The Lakers and Chicago Bulls are back-to-back games.
Therefore, both Fanci and Lamar Odom did not return home, but stayed at a luxury hotel next to Staples Arena.
It’s just that Fan Xi went back to the room and fell asleep the next morning and went to Staples Arena to practice ball, while Lamar Odom went to a gold-making activity with the women of the Kardashian family. It is estimated that he
He won't be at the arena until at least around 3 p.m.
Fan Xi is a very hardworking and dedicated person.
He constantly integrated Reggie Miller's touch into his ball-handling and jump shooting, using a variety of difficult movements.
However, the improvement effect was not as great as expected, but it was much better than Fan Xi had done before.
"It's breathing."
After Fan Xi missed consecutive turn-over jumpers, a deep voice came from behind him. He turned his head and saw Kobe Bryant, who was leaning on crutches and wearing functional shoes, appearing behind him.
Kobe Bryant.
The number one star in the league today.
Although LeBron James is becoming more and more famous, he is younger and more versatile. There are more and more signs of surpassing him in all aspects.
But at this moment in this season, Kobe Bryant is still the league's number one star. He won the Finals MVP in the past two seasons.
Although due to age and long-term injuries, his status this season, including his scoring average, is inferior to previous seasons. But...before LeBron James wins his championship, he will always be half a step behind Kobe Bryant.
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Fan Xi was still a little excited when he saw it was Kobe Bryant.
After joining the Lakers for so many days, this was the first time he and Kobe had chatted.
Kobe has a cold personality. Even in the locker room, he is not the one who talks the most. On the training ground, he can at best teach those guys who don't work hard.
For someone as transparent as Fan Xi, who works silently, it is difficult for him to devote his attention to this.
"I watched that game, it was very exciting, and I appreciate you very much. I'm just surprised why you didn't sign a long-term contract with the team, but continued to get a 10-day short-term contract."
Kobe Bryant then said to Fanci.
Fan Xi shrugged his shoulders. He would not tell lies in front of a true Bodhisattva. "Because I think I can get more."
Fan Xi has a cautious arrogance.
Kobe Bryant's iceberg-like face showed a smile, just like the rising sun on the snow-capped mountains.
"I got it."
Kobe said.
"Your momentum in that game was very strong, and your shooting felt very much like that killer Reggie Miller. I also saw what you said to Steve Blake on TV. You and I, Michael Jordan, are the same
Humans, we all like to create imaginary enemies and then kill them!"
Kobe saw through all of Fanci's intentions.
As Kobe said, they are the same type of people. What Fan Xi is doing now is exactly what Kobe did back then.
Kobe was also very arrogant back then. Before the draft, he would challenge Stackhouse, the original successor to Jordan. He would make Eddie Jones, the team's number one guard at the time, unable to step down at the Lakers training ground. He would also challenge him after entering the NBA.
During the All-Star Game, in a scene where big names gathered, let Karl Malone, who was coming to pick and roll him, step aside so as not to hinder his one-on-one duel with Jordan.
"Tonight our opponent is the Chicago Bulls."
"They are very strong this season and are very likely to become the Eastern Conference champion. Thibodeau has built a very strong defensive team with Derrick Rose as the core. After my absence, the team lacked important outside offensive arrows."
Kobe continued: "It seems like Steve is deliberately trying to embarrass you. He wants you to face Derrick Rose tonight. The whole world knows how scary Rose is, are you scared?"
Derrick Rose, the No. 1 pick in 2008. Before the draft, he defeated OJ Mayo, Michael Beasley and other talents, and led the team to the finals in the NCAA with a single core. The NCAA's freshman season record was second only to
Carmelo Anthony led Syracuse University to win the NCAA championship in his freshman season that year.
However, Derrick Rose now seems to have a higher ceiling.
His physical talent is unique, his speed is extremely fast, his explosiveness is extremely strong, and his jumping ability is at the highest level... He is the LeBron James at the point guard position, and he is one of the strongest talents in the league today.
