January 25, 2013, the day of the crucial home game between the Lakers and Jazz.
"Shit!"
In the office of Lakers Vice President Jeanie Buss, Kobe’s agent Pelinka walked in angrily.
"Rob, what makes you so angry?"
Jeanie Buss looked up and squinted at Pelinka sitting at her desk like a raging bull.
"During the Lakers' pre-game training in the afternoon, when the rookie was arranging the starting lineup for the Jazz, he actually said that Dwight Howard should be the Lakers' first offensive option for this game!"
"Oh, there is such a thing? How dare he?!"
Jenny Buss looked at Pelinka in shock.
Of course, the shock was definitely fake.
She has people all over the Lakers, so how could she not know what happened during the Lakers' routine training before the game in the afternoon.
After Du Kang finished arranging the starting lineup for the game, he changed his tone and said that in this game with the Jazz, Howard will be the main attacker.
This was shocking at the Lakers training ground.
It makes sense for Du Kang to assign Howard as the first main point of attack.
The core of the Jazz is Al Jefferson and Millsap. Neither of them is fast enough or tall enough. Howard may be able to manipulate them at will.
If the Lakers can defeat the Jazz's advantage points in the game, the Lakers will indeed have a greater winning rate.
The key is, I don’t know if Du Kang is a rookie, he has no language skills at all.
How can you announce that Howard will be the number one offensive point in front of the entire Lakers players?
Even if it makes sense, it doesn't work.
Where does Kobe's face go?
Du Kang could even be more euphemistic and say that it would be good for players to pass more passes to Howard in this game.
It won't anger Kobe either.
"Jenny, I really want to know now, is this the rookie's decision, Jim's decision, or the Lakers no longer need Bryant and want to correct Howard!"
Facing Pelinka who was like an angry bull, Aunt Jenny was silent.
In fact, she didn't know why the rookie irritated Kobe during the afternoon training routine.
Is it because simple newbies don’t understand language arts?
Or was it Jim Bass's instruction, and he was just a puppet to convey Jim Bass' wishes?
Rookies are indeed prone to this kind of behavior that accidentally angers the team's superstars.
If this rookie is asked about his relationship with Kobe, he will most likely say that he is not familiar with Kobe.
Even if the fact is that he is not familiar with Kobe, this cannot be said.
This is the language art of the NBA.
But……
Jim Bass wants to correct Howard, which is also a possible option.
In 2011, my father was preparing to establish a reserve competition. Jim, the vice president, was in charge of athletics, and she was in charge of business. Jim was in charge, and she was in charge of vice president.
In 2012, Jim grabbed Dwight Howard, who was said to be able to replace James alone at the time. You know, Howard's first choice at that time was not the Lakers, because the Lakers had Kobe and Howard wanted to be the boss.
But Jim Bass still snatched Howard away. This was Jim Bass's biggest political achievement project.
Jim Buss’s idol is Jerry West. He imitates Jerry West in everything. Let’s not talk about whether he imitates him or not. With so many teams trying to steal Howard, Jim Buss must be Hope Howard can become his O'Neal.
Jerry West snatched O'Neal, which was a stroke of genius.
Jim Buss hopes grabbing Howard is his masterstroke.
If you're just playing second fiddle to the Lakers, it's definitely not great.
Only by using Howard as the core and finally winning the championship can he reflect his greatness in stealing Howard.
In 2012, Kobe was 34 years old, and the Lakers really needed another super giant. At that time, Howard was indeed one of the most suitable candidates.
So she had reason to suspect that when Jim Bass was robbing people, he might have promised Howard that he would come over and be the boss.
only……
Thinking of this, Jenny Bass smiled a little unkindly.
Jim Buss, this idiot, has no idea of Kobe's status in his father's heart.
Just as he was about to show his intention to straighten Howard, he was scolded by his father.
As long as Kobe is still with the Lakers, he will be the only boss of the Lakers.
This is Dad's instruction.
Only the family knew about this, and my father strictly prohibited it from spreading to anyone else.
However, now that my father is dying, it would not be surprising if that idiot has such a plan again.
What's more, under her pressure, Jim Bass, who has been in a state of distress recently, is also in urgent need of a political achievement to support him.
If the team's head coach D'Antoni and the boss Kobe are taken down, and then Howard is corrected, and under the leadership of Howard, the Lakers can reverse the decline, wouldn't he have proved himself and completed the Lakers' replacement?
If it had been her, she might have done just that.
Let's put it this way, without Kobe, Gasol, Artest, just Nash paired with Howard, they can all have a better record than the current Lakers.
At that time, who would dare to point her nose in and scold her and tell her to get out?
Most of the die-hard Kobe fans hate her, but as long as the Lakers improve their performance, the Lakers fans will still support her. As for the die-hard Kobe fans...
Where are O'Neal's die-hard fans now?
