super small forward

Chapter 560
D'Antoni is very worried this year.

As a coach who just won the championship, the Lakers did not take the initiative to ask him to leave, and in fact he did a good job last season. Kupchak and Jerry Buss, who is still in the control of the Lakers, are very satisfied with him and temporarily Disregarding the issue of firing him and executing the final year of his four-year coaching contract.

And of course D'Antoni himself doesn't want to leave. Now the talent of the Lakers lineup can't be overflowed, it can be described as an explosion. Which coach is willing to leave after finally securing such a team as the head coach?
D'Antoni certainly didn't want to.

Even if Kupchak said to D'Antoni when he got off work last night: "Mike, we have only one goal this year, which is to defend the championship! This is the only task..."

D'Antoni didn't find it strange to hear such a goal. Even if the Lakers are a little slack after winning the championship in the new season, as long as they can play [-] to [-]% of the strength of last season, they will still be the strongest team in the league. , The pressure to defend the title is not great.

However, here comes the key question, not to guarantee [-]% or [-]% of the strength of last season. If you want to do this, it is too easy for the Lakers coached by D'Antoni. The talent is even more explosive than last year. Young players Another year of growth.

The main factor is that D'Antoni's players returned to the team's latest physical report after this summer...

D'Antoni watched from the sidelines as the soul of the Lakers played against Antetokounmpo on the court.

Kobe and Antetokounmpo are playing one-on-one. They are playing 24 points. Whoever gets 24 points first wins.

"Huh, Giannis, I haven't seen you growing up a lot in a few months! Come on, let me pick with Uncle." Kobe's mouth is so poisonous, and he took advantage of the name from the beginning. Kwame Brown burst into tears during the training match.

Sure enough, Antetokounmpo was stimulated by the title of uncle. Since last year, he has not wanted others to treat him as a child.

Antetokounmpo said angrily: "Kobe, I'm not a kid...Damn! So despicable!"

Just when Antetokounmpo was angry and wanted to counter Kobe verbally, Kobe pierced his crotch and rushed into the basket with a one-handed dunk and scored the first goal.

"Wow……"

The other members of the Lakers watching the game cheered loudly, and Kobe also proudly raised his eyebrows at Antetokounmpo.

Next, Kobe scored seven or eight goals in a row on Antetokounmpo, making the score 18-0 in two or three.

Kobe seems to be in a better state than last season. Since the injury has fully recovered, there is no need to worry about the deterioration of the injury, and he can move freely without any scruples. Although his explosive power is much worse than before, it has dropped a little bit compared to last season. But being fully healthy and able to move regardless of anything, Kobe doesn't look worse than last season.

And D'Antoni's worries soon came.

In fact, after Kobe scored the fifth goal, he obviously slowed down a bit, but he has the talent and skills to deal with Antetokounmpo, but the inexperienced young man is still suppressed by strength, but after scoring three more goals , Antetokounmpo's advantages began to show.

young!Full of energy!Finally, Antetokounmpo successfully defended Kobe's tenth ball and scored several consecutive layups on Kobe's head. Bo passed him, and if he couldn't keep up, he fouled.

In the end, Kobe just relied on a thick skin to win 24-20.

"Hey, Zha Ke, looking at your rascal's way of playing, it gives people a feeling that their legs are weak. I know, and I also think that Sister-in-law Va is very beautiful, but you can't take care of your body like this!" Liu Ren said joked after the game.

"Fuck you, I haven't played a game for a long time and I'm a little rusty. When I get up to physical training, I will still abuse you, little brat. You make fun of your sister Vanessa like this. Next time you come to my house to see how she is doing Clean you up." In Kobe's eyes, Liu Ren was still a little brat...

Kobe and Liu Ren began to fight each other again, except for Larry Nance, who thought he had offended Kobe because of some trivial things, and was always afraid of Kobe, and the newcomers Monroe and Biyombo were surprised that Liu Ren and Kobe seemed to have a good relationship In addition, the others are too familiar with the two of them, and after seeing the two of them making a fuss for a while, they went to train their own.

