Chapter 5 Staples
The most unreliable thing is that according to the famous unscrupulous media gangster of the US media, the Japanese Hideki Katsushima will achieve better results in the NBA than the Chinese defender (which can also be calculated like this) Yang Xiao, because Yang Xiao, who has always liked to cause trouble, is destined to not even be able to hold on this season. Obviously, they are greatly influenced by the Auckland media. ~~~~
Local media in Auckland claimed that the reason why Yang Xiao was selected in 2003 was because the Warriors were using this action to show goodwill to Yao Ming. There was a big conspiracy in this, and Mulin was playing a big game of chess.
There is also a news that makes Yang Xiao extremely frustrated: LeBron James, who is in the same grade, is about to become a father, and now poor Yang Xiao can't even touch the woman's hand. This is really frustrating, but Yang Xiao didn't have any time to be depressed because the NBA preseason is about to come.
For the Warriors, this is an ordinary preseason game, nothing more than the first game of the new coach Mike Montgomery coach. The new coach is unknown, but it doesn't matter. Since Mullin drove away Musselman and let Eric Danpier go, at least the Warriors are not highly expected now, and the tone of rebuilding waiting for the next wave of rookies has been set.
However, this seemingly ordinary preseason game has attracted the attention of many media outlets across the United States, not because future superstars are about to show their power, but because this is the tragedy of the Warriors as a weak team: For the media, the reason why this game is important is because this is the first game of the Lakers' new season. Everyone is waiting for Kobe to perform after leaving the Shark O'Neal. After being questioned countless times of ability to lead the team as a second-in-command, Kobe Bryant now has the opportunity to lead the team alone, and also takes a step forward in chasing Jordan.
The game was held at the Staples Stay, the Lakers' home court. Although it was a bad team, it also had its own dignity. The Warriors also had its own news points: Before the game, Yang Xiao, a Chinese player of the Warriors, was caught by a reporter in the interview area as usual, asking about the stories he had to tell with a cheerleader of the Lakers. Of course, Yang Xiao's answer was still a question and no idea, and he said that he had always been a pure and simple newcomer, and these scandals really had nothing to do with him.
Ghostly believe.
"This is the Warriors. Now they can only rely on these insignificant news to hype it up, otherwise who else can remember them?" Los Angeles media said. "We admire Tommy Young's acting skills. He can go to Hollywood without any training. Few people can still refuse to admit it if the evidence is so conclusive."
Although Los Angeles media expressed their disdain for the Warriors, in the first game after leaving the Sharks, they really didn't have many people who could show off in the first game after leaving the Sharks. The point guard was the unknown Chucky Atkins, and the forwards were Odom and Butler. These two people had just been traded from the Heat, and the center was Mim. After the Sharks, it seemed that the Lakers would have to go through a low period in at least a short time. Of course, if Kobe could transform into Jordan and Odom moved closer to his template Pippen, the Lakers were not without the possibility of regaining their might, but the possibility of Odom being able to transform into a successful man is not much higher than that of Yang Xiao becoming a gentleman.
On the Warriors, the starting lineup seems a bit disrespectful to the opponent. Compared to the Lakers' strongest lineup they can send, Richardson, the Warriors' biggest player, sat on the bench, and Dunleavy, who claims to be the next big bird, did not play. The center Dale Davis and Chris Robinson in the starting lineup are both unknown characters. However, point guard Derek Fischer is an old acquaintance of the people of Los Angeles and an old guy that the Lakers don't want. Yang Xiao appears in the small forward position, which is somewhat unexpected. It seems that the new coach Mike Montgomery still wants to give the No. 11 rookie of the previous year.
Although it was just an ordinary preseason game, the Staples Arena still flooded with a lot of fans, which shows Kobe's appeal in the Los Angeles area.
Dale Davis won the jump ball with Mime, and the ball was handed over to Fischer. The veteran won the applause from the fans present when he got the basketball. Obviously, Fischer brought many beautiful memories to Los Angeles, and this applause was a compliment to him.
Fischer brought the ball through the half, without any dragging on the slightest, but the problem is here. While being average, it also means a lack of creativity. However, for a veteran and role player, you really can't ask for more.
Yang Xiao ran desperately, but Butler, who was guarding him, seemed to have low interest in him. This is very normal. Yang Xiao has been labeled as a "parallel product". Even his teammates may not think so: Fischer seemed to be unable to see Yang Xiao who had already run out of the air.
After playing two boring games with Dell Davis, Fischer chose to shoot himself. He is almost the biggest player of the Warriors, and there is nothing to blame for this shooting choice.
The shot missed.
"The Warriors' current players combination on the court is very uncreative. Maybe the situation will change a little after the dunk king comes on the court, but now this offensive method makes me want to sleep. Let's turn our attention back to the Lakers. Everyone in this Lakers team has high fighting spirit and is very simple. Each of them needs to prove themselves." The commentator on the Lakers' live smiled. No matter from which perspective, it is an easy game.
The basketball was transferred to Kobe's hands just after halftime. Kobe held the ball and slowly advanced. He was expressing his intention to attack in this way. Kobe is currently at his peak. Both physical fitness and technology have been combined to a very perfect level. In terms of attack power, he is enough to become the number one person in the league.
Kobe made a simple acceleration change and broke through Robinson who was defending him, and rushed straight to the inside. Dale Davis knocked Kobe out fiercely, but Kobe had already sent the basketball out, hit the basket and rebounded into the net. At the same time, the referee's whistle also sounded, and the penalty was added!
