Chapter 116 [Tit for tat!]

Author: Can play the harmonica

Chapter 116 [Tit for tat!]

After the warm-up training, the lights of the Staples Center were dimmed and the grand entrance ceremony began.

The first to be introduced was the away team, the Miami Heat.

When Shaquille O'Neal was introduced, the Lakers home fans burst into boos.

Obviously, everyone heard his denigration of the Lakers before the game.

O'Neal looked unconcerned and walked out of the field calmly, standing on the floor where he had fought and where he had witnessed his most glorious glory.

When the Lakers took the field, the fans gave them the warmest cheers.

Lu Yusheng could clearly feel that every time he appeared on the stage, the applause and cheers were louder and louder every time.

This time, he received the cheers second only to Kobe. This is simply unbelievable for a rookie, especially a rookie playing next to Kobe.

After the grand opening ceremony, the athletes took off their training clothes and prepared to compete.

The person responsible for the live broadcast of this game is still Time Warner. Their commentator for this game is William Jones, a veteran American basketball celebrity. The commentator they invited for this game further highlights the popularity of this game.

Celtic legend, Larry Bird!

In 2004, Larry Bird, who was the director of basketball for the Indiana Pacers, was fired after making some controversial remarks about the lack of white stars in the NBA.

After his dismissal, Larry Bird almost disappeared from the public eye, only occasionally appearing to commentate on a few important games, of course, mainly in the playoffs.

Asking him to be the commentator for a regular season game is enough to show the popularity of this game.

In the commentary box, William Jones said excitedly, "It's a real honor to be able to commentate on this game with my idol in my student days today. Bird, in fact, I'm still a little nervous now. I can't believe you really

Sit next to me."

"Do you need a slap in the face to make sure you're not dreaming?" Bird laughed.

"I'm serious, Bird, I looked forward to your game the most when I was a boy. The era of you and Magic's black and white duo was the best era in the NBA. I like your way of playing, your chicness, and even

I love all your trash talk!"

Bird frowned, "Have you been watching my basketball since you were a boy?"

"certainly."

"But you look older than my father." Bird smiled.

"Wow, it turns out your trash talk isn't just during games."

The two people laughed.

"Bird, let's get down to business. I know you rarely come out to commentate now. You are usually only invited in major games such as the playoffs. Why do you come out to commentate on a regular season game this time?"

"How should I put it? In fact, I am quite willing to come out to commentate on the game. The main reason is that the current games are too boring, so I usually don't go. I'm afraid I will fall asleep. In fact, I don't plan to come to this game.

,but……"

"You are still attracted by the excitement of this game, right?"

"Actually, no, the main reason is that you gave me too much."

The two laughed again.

"I'm just kidding," Bird laughed. "In fact, the reason why I came to commentate on this game is because Kobe and Shaq are both players that I like and hate."

"Oh why?"

"Jones, don't your current commentators do their homework? Don't you even understand the grudges between them and me?"

"Are you talking about your Pacers being defeated by them in the Finals?"

"Isn't this enough?"

William Jones laughed, "Oh, no, Bird, in fact, the strength of the Pacers and the Lakers in that series was indeed not on the same level. Of course, if you, as a coach at the time, took off your suit and went on the field to play, I think the Pacers

He can definitely beat the Lakers."

Bird laughed, "Although I like to hear this, I have to admit that even if I join the Pacers at my peak, it will be difficult to win that Lakers team. The OK combination is indeed a historical level. They

The strength is indeed very strong.”

"It's really rare to hear such affirmation of an opponent from Larry Bird," Jones said. "So, what do you think of the hostile state between the two of them since they separated?"

"I think it's nothing." Larry Bird said, "It's like two young people with super abilities starting a business together. At the beginning, when it was hard, everyone worked together and helped each other, but when the business got on the right track,

, after making a lot of money, dissatisfaction and hostility often begin. This is normal, because both of them have super abilities, so no one is convinced by the other. On the contrary, I think it is actually a good thing for them to separate. The two have too strong personalities.

