I'm teammates with Kobe

Chapter 135 The Hollywood Dream Delayed by Basketball

The Lakers vs. Jazz was originally a game that should not have been lost. Especially after Howard came back, the team and fans had high hopes for him. However, he only scored 12 points on 3 of 11 shots, although he grabbed 16 rebounds. , but also contributed 5 turnovers.When he was obsessed with low-post singles, the team's offense would make continuous mistakes, as if he was stuck in a quagmire and couldn't extricate himself, and the "Huo" tactics at the decisive moment made his teammates feel hopeless in chasing points.

After the game, Master Zen led the coaching staff to study countermeasures and tried their best to help Warcraft get out of trouble.The first method they adopted was to abandon the twin-tower tactics and allow Gasol to increase mid- and long-distance cruising while supporting at a high position, thereby freeing up more free space for Howard in the interior.

The second way is to invite "Shark" O'Neill and "Skyhook" Kareem to guide Warcraft during training.Who would have thought that "Shark" is an outspoken person who has been following the Lakers' games all the time. He was very dissatisfied with Howard's offensive performance. When they met, he criticized, "You didn't play decisively enough in the game, and you thought too much. It's too soft!"

The first sentence annoyed Warcraft, and he did not show weakness, "I don't need your guidance, you should go back and explain the game!"

"Big Shark" turned and left.In the end, only "Skyhook" Kareem stayed, because he has always hoped to have the opportunity to guide the current number one center in the league-Dwight Howard.

He said in an interview with "Slam", "I think I can give him something, which may help his game. He is an unbelievable player. But in the game, There are still some flaws, probably because he hasn't been in school long enough. But right now he's really a great player."

Over the past few summers, Howard has been training with Magic assistant and fellow league legend center Patrick Ewing, and has made great progress.But "Skyhook" Jabbar thinks that "Warcraft"'s offensive skills are too rough, and many moves can be predicted, which obviously cannot bring him much help in the game.

This is also the reason why "Sky Hook" is willing to stay and help him.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, nicknamed "Skyhook", is not only a great super center in the history of the Lakers, but also one of the most legendary center players in the NBA. His elegant and sharp sideways hook shot has become unprecedented in NBA history. swan song.

With a height of 2.18 meters, he is the first player to play 20 NBA seasons, leaving a series of NBA records. In the longest playing time of 57446 minutes, he made 28307 shots and 15837 hits, scoring the highest 38387 points in history. Also contributed 17440 rebounds (11.2 per game), 3189 blocks (historical No.3), and a shooting percentage of 55.90% (historical No.8).He is the player with the most total points in history, the third in total blocks history, the most regular season MVPs, the most All-Star selections and the longest career season.

He entered the NBA in 1969, retired in 1989, and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Lakers made a statue for him.

And many Chinese people know him through the movie "Game of Death", in which he played a bad guy and was finally killed by Bruce Lee.Apart from basketball, Jabbar's greatest hobby is kung fu. He was already a student of Bruce Lee when Bruce Lee was still in college, and was taught Jeet Kune Do alone.

In the 70s, on the Rosemond Street in Bell Airport near Bruce Lee's home, the master and apprentice would often appear running.Sometimes they run mountain roads and then do bodybuilding exercises; other times they ride bicycles for 45 minutes until they are sweating profusely.Strength training is 3 times a week, and most of the content is what Bruce Lee usually practiced. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar admitted that those are very effective for his playing state.

It is conceivable that if Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can really pass on this stunt to Howard, then the future "Warcraft" will be even more difficult to resist in the league.

In the past few seasons, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has served as an assistant coach for the Lakers, in charge of center training.And his most proud apprentice is none other than "Little Shark" Andrew Bynum.

Although World of Warcraft doesn't like to talk to O'Neill, he is naturally excited about the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the professor himself. The first thing he did was to take out his mobile phone to take a picture, and then uploaded it on his Twitter and wrote, " Just met Jabbar, God has been kind to me, I am in tears now, this is really a gift from God, this is like a dream come true, go to the Lakers!"

Later, Howard released a photo of him and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and he wrote: "Being with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for so many years has finally come true."

In front of the camera, Jabbar and Howard shook hands, and it was obvious that the two were very happy about the meeting.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also posted a group photo of the two on his Twitter: "Had a wonderful meeting with Howard today. Now, let's go and win the championship. I can pass on what I have learned all my life to a positive attitude. Talented, A player with incredible athleticism, integrity, and a focus on winning a championship, I'm very pleased."

This was Howard's first meeting with "Shark" O'Neal and "Skyhook" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the Lakers training facility.This meeting happened on the second day of the loss. O'Neal called Kobe Bryant after he left the game angrily. He said, "Howard is too soft. It is difficult for you to win the championship with him. I really don't know with your personality. How did you put up with him?"

Kobe just smiled when he heard the words, thinking how can he bear it?In fact, I can't stand it after losing to the Jazz last night!

After the loss, Kobe didn't blame Howard. He only said a word to him, "It seems that you need to practice free throws."

After that, Kobe took Chu Xiao away without attending the post-match press conference. They were going to the next destination to discuss some things.

The coaching staff was busy in meeting to think of countermeasures to help Warcraft get out of trouble. Kobe and Chu Xiao left early again, and Warcraft immediately became the boss in the locker room and the protagonist of the interview.

