NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 89 [Owner of the Staples Center]

Lu Yusheng woke up the next day and found that it was already noon.

As soon as he got out of bed, he felt sore all over.

Kobe drilled him for nearly three hours yesterday with little rest.

Back at the apartment, he felt his body was hollowed out.

I don't have any other thoughts, only one thought, that is to lie down, I can lie down anywhere...

I didn't even take a shower or change clothes, just lay on the bed and fell asleep.

This both makes him feel lucky, but also makes him a little worried.

Fortunately, being able to receive such special training from Kobe shows that Kobe values ​​him very much.

Although... this guy is really difficult to get along with.

First of all, he will not praise you in any way, so don't report this kind of fantasy, even if it is neutral, it is difficult to hear such evaluations as "okay", "good", and "just enough".

Most of them were direct expletives. If there was a live broadcast of this special training by the media, it is estimated that Kobe's speech has been blocked all the time.

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Although it is somewhat self-respecting, how many people can enjoy Kobe's individual training?

What Lu Yusheng was worried about was that if Kobe continued to train himself like this in the future, he might become really depressed.

No exaggeration at all.

Just imagine, when all the technical movements you do are rubbish in his eyes, when he corrects your movements over and over again, and demonstrates to you, but you can't find out what you did and what he did What's the difference, you can only be sprayed by him for nothing, when he uses his bottomless offense to destroy your defense time and time again, when you are exhausted, but he is full of fighting spirit and tells you to climb off the floor When you stand up and continue to defend...

You might literally have a meltdown.

Of course, the biggest thing Lu Yusheng gained from Kobe during the black three hours yesterday was the details.

That's right, it's the details.

Whether it's offense or defense, in Kobe's eyes, details are everywhere.

Lu Yusheng may have done the same technical action thousands of times since he started playing, but when it comes to Kobe, he can still correct you from the details. The key is, the details brought about by this The effect is indeed quite different.

Lu Yusheng believes that this is probably the reason why Kobe was able to achieve greatness.

Why is he the only one who can distinguish these details?

Because you have done it thousands of times, he may have done it tens of thousands of times.

……

The Lakers' home game is usually at 7:30 pm US time.
There is no training before the game.

So Lu Yusheng still has a long period of time to rest.

Lu Yusheng had a simple lunch, and then planned to sleep for a while.

Unexpectedly, just after falling asleep for a while, he was awakened by the ringing of the phone.

"Hi, hello, is this Mr. Lu Yusheng?" A woman's voice came from the opposite side.

"It's me." Lu Yusheng replied in a daze.

"I'm Desfin, the brand marketing manager of Reebok Sports. Let me spare you 2 minutes. We have some good news to tell you. It's like this. We have a worldwide image promotion plan with continents as the unit this year. Congratulations, you and Mr. Yao Ming has been chosen by us as our spokesperson for the image of Asia!"

Dai Sifen thought that after she finished speaking, for a rookie like Lu Yusheng who had never seen the world, she would definitely look in disbelief.

But unexpectedly, after she finished speaking, she didn't hear any response from the other end of the phone.

"Hey, Mr. Lu Yusheng, are you listening?"

"Hu~~"

There was a snoring sound.

Dai Sifen scratched her head and yelled for a long time, but the only answer was still the sound of snoring, so she had no choice but to give up.

……

Lu Yusheng woke up again and found that it was already four o'clock in the afternoon, and it was almost time to set off.

His apartment is near Staples, so there is no traffic problem, just walk there.

But what he didn't expect was that he was almost late today.

Because he was recognized by the Lakers fans on the streets of Los Angeles as soon as he hit the street, and at this moment, some enthusiastic fans had already gathered near the Staples Arena, ready to enter the stadium early.

As soon as this guy yelled, a bunch of enthusiastic Lakers fans surrounded him in an instant, and they all wanted to take pictures with him and ask for his autograph.

What surprised Lu Yusheng the most was that some of them were wearing Lu Yusheng's jerseys!
Lu Yusheng was very happy.

At least here in Los Angeles, he's a bit of a celebrity.

But more and more fans asked for a group photo. He looked at the time and found that it might be too late if he delayed any longer, so he had to politely reject other enthusiastic fans who rushed over.

But they were not willing to let him go. They surrounded Lu Yusheng and asked for his autograph before giving up.

Lu Yusheng was both happy and worried, but there was nothing he could do about it.

When Lu Yusheng was extremely anxious, a bright voice came from the Lakers crowd:

"Hey everyone, listen to me, if you don't want the Lakers' main point guard to be Simash Parker when you watch the game tonight, let him hurry up and prepare for the game."

Lu Yusheng turned around, and unexpectedly discovered that it was Meng Xia!
She was sitting in the car, wearing business attire, and beckoned him to get in the car.

"Let's stand aside, he's got to get ready for the game. I guess you guys don't want Kobe to come back and no one will pass the ball to him?"

Everyone smiled knowingly, and then made room.

Lu Yusheng hurried into Meng Xia's car.

"Why are you here?" Lu Yusheng asked.

"Work, today is a battle of focus, of course we have to work."

"This game is not the focus, is it?"

What Lu Yusheng meant was that the Sonics are not a strong team after all, and there is no grudge between them and the Lakers.

"Of course it's the focus, Kobe's first game of the new season, and Kobe's first cooperation with you, the future point guard nemesis of the league." Meng Xia laughed.

"Did you read that article too?"

"Of course, who would miss such a popular article. Not only I read it, but many players in the league read it, and some players even shared it on social platforms."

"Do you know that what A. Smith?"

"I don't know him, do you want to thank him?"

"I want to kill him."

Meng Xia laughed out loud.

Lu Yusheng whispered, "Laughing so carelessly, your trouble is solved?"

"No, let's talk about it later. You should prepare for the game first," Meng Xia said. "By the way, please get a car in the future. Do you just enjoy the fans' admiration like that? You still walk on the street by yourself, lest they recognize you I can't see you, can I?"

"It's not necessary, my apartment is just behind, and it will take less than ten minutes to walk."

"Believe me, next time you walk like this again, if you don't call the police for ten hours, you will definitely not be able to walk to the Staples Center."

Lu Yusheng also laughed. When he rented this apartment, it was for the convenience of coming here.

I didn't expect it to become a problem now.

When getting out of the car, Meng Xia said to Lu Yusheng, "Come on, play a team like the Supersonics, get more stats, and your endorsement contract will be even bigger."

It is estimated that all Lakers fans think that tonight will be a massacre, and the Lakers will easily beat the Seattle SuperSonics.

But no one thought that the content of this game exceeded everyone's expectations.

At 7:00 pm, the player admission ceremony officially began!
When Lu Yusheng was called and ran into the stadium, the fans at the Staples Center burst into cheers.

It's completely different from the mixed cheers and boos when he played the Suns here last time.

The last game against the Warriors was another lore, which captured the hearts of many Lakers fans.

And when Kobe's name was uttered, Lu Yusheng was deeply shocked by the deafening and long-lasting cheers erupting from the Staples Center.

He has played two games, and he has never heard such exaggerated and sustained cheers.

This may be why he is the master here.

(End of this chapter)