This is to kill decisively, but to be resolute is to constantly suffer the chaos!
But Jim Bass, an idiot, would definitely not do that.
You may not believe it, but as a son of an aristocratic family and an NBA owner, that idiot Jim Buss is actually a loyal person, which makes people laugh or cry.
He dreamed of correcting Howard, but his father said that when Kobe was in the Lakers, Kobe was the boss, and Kobe was not allowed to be traded. He would definitely feel uncomfortable, but he would definitely abide by the promise he made to his father. He is a man of his word.
He promised Howard to let him be the boss of the Lakers, but Kobe is still here.
He made a promise to his father and couldn't touch Kobe, but he didn't want to break his promise to Howard.
Then he can only let Howard show his temper in the Lakers, because he feels ashamed of Howard.
It can be said that the Lakers are sitting in F5 this season and their record is in such a mess. Jim Buss's loyal character deserves the most credit.
A normal person would definitely either leave Kobe or Howard in this situation.
But he had to keep both of them together.
It makes everyone feel uncomfortable.
"To be honest, I was quite shocked that the playboy told D'Antoni to get out so decisively."
Thinking of this, Jenny Bass almost blurted out.
According to Jim Buss's character, D'Antoni should continue to harm the Lakers for a long time.
This was also the reason why she couldn't understand Jim Bass and didn't dare to make a decision.
Jim Bass has been operating a bit out of character lately.
When your opponent studies you so thoroughly, your chances of winning are really slim.
"Jenny?"
"Well, Rob, I think that rookie doesn't have that much courage. As for whether the Lakers don't need Bryant, you should know my attitude and dad's."
Although I guessed that it was most likely not Jim Buss’s decision, how could Jenny Buss tell the truth?
Although Pelinka and Kobe are already close to her faction, it would certainly be better if they could be completely brought over.
When the time comes, the entire Lakers team will be hers from top to bottom. When the day her father dies, what will that idiot Jim Buss do to fight her?
Dad originally asked Jim Bass to take charge of athletics because he wanted him to take over, but he was worried about his character and was afraid that he would be bullied, so he asked her to take care of business to assist him.
Would she help a fool?
This is impossible!
Hearing Jenny Buss's answer, Pelinka's livid face looked like it was true.
"I should have guessed this. If it weren't for Jim's instruction, when he heard this, Jim should have told the rookie to go away instead of taking the rookie with him to the pre-game press conference. This was for that The rookie endorses it, and sure enough, that rookie is the puppet who executes his decisions!"
Huh?
"Rob, you said Jim took that rookie to the pre-game press conference?"
Jenny Bass was stunned for a moment, then nodded again, with an inexplicable smile on her face.
"It fits that idiot's character."
Although he is not very smart, he is courageous and feels that the rookie should not be implicated by him and be accused by thousands of people.
So, take that newbie to clarify some things?
"Rob, let me make a call first."
After making a few phone calls, Jenny Buss returned to the television.
"Rob, how about we enjoy the beautiful tragedy of the Lakers' pre-game press conference?"
Seeing the cruel smile on Jenny Buss' face, Pelinka was stunned for a moment and finally nodded.
The TV was turned on, and the two people in the middle of the TV screen were Lakers vice president Jim Buss and acting head coach Du Kang.
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…
The scene of the press conference at the Staples Center of the Lakers.
Du Kang looked at the reporters on the three floors below, a little surprised.
This is his first time participating in an NBA press conference.
I didn't expect him to be so 'popular'.
The scale of this reporter...
Even if this is the Lakers, it is far beyond the normal regular season standards.
The simulated competition lasted until early morning yesterday. When he woke up this morning, he was actually surprised by the public opinion in Los Angeles.
I really didn't expect that it wasn't just the Lakers fans who yelled OUT for Staples who hated him.
Throughout Los Angeles, he and Jim were criticized by thousands of people and disliked by everyone.
Expanding to the public opinion of the entire NBA and the United States, he and Jim Shu are being ridiculed crazily.
ESPN experts, TNT talent teams, NBA celebrities...
As long as there is a channel to speak out, everyone has to step on him and Jim to feel that they understand football.
Because he had been hiding in his apartment to simulate the game, it was mainly Jim who encountered the fire.
Faced with such a concentrated fire, Jim Shu did not ask him to step out and block the gun.
Faced with such public opinion, he actually still had time to stay in his apartment to study the system and simulate the game for a whole day...
This is truly incredible.
Du Kang caught a glimpse of Jim Shu, who looked ugly next to him...
To be honest, Du Kang was very moved.
If it were him, at the critical moment of the Lakers' succession battle, giving up the car and keeping the coach would be the best choice.
What's more, he is not even a car. Howard, Kobe and the others are the car, and he is actually just a pawn.
