The world's best combo guard

Chapter 75 72 [Watching the game live? 】

Gary Payton's accidental injury caught the Lakers by surprise, especially for a team that is in the midst of a losing streak. This is undoubtedly a terrible blow.

After the training game, Phil Jackson specially invited Kobe Bryant to the meeting room on the second floor. He knew very well that under such circumstances, Kobe might be the only one who could carry the entire team.

Phil Jackson knew that Kobe had that ability, and he did it during the regular season last season when O'Neal was absent due to injury.

Originally, Phil Jackson didn't want to talk to Kobe during this time, but he had no choice but to do so because of the current situation of the team.

Whether it is the pressure from the management or the pressure from outside fans and public opinion, he knows that the Lakers urgently need to win.

"Gary Payton suffered a stress fracture in training and will be out for a month"

"The Zijin Legion, who did not get out of the cold trough, was hit again"

"The Lakers F4, which made a sensation in the league during the offseason, is likely to be a shadow of a snake"

Not long after, the news of Gary Payton's accidental injury swept through the league, and people were talking about the news in amazement.

In the absence of O'Neal, Gary Payton will be absent again, which will definitely be a very big blow to the Lakers.

Fortunately, the Lakers officially disclosed later that Karl Malone, who suffered an ankle injury before, can usher in a comeback in the game against the Spurs two days later.

But even so, everyone is not optimistic that the Lakers sitting at home can defeat the defending champion with strong troops.

It seems that the Lakers can't solve the point of Tim Duncan inside, relying on the aging Karl Malone?That's obviously not realistic.

.........

"Xue'er, what's the matter with you, you've been absent-minded these two days, what happened?"

In the University of Southern California library, Jin Wan'er pouted and asked Ling Sixue, who was holding her mouth in a daze beside her.

Jin Wan'er found that Ling Sixue's state was not right for the past week, and she was often absent-minded and absent-minded.

"It's nothing, Wan'er, do you think the Lakers can win the championship this season?" Ling Sixue said.

"What? The Lakers championship? Xue'er, you actually know the Lakers. Aren't you not interested in the NBA?" Jin Wan'er showed an expression of discovering a new continent.

"No, I just saw a magazine occasionally, which wrote about the Lakers." Ling Sixue said with a little evasive eyes.

"Oh, I don't really understand either, but I still know the Li Hao of the Lakers." Jin Wan'er took a deep look at Ling Sixue, showing a sly look, how could Xue'er be so careful as the best best friend? Can not know.

"Xue'er, why don't we go to Staples to watch the game tomorrow night? I heard from Guo Yang earlier that there will be a Lakers game tomorrow night." Jin Wan'er put her arms around Ling Sixue's arm and shook her.

"Is this... okay? We've never been there before." Ling Sixue's eyes showed emotion, but she still showed hesitation.

"What's wrong? I heard from that guy Guo Yang that the Lakers are suffering a losing streak. Maybe if we go to watch the game tomorrow night, we can make them win." Jin Wan'er secretly laughed.

"They have lost four games in a row, and that Gary Payton is also injured. Wan'er, can we really go to the game?" Ling Sixue said without thinking.

"Four consecutive losses, how do you know so clearly?"

Jin Wan'er intentionally showed a surprised expression.

"I,... I also saw it from that magazine." Ling Sixue was obviously a little bit flustered, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.

"Tsk tsk tsk, someone has moved his mind."

Seeing Ling Sixue's reaction, Jin Wan'er giggled, and had to admit that Jin Wan'er's eyes were very beautiful when she laughed, crescent-shaped, it's no wonder Guo Yang's rich second generation was fascinated by this little girl.

"Damn girl, dare to make fun of me!" Ling Sixue ran after Jin Wan'er with her face flushed.

"Can we still get tickets? Tomorrow night's game, I don't think there will be any good seats."

"Don't worry, Guo Yang often goes to the scene to watch the game, let him do it"

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At 11:15 a.m. on November [-]th, Los Angeles time, Toyota Center.

There are less than 12 hours before the game against the Spurs tonight, and the Lakers attach great importance to this game internally.

Not only Phil Jackson, but even the general manager Kupchak, who hadn't seen him for a long time, also appeared in the training hall.

Kupchak knew that the team's record was not good during this period, and Gary Payton was lost before the strong dialogue, so he felt that he should appear here at this time, at least it would help the morale of the players.

"Phil, you put Lee in the starting lineup?"

On the sidelines, Kupchak saw Li Hao playing a training match wearing the jersey representing the starting lineup, and asked Phil Jackson a little bit unexpectedly.

"For now, Derek is more of a starter. I'm just trying different lineups. Of course, during the period when Gary is absent, it is undeniable that Lee will get more opportunities."

"Phil, to tell you something you don't like to hear, I think you are a little stubborn sometimes, you know what I mean when you use Li, I don't know what your position is for this child, but obviously , this kid can help the team." Kupchak took a deep look at Phil Jackson, and he was also secretly paying attention to Li Hao's performance during this time.

He found that, except for the fact that Phil Jackson didn't give Li Hao a lot of chances, as long as Li Hao appeared on the court, no matter what his state was, his enthusiasm was unquestionable.

Li Hao was chosen by him at the beginning. Since the first trial training, to be honest, Li Hao has left a deep impression on him, so he has always believed that Li Hao will not let him down.

"Mitch, maybe you are right. I don't deny that this kid is great. To be honest, sometimes I even see the shadows of Michael and Kobe in him, but in fact, I have always lacked a position for this kid."

Phil Jackson shook his head regretfully.

"Since this is the case, old man, instead of not knowing how to position this child, we might as well give it a try. Anyway, we are already low enough now."

Phil Jackson looked at the back of Kupchak leaving, then turned around and glanced at Li Hao who was running on the field, and took a deep breath thoughtfully.

"Larry, I want to know how much the defensive end has improved during this period? In other words, do you think that with Lee's current level, the defensive end can reassure us?"

Phil Jackson was under a lot of pressure for the game against the Spurs tonight, so he didn't even go home after training at noon, but was discussing tactics with several members of the coaching staff.

"Lee is very talented. From the defensive end alone, I think he can do it," Cary Lewis gave his answer.

(End of this chapter)