After Du Kang and his party left, Howard did not follow them.
He was also watching James and Monty Williams one-on-one with other NBA All-Stars.
James played the first ball in isolation. He wanted the ball on the left side and faced Monty Williams' defense. He turned to the right and wanted to break through. Monty Williams predicted that the ball would be stuck. He could only dribble laterally to look for opportunities. The third time The ball was successfully chipped by Monty Williams while dribbling, and the first single failed.
"continue!"
James started his second singles. After receiving the ball this time, James did not try to turn around and break through to the basket for a dunk. Instead, he turned his back and faced the baseline to break through. When he dribbled the ball for the second time, he was still beaten by Monty. Williams judged that the chip shot was successful, and James failed in his second single.
"continue!!"
It was still a breakthrough to the baseline. This time, Monty Williams didn't cut the ball, but he couldn't complete the breakthrough under the three dribble rule. He could only make a sudden stop jump shot under the defense of Monty Williams. Zhan, the third singles failed.
At this time, Howard was stunned.
The entire Toyota Center was eerily silent.
Only the clicking sound of photography and some noise from video shooting came out.
online.
Not to mention Zhan Mi, even Ke Mi was shocked.
Even if Comey doesn't like James, he still admits that James is a very strong NBA player.
Even if Comey thought that James's one-on-one standard was low, he never thought that James could not beat a retired player and current head coach like Monty Williams in one-on-one!
"Come again!"
After James received the ball, he suddenly stepped back and shot an arrow jumper. This time, he hit the backboard without touching the basket.
"LeBron, otherwise, we won't come?"
"Come again!"
Damn it, Monty Williams even cried. I'm not Tracy McGrady or Kobe. What's the point of beating me once?
This time, Monty Williams chose to remove his stool when James broke through and let James go over and dunk.
End this embarrassing one-on-one fight for everyone.
What Monty Williams never dreamed of was that when he withdrew his stool, he almost caused James to walk. Under the shadow of Maizi's words just now, James could only grit his teeth and stand some distance away from the basket. situation, throw underhand.
Still missed.
"..."
"..."
"..."
For a moment, James, Monty, and everyone present were silent again.
After a moment of silence, laughter slowly began.
That kind of laughter and whispers that cover your mouth are just like knives...
"Is this my true level of duel?"
A one-on-one level that even a retired player and current coach can't beat?
"LeBron, your breakthrough requires dribbling to find rhythm and opportunities. Your body is too tall and not flexible enough. These are contrary to the American one-on-one style."
"LeBron, you are not suitable for American one-on-one competition, and..."
"NBA games are not American one-on-one games."
"Don't be depressed, you are suitable for the NBA game, and this is enough for others to envy."
Monty Williams picked up the basketball on the ground and gave James a bright smile.
"You are different from Jordan, Kobe, and McGrady. You are James and a unique player."
"..."
James looked at the young coach in front of him, who was known as Coach D's lifelong enemy, with a look of shock on his face.
No one told him this.
People around him are telling him to surpass Kobe and catch up with Jordan. He himself feels that he has surpassed Kobe and is catching up with Jordan.
What Kobe can do, Jordan can do, he can do it too.
but……
James is a smart man. He was just beaten to the head by a half-broken wheat just now.
After he bowed his head, he was still the smart King James.
"Thanks."
James left the arena.
With Wade and Bosh.
Anthony and Paul both gave chase.
After James left, the laughter no longer needed to be blocked, and the entire Toyota Center was filled with laughter.
"well."
Monty Williams shook his head.
"I'm still not calm enough. I got into trouble just now. If I had let go from the beginning, there wouldn't be so many things. I still have to study hard."
"But, I didn't expect LeBron to be so good in a one-on-one match."
Monty Williams, who was picking up the ball at this time, didn't notice how respectful the eyes of the surrounding All-Star players looked at him.
"The coaching is 50-50 with Coach D, the NBA's number one genius idol coach."
"In a one-on-one match, I can have a 50-50 tie with James, the number one player in the NBA."
Well, the one-on-one score between him and James was 0-0, so there is absolutely no problem with a 50-50 draw.
Then someone quickly checked the statistics of Monty Williams's battles with Jordan when he was a player. After checking, he was shocked.
"Damn it, Jordan only averaged 25 points per game in his career against Monty Williams, and his shooting percentage was only 38.5%!"
If Jordan can't impress a man, if James can impress him, then he's crazy!
"Monty Williams, the most mysterious man in the NBA!"
…
…
After the East and West All-Star training ended, the Internet was still crazy about the one-on-one competition at this All-Star training.
No way, it's too dramatic.
But soon, ESPN had exclusive news.
"LeBron James is missing the All-Star Game due to a suspected recurrence of his groin injury!"
For a time, all major media outlets were reprinting the news.
For a time, James fans began to feel sorry for their emperor.
"You are clearly injured, why do you still have to challenge Maizi? Even if you pay tribute to your idol and chase your basketball dream, you don't have to pay tribute with the injury, and chase with the injury!"
