Legend of Tomorrow

After Kobe checked into his hotel in Phoenix, he neither surfed the Internet nor read the news.

He is currently averaging 41 minutes per game, 33 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.8 steals on 25.2 shots per game. This is the peak data of his career, second only to Guo Xu in the scoring list, but now he feels like Mark Twain who was slandered by his opponent in Running for Governor, very uncomfortable.

He began to become a little nervous when he picked up the newspaper, just like you pick up a blanket when you want to sleep, but you are always worried, fearing that there is a snake in it.

Because the media rarely said good things about Kobe, and fans always questioned his ability to lead the team, this made him very painful.

People complained time and time again about his low efficiency, shooting only 45% from the field, stealing the ball from teammates inside, forcing shots, being too independent with more than 25 shots, not trusting his teammates, not as good as O'Neal, Guo Xu, etc... just like Slander Mark Twain as a perjurer, a Montana thief, a gravedigger, an alcoholic, a dirty briber, and a hateful briber.

Although the Mark Twain stuff is fake and the Kobe Bryant stuff is real, it’s so damn irritating!

What Kobe dislikes the most is the group of brain-dead scapegoats known as the 6 billion. They are the most slanderous against him. Isn't it because Guo Xu scores more points than him? Could it be that Guo Xu has no weaknesses and is perfect?

These people go around slandering other stars all day long, mocking other fans, and biting anyone they see. What else is this called pot secret? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to call him dog secret? Kobe suspected this was a bunch of lunatics.

Guo Xu also plays very uniquely, taking more shots, but has a group of idiots applauding him.

Guo Xu didn't work hard in training and didn't defend well in games, but there were actually a bunch of idiots cheering him on.

The most outrageous thing is that last time Guo Xu went to China for an event, there was a guy wearing glasses who cried like his dead father during the interview because he saw him from a distance. Brother, wouldn't your parents be ashamed of you if they knew you were this kind of fan?

Kobe does not think there is a problem with his playing style. He firmly believes that the Lakers' poor record is because the team's lineup is not strong enough. Currently, he is the only All-Star player on the team. Last game against the Timberwolves, he passed a lot of balls, provided 8 assists, and only made 16 shots. The team still lost.

Kobe had a headache against the Suns because he knew how rubbish his teammates were. Smush Parker would definitely not be able to guard Guo Xu, and neither would their wing defense. Zen Master Jackson is going to adjust the lineup this time, let Kobe Bryant play small forward, try to limit Josh Howard, and can no longer let the opponent's small forward do whatever he wants like Szczerbiak did last time.

Although the predictions online were one-sided, the media still paid close attention to this game.

Live broadcast across the United States on TNT radio on the 6th.

Suns games have the most live broadcasts in the United States. The three major television stations in the United States take turns broadcasting them, so the ratings are always guaranteed, especially this season. Fans love to see Guo Xu score soaring, and love to see him do cool things that other players won't do.

Guo Xu's style of dressing has attracted many people to imitate him. His military-style short hair has also become popular. The products of the merchants who seek him to endorse are selling very well. He sprinkles magnesium powder before the start of the game, and his domineering posture is also popular. became a classic.

When the players appeared on the court, Barkley introduced with a smile: Suns vs. Lakers, Jason, who is often still playing sports with his girlfriend at 4 a.m., and Kobe, who is often still playing sports with his sparring partners at 4 a.m., I believe many fans can't wait. I want to see them score so much, this game will definitely be exciting.”

Kenny Smith said: If it were the beginning of the season and looking at the lineups of both sides, even if Butler was absent, I would say the Lakers lineup is better than the Suns. Now it's the other way around. I don't expect the Lakers to win if Butler comes back.

Butler is a forward with excellent physical fitness and likes to break through and dunk. As a result, he was pulled down by P.J. Brown for a foul and fell hard. He will have to be out for at least two weeks before returning.

Suns: Guo Xu, Blake, Bell, Haslem, David Lee.

Lakers: Smush Parker, Vujacic, Kobe, Odom, Bogut.

Zen Master Jackson found that the Suns lineup was different from what he thought, so he changed three. Payton did not play, Howard also rested, and they did not even send Varejao, who is good at defending the penalty area.

The adjustment was the result of discussions among the coaching staff. Howard's effectiveness in defending Kobe was not as good as Bell's.

As long as Bell plays, he will defend Kobe by constantly pestering him to make it difficult for Kobe to catch the ball. Howard doesn't have enough pressure to defend without the ball. He likes to let his opponent get the ball and then rely on his body to defend. He will allocate his physical strength reasonably in order to perform better on the offensive end.

In this case, Howard should just lead the bench to attack, and leave it to Bell and Ariza to deal with Kobe. Guo Xu proposed this during a meeting and discussion. He knew that Howard's defense was prone to trouble. Kobe scored 62 points in three quarters against the Mavericks because he was facing off against Howard. To deal with Kobe, we couldn't let him get the ball comfortably in his favorite position, and we couldn't let him find a rhythm.

It's because Blake is in good shape. He was very accurate in three-pointers during training in the morning and even beat Payton in a one-on-one.

Before the game, Payton said: Let Steve, don't worry about my face, he will definitely play well.

As a veteran, Payton never relies on his senior skills in the team. He likes to coach young players' skills and has a good relationship with Blake.

The current Suns' Blake defense is definitely better than the one in Guo Xu's previous life that suffered multiple injuries in the early stages. Payton doesn't have the ability to improve his statistics. Even if he eventually sets a new personal high in assists in a single season, no one will think that he is better than when he was at his peak, which is meaningless.

When the team needs him, it's enough for him to go on the court and do his best. He averaged about 10 minutes per game last season and didn't feel dissatisfied.

Varejao resting is a sign that the Suns want to attack aggressively, and the coaching staff is not worried at all that Bogut will show off his power. Watching the Lakers' previous games, D'Antoni knew that someone would help David Lee guard Bogut. That person has a great ability to help defend the inside and can be called the best sixth man on the 29th team.

Even if Bogut is in great form, he can't make a few shots in a game, and his tactical role in the team is becoming increasingly embarrassing.

The referee throws the ball into the air and the game begins.

David Lee took off with all his strength to win the ball, but it was useless. Bogut jumped too high. If the rules allow, Bogut can grab the ball directly like a rebound. Many of his dunks this season have his head flat against the frame, and his physical bounce reaches 85 meters.

It's a kind of venting for Bogut to use his strength every time he wins the ball. He knows that when the game starts, he will have to rest on both ends of the offense and defense, and it is difficult to show his jumping ability except for jumping balls.

Parker dribbled the ball across half court and passed it to Kobe, and Bell quickly completed the close-up. Kobe couldn't get rid of it in two moves, and passed it to Odom in the middle. He ran to the right low post to ask for the ball, while Bogut stood in the left low post, forming a double ghost hitting the goal trend.

Odom is good at evacuating the inside and coordinating passes. If he is allowed to catch the ball from the side, the effect of organizing the offense and the accuracy of mid-range shots will be worse. Therefore, Zen Master Jackson prefers to let him play in the high post and let Bogut move on the baseline. . When playing pick-and-rolls with defenders, Odom's mid-range shooting percentage is also higher than Bogut's.

However, every time he sees this situation, Odom will be a little hesitant to pass the ball, because there are teammates in the low post on both sides. He only has one ball and cannot pass it to two people.

This is really a dilemma. If Guo Xu was responsible for organizing the offense for this Lakers, he would really want to sing at this time.

The left hand writes about him, the right hand writes about love, clasped hands, vague sadness, my decision, how it will hurt...