NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 754 The Last "Big Fish" (Daily Chapter)

On Sunday, September 2010, 9, the Turkish Men's Basketball World Championship ushered in the last day of the group stage, but back in the United States, the ratings of ESPN's broadcast fell again.

Winning too easily is not a good thing either. The boys did not encounter too many difficulties in the first four games and secured first place in the group early on. Naturally, the American fans were not excited.

The NBA's most concerned audience is currently looking at who will be the next Carmelo Anthony player. The Nuggets have already sent out a clear signal:
"Anthony is about to run away, send him the right chips quickly!"

Although the Lakers had a strong desire, Kobe did not care about his face. Despite Jim Buss' warning, he firmly used his trade veto power.

Mamba just won't leave, which means the Lakers can't make a trade. Even the sports media in Los Angeles have opinions about this, and they have been mocking him in a sarcastic way recently:

"At the end of his career, Kobe Bryant should think about the Los Angeles fans who have supported him all these years."

"This could very well be a win-win move, but all we see from him is selfishness. Maybe Hook should remove those outrageous ads as soon as possible. Many people still can't understand the Mamba Mentality."

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Los Angeles fans were also affected by the media reports, and many people called on Kobe to make sacrifices on social media. It has been proved that Mamba cannot lead the team to win, and it is time for him to give up his position!
ESPN data expert Hollinger also expressed his own views on this. Unlike those unscrupulous reporters, he did not make random analyses, but presented data and reasoned, and finally gave a conclusion in his column:

"In the modern basketball system, Kobe's poor shot selection continues to hurt the team."

"Whether it's basic statistics or advanced statistics, Kobe does not meet the standards of a superstar."

"If he wants to pursue a big contract in the future, then leaving the team is the best option. I got inside information that the Lakers have no intention of offering him a maximum salary."

Since the World Championships, Mamba has been criticized for a week, but Kobe did not respond and was too lazy to pay attention to the bored reporters. He focused on recovering his knee and fingers after surgery and did not mention leaving Los Angeles at all.

In this situation, the Lakers don't have much of a good solution. After all, Mamba has the right to veto a trade, and now he doesn't even care about his own reputation. Jim Buss can only watch helplessly.

Anthony's wife Lala also became anxious when she saw Kobe's reluctance to cooperate. She has been swearing on Twitter recently. When the Lakers informed her that the trade could not go ahead, she broke down and mocked:

"Some wayward star players are destroying a historic team with their own hands."

"His actions do not earn any respect from the fans!"

The deal fell through completely, and Mamba was criticized for not leaving the team for half a month. Carmelo Anthony also had some complaints about this, and he said sarcastically on social media:
"Maybe in the future there will be no more teams giving out trade vetoes! Some superstars sacrificed the team for their own benefit."

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Since TNT's program will not officially start until the opening game, "Where is Carmelo Anthony going" has become a hot topic recently on ESPN and other mainstream media.

Basketball commentators offered suggestions one after another, and considering that Anthony and LaLa like to live in big cities, the Nets and Warriors finally came into view.

Although the Nets worked very hard during the offseason, the awkward positioning of the second team was rejected by many stars. Trading Anthony may be a good opportunity for this team to get rid of the inherent impression;
The Warriors are in San Francisco and the team has just changed its owner. Naturally, they want to make a difference. They will not deny the trade and even proposed a bargaining chip with Stephen Curry as the core.

But head coach George Karl doesn't like the skinny newbie and is not satisfied with the chips, and the two sides have not been able to reach a consensus until now.

If it drags on, Anthony will be sent away before or after the All-Star Game. In desperation, the Los Angeles media is still making a last-ditch effort, continuing to attack Mamba and trying to optimize Kobe.

Magic Johnson was invited to the First Take show on Thursday afternoon. As a Lakers legend, everyone wanted to hear his opinion.

"We were blinded by failure. In fact, I have always been pessimistic about this deal. Jeanie is right. Trading Kobe is a destruction of the team culture."

When talking about the relevant topic, Magic Johnson gave his conclusion succinctly. Noticing that the two wanted to continue consulting, he added in a low voice:
"Without Kobe, who will fill the gap in the backcourt? Melo is very good, but his best result is the Western Conference Finals."

"Kobe has a wealth of experience in the finals, and he is still the best shooting guard in the league. Of course, I am not optimistic that he can lead the team to win the championship, but a trade cannot solve this fundamental problem."

Stephen A. Smith showed a curious look on his face, but continued to add fuel to the fire:
"I understand your point of view. Kobe can't lead the team to win the championship, but Anthony can't do it either. The Lakers have been surpassed by the Knicks. What problems do you think the team has had over the years?"

Magic Johnson was too lazy to refute such a point of view. He grinned bitterly, tilted his head and said in a deep voice:
"Our tactical style of play is fundamentally wrong. The league is improving. Lee can lead the Knicks to 120 points, while the Lakers' average score per game is only 101.7 points."

