname was "Peter Pan."

He has excellent jumping and waist strength. But there is a big gap between his instant power and first step compared to the four major shooting guards, Tracy McGrady and Allen Iverson. In this regard, he is similar to Carter, relying on his feet to create space.

But as long as they rush to the basket, their destructive power is no less than the other two.

Iverson is the worst in terms of finishing efficiency, which has a lot to do with his height.

However, the effect of 100 quick thrusts is sometimes better than 50 quick thrusts. Allen Iverson also won the "scoring title" in this way. Although his finishing efficiency is low, his production is sufficient.

Because of this, Meng Lang approached Kobe without any hesitation.

After successfully approaching, his advantage in strength became apparent.

The 18-year-old Kobe's confrontation ability has reached the NBA level, but it is only the NBA level.

"Bah!"

In a confrontation where he took the initiative, Kobe's movements were deformed at that time. He reluctantly took the shot and the ball bounced out of the frame.

really……

Seeing Kobe ending his attack in such an embarrassing manner, the people next to him seemed not surprised. Wilkins went directly back to his own half to warm up. He knew what was going to happen next without even looking. It must have been a ruthless killing.

"You need to spend more time in the weight room, not in the bullring!"

Meng Lang shook his finger at Kobe. It looked like "I didn't even exert any force, why did you fall down?"

Kobe wiped his mouth angrily. He was a little flustered just now and accidentally scratched himself with his finger when he collected the ball and released it. Picked up the ball, threw it to Meng Lang, and then quickly approached.

"Boy, positivity is good!"

Kobe tried to press and force Meng Lang to make quick movements. But Meng Lang didn't panic at all. He pressed his back against him, took the ball with one hand, and held it diagonally like this, making him feel like a lion biting a hedgehog. There was nothing he could do.

Pouting his butt to test Kobe's defensive strength, Meng Lang still maintained his "back-hitting" posture after getting off the ball, and then...

"Bah!"

"Bah!"

"Bah!"

Every impact knocked Kobe back a step. When Meng Lang stepped on the free throw line, Kobe "passively" retreated to the reasonable collision zone. He was also really capable of peeing, but he pushed forward again despite being obviously in pain.

Unfortunately, Meng Lang raised his head and pushed him away again, then turned around and shot a mid-range jumper. With no one on guard, he raised his hand and hit the ball.

2-0!
"Motivation is good, but just being motivated on the court is not enough. Rookie, you have to continue to improve!" While speaking, Meng Lang hit another mid-range shot. It was still the same posture and the same shot. Kobe was pushed away. At that moment, he turned around and took action, causing the "Black Mamba of the future" to just stand there and watch.

He was 18 years old and stood like an ant.

Meng Lang watched the ball fall into the basket, stood backwards to the three-point line, waiting for the ball, and said without hesitation: "The good news is, rookie, you have a lot of room for improvement!"

Mencius once said, "The whip is dipped in iodine and disinfected while beating."

As the "descendant of the Meng family", Meng Lang is also keeping in mind the teachings of his ancestors at this moment. In order to let Kobe look like a rookie, he will no longer be like "Brother Flathead" every day, either on the way to find someone to challenge him or with him. People challenge each other. While he kept using "back hits" to make Kobe helpless, he also used gentle words to massage Kobe's soul.

A blush appeared on Kobe's dark face.

This is not a sign of climax, but of being so anxious that the "red temperature" is out of control.

Since he embarked on the road of basketball, he has encountered opponents, but he has never been so ravaged by others. This is a helpless feeling that he cannot refute from his body to his mouth.

He didn't even have the confidence to say, "Shut your damn mouth, I will definitely be able to guard you against the next ball."

Because his body told him that I really couldn't bear it!
Speaking of which, Kobe specially studied Meng Lang's game video last night and carefully observed Meng Lang's offensive characteristics with the ball. There are not many videos, which is due to the age. Another reason is that Meng Lang rarely plays singles with the ball. After getting the ball, his first choice is to shoot directly, then pass, and then play singles with the ball. .

But even with such few "singles with the ball" options, Meng Lang still had the classic scene of facing Pippen in singles, completing a half-time buzzer-beating goal, and facing Michael Jordan to complete a "winner".

Meng Lang likes to turn back and then turn forward sharply to shoot.

Kobe took that to heart.

Judging from Meng Lang's first choice after holding the ball, his research was not in vain.