The interesting thing about James' recurrence of groin injury is that even Comey didn't suspect it was fake.
Otherwise, you can't explain why James can't even beat Monty Williams?
After thinking about it for a while, Comey finally thought, well, maybe, this time, James' groin strain is really real.
Finally, James' performance in the one-on-one training session between the Eastern and Western All-Stars was once again ruined by crisis management.
Soon, ESPN issued another exclusive news.
"James is determined to participate in tonight's All-Star game, but his playing time will be limited."
Seeing this news, the Komi people were even more excited.
"The All-Star MVP belongs to Corvo this time!"
James is injured, and the East is definitely no match for the West, so Corvo's MVP will definitely be the most exciting!
"If Corvo really wins the fifth AMVP, will the AMVP trophy in the future be named after Corvo?!"
"It's possible, very possible!!"
For a while, people on the Internet began to think about Kobe's fifth All-Star MVP.
At this moment, an exclusive news from TNT came out, and everyone in Comey was dumbfounded.
"Kobe Bryant has decided to withdraw from this year's All-Star Game due to personal matters!"
Soon, NBA officials immediately released the news.
"We deeply regret that Lakers star Kobe Bryant will miss this year's All-Star Game due to personal matters. Lakers star Steve Nash will be selected to replace Kobe Bryant's starting position in the All-Star Game. "
This series of news has completely confused NBA fans.
Soon, the latest news came about why Coach D and Kobe left in a hurry.
"Lakers owner Jerry Buss is dying, Coach D and Kobe are going back to Los Angeles to see him one last time!"
No wonder Coach D left Houston in a hurry.
No wonder Kobe would give up the All-Star game.
It turns out that's the reason.
…
…
In fact, this was not the first time Du Kang met Lao Bas.
Jim Shu had brought him here to meet the legendary owner of the Lakers before.
Seeing Old Bass again, Du Kang thought that Old Bass was in a physical condition. However, judging from the specific situation, although Old Bass's body was still haggard at this time, his spirit was better.
It looks like his condition is getting better.
Why is Jim Sham looking so sad now?
etc!
Damn it!
Come back to the light! !
"Coach D, I'm sorry, my affairs have affected your vacation."
"No, Jim said, you want to go to the game?"
Du Kang put away those thoughts in his heart and looked seriously at the smiling old Bass.
"The doctor no longer restricts my movements and I can see again. I want to take a look and take one last look."
"dad……"
"Jim, you go out first."
Finally, Jim Shumao left the ward with three steps and two turns.
"Jim still has illusions, but I know it's time for all of us to face reality. Coach D, I made you laugh."
"Mr. Bass, please tell me if you have any questions. If I can help, I will."
When Old Bass asked Jim to quit, it was definitely not because Jim was out of control and unreliable and refused to accept reality. It must have been something else.
Hearing what Du Kang said, Old Bass also showed admiration and nostalgia on his face.
"Like, so similar."
"..."
"Sorry, when people get older, they will think about the past a lot. I see a lot of Jerry's shadow in Coach D."
"It was an honor."
Jerry, that must be West... It must be his honor to compare him now with Jerry West.
"Coach D, you don't have to be humble. The greatest achievement in my life is to own the Los Angeles Lakers and Jerry West. I hope that one day, the Los Angeles Lakers and Jim will be proud of having you."
"..."
Facing such words from such an NBA legend, Du Kang felt a little dizzy.
Mr. Jerry Buss, do you always speak so nicely?
"Coach D, before you showed up, there were two things I was most worried about. One was that Jim would not be able to bear the heavy responsibility I forced on him. Now that you have appeared, I have let go of all these worries. "
"Then what's your second worry?"
After knocking him out, show him again. Mr. Jerry Bass, you really know how to play.
"Bryant, the second thing I'm worried about is Bryant."
When he said this, Jerry Buss's face showed the kind of love and appreciation that could not be concealed in any way.
"When Bryant was 17 years old, Jerry and I brought him to Los Angeles. At that time, he was still a child, and now he has become a pillar of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has grown far beyond what Jerry and I have known. Looking forward to it, with the support of the Los Angeles Lakers, it is more about his hard work, dedication and sacrifice. I am not sure whether Bryant's entire career will be greater elsewhere, but I know that I am sorry for him."
"..."
"During the OK Dynasty, Shaq couldn't see his sacrifice. Everyone pretended not to see his sacrifice, but I couldn't help but see it, so in the end I chose him. Originally, I wanted the whole world to see his sacrifice. Great, but because of his lack of ability, not only did he not win respect, but he was dragged along by me and the Lakers to continue to fall. If it hadn't been for Jerry in 2008... No, Jerry said it was a win-win deal, that would be it. .”
"..."
Seeing the knowing smile on Old Bass's face, Du Kang was stunned.
Perhaps he was the first to tell Kobe in front of him that Kobe had sacrificed for the Lakers before.
However, one person did not say it, but kept it in his heart.
No wonder... no wonder...
