At the press conference, Jackson expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the disciples in this game. Kobe is the leader of the Lakers and is as outstanding as ever. Ye Feng also scored many key goals in the second half.

Jackson didn't mention the matter of grabbing the ball. This is his skill. The same thing will be explained differently when he says, and he can play a balance between players. With him reconciling it, the Lakers will not make a fuss.

Ye Feng said in an interview: "Bryant attracted the Bobcats' defensive focus, so they could only send Carol, the worst defense, to watch me. If I can't seize the opportunity, the big guys in the team will definitely beat me up together. Later, Wallace defended me, and we started playing outside, and the combination of inside and outside was very good, so we won."

These words seem to praise Kobe, but they talked about a key issue, the combination of inside and outside. What I said most in the previous few news games was that Kobe shot too many times, which affected the team's combination of inside and outside.

Kobe said in an interview that all the versatile reply was a thank you teammates for their help. The offense was very smooth, the Lakers seized the opponent's loopholes, etc...

After the press conference, Ye Feng caught up with Kobe and said lightly: "Kobe, I hope you can understand one thing. In the locker room, I said those words not only target you too many shots, but also for the team's victory. I have always admired your skills and learned a lot from you. I am very grateful for this. But you don't have to shoot 2 or 30 times every night to win."

Kobe glanced at him and said coldly: "Are you teaching me a lesson? Who do you think you are?"

Ye Feng looked at Kobe and smiled and said, "Ye Feng, a handsome guy, nicknamed Hungry Wolf, may win the best rookie this year. I thought I was like this, what do you think?"

After saying that, he ignored Kobe's surprise and without waiting for an answer, he turned around and left with big steps.

He felt very happy. In the past, his teammates used to play the Clippers to pass the ball to him throughout the game, but that was Jackson's arrangement, and a group of big brothers consciously helped him, the younger brother to find confidence. Today is different, he feels like a real leader.

He doesn't think he is wrong. The game has proved that his thinking is correct. If his teammates make mistakes, he should point it out. Kobe should thank him. If a player has been playing for ten seasons and is still as willful as a child on the court, wouldn't that be strange? If Kobe can change a little bit, it will be good for him and the team.

After leaving the stadium, Ye Feng and Ailier went to the snack bar and told Ailier what happened today. Ailier sighed: "You really dare to say these words? I think you must offend him."

Ye Feng disagreed and said, "In the future, when I encounter such a thing, I will say everything I want to say, it is for the team's good."

Alile smiled and said, "What are the arrangements tomorrow? Come and play?"

The Lakers have a holiday, and Ye Feng has nothing to do, but he has already made an appointment. "Gabriella will have an audition tomorrow and invite me to watch it. Are you interested in joining together? It won't take long."

"Okay. I want to see her acting skills, too."

The next day, "Zen Master" Jackson entered Kupchek's office early in the morning and wanted to discuss the matter of renewing the contract with Ye Feng.

The two sat on the sofa and faced each other. The secretary brought tea. After closing the door, Jackson said lightly: "Mickey, tell me your plan first. Our ideas may not be the same."

Kupchek stroked his sparse white hair and said lightly: "Before the start of this season, we hoped to trade Gasol with the Grizzlies. Wallace had just served as Grizzlies' manager and said he would consider it for a while. Now he has answered us. The Grizzlies are willing to send Gasol, provided that there must be Ye Feng in the chips."

Jackson smiled bitterly: "Do you think Gasol is better than Ye Feng? He is indeed a very powerful inside player, but he can only be the second in command. Ye Feng has great potential and makes rapid progress. Within 5 years, he may become a top star comparable to James. Who would give up James for Gasol?"

Kupchek frowned and said, "Didn't you say you hope Gasol can come to the Lakers to strengthen the team's low-post singles and high-post support? In this way, Odom's role as a substitute power forward can ensure the offensive fluency of the substitute lineup, and we can strive for the championship this season."

Jackson shook his head and said seriously: "I can win the championship this season. What about the future? Kobe is already 30 years old. Ye Feng will definitely surpass him in 5 years. Ye Feng is a player who can train to become a leader, and the Lakers will definitely suffer if he takes the loss. It is of course better if Gasol comes, but Ye Feng must also stay. I suggest signing a high-paying long-term contract with him."

Kupchek sighed. "It's easy for you to say. We don't have so much salary space. Bynum's contract will expire next season. He will definitely have to be a high salary if he renews his contract. If Gasol is included, how much luxury tax will we have to pay in a year?"

Jackson said lightly: "As long as we trade Kobe this summer, don't renew Vujacic, and don't renew Odom next year, we can save our salary space. Kobe can also exchange a good player and first-round draft pick. If a good rookie is selected in the draft, I am confident that I will use it as a team to build a dynasty again. Doing this will also avoid the problem of core aging. The core lineup formed by Ye Feng, Gasol, and Bynum can dominate the league for at least 5 years."

After hearing this, Kupchek widened his eyes. "Are you crazy? For Ye Feng, he actually wants to trade Kobe? He is now the flag of the Lakers. Who do you think so many fans are watching the Lakers game for? We finally left him in the summer. Where are we going to trade him now? Bulls, Mavericks? Knicks? Even if you want to trade him, he may not necessarily leave. In the past, O'Neal asked to trade Kobe when you asked to trade Kobe. Now, for a rookie, you actually want to send Kobe away. Do you hate him so much?"

Jackson frowned. It is not difficult to tell that Kupchek still stood firmly on Kobe's side. Although Kobe said he was an idiot in the summer. "Mickey, I don't hate Kobe, but I have taken a fancy to Ye Feng's potential. Can you take a long-term view? His personal ability is not strong enough, but he is only 19 years old, and his potential is comparable to Oden and Durant. We want to let such young people go for nothing?"

Kupchek sighed: "Yes, he has great potential. But looking at his relationship with the Sterling family, do you dare say that he will not leave the Lakers in the future? Will he be willing to play here? If he only accepts a one-year contract offer after the end of this season, even if we choose to follow up the offer and leave him, he can only stay for one year. In another season, he will be a complete free agent and go wherever he wants. This year he still has a high trading value and will lose everything next year. If I look at the problem like this, do you still think I am short-sighted?"

Kupchek saw through this relationship, so he wanted to trade Ye Feng out. Grizzlies manager Chris Wallace insisted on asking Ye Feng as a bargaining chip, which also had other purposes.

Jackson thought about it and could only admit that what Kupchek said made sense. The only thing that the uniform team underestimated Ye Feng's progress was that if he started signing with him for three years, he would not have to worry about these things. He would not give up easily and asked: "Mickey, I'll go and communicate with Ye Feng and ask his ideas. If he is willing to stay in the Lakers, are you willing to trade Kobe?"

Kupchek smiled and said, "I can think about it, but Kobe is unwilling to be traded, so it's useless to say anything. I have to consider the team's cap space."

Jackson nodded. He would convince Ye Feng, but the key to the problem was Kobe.
Chapter completed!