God of basketball

Chapter 217 0216: [Kobe Bryant was injured for one month, a new opportunity arrives]

"It was an absolutely stunning game. Especially Bruce, I swear, I saw a star in him. He was beyond reproach tonight, and I'm starting to believe that Nike justified the amount of money they invested in him."

"He cleared a lot of doubts with this game, and those players who are trying to make a name for him should weigh it carefully."

"Of course, it must be said that his challenge has just begun. I can't characterize this game as his victory over Arenas, who scored 58 points, although he has 23 points, 15 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals. He also hit a lore at a critical moment."

Before the on-site reporter connected, McBrin said very frankly: "I hope he can maintain the feeling of the game tonight and successfully become an All-Star star. I have seen too many short-lived rookies. Many rookies have played games that became famous in the first battle, but unfortunately...not many can seize the opportunity to become a star."

McBrin's words can be regarded as heart-wrenching words.

NBA leagues come and go, there are too many rookies who played blockbuster games in their rookie season, but soon hit the rookie wall, only a very few can use this to jump into the dragon's door and become a star, most of them are lost.

After McBrin finished speaking, the director cut the camera to the front line.

Bruce Lee was finally put down by an excited Eddie Griffin and Kwame Brown.

"I enjoyed this game very much. We finally defeated a strong opponent through tenacious efforts. The fans at the scene gave us a lot of help. They are the most important sixth man on the court. I am also very touched by my teammates. They supported my last shot. Without them, we would have no chance to keep the victory in the countdown. As for my lore, maybe it was luck. But anyway, it went in."

Li Zhen showed a humble posture in front of the camera.

But in fact, everyone watching TV in front of the TV knows how tough this guy is, he just looks gentle.Whether facing Desmond Mason who hit him, or the superstar Arenas who has risen rapidly in the league in the past two years, he is neither humble nor overbearing, and he responds forcefully.

"We noticed that you had three direct conversations with Arenas at the last moment, you blocked him once, and you hit two 3-pointers on his head. As we all know, he said a lot of'belittle' words before the game, and before the Lakers requested the last timeout, he even took the initiative to come up to you and talk trash. At that time, what did you think?"

When an ESPN reporter asked this question, most players would say something to show their strength, or even pretend to be aggressive.

However, Li Zhen is not in this style at all.He said sincerely and without affectation: "I am very grateful to him. If it weren't for him, I would not have performed above the standard."

Forehead….

The reporter froze.

The audience in front of the TV smiled knowingly: This is the most brilliant trash talk.

"We also noticed...you spoke to Arenas before the last two rounds. Can you reveal what you said at that time?"

The reporter continued to ask.

"secret."

Li Zhen smiled slightly, he was not in the mood to share court trash talk with others.

Later, the reporter began to ask him how he felt about this game: "You broke the rookie record in this game. You got 15 assists. And you also hit a lore. As we all know, before this game, you have suffered a lot of doubts. Everyone thinks that you should not get such a high investment from Nike..."

"First of all, Nike's investment is a purely commercial act, which has nothing to do with the NBA. I'm not a sneaker spokesperson. I'm my own boss, making my own brand. I hope some players can understand this."

Li Zhen seriously answered the sour words surrounding him in the past two days.

"I am very grateful for this game. This game really gave me a lot and absorbed a lot of energy. This gave me greater motivation and confidence to face the next challenge."

Li Zhen said very frankly.

But obviously, what the reporter and the audience in front of the TV understood was completely different from him.

Steve A. Smith even talked about the improvement of Li Zhen's psychological quality by hitting the lore in the commentary booth, and the help of this game to Li Zhen's confidence.

The energy they understand is this.

But the energy Li Zhen was talking about was... the 6 points of jumping talent passively absorbed by former dunk king Mason's malicious foul, 4 points of stamina from the fallen Arenas, 4 points of explosive power from the fallen Jamison, and 2 points of strength from the fallen Heywood.

Who would have thought that a game would be so rewarding?

Who would have thought that the little Washington Wizards could be so hidden.

When he left the court, Li Zhen even thought: Did the three degenerates of the Wizards act collectively last night? He seemed to have seen a similar plot in the VCD in his father's study when he was a child.

Uh... Ahhhh.

Professor Li sneezed.