But what Kobe didn't expect was that this guy didn't turn back after turning around. He just "back-hit" him all the way until he couldn't resist, and then he used a turning shot to finish.

It was still a combination of turning forward and turning behind, but the change in rhythm left Kobe at a loss.

He himself knew the root of the problem, and the pain in his chest was reminding him:
The difference in body and strength.

The ball returned to Meng Lang's hands again. This time Kobe did not directly defend him, but maintained a big step forward. It seemed that the plan was to start a confrontation after Meng Lang "backed" into the three-point line.

This is indeed a good alternative when you are not strong enough.

only……

Meng Lang just stood like this and made a shooting motion. Seeing that Kobe didn't guard him, he kept this posture and raised his hand to throw the ball.

Station vote!

There is no stepping stone.

The entire shooting hand shape is still so perfect.

The arc of the ball is a little higher than usual.

Because Meng Lang's shooting point this time was shorter, Meng Lang specially raised the arc of the ball when he released it, and at the same time, he also used a little more force.

The ball hit the frame.

"Aren't you going to take precautions?"

Meng Lang's sincere expression made Kobe's head buzz.

His mind went blank and he had no idea what to do.

"It's time to pick up the ball, rookie, this bullfight isn't over yet!"

Scott next to him gave a "friendly" shout to Kobe. Kobe then ran to pick up the ball in a daze. Meng Lang glanced at the position of the camera to make sure that the scene could be completely recorded, and then he said with a hint of disgust: "Boy, hurry up, hurry up, don't waste my time, there are still 14 minutes before this bullfight will happen. Finish!"

14 points left?
Kobe was not one to admit defeat.

His paranoia makes him want to work hard until the very end.

But now, he suddenly felt that he should have scored 11 points at that time.

The 21-minute bullfight was too painful...

He is a very hardworking person and one who is not willing to give up. But all persistence has a premise:
There is hope!
The current situation is that he has no way to deal with Meng Lang.

If he defends closely, this guy will push him away with "back hits" one after another until he can no longer push up; if he takes a step back and waits for him to enter the three-point line, this guy will not come in at all. Just raise your hand and you'll hit a three-pointer. It's so accurate, you can hit it with just one shot!
To be honest, Kobe had no idea about the superstars in this league.

Even in the previous bullfight with Buckley, the opponent had no temper at all with his "big ass", but he could comfort himself. With the tonnage of this guy here, it was normal for him to be unable to carry him. He was a big guy. Forward, I'm an outside player.

What really made his faith collapse was Meng Lang in front of him, who was an outside player like him. And it also left him wondering how to defend.

Yes, fxxk!

Let him go again!
Kobe couldn't believe it, this guy could still make such a shot.

But rather...

Meng Langzhen stood there and prepared to shoot again.

After all, Kobe couldn't hold back and pounced on him. In this gap, Meng Lang suddenly started to move, squeezed out most of his body from his side, and then pushed Kobe away during the confrontation. It was also at this time that Kobe discovered that Meng Lang's "first step" was much sharper than his.

Throwing the ball toward the backboard, the next second Meng Lang rushed to the basket, the ball also hit the basket and bounced out. A "self-throw and self-dunk" slam dunk shook the basket and also shocked the sidelines. Laughed out loud.

"Seriously, do we really want to spend two main players to trade you?"

"What on earth did you show Jerry West?"

"Why can't I see you have any strength?"

"Three Questions of Death" completely defeated Kobe.

This feeling of being completely crushed from body to technique to rhythm made him feel desperate.

Why should I fight with this guy?

The "Black Mamba", who will become a great legend in the future, tortured his soul at this moment.

For the first time in his life, before the game was over, the thought of "resigning oneself to defeat" appeared in his mind.

"Hurry up, I don't want to waste any more time!"

But under Meng Lang's annoying urging, Kobe finally suppressed the idea, ran over to pick up the ball, and threw it to Meng Lang again. He returned to his previous defensive mode and continued to actively confront.

The result was the same. Meng Lang was like a bulldozer, slowly grinding into the paint, then pushed him away, completed the score, and then talked trash.

But Kobe gritted his teeth and endured this feeling of despair. Until the end of the game, he still took the initiative to fight.

This is the only way he can express his attitude.

He may fail miserably, but he will never give in!

Meng Lang also noticed the stubbornness deep in the heart of the 18-year-old "Youke".

This is the Kobe he is familiar with, so he is not surprised.

21-0!

The 23-year-old Meng Lang completely abused the 18-year-old Kobe.

