Los Angeles Times: Gasol had a perfect debut for the Lakers, and Kobe welcomed the perfect second man!
Los Angeles Today: Kobe changed his lover on the court, and Gasol is the one he wants!
ESPN: Gasol scored 24 points and 12 rebounds in his debut, the Lakers ushered in a new nuclear weapon!
Sports Illustrated: The Lakers are not happy to win, Kobe Bryant only scored 6 points and 8 assists while playing through injuries!
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Early the next morning, Gasol's debut performance satisfied the curiosity of the North American sports circle. Seeing Gasol's performance, everyone knew that the Lakers were making money. Gasol was really what Kobe said. He wanted to The person you want.
In a villa in Miami, O'Neal was eating lunch while watching the sports section of "USA Today". He saw a photo of Gasol and Kobe hugging each other. He scanned it again and saw the statistics of Gasol's debut. His face was a little solemn. When he saw Kobe's performance, he suddenly smiled and sang his favorite songs while eating donuts.
Then, he called his agent and asked for a ticket to the city of Atea, where there was the legendary Gold Club. When he decided to leave Miami, he wanted to revisit his hometown and find himself. ambitions.
You ask, O'Neal doesn't have to play the game?
No need to ask.
He and Laili have fallen out. Now the Heat have 38 losses and 9 wins. Yes, the number of wins is only 9 times. The Heat have entered a bad rhythm. Whether O'Neal plays or not has no meaning.
February 6, Atlanta, Phillips Arena.
Night falls.
At this time, the home court of the Eagles was about to host a regular game against the Lakers. The lights were bright and there was a sea of people.
In the visiting team's locker room, Jackson asked again about Kobe's little finger injury.
"You really can't stop, the Lakers can't bear the aggravation of your little finger injury.
Perhaps, by stopping and taking a good rest before the All-Star Game, the risk of injury to the little finger can be minimized. "
"I understand, God is not on our side. The Lakers have too many injuries now. No one knows what will happen tomorrow?
However, I refuse to rest.
I want to play against God and injuries can’t really knock us down.
Moreover, my little finger is just dislocated, so this problem doesn’t bother me. "Kobe shook his head and stubbornly refused Coach Jackson's persuasion to ask him to take a truce.
By the way, Iverson was still able to persevere with more than 10 injuries all over his body, Jordan was still persevering with a 38-degree fever, and Kobe Bryant only dislocated a little finger, but he still needed to rest. It was a joke!
"I heard O'Neal is in Atlanta and will watch tonight's game.
I have experienced his pettiness, and he just wanted to see the true power of the combination of me and Gasol.
Of course I have to fulfill his wish. I can't let our old friend down, I have to greet him well. Although O'Neal is already a shark with no future and no threat, who made him and I have been together for 8 years? Teammates, we must never let him lose his temper..."
Seeing the cold look in Kobe's eyes and the fact that O'Neal was watching the game, Jackson knew that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, he would never be able to persuade such a paranoid Kobe.
Might as well let him go.
The dislocation of the little finger will affect the performance of the shooting, but it is not a big injury risk. The truce is just to be more stable. It seems that there is nothing wrong with not truce.
Moreover, as the team coach, he also looks forward to the tacit understanding between Kobe and Gasol playing together, and also wants to see the two of them shining brightly.
Su Bei also knew that Kobe Bryant's little finger was injured, and he asked if it was serious, but he didn't take it to heart.
He knew that Kobe used eight fingers to play in the Finals with the Magic in 2009. He really didn't know if Kobe's little finger was injured in 2008.
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After all, in the previous life, the Lakers lost the championship, not because of Kobe, but because of the Lakers' inside line. Bynum was injured, Gasol was beaten, and Odom was not focused...
During the warm-up, Kobe and Joe Johnson chatted about a few cents, and the newly joined Mike Bibby also joined in to chat about a few issues.
Kobe's mind was not here. After chatting for a while, he looked towards the front row of the auditorium, trying to find O'Neal.
The big fat man of 2.16 meters should be very conspicuous, but I couldn't find it. I only found Tyronn Lue who was 183. As a teammate of Allen Iverson who helped the Lakers win the championship in the 2001 Finals, say hello. It still should be.
Su Bei quietly warmed up and shot. He didn't chat with Marvin Williams, the second overall pick in the 2005 class. After all, he was unfamiliar with it, so he couldn't teach him how to win a championship, right?
So, a few cents of money are saved.
At this time, the starting lineups of both teams tonight were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.
The Hawks' starting five are Al Horford, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams, Joe Johnson, and Mike Bibby.
The Lakers' starting five are Gasol, Odom, Su Bei, Kobe and Fisher.