Just like Kobe said, the preseason is about half a month away, and they have to improve their physical fitness. Next season, it's time for their group of young people to compete for the starting position!

The Lakers currently have three starters, Kobe, Liu Ren, and Green. The other point guard positions and center positions have not yet been confirmed. To compete for the starting position.

For the point guard position, the Lakers have Green as the actual organizer. In fact, McCollum and Antetokounmpo have the opportunity to fight for the starting point guard position.

The center is Gasol, Monroe, and Whiteside. Gasol doesn't care much about the starting position, but he is of course happy to start.

Speaking of the position of the Lakers center, the three most likely to compete for the position are not so concerned about starting, including Whiteside, as long as he has enough playing time, it is enough if he can start. It's not bad to compete for the best sixth man in Lianzhuang.

D'Antoni saw that Kobe's aggressive character was still the same as before, and he left the court silently and returned to his office...

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At the end of the Lakers' first training day, a physical test report, an observation report from an assistant coach, and an observation report from training were placed in the general manager's office.

Kupchak, D'Antoni, and Bass brothers and sisters are arguing fiercely about one thing.

"Jenny, I understand what you said, of course we have to be a wealthy man, so I didn't say to trade Kobe, but you see, whether it is the physical test report, or the reports of the coaches and trainers, it shows that Kobe will be very good next season. There may be a sharp decline. At his age, his physical fitness will inevitably decline, and judging from Kobe's performance against today, the decline is more than a little. The previous Kobe would not have physical problems after the offseason. We all know about self-discipline. In this way, if it is not a good thing for us to continue to be the core, I suggest discussing with him about retirement, and we will pay the rest of the money, or as a role player, I think cj Has the potential to be an All-Star," Jim Buss said dryly.

"Wow, my brother, I remember you were not optimistic about cj at the beginning, why do you say he has all-star talent now?" Jenny Buss said in a surprised tone, without giving Jim Buss a chance to refute, Jenny - Bass continued: "Of course, we all know that cj has the potential to become a star, but Kobe is Kobe, and I can't see him back on the bench again. As for the trade? Not only do I disagree, the fans and the board of directors I think Neither would agree, and I don't want to ruin our 60+ year reputation."

"Fame? Can reputation be exchanged for record? You see, Angie, with the reputation of selling the soul of the team, traded Pierce and Garnett for so many draft picks, and now he has risen when people are not optimistic. Facts have proved that Ainge did nothing wrong! We have a better record to have a better future!" Jim Buss quotes...

Hearing this, the expressions of the other three members of the Lakers were inexplicably strange. Can the current situation of the Lakers be the same as that of the Celtics?

Kupchak is completely sad for his boss and friend. Facts have proved that it is better for Jim Buss to be a dandy. Being an NBA boss is really embarrassing!
Jenny Buss showed a sneer on his face: "My dear brother, it is really difficult for you to be the executive president of the NBA. Your proposal is really good, but as the big owner of the team, I think you should reject your proposal. Kobe The boss position of the team cannot be shaken! Unless he wants to give way, or the boss kills Kobe to take the position."

Decisively, Jim Buss quarreled with Jenny Buss angrily, and then the two almost had a big fight.

Kupchak and D'Antoni felt that it was better not to worry about the fight between the gods, and they retreated silently, even though it was Kupchak's own office.

When they came outside the office, Kupchak and D'Antoni looked at each other helplessly and smiled wryly.

"Mike, will you support Jenny or Jim?" Kupchak asked tentatively.

D'Antoni naturally knew that there was something in Kupchak's words, so he chose another answer: "I don't want to be scolded to death by Kobe's 60 billion fans, and I think Old Buss gave 50.00% of the shares to Jenny, and the CEO It is indeed too prescient to leave the position to Jim."

"Hahahaha, Mike, you have become an old fox too," Kupchak said with a smile, "I have to say that Old Buss is indeed a character. Although he dotes on his son, he made a correct decision at the last moment for the sake of the family... "

(End of this chapter)