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Although Xu Feng couldn't hear the fans' comments at the scene, he could really feel that the fans were not as enthusiastic as before.

……

TNT live room.

O'Neal started to mock Xu Feng again.

His live broadcast on TNT has a certain positioning, that is, it is cynicism, because of the effect of the program, it arouses discussions among fans.

Of course, O'Neill himself is also a narrow-minded character, but it is only magnified on the show.

"I'm very disappointed with Xu Feng. With him, the Lakers will achieve good results in a short period of time. After a long time, it will fail."

Barkley disagreed with him.

Although the debate between the two was intentional, Barkley did have a good impression of Xu Feng and believed that Xu Feng had been making progress.

"You can't look at it this way. The Grizzlies' style of play really restrains the Lakers. The inside advantage is too great, and the outside line is also very strong. There are almost no shortcomings."

"No matter how strong the Grizzlies are, they are only fifth in the Western Conference. They can't even beat fifth in the Western Conference. Even if they make it to the playoffs, they will still be in the first round."

O'Neal gave the Lakers a "death sentence" for the playoffs.

Of course Barkley disagreed, shaking his head again and again: "The Lakers are not weak inside, but the Grizzlies are too strong. Besides, the two teams may not be able to meet in the playoffs."

"In addition, if the Grizzlies' black and white bears are healthy, the ranking will rise. The absolute strength of the Grizzlies is about the same as the top three in the Western Conference. If they play well, they may be the top two in the Western Conference."

What Barkley said is quite objective.

……

Lakers locker room.

Because the game was behind, the atmosphere in the locker room was very dull, and the teammates did not speak.

Although Xu Feng is also very depressed, but he is now the core of the Lakers, the hope of the Lakers, he must mobilize the enthusiasm of the Lakers.

"Hey guys, don't be so downcast, we need to be more active and changeable on the court!"

Xu Feng uses his golf quotient and overall situation view to try his best to let his teammates maximize their potential.

But the player's ability is limited, no matter how clever the tactics are, they will not be able to achieve such good results.

After the start of the second half, the Grizzlies still had the advantage, although the Lakers players played more proactively under the encouragement of Xu Feng.

But except for Xu Feng, the other players are of average ability after all, unable to keep up with the rhythm of the Grizzlies.

The point difference was further widened.

At the end of the third quarter, the score was 93:72, and the Grizzlies had already led by 21 points.

Xu Feng knew that the situation was over, so he didn't play in the fourth quarter.

In the end, the Grizzlies defeated the Lakers by a big score on the road.

Although Xu Feng scored 36 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and sent out 9 assists.

But the gap in the overall strength of the two teams and the suppression of the lineup made Xu Feng powerless.

……

Back at the apartment at night, Xu Feng was depressed. Russell knew that the Lakers had lost, and he was secretly watching the Lakers game.

Although Russell signed a contract with the Clippers, he was only a small role on the bench and had almost no playing time.

Just playing for a few minutes during garbage time.

"Brother, you don't need to do this, you are already playing really well." Russell took a bottle of drink and handed it to Xu Feng.

Xu Feng smiled wryly, took the drink, and took two gulps.

"I didn't fight well either. I didn't inflict any damage on the Grizzlies at all. I'm still not capable enough!" Xu Feng said shaking his head.

"I watched the game. Randolph and Gasol Jr. have great skills. You can't do it alone."

Russell reminded Xu Feng in one sentence, indeed, he needs to practice more tactics with the center in training.

Before, Xu Feng relied more on his tricks on the field, but that was just cleverness.

If you want to maintain a strong position in the long regular season, you must have your own superior style of play in each position.

Otherwise, if you encounter a strong team, you will be deflated.

"That's right! I know what to do now!" Xu Feng gratefully stretched out his right fist and touched Russell.

During training the next day, Xu Feng found Gasol and Jordan Hill, as well as two backup centers Thackeray and Kelly.

"Guys, we have too few inside tactics, let's practice more."

Seeing Xu Feng say this, Gasol was very relieved, because Kobe had this kind of personality before.

If the team loses, they must find a way to fight back.

And in the early days, Kobe was competing with himself, training hard, and improving himself.

But in the later period, Kobe paid great attention to the strength of the team. He often urged his teammates to train and practice new tactics.

That's why the Lakers can achieve an impressive two consecutive championships.

Gasol saw Kobe's shadow in Xu Feng.

……

When Xu Feng was sweating profusely with his teammates in the training hall, the team manager called Xu Feng out, saying that someone was looking for him.

Xu Feng felt very strange. When he came to the reception room, he saw Tony, Naike's project manager, there.

How is this going?

Didn't you make it very clear last time?I would never sign a contract with Nike.

"Do you have anything to do with me?" Xu Feng asked coldly.

"Mr. Xu Feng, hello." Tony's attitude was better than last time.

"Let's be honest, I still have to go to training." Xu Feng was too lazy to be polite to him.

Tony was a little embarrassed, coughed, and said, "That's right, we know you signed the Kyushu sports brand Huotao, and their price is indeed higher than ours."

"After discussing with the senior management of Nike in the past few days, we think you are a player with great potential, and hope to be with you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Feng interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"Don't bother, I won't sign with Naik."

"Mr. Xu Feng, I advise you to reconsider. If you agree to sign with us, the price will definitely be higher than that of Huuta, and Naike will pay you the liquidated damages of Huuta."

This should be the most generous time for Naike, because Xu Feng's popularity continues to rise.

Although the record of the Lakers is not so stable, and Xu Feng is also being questioned, this is the road to success for superstars.

Naike's vision is still good, and he talked with Xu Feng very early, but the price he gave was too low.

"Liquidated damages? It's not necessary. I won't break the contract with Huo Ta. Please come back, Mr. Tony!" Xu Feng once again rejected Naik's invitation to sign a contract.

Tony was a little anxious, he lowered his face, and said word by word: "Mr. Xu Feng, I admit that the price I gave you was indeed not high, but according to your exposure at that time, it was already not a low price. "

"This time, our senior management attaches great importance to you and has given you such good conditions. If you really don't know how to praise, then don't blame Naike for being rude."

He spoke in a threatening tone.

Xu Feng understands that the NBA is Nike's business empire.

If you offend Naike, there will be a lot of trouble, and the road ahead will be very difficult.

"Thank you for reminding me, I'm already mentally prepared, you just come here!" Xu Feng was not afraid at all, but looked directly into Tony's eyes.