"This is not a problem that can be solved by replacing a core player. Kobe is still imitating Michael Jordan, and Phil is still insisting on the triangle offense, but the times have long abandoned them."

"I don't like the Lakers' current plan, and considering the physical condition of the players, it might be better to start accumulating some good talent next season."

In the four group matches that have ended so far, Odom's performance has been mediocre. Like Chandler, he looks a little tired and has a clear energy gap with the newbies in the team.

Some Lakers players also couldn't stand it. Skip Bayliss also heard that the veteran wanted to "play badly" and couldn't help but ask curiously:
"You mean the Lakers should rebuild?"

As a supporter of Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson did not deny the idea of ​​reconstruction, but continued to add to the question:
"Amare will be 28 soon. I think he will be able to maintain a very high competitive state in the next four years."

"During this period, the Lakers do not have to pursue results too much. Kobe can play the role of a veteran and teach the next core of the team."

"This is the perfect rhythm. Two years later, the Lakers will be a brand new team. We don't have to overdraw our draft picks. The only thing we have to do is to be patient."

This view is obviously completely different from what Buss said before. Magic Johnson came with a mission, and the Lakers' division has reached a point where it cannot be reversed.

After the afternoon show ended, Los Angeles fans were furious again. The Knicks can play badly, after all, they have won 8 consecutive championships. It is unacceptable that the defending runner-up also plays badly!

Angry fans accused Magic Johnson of being a "traitor" on social media. Suddenly, more fans supported Jim Buss and the calls for trading Mamba grew louder and louder.

Many people firmly believe that the 10-11 season is the best window to win the championship, and the Lakers must go all out. Now Kobe has become a stumbling block. If Mamba has feelings for the team, he should optimize himself!

Amid the public outrage, Michael Wilbon connected with agent Pelinka on the PTI sports talk show in the evening.

When asked about the trade issue that fans are concerned about, Pelinka's face was not very good. He did not expect that the advertisement would have a counterproductive effect, but he firmly denied the "optimization":

"This Lakers team is still Kobe's team. We are confident that we can bring the championship to Los Angeles!"

"Kobe is currently focusing on recovering his physical condition. I hope the fans can give him some time. He has given everything for this team."

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When the show ended, it was already 18:, which should have been dinner time, but Kobe stayed in the Toyota Center training hall to continue practicing.

Kobe underwent surgery on the fingers of his right hand and is currently unable to shoot, so he used his left hand to shoot the ball. His right knee was unable to move vigorously, so Mamba chose to dribble and shoot on the spot.

Kobe was sweating profusely and sitting on the floor panting heavily. Brian Shaw, who was watching from the side, felt sad. As a former teammate and assistant coach, he couldn't help but persuade him:

"Bro, don't force yourself anymore, you've already done enough!" Mamba, who was lying on the floor, shook his head. The anger of being abandoned had been affecting him. Hearing the advice of his big brother, he could not help but turn his head and said angrily:

"They don't respect my championship, so I'll give them another one!"

"I will win it back, and then those idiots will bow their heads and hand the contract to me."

Kobe kept complaining and became more and more agitated. One of the reasons why he practiced hard was that Vanessa had run away with their daughter, and he was alone at home, so he might as well come to the training ground to hone his skills.

Thinking of the Mamba who has been constantly slandered in the past month, Brian Shaw felt more and more sympathetic. If it were him, he might have chosen to trade him.

After leaving Los Angeles, Kobe will most likely get a maximum salary, and many teams are willing to offer him a contract. After all, a championship is sometimes not as important as box office revenue.

"Man, you have to learn how to communicate. At least go to Stoudemire's party."

"The locker room is full of new guys."

Speaking of the party, Mamba immediately interrupted Big Brother's suggestion, sat up with an angry face, and cursed those lazy people who formed cliques:
"They don't even want to fight for the championship! These guys just want to come to Los Angeles to hang out!"

"Party? All I see is indulgence. The Heat started the mini training camp very early. Pat Riley even publicly required the players to have a certain body fat percentage. Our idiots are still accumulating fat."

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Brian Shaw was completely speechless when he saw Kobe constantly yelling. It must be said that Stoudemire did show his leadership qualities after joining the team.

He organized many parties, and frequently posted photos on social media with Barnes and the new players. Even Fisher and Farmar, who had left the team, participated in the recent fishing activity.

Not only are there player gatherings, but corresponding community activities are also going on. In short, before the new season begins, Stoudemire has already established himself in Los Angeles and won the love of many fans.

This is indeed related to the championship forward's explosive style of play, but more importantly, it is due to good media publicity. In contrast, Kobe's advertisements are disgusting, and he does not communicate with his teammates. He only buries himself in hard training, and his performance is really poor.