Except for the first ball, Kobe never got any shot in the following time.

The gap between him and Meng Lang...

clear and distinct!

At the same time, Kobe also knew very well that even if the serve was changed, the result would be almost impossible to change.

Meng Lang's body is much better than his, and he has rich defensive experience. His few moves are probably full of flaws in front of him.

As Meng Lang said, changing serves is just a waste of time...

Kobe faced the gap between himself and Meng Lang and became less noisy.

After the bullfight, he stopped talking harshly and pointed to the camera that was recording: "Can you give me a copy of that videotape?"

He wanted to remember this day forever.

Meng Lang looked at Kobe who was looking directly at him, his eyes not evading at all.

"Okay!" Meng Lang agreed readily.

"..." Kobe nodded and said sincerely, "You are very powerful, Meng Lang. I am indeed no match for you now." The subtext of these words is that I will definitely defeat you in the future.

Well, to put it bluntly, I still want to be tough.

Meng Lang pretended not to understand and said, "It's good that you know, rookie!"

"..."

Kobe was choked so much that he angrily picked up the ball and prepared to run to the corner to practice.

"Wait a moment..." Meng Lang's voice sounded behind him.

"What?" Kobe thought Meng Lang hadn't talked enough trash yet.

"Have you forgotten? Buying burgers for the whole team!"

"No!"

"Then go quickly!"

"now?"

"if not?"

"I..." "Are you trying to cheat, Kobe? Yes, you are just an 18-year-old kid, the age where cheating is allowed!"

"...just go!"

Kobe angrily threw the ball away again and headed towards the fast food restaurant.

"Boss, add extra spicy chili pepper to this burger!" He quickly thought of a way to prank Meng Lang.

But when he returned to the training ground with this burger specially prepared for Meng Lang and handed it to him, Meng Lang said, "You can eat it yourself. I never eat hamburgers."

"Huh? I...I don't eat burgers either!"

"Then... give it to Derek!" Meng Lang happened to take a look at Fisher next to him.

"Little Fish" immediately leaned over.

Being targeted by Meng Lang, he rarely had the opportunity to be so close to Meng Lang. He couldn't wait to take it from Kobe's hand, no, it should be said that he snatched the burger. Then he took a big bite.

And then……

It is said that the chrysanthemum was spicy for two days.

From then on, I still have the habit of not daring to eat hamburgers bought by others.

After training Kobe, the Lakers locker room temporarily lost a "flat-head brother", and the atmosphere became a bit cleaner. The Lakers successfully completed their third preseason game at home. Then everyone set off to Cleveland overnight.

Not long after Meng Lang checked into the hotel, a bodyguard knocked on the door.

"what's up?"

"There is a woman in the hall who is crying and making trouble and wants to see you. She said that you have helped her and she wants to express her gratitude in person."

"Refuse it for me!" Meng Lang had no intention of meeting that woman, and he didn't remember which woman he had helped. Is the current "flesh and blood" routine so deep?

The bodyguard nodded, thought of something when he left, and turned around and said: "Okay... By the way, she said her name is Gloria James. She hopes you can remember her name, and she will definitely repay you in the future. "

"Who?" Meng Lang was stunned for a moment, thinking he didn't hear clearly.

"Gloria James!" the bodyguard repeated the woman's name.

Is it that Gloria?

Meng Lang was a little unsure, but out of curiosity he decided to meet the woman.

"You take her to my room...forget it, I'd better go to the hall to meet her!"

In order to prevent the "Cleveland Incident" from happening, Meng Lang finally followed the bodyguard downstairs.

In addition to Meng Lang's bodyguards and Lakers staff, there was also a black mother and son in the hall.

It should be cleared.

My mother's appearance is very rough, and she has a typical black male face, so she looks tall and thick. Her son inherited her appearance, so looking at his youthful face, he looked mature. Coupled with the fact that he was already taller than her, it was easy for people to think that this boy was already in his early twenties.

But when Meng Lang saw this little boy, he was convinced that he was only twelve or thirteen years old and at a growing age. In the future, he will look more mature, no, he will look more mature.

Because this boy is none other than the future "King of Data" LeBron James.

You can deny his strength, but you can't deny his endurance. After twenty years, "411" finally became the greatest achievement of his entire career, and it can also be written into the history of the NBA.

In short, the NBA has a territory, and LeBron James' name will definitely be on it in the future!

Seeing the young LeBron at this moment, Meng Lang's first reaction was:

My generation is really too big!

