The three-point line is really too close

Chapter 9 Our nickname back then was really great!

"Hahahaha, okay, okay, we will definitely bring it!"

Yang Yi and others smiled and retreated to the side, leaving space for other journalists who were interviewing.

"Hi Mr. Kupchak, this is "Sports Illustrated", we all know that Long was once a very promising star, but he was troubled by the Achilles tendon injury, you can tell us about the current recovery status of Long Is it because the Lakers are willing to draft him in the first round because his injury is not serious?"

Kupchak had a confident smile on his face.

"Yes, Long's injury has fully recovered. Although this does have some impact on his explosive power and speed, but other than that, he is still a superstar full of potential and desire to win."

"As we all know, Dwyane Wade had his knee meniscus removed in college. He has always had a lot of problems with his knees. However, Miami still selected him with the fifth pick. What happened in June this year? We all know."

"So, we're absolutely certain that we'll be able to bring him to L.A. at this position, which is our luck, and we're all looking forward to the start of the season."

"Clap clap clap."

Zhang Bolong on the side applauded, amusing many reporters at the scene.

"I totally agree."

Zhang Bolong praised him in a timely manner, making more reporters smile in good faith.

"It seems that he knows how to please the media."

"He was a born star."

Funny, generous, confident, and a little domineering.

This is the first impression Zhang Bolong left on these reporters.

Kupchak was also in high spirits, talking about sex and chatting with reporters for a long time, which ended the interview day.

It may also be because most of the reporters present this time have a good relationship with the Lakers, so they don't deliberately ask tricky questions to make things difficult, and the wind reviews will also be biased towards the Lakers.

The next day, the major news media did not hesitate to report on the No. 17 rookie of the Lakers.

"Has the Genius Perished?He's named after the Lightning - ESPN

The Dragon of China Comes to Los Angeles!Kobe's backcourt answer? --Los Angeles Times

""I only talk in basketball" - this rookie is not ordinary - bleachers"

"Listen to the dragon chant!Full documentary of Long Shuai's media meeting——Basketball Pioneer News

……

For a while, Zhang Bolong's traffic was far more popular than that of No. [-] Bargnani, No. [-] Aldridge, and No. [-] Morrison.

The star-studded metropolis of Los Angeles and the huge influence of the Chinese market behind him made this rookie at the end of the first round suddenly become the most popular fried chicken in this rookie class.

What is an international superstar? (Tactical back)
However, Zhang Bolong still has an attitude of hiding his achievements and fame.

For him to live a new life, the biggest change may not be such as the maturity of the mind, the free and easy state of mind, the indifference of the state of mind, etc.

Rather, he becomes purer.

Talking is purely from nature, something in the bones.

In his heart, he just wants to cherish this opportunity and play basketball well in an impermanent life, that's all.

Perhaps this is Zhang Bolong's "never forget the original intention, keep in mind the mission".

After the media interview day, Zhang Bolong first went to the apartment with Freeman, and then simply cleaned up and settled down.

As for the standard of the apartment, Zhang Bolong only made one request in advance, that is, it should be close to the training hall.

others?Just have a bed.

Before dawn the next day, he set off for the Lakers training facility on the scooter he had just listed.

……

Staples Center is one of the most popular sports centers in the United States.

It also has a very modest title called "World Sports and Entertainment Center".

It is called an entertainment center because there are countless entertainment superstars holding various activities here.

Be it singers, actors, politicians, celebrities,
The stars are always shining in this night sky.

Yet every summer, it's just basketball, purple and gold.

This venue is completely designed according to the modern professional basketball venues, and you can clearly see everything on the court from any angle in the three-story stands.

Here, the Lakers ushered in a new era, from the "OK" combination's dynasty three-game winning streak, to the lone "Peter Pan" completing the miracle of 81 points, the Staples Center has become another symbol of Los Angeles It is a sacred building in the hearts of Lakers fans.

Zhang Bolong was not a diehard fan of any team or star in his previous life.

He is an NBA fan, or rather, a true basketball fan.

He can read the history of various NBA teams at his fingertips, and he also cheers for those unparalleled individual performances.

Like "Shark" O'Neal's ferocious crushing and crazy slam dunk;

"Stone Buddha" Duncan's wonderful 45° angle on the top of the board and the basic skills of full point;

"T-Mac" McGrady's calf temptation, one-handed ball and elegant pull;
"Little Emperor" James's battle-axe and violent pursuit of impostors;
"Answer" Iverson's change of direction is extraordinary and fast;

"Half-man, half-god" Carter's invincible dunk in actual combat;

"Wolf King" Garnett's chest-beating roar;

"German Chariot" Dirk Nowitzki's golden rooster independence;

"Zonda" Nash's No look pass;

"White Chocolate" Williams' coquettish pass;

……

When he was young, probably every team in the league had a hero that fans liked.

It’s not that the later basketball was not exciting, Zhang Bolong would also be amazed by the three-pointers of the Splash Brothers, shocked by Durant’s death and Westbrook’s Tomahawk rebounds...

It’s just compared to the above-mentioned few, as well as titles with distinctive personality and mighty domineering such as "Roaring Tianzun", "Great General", "Little Overlord", "Truth", and "AK47",
What are "Meng Shen", "Soup God", "Kao Shen", "Brother Thick Eyebrow", "Brother Alphabet", "Standing Mamba", "Punishment Mamba", "Great Emperor", "Xi Di"...

It's either a god or a brother, or just "Mamba" and it's over.

I don't know if the players have lost their personality, or the media has lost their creativity.

Or, the fans are impatient.

It has to be the nickname from back then, it's really nice...

What a great nickname we had back then ()!

Among these people, there is such a player.

Some people say that he is the person most like Jordan, the shadow left by Jordan in the league.

But in Zhang Bolong's eyes, his light is equally dazzling.

The picturesque lean-back, the unreasonable strong shot, the domineering jersey tearing... are the most profound classics in the hearts of fans.

The love and paranoia for basketball, the persistence and desire to win... all make his greatness unique.

kobe ​​bryant,

black Mamba.

In the short aisle of the Lakers locker room, pictures hang in the center of the wall.

From the "Show Time" of "Magician" and "Skyhook", to the three-time king of "OK", to the picturesque shots of Kobe scoring alone.

Anyone who walks through here will probably think from the bottom of their hearts:

The Lakers are equal to glory, and Zijin is equal to glory.

Maybe this is why this team has always been considered the "nobility" of the league.

　I re-edited Chapter 6 and Chapter 7, and added Lowry. You can refresh and take a look.

　　Ask for tickets and collect~
　　
　
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