Kobe finally stopped talking after cursing until his mouth was dry. Seeing that Big Brother began to sigh again, he gritted his teeth and said again:
"Someone has been working hard to hone his basketball skills. There is no reason for me to relax!"

"I had to train twice as hard and the surgery cost me a month."

The 32-year-old Kobe can already feel his physical condition declining. In this year's finals, Li You was obviously in better shape. Mamba firmly believes that his arch-rival must have been secretly training more!
As we age, our physical fitness will inevitably decline. Experience can make up for some problems, but "hard conditions" can only be compensated by training.

Brian Shaw witnessed the Mamba being crushed by Li You this year. Unlike the previous two years, Kobe was passed by Li You in most rounds. When he heard his little brother complaining, he couldn't persuade him, so he could only give a tactful suggestion:

"Don't force yourself, just try to enjoy life, Bro, sometimes family is more important than basketball!"

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Hearing the familiar advice, Kobe's eyes twitched and he didn't say anything for a long time. He felt aggrieved and secretly determined that he must win the championship.

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On Friday, September 9rd, at the Greenwich Peninsula Manor, Li You gradually woke up from his deep sleep, feeling the softness on his body, and subconsciously looked for his mobile phone.

After touching it for a long time, he found it slippery. Li You, who was completely sober, rubbed his forehead helplessly. Since using iPhone 4 again, some of his habits have begun to return.

Natalie Dormer on her body hummed a few times and then continued to sleep. The British girl has been here for almost a month, and after transforming into big wavy blonde hair, she completely let herself go.

The Olsen sisters squeezed on the other side, both of them buried their heads in Scarlett's arms, their fair skin was squeezed out of shape, but the succubus was unaware of this. The three of them slept until noon recently.

Li You raised his upper body and put the girl in his arms aside. Looking at the clothes flying around him, he couldn't help but rub his waist secretly.

Natalie, who was half asleep and half awake, squeezed on Li You again, touching him with her hands and whispering with laughter:
"Honey, give me a child."

"Sleep a little longer, I'll go prepare breakfast."

Li You comforted the blonde who was letting herself go, and covered up the exposed white skin for everyone, then silently got off the big bed, noticed that the weather was fine, and stretched his body in a good mood.

After leaving the master bedroom on the third floor and taking a brief rest, Li You went to the first floor to prepare juice.

Elizabeth Olsen, who is approaching her due date, has been going to bed early and getting up early recently. The young girl has not gained weight, but her face has become rounder. At this time, she came to the kitchen with a bulging belly and immediately hugged Li You:

"Just let the butler do it."

Peninsula Manor has a professional team of 20 people who are responsible for the daily management of this big house. Compared with the initial purchase a few years ago, the manor has been completely improved and the private dock has also been put into use.

Turning around and kissing the pregnant girl, Olsen looked at Li You, who had shaved his beard, while kissing her. Soon the young girl began to laugh softly, and after being hugged, she tilted her head back and started to say sweet words.

Li You, who came to the restaurant surrounded by young girls and said "I love you", felt a little distressed. As he got older, his talent panel slowed down his aging.

It is not difficult for those who pay attention to find that Li You, who is about to turn 33, has not changed much from previous years. Instead, the girls around him are becoming more mature, and their maintenance cannot keep up with the "plug-in".

Elizabeth Olsen likes Li You the most when she is in a "young state". She feels that she and her lover are the best match, and being young is an advantage. She took a sip of the juice and said happily:
"Are you still going to the yacht club today? Mr. McMahon should be visiting soon."

After returning to Greenwich, Li You not only takes care of Ivana and Olsen, two pregnant girls, but also spends the rest of his time taking the girls to participate in activities at the New York Yacht Club.

Every year the club organizes weekly competitions. Most members do not participate in the competitions, but that does not stop everyone from getting together to gamble. The winners will also organize cocktail parties and similar activities in the evening.

The McMahon family also lives in Greenwich, but unlike Lee You who lives on an island, the WWE CEO does not live such a luxurious life.

Ever since his wife Linda ran for the Connecticut Senate, McMahon has been contacting Li You and Tang Nard. The two families have a close relationship, so it is natural for them to express their support, and donating some US dollars is a routine operation.

"I'm going to go with you for the checkup today. We'll go back to Manhattan first, and I'll be back on Monday. Don't worry, the little one will protect us."

While massaging the young girl's shoulders, Li You whispered about his plans for the next two days.

The Donald Trump Party congressman attacked Linda and also ridiculed Li You and Tang Gade who donated money. McMahon was in a bad mood because of the election.

In short, the chances of success in the election were slim, and Li You didn't take it seriously at all. Only the sensitive Tang Nade was clamoring to make the other party look bad.
When the two came to the living room and just turned on the TV, Grant Hill broke a bombshell on the Sports Center show:
"The Nets have convinced Carmelo Anthony that New York will have another star player in the future!"

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(End of this chapter)