In the Lakers locker room, the reporters waited for the interview around Howard who had been washed, but he played with his mobile phone without any haste. He played happily for about 10 minutes before putting on his shirt and suit for interviews.

"Howard, are you still the No. [-] center? Why was Jefferson blocked today? But you couldn't limit his scoring?" Maybe it was a long wait, the reporter didn't exchange pleasantries, and got straight to the point.

本场比赛，霍华德12投3中，加上依靠罚球获得了11分，却有5个失误。而跟他对位的杰弗森11投6中，获得14分和0失误。两者高下立判。

"Of course I am the No. [-] center forward! There is no doubt about it." Howard said a little unhappy, "Have you watched the game? Didn't you find that I lacked support in the interior? And I don't have more possessions."

"It's true that you didn't have much possession of the ball today, and you only got 12 shots. Does this have anything to do with your tactical arrangements?" Howard's phone calls today were significantly less than usual, and a reporter asked inexplicably.

"No! Our tactics still hope that the ball will be given to the inside, combining inside and outside, whether it is in a positional battle or a pick-and-roll tactic, but unfortunately I haven't been able to get a lot of ball possession." Howard complained, and he did not forget to add , "The Lakers need to share the ball more. Our ball was completely stagnant today and we didn't share the ball. Of course, it may also be related to my just comeback. Everyone hasn't found enough tacit understanding, so it's not surprising to lose a game. We will definitely win a game!"

Some reporters immediately caught a hint of peculiarity in Howard's complaints, that is, the words "no points" seemed to refer to Kobe.Despite being surrounded by three potential Hall of Fame teammates this season in Nash, Howard and Gasol, Bryant still averaged 3 shots per game.

Howard may not have realized what he meant in his words. When he saw that his teammates were a little downcast, he shouted happily, "Don't be depressed, everyone, we will definitely win in the end!"

In order to let his teammates see something positive, he spent 45 seconds showing off his dancing skills, imitating the horse step dance in the divine song "Gangnam Style", which has recently become popular all over the world.

At the end of the interview, Warcraft did not forget to show its own humorous qualities, imitating Kobe again, and using Kobe to talk about Warcraft's need to improve the free throw percentage.

"That's too bad!" Warcraft imitated Kobe's voice and said, "I need you to improve your free throw percentage and try to win the championship. Bye, talk again."

Taking advantage of Kobe's absence in the locker room, Warcraft behaved a little unscrupulously.

But it was known by Kobe. On the way to the destination, Kobe said, "I am very angry about his spoof imitation, which will destroy the team's fighting spirit and the culture of the Lakers. In fact, Shaquille used to O'Neal did the same thing, I don't like it either, but O'Neal dominated the court and helped the team win a championship. What about Howard? Started complaining after only one game, let's talk He is like a complaining child who will never grow up, hey..."

Chu Xiao knew that the boss was just talking casually, so he didn't answer, but asked, "Boss, where are we going?"

"Are you interested in filming?" Kobe said suddenly.

"Ah, a little bit, mainly out of curiosity!" Chu Xiao felt moved when he heard this, "Boss, are we going to make a movie?"

"Shoot your head." Kobe really patted Chu Xiao's head, and then laughed loudly, "The creation of "Dear Basketball" has already started, and it will be shot in the form of an animated short film. I hired two Legendary figures with profound attainments in different fields work with me to complete the creation. They are the legendary Disney animator Glenn Keane, who will use pencil sketches to gradually grow me from a little boy to a Los Angeles Lakers superstar. The legendary experience of the superstar is presented on the screen, and the Oscar-nominated soundtrack composer John Williams composed the score for this animated short film. He also suspended the creation of the soundtrack of the "Star Wars" series for this reason, so I Had to go see them right away."

"And it was Pelinka's attention who brought you forcibly. If you want to blame, you can blame him, haha..." Kobe smiled happily.

Chu Xiao didn't mind these details, let alone Kobe took him to unknown places, even if a fire pit was dug for him, he would jump down without hesitation.Of course, the boss would not treat his younger brother like this.

So Chu Xiao respected and trusted him, and he just asked, "Then what are you responsible for in the short film?"

"I personally acted as the narrator of the short film, and I will push the emotional tone of the whole film to a climax with an affectionate narration..." Kobe said so eloquently that even he couldn't help laughing wildly at the end.

"My God, with you as the finishing touch, Boss, you can't say that "Dear Basketball" is not only popular, but also won an Oscar!" Chu Xiao took the opportunity to flatter.

As the saying goes, thousands of clothes are worn, only flattery is not worn.

When Kobe was told this, he was a little intoxicated, "At that time, I will be the best filmmaker in basketball! Guess what? I will bring the statuette to Jordan and ask him, I heard you have 6 total seats. A championship trophy, but you don’t have an Oscar trophy! Ahaha, I can imagine his devastated expression, this No.1 in history can only look at me enviously.”

"If you really win the award, you will be a Hollywood superstar who was delayed by basketball." Chu Xiao continued, "In the words of our Chinese fans, you will also be the most perfect man from CCTV5 to CCTV6."

"CCTV, yeah, I like it!" Kobe continued to laugh.

In fact, Chu Xiao held back a sentence in his heart, "In Kobe, apart from the lack of a son, I can't find any shortcomings. I just want to ask Mrs. Va if she can help me? "

(End of this chapter)