The most important thing is that he doesn't have the 'hot-headedness' of other talented players. Under the system specially created for him by Thibodeau, he has played at MVP level this year. But now, he is far from reaching his peak.
Many people say that now is the twilight of the Kobe era, and will be followed by the era of LeBron James, and then Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant will dominate the NBA.
This is probably the core of the three generations of old, middle and young people in the NBA.
"I'm not afraid, I'm excited." Fan Xi said seriously: "I think I can continue to make a name for myself tonight. Steve Blake and the others will regret their decision, and they shouldn't let me get it."
Such an opportunity. Although they think it is a trap."
"Then come on, Jack Fehr will also come to the court tonight, but he will not be in charge of tactics. He will watch the game with me and we will make adjustments to the current lineup. I hope you are really what you said.
Then, seize this opportunity."
Kobe Bryant gave Fan Xi a heads-up. He then said: "No matter how intense your sudden stop, turn, or step back is, you must keep your breathing even. That's why.
Do not move!"
Kobe taught Fanci a lesson.
Fan Xi made conscious adjustments in the following shooting training.
really!
When he adjusted his breathing, his hit rate continued to rise.
It is indeed the experience of the number one iron king in the league today.
In terms of the number of forced shots, Kobe Bryant is definitely the first in history. He has a famous saying: There are only two people guarding me, this is a good opportunity.
Therefore, the experience he imparted was very useful to Fan Xi.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
The more practice Fan Xi gets, the smoother it becomes. Although he doesn’t know how much of a hit rate this kind of ball-holding jump shot will have in actual combat. But Fan Xi feels that... it is at least an initial threat.
Given time, surpassing Reggie Miller won't be a big problem.
While Fan Xi was sweating like rain.
Kobe Bryant meets Phil Jackson in the tunnel.
Phil Jackson has always paid attention to Fan Xi. Although he is about to cut off one of his testicles, he is very concerned about the younger players.
His old partner Winter also strongly recommended it to him.
It even made him determined to make some changes before the trading window closed.
Just like all defending teams, the Lakers are experiencing an inevitable loss of morale this season. Although the players who have won two consecutive championships are still clamoring to win a third championship and establish a dynasty.
But in fact, their desire for a championship has declined rapidly.
This is why there have been so few dynasty teams over the years. Because often in the later stages, it is oneself who needs to be defeated. The team needs innovation and an influx of new blood.
Old Winter was very optimistic about Fan Xi.
Although Fanshie only performed well in one game.
Kobe Bryant also said that he saw the killer style in Fanshi, and when he saw the video of Fanshi’s game in college and the video of him touring the United States with the famous streetball league.
He realized...the backcourt partner he had been looking for for so many years had finally arrived.
In particular, this guy is so diligent, so confident, and so murderous, which is just perfect for him.
"He said he is very excited now. He said he will shine tonight, even if he faces the strongest point guard of the new generation." Kobe said to Phil Jackson.
Phil Jackson raised his eyebrows, thought for a long time, and then asked Kobe: "Do you think he has this ability?"
"His strength is definitely not as good as Derrick Rose's, but I always feel that he can do something that will shock everyone." Kobe said.
"Then let's wait and see."
The Zen master walked in with a cane, and Kobe walked back with a cane.
In the long and narrow player tunnel, the two men staggered. The lights on both sides stretched their figures, making them look particularly deep in the long and empty corridor.
It seems to indicate that their era is about to pass.
Someone new must take over their legacy.
Fan Xi is one of the new team members they inspected.
Of course, at this moment, they do not regard Fanshie as a core successor. Instead, they regard Fanshie as a future auxiliary player. Just like in 1996, the Lakers selected Kobe and Derek Fisher by the way.
Fisher has been assisting Kobe and accompanying the Lakers through their ups and downs. Fanci is expected to play the role of the 'new Fisher'.
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In the locker room before the game, Steve Blake gave a poor performance. He said that he had a bad stomach today and even got a doctor's note.
Old Winter had to agree to his request for leave.
This is his conspiracy.