He didn't expect that the secret he hid in the study would be discovered by his young and ignorant son, and he was so impressed that he still remembers it to this day.

It's like finding out in the garage that the woman who chatted with me for two hours, who is close in aesthetics and hates seeing each other late is actually King Anne of Hilary Duff.

When Hilary Duff followed Professor Li and his wife to the underground parking lot, she unloaded her package.

Then, she saw Wang Anne with a shocked face.

Ms. Wang apparently did not expect that the Hollywood actress who rear-ended her son by car, took him to her boudoir and then sent him to the training center sat in front of her and talked for two hours about the beauty of oriental clothing.

"Uh... hello, Hilary Duff." Ms. Wang Junzhu reacted after a stalemate for almost 20 seconds.

At this time, Hilary Duff showed surprise: "You actually know me?"

"I also met you through the scandal between you and my son." Wang Anne confessed.

Then, Hilary Duff was in shock too.

It's as if Bruce Lee found out in the locker room that Kobe Bryant was going to take a month off.

"Isn't it a simple wound opening? How did you rest for so long?"

Li Zhen asked incredulously.

"Kobe's agent, Pelinka, got involved in this matter. He has persuaded Kobe to undergo minor surgery to repair his finger joints at the same time. Therefore, in total, he needs to rest for nearly a month, and it is very likely that he will not come back in the Christmas game."

After assistant coach Brian Shaw finished speaking, he still lowered his voice and whispered in Li Zhen's ear, "So, your chance is here, buddy. You have to grasp it well. Whether you can become the second core of the Lakers depends on this time."

"However, Andrew Bynum is also working hard. He also wants to take advantage of Kobe's absence this month to become the core of the team. Kupchak and Jim Buss both support him. However, I am more optimistic about you, boy. Your game-winning shot tonight is so cool."

Brian Xiao patted Li Zhen on the shoulder.

That's what makes Bruce so popular in the locker room, he always gets the news in advance.

If he wants to inquire, he can even know what Bynum had for dinner tonight and what flavors of candy Lamar Odom had.

He gets along with all the staff, so when he walks through the tunnel.Almost everyone extended their hands to congratulate him, and Li Zhen was not too wordy at all. He high-fived everyone and chatted a few words by the way.

When Brian Shaw finished speaking, Li Zhen turned his head sideways, obviously feeling that Bynum was staring at him. It seemed that this guy really regarded himself as the biggest imaginary enemy on his way to the second leader.

The team's PR manager soon came over and invited Li Zhen to attend the post-match press conference, which was the first time he had been invited to a post-match conference...because this is usually the right of the team's best performers.

At the press conference, Li Zhen responded calmly. In most cases, he just revised his previous answer to ESPN reporters on the sidelines and said it again.

However... What he didn't expect was that Arenas actually announced the content of the conversation before the last two matchups 10 minutes ago.

He told reporters: Bruce's trash talk was very successful. He said before I attacked that if I didn't score, he would win.

Also, I actually knew he was going to end up shooting that spot because he told me ahead of time.It's like Larry Bird welcomed rookies back then.

Arenas is an outspoken and single-minded person. He didn't know that his retelling would make Li Zhen's image more plump and legendary.

He just told the reporter firmly after saying this: "I will never let it go. Although I lost the game tonight, this is... an opportunity for me to make a comeback."

Adidas literally wanted to sew his mouth shut.

At this time, what is the opportunity?Our public relations department is already preparing a draft of the '58 Victory' for you, do you have to make it a success even if it fails?

And he also talked about Li Chen's trash talk at the last moment. Isn't this elevating others and belittling himself?

We have put so much effort into this competition, originally we wanted to step on Li Chen's brand, but it turned out to be better for you.I can't wait to tell the whole world how awesome Li Zhen's performance was at the last moment.First, the block was announced in advance, and then there was a Bird-style pretense.

It’s over.

Li Zhen did all the publicity for the green dollar bills.

While Adi sighed, the marketing department of Li Zhen brand was very happy.It didn't cost a dime, and now the whole world knows Bruce Lee's great achievements... What could be better than lying down and doing business?

This opening gun is really loud!

Li Zhen obviously didn't know how much publicity effect his competition would bring to his brand.

When he returned home after the press conference, he was shocked.

What is this?

Is the backyard on fire?

……

(End of this chapter)