The audience all applauded. At the beginning of the game, Kobe proved his determination that he must do his best to get rid of Shaq O'Neal's influence in the city.
Of course, Kobe Bryant would not realize that when he tried to prove that he could do well without O'Neal, it means that he had somehow no confidence in this matter.
Yang Xiao also encountered a problem. After circling on the court for five minutes, he finally realized that although his popularity in the team is pretty good, he is still zero in terms of tactical status. So far, he only has a pitiful data of rebounds and no one passes the ball to him, so naturally he has no chance to show himself. For him, everything depends on himself now. This is the dilemma of the rookie. Jordan was bullied by Thomas back then.
But it seems that Montgomery is not in a hurry. The Warriors fell behind 10-17 at the beginning, and he also replaced Richardson, Dunleavy and Murphy. After all, they can't lose too ugly.
Now no one realizes that the lineup full of rookies on the court will be the main starter of the Warriors in the 2004-05 season.
On the Lakers side, European player Vuja Sic has also replaced him. They don’t need a point guard anymore. Today, Kobe has a tendency to become a magician. He has sent 3 assists, scored 3 rebounds, and scored 8 points.
Derek Fischer handed the ball to Yang Xiao who was standing at the free throw line, and he ran away. The following routine is that Yang Xiao will transition as the central axis point and then handed the ball to someone else.
But Yang Xiao was obviously unwilling to do this at this moment, and he had enough.
The person who defends Yang Xiao is the Lakers' No. 27 rookie from Slovenia this year. He has accurate shooting skills, but his defensive ability is not very good, so the Lakers handed him over Yang Xiao, who looks the least threatening and has not made any moves since he was on the court.
Richardson ran out in a big circle, followed by Kobe. It seemed that Kobe was going to fully demonstrate his determination today. Even in a preseason game that was originally extremely relaxed, he still defended his opponent seriously, as if it was a playoff game. However, Richardson still had the advantage of offense initiative after all, and he still opened up a little space. If the ball in Yang Xiao's hand could be passed to his hands in time, he could still shoot directly. After all, the Warriors' Chu Ge coach Montgomery replaced him to score.
Yang Xiao obediently turned sideways, facing Richardson's direction. At the same time, the basketball with his right hand drew an irregular semicircle, attracting most of the attention of Vujia Shiqi, who was defending him against him. Then he accelerated sideways, almost getting rid of Vujia Shiqi's defense in the first step and rushed straight towards the direction of the basket!
The Slovenians knew Yang Xiao’s ultimate goal almost immediately, but it was obviously too late now, so what if you know?
Mim, who was guarding the inside, immediately came to defend, but Yang Xiao ignored it and continued to rush towards the basket. Just as he was about to approach Mim, he jumped high, and at the same time the basketball in his hand was handed to his right hand. When he broke through, he had been using his left hand, and his right hand was his habitual hand. He blocked Mim's arm trying to interfere with his dunk and dunked!
Yang Xiao fell heavily. If possible, he even wanted to have a legendary roar to the sky, but this is not a novel without authenticity after all. Even if he wants to use it, he must consider the opponent's home court and the feelings of the Lakers players who are eyeing him.
"Welcome to NBA, rookie!" Yang Xiao walked past Wu Jia Xiqi with a smile and said in a narrow voice.
The Slovenian was furious and the Chinese player was named "rogue". From this point of view, there was not no reason. Jason Richardson ran over and brived each other happily. The former dunk king did not have the airs of a big star. If the ball was Eric Danpier asking for the ball in the inside, once Yang Xiao didn't give it, what was waiting for him would be a swearing.
Kobe continued to control the ball and face the Warriors' defense, but this time he was the only star Richardson who was the Warriors' current move. Of course, maybe this one should be removed soon.
For Kobe Bryant, it doesn't matter whether Richardson or a rookie is defending him, because his goal today is very clear, that is, to constantly break through, create opportunities for his players, or score by himself. After his big shake, Kobe broke through Richardson along the bottom line!
Although Richardson is still following Kobe, there is no way to limit him. Hell, this is just a preseason game, but Kobe plays as if this is the last game in his life!
"Boy, although this guy Bryant is a hopeless paranoid, you have seen the reason why he is so successful. I think he is even a little better than Jordan, because Jordan is a shameless and hypocritical guy!" Bill Walton said endlessly.
But Yang Xiao ignored Walton at all. All his attention was on Kobe who had broken through. Kobe had already reached the inside line, and the basket was in front of him!
It was at this moment that Yang Xiao was waiting for. He let go of his defensive players and rushed up!
Just as Yang Xiao was about to give Kobe a big hat to win and make a name for himself, the basketball in Kobe's hand disappeared!
Yang Xiao was confused at all, and Wu Jia Xiqi from the outside received an extremely hidden pass from Kobe, and then hit a three-pointer. He raised his single punch and roared to vent his anger!
"Oh, what a beautiful pass!" said the commentator on the scene excitedly, "Bryant's performance now reminds me of Johnson. No, today he is playing with Johnson as the template!"
"Boy, you really won't be ready to step on me as I am in a third-rate basketball novel, right?" Kobe looked at Yang Xiao and said softly.
Those who often act like hooligans will eventually be insulted. Yang Xiao has seen it this time.
"Protect your anus and be careful." He did not show any weakness, stared into Kobe's eyes and said.
Chapter completed!