The Legend of the Hungry Wolf in Basketball

Chapter 182 [I am a wolf]

When interviewing the Clippers, the reporters all hoped that Ye Feng could break the news and say something exciting.

In the All-Star Game, Kobe and O'Neal tended to reconcile. The NBA is like a river and lake. A lack of grievances would be boring, so the reporters asked about sensitive topics.

When evaluating the game, Ye Feng said: "This is a tough game. I am very happy that we have maintained our advantage until the end. I hope the Clippers can advance to the next round. Now that we have made a good start, we will continue to do so in every subsequent game. spell."

The reporter asked: "For Kobe, do you have anything to say? In this game, your scoring and shooting percentage are higher than him."

Ye Feng shook his head and said: "There is nothing to say, everyone will judge."

The reporter added: "The Chinese TV station also broadcast the game live. According to statistics on the Internet, nearly 70% of the Chinese fans support Kobe and the Lakers, and hope that the Lakers will eliminate the Clippers. You are Chinese, is it strange? What do you have to say about this? How do you feel?"

This is indeed a very strange phenomenon. Chinese people like Kobe more than Americans, and American basketball experts can't figure it out.

Perhaps because of Kobe's attitude towards the basketball career, he has struggled in the league for 13 years. Most of the people who entered the NBA in the same year fell down, and he is still galloping at the Staples Center.

Kobe was a complicated man.The process of his growth has always been accompanied by doubts, sarcasm, and abuse, but he doesn't care, he only cares about his skills.He has experienced too many dark times and was hated by too many people. This is something that many predecessors have not experienced, but he can always prove himself at critical moments and climb out of the pit.He always has minor injuries, but he never quits. He is an unyielding fighter.

People can say he lacks here and there, but few question his work ethic.In the face of doubts, he seldom gives verbal explanations.

It takes a lot of perseverance to avoid the gossip and gossip of the world and focus on one thing you love. Kobe is synonymous with this perseverance.

While Ye Feng spared no effort to black Kobe, it seems that his character and game quality have also decreased. This is also the reason why Chinese fans support the Lakers and Kobe.These people have forgotten that there is an old saying in China that the winner is the king and the loser is the king.

Liu Bang eats, drinks, prostitutes, and gambles with all kinds of poisons, and there is nothing to say about his poor character. Xiang Yu's Hongmen banquet did not kill Liu Bang, showing kindness and courage.The results of it?The weak Liu Bang finally became the emperor, but Xiang Yu was forced to commit suicide.The Overlord of Western Chu was also a paranoid person, he even gave up the chance to escape.The difference between Overlord and Overlord is only one word, but the difference is far.Ye Feng and Kobe are just like these two, the Chinese like to praise a failed Xiang Yu, they like a single-minded hero, even if the hero's deeds cannot stand scrutiny at all.

Facing this question, Ye Feng thought for a while, then smiled and said: "Indeed, there are many Chinese fans on the Internet who call me ungrateful, and think that I am rebellious if I don't respect Kobe. I made my debut with the Lakers. They say Kobe is my big brother. My approach is very unkind. Looking at those comments, I feel as if I have to be inferior to be accepted, and I have to kneel and salute when I see Kobe.”

Everyone in the hall smiled.The reporter asked again: "Then what do you think is the reason?"

Ye Feng waved his hand and said with a smile: "I don't know either. When I provoked before the game, I didn't think of this problem at all. I provoked because I wanted to beat Kobe and lead the Clippers to victory. It's that simple. In Los Angeles, the Clippers are indeed not as famous as the Lakers. Because of this, I shouldn’t have the courage to challenge the strong? I don’t have to respect anyone on the court. Do I respect Kobe, speak softly, play softly, let He scored one goal after another in front of me, and everyone was happy watching it? I am not a rookie of the Lakers, but the boss of the Clippers. I must show the courage of the boss and be responsible for the team. Every word of mine , It’s all to motivate myself and my teammates to work hard. Kobe is very strong, so what? I have to recognize him as a big brother for the rest of my life? If some fans think that I have insulted their idol, I have nothing to say. I did Everything is about winning, and my goal is to be the best player in the league. So, anyone who wants to ride on my head, be prepared to be bitten to pieces, here is The NBA is a place that needs blood and competition, not a place where the old and the young should be respected, Kobe is the enemy I want to defeat, facing the enemy, I am a wolf, not a dog!"

After the press conference, Ye Feng returned home, but he was not very excited.

Ariel asked: "The first game is crucial. Why do you still frown after winning the game? Do you regret being provocative before the game and being hated by the fans?"