I just finished teaching the 18-year-old Kobe the day before yesterday, and now I see the 12-year-old LeBron again. This feeling can be summed up in one word:

Cool!
"That's not a big deal. No need to thank you." Meng Lang already knew the cause and effect on his way here. He really didn't expect that in the robbery outside the bar, the woman who was robbed was actually LeBron's wife. mom.

This……

It’s kind of fate, right?
Meng Lang thought this was a hint from God that something would happen between him and LeBron.

Don’t forget, his nickname now is “The Chosen One,” and it was certified by Sports Illustrated. And this nickname should have been worn on LeBron's head in 02. It was also after that article that LeBron became famous and became successful.

He didn't care, but Gloria thanked her repeatedly, and finally said hesitantly: "Sorry, Dream, that's it. In addition to thanking you, I actually have one more thing I hope to get your help with."

"Huh?" Meng Lang was a little surprised, but thinking about it carefully, if he just wanted to express his gratitude, there was really no need to meet him in person. He looked at LeBron and then at Gloria. He didn't refuse in a hurry, nor did he agree immediately. Instead, he asked Gloria to tell her what she needed help with.

If it is something that can be done easily, of course he will help, but if it is too laborious, he will naturally not relent and agree. Mainly because he is a public figure, this kind of thing sets a precedent, and people in need of help will come to his door in a steady stream.

He is not a "charitable old man", nor does he study medicine, so he cannot save the entire United States.

But after Gloria finished saying that she wanted LeBron to participate in the youth basketball training camp owned by Adidas, he didn't hesitate at all and agreed directly. This kind of thing was really not a trouble for him.

Moreover, in this way, he can be regarded as LeBron's leader.

"Really? Thank you, Dream, you are such a good person!" Gloria was very excited and tugged on LeBron next to her, signaling him to quickly say thank you.

LeBron was a little stunned.

He had been staring at Meng Lang since Meng Lang appeared.

His eyes were full of complicated expressions.

Two years ago, when Gloria told him that he would always have an uncle named Meng Lang, he thought something had happened to Meng Lang and his mother. For a time, he could not accept Meng Lang as his "uncle".

But it turned out that yesterday, when his mother told everything, he realized that his mother didn't know Meng Lang, and nothing happened to her. He had regarded Meng Lang as an "imaginary enemy" for two years for no reason.

The 12-year-old boy felt a little guilty at the moment.

Perhaps because of this guilt, when Gloria asked him to thank Meng Lang, his voice was crisp: "Thank you, Uncle Dream, I will definitely work hard and never let down the opportunity you gave me!"

Don't tell me, it's a little cute...

Meng Lang took the initiative to leave a phone number for Gloria and told her to keep her heart in mind: "LeBron will not waste his talent!"

This matter spread quickly. Before the preseason game with the Cavaliers, a Cleveland reporter specifically mentioned this matter. Meng Lang said: "My original intention of doing this is just that I don't want a talented child to be hold up."

"So you tested the kid?"

"A lot of talent is visible on the basketball court, isn't it? If you'd seen that kid, you'd agree with me."

“Would you do that if someone else came to you with a gifted child?”

"Of course, there is no doubt that this is how basketball develops!"

……

Meng Lang didn't think too much when answering this question. But after answering this question, Tyron realized the problems that might arise. He quickly called Adidas representatives.

That night, Meng Lang received a call from Tai Lun. Adidas would launch the "Dream Achievement Camp". The purpose of this training camp is to help those "poor children" who are talented but cannot receive better basketball training due to financial problems. of.

Meng Lang is the spokesperson who does his job.

But after Meng Lang learned about this, he was not satisfied with the role of spokesperson, but demanded that all rights be concentrated in his hands. Adidas just needs to get the logistics right.

Because Meng Lang thought that this situation was also a common situation in China, he wanted to launch this training camp in China.

Adidas representatives made concessions, mainly because this kind of training camp does not make money, and its main purpose is to generate electricity for love. The source of funds for establishing the training camp also had to rely on Meng Lang's face to attract sponsorship.

Both emotionally and rationally, this piece of cake should be given to him.

Moreover, Meng Lang is now considered one of Adidas's own, equivalent to a left hand to a right hand.

The only person whose workload has increased is Tyron.

He therefore came up with the idea of ​​forming a team, and Meng Lang had no objection. As his business began to expand, Tai Lun would definitely be too busy on his own and would indeed need more manpower. Of course, Tai Lun is still responsible for the core part. Meng Lang didn't trust anyone else for the time being. Tyron is also aware of this.

