Reborn in the 96 golden generation

Chapter 397 "Stone Buddha" Arrives

Seeing that Zhou Yu has a sweet partner at such a young age, reporters from all walks of life raised their microphones and swarmed towards Zhou Yu and Wang Hui.

"Big Zhi, you seem to be just 20 years old this year. Will falling in love so early affect your basketball career?"

A reporter asked with great interest.

"I don't think so. I am very self-disciplined, and I won't affect my basketball game because of emotional matters."

Zhou Yu glanced at Wang Hui coldly, and said softly.

"Can you tell me, how did you meet?"

The reporter then asked.

"It's like this. As a basketball agent, I have a deep affection for basketball. Naturally, I have a lot of common language with Dazhi. Therefore, we got acquainted, knew each other, and fell in love soon."

Before Zhou Yu could speak, Wang Hui answered first.

After Zhou Yu heard it, goosebumps fell all over the floor, but Wang Hui dared to say that she hadn't watched a few of his games, and usually talked with him about business and making money.

"Big Zhi, as far as we know, although the national team does not expressly prohibit dating, it does not advocate that players fall in love during the national team. What do you think of this?"

Another reporter asked sharply.

Zhou Yu's heart sank suddenly. Answering this question was very difficult. No matter which sport's national team basically did not advocate the relationship between athletes, especially between athletes, he obviously touched the "red line".

The reason why Wang Hui disclosed their relationship prematurely was more or less "eager for quick success". With the help of his popularity, he further opened up the sales of Zhihui sports brand.

Just when Zhou Yu was in a dilemma, Wang Fei walked over from the side and explained with a smile:
"About Dazhi's dating, I want to explain a few words for him. Dazhi and Wang Hui established their relationship in the United States. At that time, he thought that the national team would not call him back, so he talked prematurely. Since I fell in love, I hope everyone can understand."

Wang Fei quickly resolved Zhou Yu's embarrassment with a few quick words.

"Coach Wang Fei, as your proud student, Dazhi's performance in this Asian Championships is amazing. Does this mean that he insisted on leaving the Bayi team and even the national team to play in the NBA? It was a completely correct choice. "

The reporter then asked a more pointed question.

"The NBA is the dream stage of all basketball players. It is understandable that Da Zhi wanted to develop in the NBA. However, the way he left the team without permission was a bit extreme. Fortunately, he was able to repent afterwards. After self-criticism, he proved his innocence with practical actions, and was once again recognized by the national men's basketball team and the fans.

Of course, some systems of the national men’s basketball team are still being gradually improved. I believe that in the near future, more domestic players will compete in the NBA arena like Big Zhi. good platform. "

Wang Fei dispelled the doubts of various media reporters with his impeccable answer.

Zhou Yu stared at his "mentor" gratefully. At this moment, his heart was full of warmth, and he made up his mind to repay Wang Fei's support with even better results.

This trip back to the national team, Zhou Yu can be said to have gained a lot, not only helping the national men's basketball team win the Asian Championships, but also bringing the "leaving team incident" that was raging at the beginning to a successful end.

Back to the Los Angeles Lakers, explosive news can be described one after another. First of all, "Stone Buddha" Tim Duncan, known as "the number one power forward in NBA history", became the No. selected.

There is no doubt about Duncan's strength, his basic skills are extremely solid, and his debut is at the peak, which is definitely a huge challenge for Zhou Yu, who is also a power forward.

In addition to selecting Duncan, the Spurs also selected Gino Billy, the "demon knife" from Argentina. Gino Billy originally landed in the NBA in 2002 in his previous life, but in this life he came to the Spurs ahead of schedule at the age of 20. , The Spurs can be described as even more powerful, and will surely become a strong opponent for the Lakers to rush out of the Western Conference to defend their title.

