lakers championship

Chapter 302
Hearing that Kobe is back to play, many fans are very excited.

They logged on to Twitter one after another, wanting to say something to express their feelings. Unfortunately, after editing the tweet content and clicking the send button, they could only see a sentence of 'send failed, server is busy'.

Fortunately, Twitter temporarily added servers, and the hot scene finally unfolded.

Fisher was faster than other stars. He wrote: "It's great to see Kobe back on the court. The Lakers need you, the league needs you, and the world needs you!".

Pierce wrote: "#开一笑#Kobe chose to come back after seeing me retire!"

Wade wrote: "A few days ago, I felt a little uncomfortable in my knees and began to seriously consider retirement. I was very entangled, but now I have made a decision: I will fight you nine more @Kobe!"

Nine games, definitely not just talking about it casually.

Soon some fans analyzed that two games in the regular season and seven games in the finals were just right.

Instead of tweeting, LeBron recorded a video and posted it on Twitter.

In the video, LeBron is sweating profusely shaking the big ropes. Hearing from his assistant that after Kobe's comeback, he immediately put down the two big ropes in his hands, came to the phone camera, and said only one sentence.

"See you in the finals next year!"

Since LeBron entered the Finals for the first time in 07, 23VS24 has always been a great wish of the fans.

Unfortunately, the two never met in the finals.

This time, I am afraid it is the best and last chance.

Kobe immediately replied and wrote: "OK!"

……

Twenty or 10 minutes after Kobe announced his comeback, dozens of reporters stretched their necks outside the gate of the Lakers training base and waited. From today until the day after tomorrow, unless aliens land on the earth, there will be no more news than Kobe's comeback.

As soon as Kobe walked out the door, they would rush forward and ask twenty questions.

But they did not wait until Kobe, but saw John – Black smiled and waved.

The Lakers wanted to hold a press conference, which was a temporary idea. After all, half an hour ago, no one was sure that Kobe would come back. The reporters outside the door, it can be said that they came early and it was a coincidence.

After the simple arrangement of the staff, Kobe's comeback press conference was officially held. Wharton, Kupchak, and Tianyang attended the conference, while Tatum and other rookies stood aside to watch.

Under Black's choice, TNT reporter Maggio first asked questions.

"Kobe, Shaq asked me to ask, how did you find a new motivation?"

Everyone knows that Kobe has been playing for 20 years. He was injured continuously before retiring. His body may be able to resist, but his heart is exhausted. Where does the new motivation come from?

Kobe picked up the microphone, thought for a long time, and then slowly said: "I didn't prepare for the comeback. The first time I had the idea was in the Western Conference Finals. Then I moved my mind. Later, I held a training camp and guided the rookies to play, which made me gradually realize that I still have the power to fight. But it was not until half an hour ago that I was sure that I could come back."

"Why?" Maggio asked.

Kobe looked at Tianyang and said with a smile: "Because I can already tie with the league's No. 20 shooting guard, he may let me down a bit, but when it comes to the real game, I can definitely play at my best for [-] minutes."

Such an answer is basically expected by the reporters. Even if the intensity of the current game declines, Kobe’s 39-year-old situation cannot be changed. He plays 20 minutes per game, no more and no less.

After Maggio, CBS reporter Whitman asked questions.

"After you come back, are you going to play for a few more years? What is your goal?"

Kobe picked up the microphone and said directly: "I'm not sure how many years I will play, but the only goal is the championship."

Whitman asked: "In the West, the Warriors are still very strong. Are you worried?"

"I want to emphasize a fact to you." Kobe paused, his face serious, "I specialize in fighting warriors!"

What a domineering sentence!The reporters on the scene cheered and applauded, and Tatum laughed.

When Kobe retired in 16, some fans made statistics. In his 20-year professional career, he played a total of 77 games against the Warriors, winning 51 games and losing 16 games. The winning rate was as high as 76.1%. He averaged 27 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. , Shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range, there is no problem in saying 'specially for the Warriors'.

After Whitman, NBATV reporter Marcel asked questions.

"Coach Walton, what is Kobe's position in the Lakers after his comeback?"

Kobe Bryant mentioned playing time before, but he did not say whether to play as a starter or as a substitute.The substitute is very easy to handle, but if it starts, either Ingram will be the substitute, or Tianyang will be the starting point guard, and Rondo or Rose will be the substitute.

Before Walton could speak, Kobe raised his hand to signal him, and then picked up the microphone and said: "Wharton has said before that in the Lakers, everyone except Tianyang will compete to play. I naturally abide by this rule. So Josh Hart, you have to be careful, I have a lot of experience playing."

After the words fell, all eyes on the scene turned to Hart, who looked confused.

Kuzma smiled meanly again and said, "Hart, are you afraid of competing with the boss?"

Hart swallowed, "I...I...I'm not afraid, losing to Kobe is not ashamed!"

The scene burst into laughter, and Kuzma applauded Hart for his wit.

After Kobe, Walton added: "Kobe is too humble. I just thought of a starting lineup, which is very suitable for putting Kobe in it."

After Marcel, Blake finally allowed ESPN reporter Julie to ask questions.

"Tianyang, after Kobe returns, do you want to continue leading the team?"

Blake shook his head, it seems that no matter what, this Julie will choose to make trouble.

Tianyang didn't answer, but looked at Tatum and the others, and asked, "What do you guys call me?".

Tatum immediately raised his hand and shouted: "Brother!".

Hart nodded and said, "Brother!"

Thomas Bryan rolled his eyes and blurted out: "Of course it's the big brother!"

Kuzma twitched for a long time, shook his head and whispered, "I'd better call you big brother."

Tianyang nodded in satisfaction, and asked again: "Then what is your name Kobe?"

Tatum was a little confused, and after a while, he seemed to remember something, and asked hesitantly, "Uncle Ke?"

Kobe looked up and laughed, and everyone else couldn't help laughing.

Hart reminded in a low voice: "Of course it's the boss!"

When Kuzma heard this, he patted his chest and shouted, "Call Kobe Boss!"

Thomas Bryant, in turn, yelled, "Boss!"

Hearing this, Tianyang shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, and said with a smile: "Did you see that? I am the big brother of the Lakers, and Kobe is the boss of the Lakers. Do you understand the difference? Shall I explain it to you?"

With this passage, when the news is released, all fans will know the status of Tianyang and Kobe.

In short, a spiritual leader and a practical leader.

……

When Kobe came back, the basketball circle was full of excitement, especially the phrase "specially for the Warriors", which caused many fans to discuss whether the Lakers won the championship and whether the FMVP should be given to Tianyang or Kobe.

To win the championship, you must first reach the finals, which means you have to surpass the Warriors.

It sounds a little exaggerated, but if you think about it carefully, the probability is very high. After all, the Lakers do not have Kobe and Randall, and they have already fought the Warriors in seven games, let alone Rondo, Rose, and Lopez joining this summer.

But some people poured cold water, saying that Kobe added four rookies, plus Rondo, Rose, Lopez, and Carter, for a total of nine people, and the effect was not as good as Cousins ​​alone.

(End of this chapter)