The preseason game with the Cavaliers was uneventful. With Doherty announcing his retirement, the Cavaliers have officially been demolished and rebuilt. Currently, the team is like a mess with no thread to be found. The Lakers also spend more time with Kobe and the others.

Entering the fourth game of the preseason, Kobe showed some stability.

This certain stability means that within a certain period of time, he can give constant performance, but the overall performance still fluctuates significantly. This is what an 18-year-old high school student looks like. Especially for this kind of player who is characterized by playing tough shots, the growth cycle is even longer.

After the final 6 preseason games, the Lakers had 4 wins and 2 losses. Meng Lang played a long time in the first game, and his subsequent playing time averaged only 15 minutes per game, so the data was not eye-catching.

Kobe got playing time in these 6 preseason games, scoring in double figures in two of them, with a highest score of 16 points and a lowest score of only 5 points. Shooting percentage was 33.3%. It's not an ordinary eyesore.

The last two preseason games were away games, and when they returned to Los Angeles after the games, the Los Angeles Times broke the news that Jerry West had signed another player during this period.

Meng Lang didn't take it seriously at first.

After all, the Lakers' 15-man roster is not full yet and needs some "water cooler players" to fill the bench.

But when he saw the name of the player filling the bench, he was stunned:
Ben...Wallace!

The future winner of the "four-time Defensive Player of the Year Award", the "block king", "rebound king", "best defensive team" and "best team" will get the soft-handed super insider.

If a blue-collar player's ultimate honor needs a template, then it must be Ben Wallace!
Jerry West actually signed him.

This was a bit beyond Meng Lang's expectation.

But if you think about it carefully, the Lakers have changed a lot this summer from the previous summer. The changes in personnel have been earth-shaking.

Now Ben is just an undrafted player in the 96 draft, and the coach didn't let him play in the summer league. If Jerry West really wants to fill out the lineup, it is not impossible to sign him!
Moreover, even if he really signs a big deal, it will not substantially improve the Lakers' combat effectiveness.

Ben Wallace, like Kobe, also needs a long period of "upgrading" to complete his transformation.

Simply put, he also belongs to the future!

But think about it carefully, Ben Wallace plus Kobe...

This future is really luxurious!
The biggest problem with the Lakers' current lineup is that the other core players are too old.

I'm afraid that before Meng Lang reaches 30 years old, he will have to send these old guys away one by one. Originally, he thought that he would go through a long period of reconstruction. But now, the prototype of the future has been built unconsciously.

It's just that Jerry West probably doesn't know this.

However, it doesn't matter. With Meng Lang's right to speak, there should be no problem in keeping Ben...

This "logo man" really can always bring surprises to him in such things.

Are you sure it's not some "ancient Greek god of transactions"? ?
When Meng Lang saw Da Ben for the first time, his four-character comment was:

Honest and honest.

He likes to be silly when he talks, and he likes to touch the back of his head when he is silly.

Domestic dialect has a very appropriate name for such people:

Stupid big guy!
Speaking of which……

Meng Lang looked at Ben Wallace curiously from beginning to end.

There are many unsolved mysteries in the NBA, including how tall Ben Wallace is.

His official height is 2 meters.
But as far as Meng Lang is concerned...

This is no longer a matter of falsely reporting height, this is simply reporting someone else’s height!
Meng Lang's gaze moved upward slightly, and he could see his shiny scalp. ——At this time, Ben Wallace has not yet grown his iconic "Afro".

Maybe he noticed Meng Lang's gaze, so Ben took a half step back with some guilt, making sure that his eyes could meet Meng Lang's, and then showed his trademark silly smile. Apparently this is the "safe distance" he prefers.

Can hide his height...

No wonder the Celtics head coach lets him play shooting guard!
Now Meng Lang is not surprised at all.

Ben was unable to practice shooting due to the hidden dangers caused by an irregular surgery on his hand earlier. Dribbling and shooting are both difficult problems.

If a defender does not occupy these two aspects, he will basically say goodbye to scoring.

So it makes sense for the Celtics to give up on him.

It was the Wizards who originally signed him, and they gave Ben Wallace $25 to fill out the lineup. This time Jerry West gave him an extra $2 and successfully brought him from Washington to Los Angeles.

Well, the battle for undrafted draft picks is so unpretentious and boring.