This game will be broadcast directly by TNT radio, with Barkley and Kenny Smith as commentary partners.
“The Hawks have been bad for so many years and finally see a chance to make the playoffs.
Now they are ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21 wins and 24 losses. If they want to finally get tickets for the playoffs, they still need to test the ability of this young army to fight hard. Are the players on this team good at talking? I don’t know, but there are still a lot of talents, and they are full of talents.
Josh, the 17th overall pick in 2004, Marvin, the second overall pick in 2005, Horford, the third overall pick in 2007, and Joe Johnson, an All-Star guard who averaged 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game in the 2006/07 season. There is Mike Bibby, the second overall pick in 1998 who just joined. At his peak, he was a quasi-All-Star point guard who could score 21 points and 5 assists.
The point guard position that has troubled the Hawks for several years has been solved. Now the only thing left is the depth of the bench and the accumulation of experience.
The Hawks are currently on a 2-game winning streak and are in good shape. They have back-to-back home games against the Lakers, who are still plagued by injuries. They still have a 40% chance of repelling the Lakers' visit. "
"I think it's 30%. Mike Bibby still needs time to adapt and get used to it. Moreover, O'Neal is still watching the game in the VIP room. If Kobe knows about it, why shouldn't he get angry?
I originally invited him to come to the commentary box as a guest, but he said it was not necessary.
If he was invited to the 'Gold Club', I guess he would have agreed before I finished speaking. According to the commentator, O'Neal refused, which is a pity.
I even tried to find a way for O'Neal to continue playing basketball after he retired, but O'Neal didn't understand my intention and simply refused. "
"If you still have a three-year contract of 61 million yuan and an annual salary starting at 20 million yuan, you will probably look down on the commentator's salary. Unless it is an increase in money, otherwise, O'Neal would rather sit in the VIP room and eat ice cream than Sitting on the commentary desk and listening to your big mouth talking nonsense...
Okay, let’s talk about the Lakers. There’s actually not much to say. The addition of Gasol has made the Lakers a super team. I really can’t imagine the Lakers losing. The 70% winning rate is probably underestimated... "
The game begins!
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high in the air. Gasol defeated Horford and scored the first attack for the Lakers.
"Fisher dribbled the ball across half court and immediately passed the ball to Kobe. Kobe didn't play and handed the basketball to his "lover."
Gasol caught the ball in the low post and leaned against Horford. Joe Johnson immediately shrank back to defend. After Gasol was flanked, he passed the basketball to Kobe, and Kobe transferred it to Su Bei.
Catch the ball, jump up, raise your hand and try for a three-point jump shot..."
Marvin Williams showed off his physical talent and quickly rushed in front of Su Bei to interfere with Su Bei's three-pointer.
Bang-dang——!
Su Bei's three-point attempt missed.
It is not unreasonable that you will die if you try.
"The Lakers' offense is not over yet. The moment Kobe passed the ball, he cut in and formed a rebounding triangle with Gasol and Odom under the basket.
Odom blocked Josh Smith's body that was trying to bounce off the basket, easily got the rebound, lifted the ball, and after Josh Smith's body flew into the sky, he immediately handed the basketball to Kobe..."
Bang-dang——!
Kobe jumped up from the basket, pulled the rod to avoid the block, dunked with his left hand, and scored the basketball, opening up the scoring account for the Lakers.
2 to 0!
"Kobe got the lineup he wanted, the supporting teammates he wanted, and a chance to win a championship.
The Lakers' scoring has become easier, the height has improved, and the rebounds have been guaranteed. It is no wonder that O'Neal came to watch the game.
Obviously, O'Neal was worried that even though he had won 4 championships, he could not stop Kobe from catching up from behind or even surpassing him.
I understand O'Neal's heart very well. Being surpassed by his younger brother in the number of championships is the last thing he wants to see.
If Kobe surpasses him and surpasses O'Neal in NBA history, O'Neal may not be able to enjoy the donuts anymore. "
"So, you are very smart. You haven't won a championship, so you don't have to be surpassed and you can enjoy donuts, right?"
"..."
Outside the court, the camera focused on the VIP room on the third floor, with a thoughtful look on O'Neal's face.
Obviously, the Lakers regained their championship status. Kobe had reliable teammates on the court and could score easily, which deeply touched his nerves.
“On the court, in the Eagles’ offensive round, Mike Bibby pushed very quickly and played a run-and-gun game, which can bring out the talent.
The Eagles' idea was clear. Mike Bibby was in the frontcourt. During the march, Peng hit the ground and passed the basketball to Josh Smith who rushed to the frontcourt.
