The older superstars of the NBA

Chapter 797 Knicks beat Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, failed to win the game. Facing the fierce offensive of the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers lost the game by 4 points at the last moment.

Losing to a weak team at home is a result that obviously cannot satisfy most fans.

Therefore, after the game, many local fans in Los Angeles discussed the game on the Internet.

"Although we lost by 4 points! But we really shouldn't have lost to the Suns!"

"Booker scored 43 points. This guy performed better than all the young players on the Lakers combined... LeBron only scored 30 points!"

"In the last quarter, he was still trying to save these young people, but unfortunately he failed...Although we achieved good results at the beginning of the season, we won too many weak teams, which concealed the team The essence of insufficient strength..."

Perhaps due to the pessimism of the fans, many media also took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire and create all kinds of false gimmicks to make big news, in order to attract the attention of the outside world and gain attention.

The media, who are good at catching rumors, focused on the Lakers' locker room this time, pointing the contradiction directly at the young players within the team.

"According to insiders of the Lakers, there is discord in the team's locker room! There are great conflicts among young players..."

"I heard that LeBron had disagreements with the young players on the team. He tried to guide individual young people, but they were not satisfied with LeBron's teaching..."

After these news were concocted, the entire Lakers team was enveloped in external public opinion for a while. Los Angeles is originally one of the largest cities in the United States, and its exposure here is far beyond that of other cities, so even the slightest thing will be magnified here.

Outside public opinion also made the already panic-stricken Lakers become nervous.

In this case, LeBron James, as the leader, can only stand up and express his position. He made it clear in interviews with the media that the team had no problems.

"Yes! The claims outside are all fabricated...the team is not as exaggerated as the rumors outside..."

"We will win! Next game! Yes, I will lead this group of young people to prove it to the fans in Los Angeles..."

In order to calm the internal and external public opinion turmoil, LeBron naturally wants to lead the team to win in the next game.

For a team, winning is everything.

No matter how many internal problems the team has, as long as they continue to win, everything will be buried. Even if there are turbulent waves underneath the truth, it can be calm on the surface.

It was at this critical juncture that the Knicks took a plane to Los Angeles.

The next match between the two sides comes as scheduled.

Staples Center Arena.

The Knicks challenge the Lakers on the road.

In the Lakers locker room before the game, LeBron, as the team boss, called his teammates together, "Guys! Today our opponent is the Knicks! They just won seven consecutive victories... This They are a powerful opponent! But we don’t need to be afraid of them, because we are also very powerful..."

"I know that running in is not an easy thing! But I am willing to sacrifice the ball, just so that the team can win... I hope you can also put aside your personal ideas between each other and help the team win first. victory......."

Although I don’t know if such a speech has any effect, at least LeBron expressed his stance personally! This is also a signal to young players!

Both sides quickly entered the infield.

A few minutes before the game started, LeBron and Zhao Feiyang came together to high-five and hug. The two once played together, and although they are now on different teams, their friendship is still there.

"LeBron, long time no see."

“Zhao, it looks like you’d be a good choice to go to the Knicks!”

LeBron praised, "I envy you for having brothers like Zach and Adrian... If I could have two teammates like this around me, the Lakers' current record would be even better..." ....”

"No. LeBron, you don't have to envy me, you have been there before! Wade and Bosh during the Heat era, Love and Irving during the Cavaliers era, they are all one of the top players in the league... ....."

"It's okay to say so!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

beep.

The timer sounded and the starters from both teams took to the court.

The Knicks' lineup remains unchanged. Head coach Norman Thomas has made the decision to put DeMarcus Cousins in the second team considering his temper.

DeAndre Jordan also took the opportunity to step up and partner with Porzingis, temporarily becoming the team's stable starting fourth and fifth position.

For the Lakers, the offensive player at the first position is Rajon Rondo, the second position is Lonzo Ball, the third position is of course LeBron James, and the fourth and fifth positions are given to Kay. Kyle Kuzma and JaVale McGee.

Snapped.

The referee threw the ball high.

The Knicks were the first to snap the basketball.

Porzingis slapped the ball into Zhao Feiyang's hands. Zhao Feiyang didn't even hold the ball firmly when he saw Adrian, who had already crossed the half court, and quickly threw the ball away.

Adrian was almost in the penalty area at this time. After receiving the ball, he sprinted decisively towards the basket.

Unexpectedly, just when he was about to throw the basketball, LeBron chased him from behind. The two jumped up one after another. Adrian discovered LeBron's pursuit at the last moment. At the critical moment, he threw the ball to the follower. LaVine comes in.

LaVine received the basketball and dunked successfully.

"so close!"

Adrian breathed a sigh of relief.

LeBron, who failed to chase the ball behind him, couldn't help but shake his head. Adrian's terrifying ability to stay in the air made him quite surprised and quite envious.

"Why is this guy Zhao so lucky?"

"Why does he always have teammates like this around him?"

It was the Lakers' turn to serve.

As soon as he started, he was attacked by the Knicks, which obviously made LeBron a little confused. So, after Rondo passed halftime with the ball, LeBron went directly from the wing to ask Rondo for the ball.

"No!"

"That does not work!"

Rondo shook his head and waved his hands.

He also made several gestures for internal team communication to LeBron, instructing LeBron to run to other positions to play tactics.

But LeBron didn't care about this. As the boss of the team, he stood there and looked like he was watching a show when Rondo didn't pass the ball.

Although Rondo is also a veteran in the league, Rondo understood his situation, so he had to give the ball to LeBron.

LeBron, who got the basketball, was one-on-one with the ball.

Facing Adrian's close marking, LeBron dribbled the ball a few times before jumping up and shooting.

Swish.

A crisp three-pointer was scored steadily.

The whole audience burst into applause.

After scoring, LeBron also showed his hands to Rondo.