Fan Xi calmly watched his performance from the side. This guy actually winked at Fan Xi after getting permission for the truce.
He looked like he wanted to see Fan Xi's joke.
Fan Xi ignored him.
Old Winter arranged the lineup. The Lakers' starting lineup tonight is Derek Fisher, Matt Barnes, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, and Andrew Bynum.
When Kobe can't appear on the court, this is the Lakers' strongest lineup.
However, can he compete with the tornado Bulls who swept the Eastern Conference this year?
The Chicago Bulls' starting lineup is: Derrick Rose, Bogans, Deng, Boozer and Noah.
This lineup is both offensive and defensive, and the combination of shooting and sudden attack is very smooth.
Head coach Thibodeau has worked hard on this, and he is very likely to win the best coach award for his outstanding tactical contributions this year.
Beep!
The whistle sounded soon.
Fan Xi was sitting at the end of the bench, but the live TV gave him a shot at the beginning.
The Kardashian sisters in the seats were cheering for him, and these people brought in the photography team with great fanfare.
To be honest, although they are not people with a good reputation in public opinion, they are really good to Fan Xi and have the same love as they do to their little brother. Moreover, they do have strong media attention.
TNT broadcast this focus battle live across the United States.
Originally, people wanted to see a showdown between Derrick Rose, the new generation leader, and Kobe Bryant, who emerged from the Ragnarok era.
But now, Kobe Bryant is injured.
The commentators could not change the scheduled live broadcast, so they had to say some off-topic remarks.
Kenny Smith was the hero of the Rockets' championship that year. He was Olajuwon's virtuous assistant and helped the team win two championship trophies in 1995-96.
He didn't have as big a prejudice against Fancy as Charles Barkley. To be honest, as a three-point shooter, he greatly appreciated Fancy's magical performance that night.
He often argued with Charles Barkley, sometimes for show, sometimes seriously.
Because in their careers, Barkley was a superstar, but he did not have a championship. Even if he later went to Houston to hug his thigh, he never had a championship in his life because he met Jordan when he came back. And although Kenny Smith is a role player,
But he has a championship ring.
These are like two extremes of a scale, they are evenly matched.
"I really can't believe that the women of the Kardashian family are so interested in Jack Fan who has just fledged. What can they get from Jack?"
Kenny Smith said with confusion: "They seem to be fighting for Fan Xi. They hope that Fan will get a chance to play."
"This is why women are short-sighted. They only stare at those handsome men. That Chinese boy is indeed good-looking. If he goes to Hollywood to develop, I may buy movie tickets for him, but the prerequisite is not
What horror movies? I don’t like those things.”
Buckley said sarcastically.
He started by mocking Fan Xi.
This made the Los Angeles fans in front of the TV very dissatisfied because Fanci's magical performance that night was still fresh in their minds. They hoped that Fanci would stand up and give Charles Barkley a big mouth. He was really too boastful.
However, Lakers fans were more worried about the team's chemical reaction in the following period.
Without Kobe Bryant, the Lakers' defense is in a mess.
Although their forward and defensive line of Artest and Matt Barnes are both strong defensive players.
But to be honest, Artest, who won the championship ring, has indeed deteriorated very seriously. His lateral movement is so bad that he can't even catch up with Luol Deng.
Matt Barnes worked hard to defend.
But Derrick Rose breaking through Fisher's poor defense was like sticking his finger in tofu.
The Lakers' defense is in shambles.
More passive on the offensive end.
Without Kobe Bryant's powerful attack, they collectively misfired on the outside, like a disabled person who has lost the ability to take care of himself.
Even more outrageous things happen in restricted areas.
Although Bynum is called the hope of the Lakers' revival, he really only has the body of a super center but does not have the mind and basketball intelligence of a super center.
He actually floated outside the three-point line and threw two three-pointers.
This feat that transcended the times forced Old Winter to ask for a timeout.
Then, he thought of Fan Xi.
In fact, there were already many voices in the arena shouting: We need Fan! We need Fan!