He took the ball and took a dribble. Josh Smith took three steps...no, two steps and jumped up from the paint area. His body collapsed and he jumped very high. He wanted to dunk with one hand and slam the basketball into the basket. .
Odom's talent is not inferior to that of Josh Smith, but when faced with Josh Smith's impact and desperate play, Odom lost in terms of momentum, and he avoided..."
Bang-dang——!
Josh Smith dunked with one hand, slammed the basketball into the basket, and scored two points.
2 to 2!
After the goal landed, Josh Smith kept nodding excitedly, bouncing happily and pleasing the fans.
Compared to Joe Johnson's low-key and restrained style, the flamboyant and passionate Josh Smith wins the hearts of fans more.
After all, Josh Smith's style of play is more enjoyable to watch.
In the 07/08 season, his fourth season in the league, Josh Smith, who was in his contract year, performed at his peak, averaging 18 points and 6 rebounds per game. As long as he was given more shots and scored 20+, it would be like drinking. Water is generally simple.
During the Lakers' offensive round, Fisher caught the ball in the frontcourt and immediately distributed the ball to Kobe.
"Putting on an offensive three-threat posture, Kobe took a step and found that Joe Johnson was letting go of the sudden shot.
Do you think it's possible that Joe Johnson didn't regard Kobe's three-point shot as alive?
Perhaps, Joe Johnson doesn't care how many points Kobe can score from three-pointers, because they are not as many as he scored.
Once upon a time, Joe Johnson was the Suns' most accurate and stable three-point shooter. What did Kobe compare him to?
It's not unusual to let the snake go. Kobe was not used to Joe Johnson. He took a step back, immediately pulled up the ball, raised his hand and shot a three-pointer and a fadeaway jumper..."
Joe Johnson predicted Kobe's attack method and quickly jumped in front of Kobe. With his height of 2.01 meters, he used his big hands to cover Kobe's eyes.
Kobe can only rely on the feeling of jumping to throw the basketball to the basket.
Bang-dang——!
Kobe's three-point shooting was already flawless, and he still had an injury on his little finger. However, he still chose to shoot a three-point fadeaway jumper.
"Josh Smith jumped high, picked off the rebound, and handed the basketball to Mike Bibby. Fisher pressed the ball and didn't give the Eagles a chance to play with talent.
Mike Bibby controlled the ball to the frontcourt and played a positional battle. Seeing the Lakers shrink and block the basket and two-point shooting area, he immediately handed the basketball to Joe Johnson.
Posing as an offensive three-threat, Joe Smith took a step and put it away. He also copied Kobe's work and shot a three-pointer and a fadeaway jumper..."
Kobe's defense was also extremely defensive.
Swish——!
Joe Smith's three-point shot was made!
The nickname of "Singles Joe" is not for nothing. I feel that Joe Smith has an average reputation, but he is very capable and powerful.
2 to 5!
“The Hawks’ style of play is somewhat similar to that of the Nuggets.
If you attack quickly, everyone will be there, and in positional battles, Joe Johnson will be the point forward.
This style of play is indeed the easiest tactic for young teams to use.
The offense is very demanding, but the upper limit depends on the defensive end. The Eagles return to defense very quickly and also shrink, blocking the penalty area and encircling the two-point area.
The Hawks are not very high inside, Horford is only 2.08 meters, but their players are talented, super mobile, and they are all swing players. They can also switch defenses constantly. Except for Mike Bibby, they are really not afraid of mismatches. "
"In the Lakers' offensive round, Kobe didn't continue to make waves. The injury to his little finger somewhat affected his touch.
Basketball was handed over to Su Bei, and the triangle offensive tactics began to operate.
Gasol and Odom exchanged screens, Gasol moved to the right, and Fisher and Su Bei played an outside screen.
Su Bei blocked Mike Bibby. Fisher ran to the right three-point corner and received Su Bei's pass. Marvin Williams could only pounce and change defense.
Gasol pulled out to catch the ball. At this moment, Fisher and Su Bei, with Gasol as the axis, cut into the penalty area from the left and right sides, forming an offensive triangle.
Gasol blocked Mike Bibby's body and handed the basketball to Su Bei. He jumped up and Su Bei made a two-point jumper from close range..."
Horford swept over to block the shot, but it was too late.
Swish——!
After Su Bei made a three-pointer, he hit two points and opened his personal scoring account.
4 to 5!
"With Bynum out injured, Gasol filled his role perfectly.
Gasol is so versatile, attacking, supporting, screening, passing... everything.
The Lakers' triangle offense ran very smoothly, and Gasol played what the Lakers wanted..."
Of course, Su Bei also has something. Eating cake without throwing up is also a kind of talent!
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