In addition to the great strength of the Spurs, the Portland Trail Blazers also quickly strengthened. Just after Jordan announced his retirement, the Bulls quickly disintegrated. Pippen, Rodman and Kukoc joined the Portland Trail Blazers together. The Portland Trail Blazers immediately became another powerhouse.

In addition to the previous veteran teams Seattle SuperSonics, Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, there are many strong teams in the Western Conference, and it is very difficult for the Lakers to stand out from the encirclement.

At the same time, the eastern part is not idle, and various teams have strengthened their strength through trades and drafts. The most terrifying thing is that the Philadelphia 76ers where Iverson is located have acquired representatives of the 96 golden generation through multiple transactions. Characters-"three-point marksman" Ray Allen and Marcus Camby, it is said that the arrival of these two brothers is inseparable from Iverson's private lobbying.

Iverson was very eager to see Zhou Yu and Kobe winning the championship, so he tirelessly lobbied, and the Philadelphia 76ers became a strong team in the East that should not be underestimated.

In contrast, the Lakers have achieved very little. Byron Scott and Kersey announced their retirement due to their age, and their vacancies were replaced by two unknown second-rate role players. The road to defending the title has become Even more confusing.

It is said that it is not that the Lakers management has not worked hard for reinforcements, but every time it comes to a critical moment, other teams are ahead of them and fall short.

Some important players originally yearned for the Lakers. After all, the Lakers have a deep championship background, and the city of Los Angeles is also prosperous and noisy enough, but a large part of the reason why they did not choose to join the Lakers in the end was that some people secretly spread rumors, saying that The Lakers team is quite disunity. Old Buss is facing retirement, and the Buss brothers and sisters are fighting for power. The Lakers team is too unstable and may fall apart at any time.

The one who spread the rumors was Peter. Peter made a big bet on Zhou Yu's Lakers winning the championship last season, so he made a fortune, and now he holds shares in many NBA teams.

In the new season, Peter plans to make a lot of money through continuous acquisitions and selling of shares, and then acquire a complete team to become the youngest team owner in the NBA. It can be described as ambitious.

As a player, Zhou Yu can do nothing to help the team's personnel changes. He can only constantly improve his skills and rely on the current lineup to help the Lakers defend their title.

Fortunately, his two close teammates, O'Neal and Kobe, did not patronize and fall in love during the interseason. Through persistent training, their competitive state is still maintained.

Head coach Harris was also considerate of Zhou Yu's exhaustion. He was not allowed to play in the remaining two preseason games, but let him stay off the court to have a good rest.

"Wang, do you think there is anything we need to change in our Lakers' style of play?"

Harris, who was sitting on the coach's bench, slowly turned his head to look at Zhou Yu, and asked in a calm manner.

Zhou Yu stared at the situation on the field. In this preseason game, the Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns led by Nash and Kidd. Both sides played fast for the purpose of "training".

In contrast, the Phoenix Suns' "double guard" lineup is obviously more advantageous. Both Nash and Kidd are rare passing and fast-break masters in the NBA. Although they are still young at this time, their passing skills and passing vision But it should not be underestimated.

Under the ingenious connection of the two, the Suns' fast-break counterattack and run-and-bomb tactics played well, repeatedly piercing the Lakers' defense.

"Our players are still better at playing slower-paced positional warfare. If you encounter a team with accurate shooting and strong fast break, I am afraid it will be a bit overwhelming."

Zhou Yu sighed and said bluntly.

"You're right. This is what I'm most worried about. If the Lakers encounter a team without a center, O'Neal will inevitably become a burden. Not only will he not be able to effectively kill, but he will also slow down the Lakers' offensive and defensive speed."

Harris nodded.

"Coach, what do you mean?"

Zhou Yu looked at Harris in surprise, hesitant to speak.

"What I mean is, when necessary, you can switch to the center and replace O'Neal. In this way, the offensive and defensive speed of the Lakers will be greatly improved. It just so happens that you also played the center in the Asian Championships. This position should not be too unfamiliar."

Harris was blunt.

(End of this chapter)