"This new training facility is really well built. Why didn't the team have plans to build a new gym when I was playing?"
As Kobe walked into the training facility, he smiled at Magic Johnson, the team's general manager next to him.
"You have to ask my predecessor and the team owner this question."
Earvin Johnson shook his head and smiled.
Both of them were in a good mood.
Both Kobe and Johnson are very satisfied with Wang Feng's joining.
Unlike those fans who don't understand football, both of them are very aware of Wang Feng's potential. Even though he is just an undrafted player, he still played with two top stars, Curry and James, in the first three seasons, but he improves every season.
It's all visible to the naked eye. Now he has made great progress on both offense and defense. According to his age, he still has great development prospects in the future.
And this is just the first step in the Lakers' revival. When Brook Lopez's big contract expires next year, they will further discuss the buyout with Luol Deng. By then, the Lakers will be able to free up about 3,000 yuan.
The salary space of 10,000 yuan is enough to sign any big-name player in the free market.
"Huh? What's going on over there?"
At this moment, Kobe's footsteps paused slightly, and he frowned and looked at the training ground in the distance.
"Those rookies, if they don't train well, what are they doing around here?"
What Kobe hates the most is players who are not active in training, especially in their rookie years, when their strength is still growing, and players with full potential are squandering their talents.
Even after he retired, whenever he saw someone slacking off in training at the Lakers training facility, he would scold them.
Walking forward quickly, Kobe was about to speak when suddenly he paused and his expression became strange.
On the court, Wang Feng and Ingram were already in a tense situation.
"Are they dueling?"
"Yes! Which one of them do you think will win?"
The person who spoke was Kuzma. He just heard a familiar voice and asked subconsciously, but he immediately realized something was wrong and turned around, his eyes almost widening.
Behind him, at some point, Kobe and team general manager Johnson were standing behind him!
Seeing Kuzma's eyes widen, Kobe immediately raised his index finger to his lips to make a silent gesture, with an interesting expression on his face.
"When did Wang Feng come? Why did he challenge Brandon to a duel? Forget it, I want to know the result of their duel more than this."
Listening to Kobe's low voice, Earvin Johnson frowned slightly.
This kind of one-on-one behavior within the team is actually not approved by the team and can easily lead to conflicts and conflicts among players.
Back then, Garnett became so angry at being beaten by a rookie that he punched him so hard that he needed seven stitches on his chin.
But there is one thing to say, aside from the problem of harmonious team atmosphere, he actually really wants to see what Wang Feng's true strength is.
Ingram is a very talented player with good strength. Last season, the team did not give him much playing time and ball rights just because they wanted to make things worse. In the new season, the Lakers are ready to correct Ingram.
, as long as he can successfully gain weight and can serve as a power forward, he will definitely be able to produce excellent results and statistical performance.
And now when he faces Wang Feng, what kind of sparks will arise?
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The arrival of the two melon-eating crowds who were looking around did not attract the attention of the audience.
The duel officially begins.
Ingram held the ball at the top of the arc, making a three-threat pose, staring closely at Wang Feng.
At this moment, Ingram has simulated multiple offensive methods in his mind.
Although he was unhappy that Wang Feng was suddenly parachuted into the Lakers and became the boss, Ingram was very aware of Wang Feng's strong perimeter defensive ability.
Even Kevin Durant, the rightful owner of his draft template, will selectively avoid fighting when facing Wang Feng on the outside and use pick-and-roll screens to stagger Wang Feng's defense. Therefore, it is very stupid to compete with Wang Feng on the outside!
"His inside defense is not good. If I have to find a way to get inside, I have the advantage in terms of height!"
After making this judgment, Ingram stopped the ball slightly, then accelerated sharply and rushed towards the basket!
Due to his light weight, Ingram, as a 2.06-meter big man, has good speed, especially the first step to break through, and the moment he kicks out, he is very explosive.
However, just as he moved, his pupils suddenly shrank, because Wang Feng had already arrived on his breakthrough route in advance.
The two bodies collided directly, and Ingram suddenly felt as if he had hit a wall. He stumbled and almost couldn't dribble the ball.
He hurriedly protected the ball with both hands and barely stood still, looking at Wang Feng in surprise.
"This guy...is so strong!"
Outside the game, Kobe's brows furrowed slightly.
"Erwin, do you have any impression of Wang Feng in the finals? Why do I feel that Wang Feng is stronger than before?"
Ervin Johnson was startled when he heard this, and suddenly thought of something.
"When you said that, I remembered it. It seems that when I was discussing the contract with Wang Feng's agent Bill Duffy, the other party mentioned that Wang Feng planned to gain 5 kilograms this summer to enhance his strength and impact."
"Gain 5 kilograms?" Kobe looked thoughtfully at Wang Feng, who was almost motionless after being hit by Ingram.
"Wang Feng's original weight seems to be about 98 kilograms. If he gains 5 kilograms, it will be about 103 kilograms. No wonder he feels stronger..."
On the court, Ingram, who had been forced to stop the ball by Wang Feng, had no other choice but to forcefully pull up and shoot toward the basket.
Wang Feng followed the opponent and jumped to block the shot. Although he failed to block Ingram's shot, he successfully allowed the opponent to make a three-point shot.
"Made..."
Ingram cursed secretly in annoyance, the opportunity to attack first was wasted by him like this!
The ball possession changed and it was Wang Feng's turn to attack.
Different from Ingram's focused look, Wang Feng dribbled the ball slowly with a very casual look.
Beating Ingram alone does not require Wang Feng to put in much effort, and this is indeed the case.
Wang Feng's current overall ability rating is as high as 93, and his ability values are mainly concentrated on offense. If there were no ability values such as interior defense and organization that hold him back, the rating would probably be even higher.
On the other hand, Ingram, as a second-year rookie, his current overall rating is around 78 at most. Let alone now, even a few years later, he was traded to the Pelicans and averaged 23 points per game for three consecutive seasons.
Ingram's 2K ability score is only 84.
The difference in rank between the two is too great!
Wang Feng, who was dribbling slowly, suddenly accelerated and broke through toward the basket. His movements were almost exactly the same as Ingram's just now.
Ingram, who was fully focused, reacted immediately and blocked Wang Feng's breakthrough route in advance.
However, for the same offensive and defensive actions, the gap is ridiculously large.