People are not meant to be together in the first place, and this will definitely make one of them overshadowed, or lose a lot of honors, which is unfair."

"So... now they are separated. O'Neal has proven himself, but Kobe has not gained anything yet and has not proven himself..."

"Oh, Jones, you don't have to worry about this at all. Believe me, with Kobe's ability, it's only a matter of time before he reaches the top again. In fact, Kobe's performance in the past two years has been exaggerated. I don't think his performance after separation

Worse than O'Neal, it's just that the Lakers really didn't find him a decent helper. The Lakers are really wasting his peak. I fully understand the behavior of the Lakers management. This is a complete waste of money."

"It seems that Bird has a high opinion of Kobe now."

"I have always had a high opinion of him," Bird said. "I make no secret of this. I admire his professional attitude, his concentration on the court, and his obvious technical improvements every season.

Progress, I am his fan."

…

While Larry Bird and William Jones were chatting and saying hello, the starting players of both teams had already entered the stadium.

The Lakers' starting lineup remains unchanged, center Andrew Bynum, power forward: Rahm Odom, small forward: Luke Walton, shooting guard: Kobe Bryant, point guard: Smush Parker.

The Miami Heat also continued their starting lineup this season, center: Shaquille O'Neal, power forward: Udonis Haslem, small forward: Dorell Wright, shooting guard: Dwyane Wade,

Point Guard: Jason Williams (White Chocolate)

Before jumping the ball, players who knew each other would greet each other. When Shaquille O'Neal greeted Kobe, he didn't say a word or even showed any expression. On the contrary, Kobe had a smile on his face. Not only did he say hello to O'Neal, he even said hello to him.

Wade was chatting and laughing.

Judging from the current state of the players on the field, there is no sign of the flash of swords and swords exaggerated by the media.

Lu Yusheng sat off the court because he was a substitute.

Unexpectedly, after O'Neal said hello to Kobe and Odom, he walked directly in his direction.

He came over and said hello to the Zen Master.

Then he suddenly leaned over and said to Lu Yusheng, "Hey, kid, I know you."

O'Neal held his hand and said, "I heard everything you said in front of reporters. I will let you know today why you must respect me. I will break all the bones in your body."

Don’t cry when you are young, little pacifier, well, let’s call you little butt, you yellow people all have very small butts, right?”

Lu Yusheng was not polite, "You have a big butt, but unfortunately, you have a small mind. A small-minded person like you is not worthy of anyone's respect. Also, we will definitely win this game."

"Very good." O'Neal turned back to the Zen Master and said, "Hurry up and send him on the field, Phil, I can't wait to ravage him."

The Zen master looked helpless and ignored him at all.

Vujacic, who was sitting aside, saw O'Neal targeting Lu Yusheng and said hurriedly, "Stop bickering here, the game has begun, fat man."

After O'Neal left, Vujacic asked Lu Yusheng, "Are you okay?"

Lu Yusheng smiled, "Why are you angry with a child?"

…

Game start!

Jump ball for both sides!

O'Neal didn't use any force to jump the ball. He probably thought it was not worth wasting energy.

So Bynum easily passed the ball to Kobe.

Kobe passed the ball to Smush Parker, who dribbled the ball across half court and handed it directly to Walton.

Triangle offense.

After Luke Walton holds the ball, he looks for an open opportunity.

Kobe was actively running on the court, using the cover of his teammates to get rid of Wade's defense outside the three-point line, receiving the ball and cutting directly into the inside!

The first ball was Kobe directly facing O'Neal!

The fans at Staples Center instantly became excited and let out a burst of violent cheers!

This game is indeed different from previous games. It gets right to the point right from the start.

Facing O'Neal, Kobe dribbled the ball and swayed from side to side. Although O'Neal was flexible when he was young, O'Neal's weight during the Heat had reached his peak, so he could not prevent Kobe's breakthrough!

Kobe only used two changes of direction to get rid of O'Neal and go straight to the basket!

When O'Neal saw this, he was not polite and directly dragged Kobe back!

Whistle!
To be continued...