Ingram's ears couldn't help but perk up, and he couldn't help but feel nervous.
He realized that Wang Feng's attitude could really influence the coach! After all, his performance in these 6 regular season games was so amazing, and he had the support of general manager Johnson, famous star Kobe and others. Even head coach Lu
Grams Walton also didn’t want to offend the popular Lakers star.
If Wang Feng publicly asks the Lakers to adjust their lineup, he will most likely be put on the bench and will never be able to stand out again!
This is no exaggeration at all. Although the second pick sounds promising, it is just a rookie after all. In the history of the league, there have been countless second and even number one picks who were shunned by the team because they did not perform well and could not make a mark, and their careers ended directly!
"No, why do you think so?"
On the TV, Wang Feng looked at reporters with a surprised expression. "I think we played very well. What I said before is that the goal this season is to enter the playoffs, not win the championship. Now our record is 4 wins and 2.
Lose, the two losses were to the Raptors and Jazz. You don’t know the records of these two teams last season, right?”
"Okay, maybe you have forgotten, let me help you recall, these two teams both won more than 50 games last season, and both reached the second round of the playoffs. You won't think that this
Are the two teams underdogs?"
"Let's talk about these young people on the Lakers. Although I am only 26 years old this year, I am not too young compared to them... They are all young, full of potential, and full of energy, but they also lack experience. They need
It takes a lot of time and competition to hone one's skills and experience. This is a long process and it is impossible to achieve immediate results."
"Kobe averaged 7.6 points per game in his first season with the Lakers, and only 15.4 points in his second season. If the Lakers were as impatient as you at that time, they would lose a star that they thought was a historical level."
"As for Ingram, his recent performance has really been struggling, but I see amazing potential in him. He has the potential to become a top player in the league. I think the Lakers can definitely spend time and patience to wait."
…
Ingram was stunned. He never imagined that Wang Feng was actually speaking for him!
He had a conflict with Wang Feng in the offseason, and the latter beat him 11-0 on the court. Since then, Ingram has hardly spoken to Wang Feng in daily training and games.
This is obviously an opportunity to add insult to injury and drive himself out of the Lakers. Why doesn't Wang Feng do this?
He actually thinks highly of himself? Thinks he has the potential to become a top player? Is this serious or just casual?
Looking at Wang Feng's serious expression in front of the camera, Ingram felt that Wang Feng might really think so.
Ingram guessed correctly, Wang Feng was indeed serious.
As a time traveler, Wang Feng certainly knows Ingram's level.
He is indeed not Durant. Even though Wang Feng had been traded to the Pelicans before he crossed over, and the Pelicans' No. 1 pick, Zion Williamson, was injured for the season, Ingram failed to move the ball.
The team's offense rests entirely on his shoulders.
But without Durant for comparison, as a No. 2 pick, Ingram's performance has been outstanding.
In the fourth season of his career, which was the first season after being traded from the Lakers to the Pelicans, Ingram was able to average 23.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of over 46%, and in the following several games
This data level can be maintained stably throughout the season.
This level obviously cannot be used as the core of a team, but if it is regarded as the second leader or the third offensive scoring point, then it is undoubtedly qualified.
Although Wang Feng established his prestige by suppressing Ingram when he first came to the Lakers, he did not directly drive Ingram away. Ingram during his rookie contract is a standard cheap and easy-to-use player.
force.
Under normal circumstances, Ingram should be averaging 16 points and 5.3 rebounds per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 47%. The reason why his performance was so poor at the beginning of the season may have something to do with Wang Feng.
Wang Feng has reason to believe that if Ingram is given some time to adjust, he can regain his form.
Ingram, who joined the NBA in 2016, has three years left on his rookie contract and can use it until the end of the 2019-20 season. Wang Feng believes that it is better for the Lakers to keep such a high-quality and cheap player, unless he can be replaced.
Come on top stars like Anthony Davis.
…
Wang Feng’s interview seems to have awakened some Lakers fans.
Yes, we are in a hurry? We only lost two games, but our record is still 4 wins and 2 losses!
And the Lakers soon used another game victory to give Lakers fans a shot in the arm.
On October 31, the Lakers faced the Detroit Pistons at home. Although the Pistons are not the bottom team in the league, they have been hovering around the top ten in the Eastern Conference all year round and are not considered strong. Therefore, the Lakers easily won 113:93.
In this game, Wang Feng took fewer shots and scored 24 points on 9 of 16 shots.
But the Lakers' rookie players performed brilliantly like a miracle.
Larry Nance had 11 points, Lonzo Ball had 13 points and 6 assists, Julius Randle had 15 points and 7 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma had 12 points and 6 rebounds, and Jordan Clarkson had 10 points.
Brandon Ingram, who had been criticized in previous games, completely bottomed out in this game. He made 8 of 14 shots and scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
Seven members of the team scored in double figures and the offense was vigorous, allowing Lakers fans to see how much they can look forward to in the future of this group of young people with full potential.
October has passed and November has arrived.
On November 2, the Lakers played an away game against the Portland Trail Blazers and lost 119:116.
The two backcourt players of the Trail Blazers, Lillard and McCollum, scored 32 points and 22 points respectively. Trail Blazers center Nurkic had the upper hand in Brook Lopez's matchup, scoring 12 of 20 shots.
Next 28 points.
For the Lakers, Wang Feng scored 39 points and 14 rebounds. Unfortunately, the overall strength of the team was weaker than that of the Trail Blazers. They played away from home and lost the game.
On November 3, the Lakers returned home to face the Brooklyn Nets.
Facing a strong team in the league like the Trail Blazers, the Lakers can't beat them, but against a bottom team like the Nets, which won 21 and 20 wins for two consecutive seasons, the Lakers, who won 26 games last season, can't beat them.
Hit hard and mercilessly.
124:112, the Lakers won easily.
Wang Feng scored 35 points, Ingram scored 18 points, Kuzma scored 21 points, and Lopez scored 18 points.
The Nets are about to cry but have no tears. They agreed to be fish belly together. Why do you want to take off first?