On October 10, the 29-96 season officially started, but before the game between the Bulls and the SuperSonics, a big deal took place in the league. Anfernee Hardaway, who had been making a fuss about wanting to be transferred back, was officially traded. Magic trade.

The Warriors, who used him in exchange for Chris Webber, became the next stop in Hardaway's career.

In order to get Hardaway, the Warriors paid another first-round pick and a second-round pick. In addition, they sent B.J. Armstrong, Ronny Seikaly and Chris Gatlin, which is equivalent to 3 for 1.
With Hardaway repeatedly reaffirming his intention to leave Orlando, this is already the best bargaining chip offered by other teams in the league. So even though Pat Williams knew Hardaway was worth much more than that, he still chose to trade.

You can’t keep Pan Jinlian who wants to cheat, you can’t keep a bird that wants to fly, it’s going to rain, your mother wants to get married, just let him go...

In this way, Hardaway returned to the place where his dream began, and the Golden State Warriors also formed a gorgeous lineup of Hardaway, "Madman", Chris Mullin and Chris Webber.

Another powerful force suddenly appeared in the West!
"ESPN" believes that the Warriors are likely to become the biggest "spoiler" in the Western Conference this year.

"But it's not just the Warriors..."

Don’t forget, the Rockets’ “big dream” is also anxious to leave Houston!

If he leaves, Drexler will naturally not stay with the Rockets. This guy is not a big boss, but he is a high-quality puzzle piece. If the two of them come out of Houston, maybe they can become two powerful teams.

"The world is in chaos"!
These four words are perfect to describe the current alliance.

Of course, this can also be regarded as a successful ending to the "craziest summer" of 96. Only this situation is worthy of the shocking July 1996.

The Bulls finally defeated the Sonics 100-90 with a 10-point advantage.

Jordan wore the fourth championship ring of his career in front of tens of thousands of Chicagoans, and the night ended successfully.

A new challenge has officially arrived.

After this "opening match".

The Lakers also ushered in the first game of the new season.

Facing Meng Lang's old club Orlando Magic at home.

On the day of the game, reporters from all walks of life gathered at Staples Arena to build momentum for Meng Lang's first game against his old club in his career. Celebrities from all walks of life also gathered in the auditorium on the sidelines. What Meng Lang didn't expect was that Madonna was among them, looking at him with resentful eyes.

It's been a week since she said they broke up. At that time, she was just saying angry words, but she didn't expect Meng Lang's attitude to be so determined. Even if he didn't call to sue for peace, he actually refused to answer her calls and ignored her text messages.

When has the majestic "Queen of Heaven" ever been treated like this?

This unwillingness made her come to the arena, sit in the audience on the sidelines, and just stare at him blankly.

Meng Lang saw her and turned to look aside. His actions aroused the curiosity of all the reporters on the sidelines:

Something is wrong!

There were suddenly more close-ups of Madonna and him.

But until the game started, Meng Lang didn't even look at Madonna, let alone walk past her. Madonna couldn't stand this attitude and left the venue angrily.

"beep!"

The farce continued until the buzzer sounded, and everyone's attention finally returned to the starting lineups of both sides that had been given on the big screen:
"Lakers: No. 1 Meng Lang, No. 2 Eddie Jones, No. 3 Magic Johnson, No. 4 Barkley, No. 5 Divac;"

This is the final starting lineup given by Harris after several experiments with the lineup.

In fact, Derek Fisher, who has no sense of presence, fits this lineup very well.

Because there is really no more ball rights for him to deal with, he just needs to "suddenly release a cold arrow". Fisher is still capable of this. But considering Johnson was just starting out and his status in Los Angeles, Harris ended up starting him.

Another very important point is that he noticed that Meng Lang didn't like Fisher very much, which was the main reason why he didn't put Fisher in the starting lineup.

It’s very difficult for a rookie to handle the relationship with his boss poorly!

"Magic team: No. 1 BJ Armstrong, No. 2 Nick Anderson, No. 3 Denise Scott, No. 4 Derrick Strong, No. 5 Alonzo Mourning;"

The team name was familiar, but looking at the starting lineup of this team, Meng Lang felt unfamiliar.

Anderson and Scott were his former teammates, but Meng Lang didn't even say a few words to the other three.

The starting lineup has changed so much, let alone the substitute lineup.

Things have changed and people have changed. Meng Lang deeply understood the meaning of these four words.

but……

What this city owes me must be repaid! (End of chapter)