Ye Feng put his arms around Ai Lier, took a bite of the dessert she put to his mouth, and said with a smile: "No, I just feel that something is wrong. In the last quarter, the Lakers chased a lot of points, and they all played in the low position. Going in, the hit rate is very high, our inside defense is not a small problem. Hayes is too short, others are inexperienced, and fouls too much. If Smith plays the 4th position, he can strengthen the defense against Kobe and prevent other people It’s not easy either. The Lakers are really strong on the inside. I said those words, and it’s imperative to hit Kobe. Do you think there is something wrong with my character?”

Ariel smiled and said, "I support everything you do except having an affair. When the old man and I sat on the sidelines and chatted about you, he was also very satisfied with your actions. He said that you are a person who disobeys no one and puts interests first. Personality is what makes great things happen. If you are in business, you must be able to do it well. This is how it is in business. Friends are friends, and business is business. The competition between the Clippers and the Lakers has already begun. will look down on you."

"Then I am really honored. Donald is not satisfied with David Stern."
The two laughed.

Ariel asked: "How likely do you think the Clippers are to eliminate the Lakers and advance?"

Ye Feng spoke directly from his heart at home. "It's the same as what the experts said, up to [-]%. Thibodeau, Mahon and I understand this. We talked and they all agreed with me provoking Kobe. Only Kobe's provoked full-court singles disrupted the team's internal and external integration. There is a possibility of winning. It is difficult to defend Gasol on the inside, and it is even more difficult to defend Kobe one-on-one on the outside. If the two show off at the same time, we will lose. The Lakers players have all experienced the baptism of the playoffs. They know What to do at critical moments, some of our players can't even control the number of fouls."

Ariel laughed and said, "The fans all thought you were crazy and didn't take Kobe seriously."

Ye Feng sighed: "Whatever they think, after this series is over, I will clarify some things, but before the end of the game, I just want to pretend to look down on Kobe and keep provoking him. We have four defensive Strongman, it is much easier to deal with him than Gasol. Not to mention the big Gasol, even his younger brother, with his physique, is not easy for us to defend against."

Ye Feng had never provoked anyone like this before.Black Kobe didn't look down on him, on the contrary he cared too much.Kobe's style of play is the key to the outcome of the game.

In Ye Feng's previous life, the Lakers won two consecutive championships from 2008 to 2010. This team already has the strength to win the championship.After Kobe left O'Neal, after several years of hard work, both his skills and mentality have reached the peak.Now the young Clippers are facing a combination of peak Kobe and peak Paul Gasol.The Clippers' most stable offensive point is Ye Feng himself.

The weakness of the Lakers is nothing but the defense of small forwards and point guards.The Clippers have more weaknesses.There are only 8 people in the team who are really capable and capable of helping the team.Ye Feng, Love, Barnes, Allen, Smith, Barea, Morrow, Wright.The last three are not good enough to defend, they can only attack.

It is easy for the Clippers to win a game, but if they want to win a series, they must use some extraordinary means to destroy the internal and external integration of the Lakers.Ye Feng didn't want to lose, at least he didn't want to easily lose the first playoffs in his career.He wants to use all factors to beat the Lakers.This series is not just a battle of courage, but also a battle of wits.

Fortunately, Ye Feng's remarks brought adverse effects, mainly in China.In the US, his swagger has only attracted more attention.America loves lunatics, and the last craziest guy was Michael Jordan.They don't care about your character or game quality, winning is the last word.Otherwise, people like Bruce Bowen would have been stripped naked and dragged out into the streets...

The next day, multiple media outlets reported on the game. "He's a Real Hungry Wolf", "The Los Angeles Villains' Victory", "Meet the Narrow Road and the Brave Wins", etc... There are still a lot of people who are optimistic about the Lakers.

The reporters also interviewed some celebrities.

Karl Malone said: "The Clippers should win this game. They played very well as a team. The players worked hard and tried to win every ball. The Lakers showed some hesitation at the beginning of the game."

Clippers manager Elgin Baylor commented on the game: "The Clippers are reminiscent of the Pistons in the 2004 Finals. They are all civilians, but they are fearless. Ye Feng's words are worthy of reflection. He provoked Kobe. He thought he was better than Kobe. He said what he thought. Where did he go wrong? As Kobe’s opponent, can’t he think like this? Can’t surpass the seniors in the league? I don’t understand Why would someone, in order to defend Kobe and reflect his unique superior status, say a bunch of nonsense in order to change other people’s minds, and if others don’t listen, they greet each other’s family, as if opposing Kobe, which violates the common sense of human ethics and morality. This is really strange. Kobe is neither a god nor a king. Whether he likes him or hates him, what's the problem? Ye Feng just signed a one-year contract with the Lakers, and he has the right not to renew the contract to pursue higher goal, he is a free man, not someone's slave."

Barkley also supported Ye Feng. He had already said a lot in support of the Clippers during the live broadcast of the game. "Ye Feng is an amazing guy. He is only 20 years old and he is already a qualified leader. Regardless of the outcome of this series, Los Angeles is no longer just one team. The Clippers have risen."

(End of this chapter)