If he really had to wake up early this morning and be fired from his position as acting head coach by Jim Shu, he actually wouldn't blame Jim Shu, and could even understand him.
but……
"Du, did you ask Jim to sign China Yi?"
"Du, are you really Jim's undercover agent on the team? Did you take D'Antoni away?"
"Du, what's your relationship with Jim?"
"Du, are you really going to be replaced by Jim?"
"Du..."
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…
As two people in Los Angeles who hate dogs, Jim Brown has been under fire for a long time.
He has been hiding.
Now that he appears, of course he becomes the new target of the media's attention.
This shocked many Chinese media reporters who came to interview Du Kang at the press conference.
"It's so scary. These people feel like they're going to skin Coach Xiao Du alive."
"I didn't expect that coach Xiao Du would face so much pressure in order to sign the Arab League."
"I wonder if Coach Xiao Du can withstand such pressure now..."
At this time, all the Chinese reporters in the corner looked at Du Kang on the stage with worried eyes.
The average 23-year-old young man, facing the malice of a city and the ridicule of a country, would probably have a mental breakdown long ago, right?
"Coach Xiao Du seems to be okay...?"
In fact, Du Kang only seemed okay at this time, but he was also very panicked inside.
The first press conference of his head coaching career was just like this.
This is much more stressful than announcing that Howard will play the main offense.
Besides, he's only 23, so it's hard for people not to panic, right?
Faced with such ferocious malice, to be honest, the first thing a normal person would think of is to retreat.
Du Kang is no exception.
but……
Du Kang caught a glimpse of the middle-aged man who was still stating the facts seriously. In the face of malice and ridicule, he accepted everything and did not blame him for anything...
The guy who has been criticized for so long, insulted for so long, and ridiculed for so long, yet no one came to block him...
Du Kang knew very well that he was indeed a man of few words.
Aunt Jenny mainly wants to mess with Jim, he is really just an excuse and a bastard.
But he still felt that he had to stand up and say something, even if it would take some pressure off Jimmie.
"Du, don't you have anything to say? Is this really, as Jim said, just his behavior and has nothing to do with you?"
Du Kang closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then opened his eyes again, looked down at the reporter, stretched his head forward, and was ready to speak.
only……
Du Kang opened his mouth, but before the sound came out, Jim Shumo next to him reached out and grabbed the microphone in front of Du Kang.
"If the Lakers can't compete for a championship in three years, I will resign."
Jim Bass said these words proudly, and the scene was silent.
The Lakers' turbulent situation in the past two days would not be believed by any fool if there was no driving force and it was just natural fermentation.
As for who the pusher is, is there any need to say?
Du Kang knows, how can these reporters who are as good as human beings know?
Didn’t you see the smile on the face of the Los Angeles Times reporter who asked this question?
"Finally, let him say this!"
In Jenny Bass's office, Aunt Jenny has a bright smile on her face.
With these words, she is sure to win!
"Jim, you're still too shameless."
Aunt Jenny sighed with mixed emotions.
I can't bear to see my mistake ruin a 23-year-old young man.
Such a person is a good person.
But how can a good person be in charge of the Lakers?
Dad was really old and confused back then.
Jerry West is indeed very kind.
But are kindness and kindness the same?
Kindness, in the NBA, you need means to support it!
Jerry West has the tools.
Jim, does he?
What's more, she actually doesn't even like Jerry West.
How to like Jim Bass?
"Rob, Lakers, it's time to bring order to this chaos."
Aunt Jenny finished speaking with a smile, and Pelinka, who was still in shock, nodded numbly.
This woman...
What a great idea!
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Staples, media room access.
"Mr. Bass..."
"Du, there is no need for you to correct Dwight or anger Bryant for me. The matters between Dwight and Bryant are my business and have nothing to do with you."
Du Kang didn't say any words of thanks. Jim Bass left these words and turned around and left.
Around the corner, Jim Bass' assistant came running over.
"Mr. Bass, Dwight Howard's agent would like to express his gratitude to you on behalf of Dwight, saying that you have finally taken action against Kobe and hope that we can continue to cooperate in the future."
"..."
Jimbas paused and looked back at the young man who was still standing there not far away.
"I see."
"Mr. Bass, you, do you really want to mess with Bryant?"
"no."
ah? !
Not doing Kobe?
Then, what did the rookie do to irritate him and straighten Howard?
Is it just for fun to make everyone misunderstand?
What's going on with the Lakers' mess these past two days?
Jim Bass's answer confused the assistant.
…
…
Soon, the news that Du Kang asked Howard to play the main offense was known throughout Los Angeles and the entire Internet.
"If the Lakers lose this game and Jim Buss and that rookie don't get out, I will cancel my season tickets!"
"Refund season tickets!"
"Refund season tickets!"
"Refund season tickets!"
The game between the Lakers and Jazz has not yet started, and all the Lakers fans at the scene have defected...
