Travel back to be a superstar

Chapter 183 One-on-one Kobe Bryant
To win the Nuggets, it can only be said that winning is too boring, because most fans want to see Jiang Dashan play the whole game, but Wharton is too cautious about Jiang Dashan's use, or protection.

After the game, Walton attended the press conference of the Lakers alone. Many reporters had doubts about Walton. If Jiang Dashan played the whole game, not to mention averaging 40 points per game, 35 points is no problem. Then there is still a chance for the NBA's scoring leader this season. Why not let him play longer.Walton didn't say much, just one sentence, see you in the playoffs, see you next year.

At the end of the press conference, all major media and newspapers published articles at the same time, "When will I see the full strength Jiang." Of course, the United States is more interested in seeing their favorite stars appear on the field and play outstanding statistics; on the Chinese side, there have been many analysts, such as Zhao Jin.

"The strength of the Lakers this year is only possible to break through the shackles of the playoffs, but to go further, the current running-in and tacit cooperation of the Lakers is far from enough. Therefore, on the one hand, Walton needs to ensure Jiang Dashan's state and health, and on the other hand, he needs to maximize the training of young players. Next season will be the beginning of the Lakers' true sword drawing."

The Lakers' schedule, after 4 consecutive away, is 4 consecutive home games, and after the game with the Nuggets, it is the last home game against the invading Bulls.

This summer, the Bulls ran out of money, went to the end and rebuilt directly, and the situation took a turn for the worse.The Bulls, which were nearly black 8 last season, can only prepare early this season, and see if they can find big fish in the draft next season.The team has also started to perform poorly this season.

As soon as last season ended, the Bulls exchanged Butler from the Timberwolves for Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn, two young men with little flaws, indirectly acknowledging that the team's reconstruction plan is necessary and in progress.This may have been inevitable after last season, when the team rushed to find Butler to partner with Dwyane Wade and Rondo. As a result, Rondo fell out with Butler and Wade because of leadership disputes;

It is correct not to renew Rondo. Rondo is not suitable for the Bulls. Rondo, who went to the Pelicans, also found his feeling with the cooperation of the two towers. There is no problem in sending Butler away. Butler's characteristics make him not the cornerstone of the team. Wade also broke up with the Bulls amicably one week before the start of the preseason and reached a buyout agreement. Afterwards, Wade moved to Cleveland and joined hands with James to attack the championship.

At this time, the Bulls' new core trio are Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and rookie Lauri Markkanen.

LaVine underwent knee surgery last season and was still recovering from his injury when he came to the Bulls.Bulls fans know that players returning from surgery have a bad track record with this team (Derrick Rose).Therefore, this season, LaVine has not played so far, just watching from the sidelines. The official announcement is that he will not appear in the Bulls game until the end of December; Chris Dunn, who was once hailed as the one who kicked Rubio away, turned out to be his performance. The main problem of Dunn is shooting, shooting 12% from the field and only 37.7% from the three-point range.Markkanen, the rookie is a 3-foot shooter, and the template is the "Nowitzki" that fans like to compare and predict.

However, the three cores of the Bulls have not really appeared in the same game so far. In addition, the common problem of rookies is defense!LaVine's defense sucks, as does Markkanen.The Bulls are like this. In the process of rebuilding, they are gorgeous and poor, bringing topical characters to the Bulls, two-time slam dunk king LaVine, and the next Nowitzki's Markkanen; at the same time, the Bulls lost 20 of the previous 17 games including the preseason, and only won the Suns, Magic and Mavericks!
For such a team that was once the founder of a dynasty, fans can only report regret and unlimited expectations.

On the morning after the game against the Nuggets, the Lakers started training again.In a relatively secret stand, Magic Johnson accompanied Jim Buss to watch the team practice together.

"Unexpectedly, this season, the team is so full of vitality. The previous training was forced to train the players, but now it's all voluntary training. I can't do it if I don't want to make the playoffs!" Jim Bass smiled all over his face. "At least I can tell my sister that I am fully capable of leading this team. This will make her shut up and stop interfering in my life."

"But we almost entered the playoffs this year. The competition in the West is too fierce. In the summer after the end of the season, we need to strengthen a superstar to make our team a higher level." Johnson said.

"No problem, sell or lay off Pope and Luol Deng. Anyway, James is likely to end up in the Cavaliers. Lopez can also be sold. We only need to buy Paul George. Gasol Jr. can go to lobby. After all, a small team like the Grizzlies has no money and status, and they have no championship strength. He switched to power forward! Although I don't know much about football, I have enough money. I just want to be the champion, and nothing else matters!" After finishing speaking, Bass left.Johnson looked at Bass' back and shook his head. If they could win the championship with money, the Nets wouldn't be so miserable.

Compared with the longing and helplessness on Johnson's side, the scene on the training ground is quite different.Everyone gathered around the sidelines, watching nervously
"I'm going to shoot a three-pointer on your head! J." Kobe held the ball at the top of the arc and faced Jiang Dashan's defense. He could habitually hold the ball with both hands and face Jiang Dashan sideways.

"Well, I hope your fat body can still move!" Jiang Dashan did not show any weakness, although Kobe was 20 centimeters taller than him, almost half a head taller.Jiang Dashan stretched out his right hand and spread his left hand to defend.

Kobe slowed down for a while, then accelerated, and pushed Jiang Dashan, but found that he couldn't push it!Kobe's face became uneasy in an instant, he made an emergency stop, and then made a signature backward shot, but because he gained a lot of weight, his 8-pack abdominal muscles became one piece, and the power of the backward lean was much smaller.

Jiang Dashan kept staring at Kobe's feet, waiting for him to lean back!Because Jiang Dashan now has only two imaginary enemies, one is the breakthrough James; the other is Durant who is playing high and low.

I thought I could shoot easily, even if I missed it, it didn't matter. After all, I was almost 40, old, and retired.I don't want Jiang Dashan to block Kobe's shot with a slap!

Kobe was stunned, and so were the players!Then the audience burst into laughter.

Jiang Dashan slowly ran to the edge of the ball, picked it up, returned to the top of the arc, and threw it to Kobe.But this time, neither Kobe nor Jiang Dashan seemed to continue.

Kobe paused for a moment, and then laughed at himself, "Old and fat, the era is yours." As soon as the words fell, all the young players of the Lakers applauded.

"The Lakers' ball is in your hands, J." Kobe threw the ball into Jiang Dashan's hands.

"No, we leave it to us." Jiang Dashan smiled at all the Lakers players.

Wharton and Xiao on the side nodded secretly, "Jiang Dashan's EQ is too high!"

The training of the Lakers started again, and Kobe was also on the court one after another, guiding the Lakers players.

Time flies, the game against the Bulls will come soon!The Lakers players are gearing up for the team's 13-game winning streak.

(End of this chapter)