As a Kobe hater, he was actually teammates with Kobe!

After the second season of Zhou Ze's training camp ended, in order to find a training partner, he bought a greyhound and named it "Bender".

During the holiday training camp, not only Curry, Harden and Griffin improved, but Zhou Ze did even more so.

After completing 50 middle-distance races...

[China Investment King] was promoted to "Purple Gold".

【China Investment King (Zijin)】Function Introduction:

1. Improves mid-range shooting efficiency, mid-range shooting attribute +10. (Gold, mid-range shooting attribute +7)

2. Improved the ability to resist interference during mid-range shots. (new)

3. It is the highest level.

Zhou Ze's mid-range attribute reaches 113 (113), and with the enhancement of [Mid-range Shooting King (Purple Gold)], it can reach an astonishing 123.

besides...

【Accurate Pass】, after one season of training, also reached 112 (122).

However, [Passing Vision] could not be improved and remained at 102 (121).

By the way...

In the past two seasons, Kobe Bryant, Zhou Ze's training partner, spent $100 million per year to hire a very professional private health team in order to better prepare for the new season.

Although Kobe has not suffered any serious injuries so far after many years of fighting, he still has some hidden diseases.

His private health team developed a very detailed rehabilitation plan for him to eliminate some potential risks.

Kobe is currently practicing yoga...

Although yoga can improve players' flexibility and avoid injury risks, Zhou Ze really doesn't like it.

In order to have a companion during training, Zhou Ze bought a greyhound named Bender.

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The time came to October 2008, 9.

The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers reached a player deal: the Rockets traded Steve Novak to the Clippers, and the Rockets have the right to exchange 2011 second-round draft picks.

9 month 29 day.

Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks reach a trade:

The Nuggets traded Tauri Green, Bobby Jones, and a 2010 second-round draft pick (later selected as Andy Rautins) to the Knicks for Renaldo Backman and cash considerations.

9 month 30 day.

Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings reach blockbuster trade:

The Lakers sent a 2009 second-round pick, a 2010 first-round pick (from the Philadelphia 76ers), and Darko Milicic in exchange for Ron Artest.

The day the deal was done.

Spurs head coach Popovich publicly expressed his dissatisfaction in front of the media.

"This deal is very unfair to other teams in the league. The Lakers are simply robbing the Kings."

“The poor have gotten poorer, and the rich have gotten richer.”

"I think the league's top brass should step in and stop this deal."

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The three big men who won the Lakers two consecutive championships were all "sold" for a good price.

The departure of the Parallel Import Brothers, even though Zhou Ze knew that the NBA was a commercial league.

The Parallel Brothers can't get a big contract with the Lakers. After all, the team now has two super-max salaries.

After leaving the Lakers, they will be able to get a bigger contract.

Basketball isn't everything in life.

But Zhou Ze was still a little sad.

Zhou Ze felt a little "regretful" about Andrew Byram's departure, as he had squeezed out too much of his "living space", resulting in less ball possession and naturally poor statistics, and he was not sold for the price of a super center.

Shortly after officially joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Byram completely exposed his true nature.

He publicly told the media the details of Zhou Ze bullying him in the locker room.

"Zhou, he's just playing for the numbers!"

"Although he often puts up incredible numbers, it can't hide the fact that he's just a stat-crusher."

"Mr. Fashion? No, he's a basketball bully and a big gangster in the league!!!"

"Zhou, listen to me, I'm no worse than you."

"The Lakers management is a bunch of idiots."

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And so on!

And so on!

Byram tearfully complained about Zhou Ze and threatened to teach Zhou Ze a lesson in the new season.

When Zhou Ze learned about this, he was a little angry, but more excited.

OJ Mayo!

Michael Beasley!

Andrew Byram!

Popovich!

For a while.

Zhou Ze is looking forward to the arrival of the 08-09 season.

on the other hand.

After Ron Artest joined the Lakers, he immediately called Zhou Ze and Kobe.

This is an unwritten rule in the NBA.

After joining the team, new players will take the initiative to communicate with the core players of the team.

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The time came to October 2008, 10.

There are still 6 days until the preseason starts.

The Lakers have 8 preseason games this season, and the 8th game will be played in the Magic City of China. Their opponent is the Houston Rockets, who also have Chinese players.

This is also the NBA China Game specially organized by David Stern in order to further open up the Chinese market.

As the nominal leader of the team, Kobe invited all Lakers players to his home for barbecue before the start of the new season.

The Lakers this season are strong and powerful.

Back line:

Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, Rajon Rondo, Shannon Brown, Nate Robinson.

Up front:

Zhou Ze, Lamar Odom, PJ Tucker, Ron Artest, Chris Webber, Luke Walton.

Centers: Marc Gasol, Chris Andersen, JaVale McGee.

As a rookie, JaVale McGee seemed very nervous when he came to Kobe's house for the first time.

Always following the old fish Fisher carefully.

But soon...

McGee was surprised to find that Zhou Ze not only arrived early, but was also controlling the "barbecue grill" in Kobe's house.

"Derek, I'm not seeing things."

"Zhou, he actually..."

As an African American, McGee knew very well that the barbecue grill was the male host's weak spot and could not be used without his permission.

"Haha, so don't believe what the outside media says..."

"The relationship between Kobe and Zhou is much closer than they think."

The good old Fisher said with a smile.

JaVale McGee nodded, not quite understanding.

Be reasonable!

After being selected by the Lakers, McGee was very happy but also very worried.

Zhou Ze scored 08 points in 4 seconds in Game 35 of the 13 Finals, but he did not win the FMVP.

Many outside media outlets began to spread rumors, saying that Zhou Ze and Kobe were not on good terms and that they almost had a fight in the locker room.

But judging from the fact that Zhou Ze can freely use Kobe's barbecue grill, the relationship between these two people is really very good.

"Kobe, we have a lot of new players this year. Remember to manage your expression and don't always look like someone owes you an MVP," Zhou Ze reminded.

Kobe laughed and scolded: "Get lost..."