"If it weren't for Jerry, I, who originally wanted to help Bryant prove himself, almost completely destroyed Bryant and a great player who made so many sacrifices for the Lakers but could not be recognized and could not prove himself."
It is conceivable that without the next two championships, Kobe would have lived his entire career in the ridicule of the world, the ridicule of O'Neal, and the confusion and anger of the Lakers and Los Angeles fans. He must have lived up to what O'Neal said. The role of 'Grandma O'Neal' has nothing to do with him after the OK Dynasty. It is all due to Shaq.
"Coach D, I don't know what your plans are for Bryant's future, and I don't want to interfere with your plans for the Lakers' future."
you?
"But I beg you, give Bryant a chance. For the Lakers, he can sacrifice everything and fight for everything, even his career. There are not many players in the world who can make such sacrifices for the team. ”
"Mr. Bass, I never intended to kick Bryant off my team."
"..."
This time it was old Bass's turn to be stunned.
"Never thought about it? Could it be? I understand, Coach D, you are the wisest person I have ever met. I am now 100% sure that Jerry's prediction has been successful again."
"..."
Did Jerry West have any prophecies for me?
What you said makes me very curious.
But I know you won't say that.
So, I would never ask!
Humph, you want to arouse my curiosity, but I won't be fooled. I'm just not curious.
Finally, Du Kang and Jerry Buss chatted for a while. Jerry Buss, who tried to trick Du Kang but failed, burst out laughing in the end.
"Coach D, I am 100% sure now that you are better than Jerry. You will definitely be able to keep what Jerry and I left for the Lakers."
"..."
This old gentleman looks like an old Riddler!
But, this is true for all old people, especially smart old people.
"What's the thing you left behind Jim, what's the thing Mr. West left behind?"
"The Lakers are a Lakers that is nobler than other NBA teams and that all superstars yearn for."
This time, old Bass didn't laugh or act as the answerer.
But Du Kang was shocked.
…
…
When Du Kang came out of Old Bass's ward, he saw Kobe Bryant and Jim Miller at the door.
The two of them just leaned against the wall.
"Did you all hear that?"
"..."
no answer.
Finally, Jim sighed and walked into the ward with a heavy-faced Kobe.
This time it was Du Kang's turn to stay outside and listen to the wall.
However, I didn't hear anything useful.
Compared with the full content when talking to him just now.
What Old Buss said to Jim and Kobe was commonplace.
They even asked about Kobe’s daughters.
Du Kang is doubting whether he is the successor of the Lakers. Jim Shu is a redundant foil.
"Mr. Bass, you're putting me under a lot of pressure."
Du Kang leaned against the wall and sighed.
but……
"What a wise old man."
Thinking of these two Jerrys…
"Is this the greatest team in the NBA in the past era?"
It's so scary...
…
…
Almost an hour later.
Kobe and Jim came out.
Well, it was the nurse sister who came in to urge me.
Said that old Mr. Bass needed to rest, otherwise, it is estimated that old Mr. Bass could keep these two people until dawn.
In the end, everyone began to urge Corvo to have a son and continue to be a Laker.
Where is the boss here?
This is dad.
I heard Corvo had a bad relationship with his biological father.
Wasn't it Corvo's own comparison?
With a perfect godfather like Old Bass, his biological father is full of shortcomings no matter how he looks at it.
groove!
Xiao Du will never be allowed to have such a powerful godfather in the future!
"Du, in the next game, I want to give Dad a perfect ending. Can I do it?"
Along the way, the three of them felt heavy, and in the end it was Jim Shu who spoke first.
This was also the first time Jim had begged him.
For a proud Jimmie, could such a request be refused?
The perfect ending?
This is really a difficult problem.
The hardest puzzles are the ones without specific requirements.
but……
"Jim's request doesn't matter no matter how difficult it is."
After Jim Shu was stunned for a moment, a smile finally appeared on his heavy face.
"Thanks."
At this moment, Kobe on the other side of Du Kang stopped.
"coach……"
Before Kobe could speak, Du Kang waved his hand and interrupted his subsequent words.
"You don't have to beg me, you're not like Jim."
After Du Kang said with a smile, he took off the golden wristband on his wrist and put it on Kobe's hand.
"This has been prepared for you a long time ago."
Du Kang patted Kobe on the shoulder.
"Don't bow your head, never. This is your pride, Mr. Buss's pride, and the Lakers' pride."
"..."
Looking at the figures of Du Kang and Jim Bass in front of him, Kobe's eyes widened.
Don't bow your head, never. This is your pride, Mr. Buss's pride, and the Lakers' pride...
Kobe put the golden wristband on his wrist with trembling hands. The line of text on the wristband was so dazzling in the dim light.
sacrifice!
"Sacrifice...?"
Kobe closed his eyes.
"Thank you, coach."
…
…
"Ding, your player Kobe Bryant's favorability towards you has been adjusted to 90, please check it."
Corvo, you can really do it.
The wheat is already 99, and you are just 90.
but……
very good already.
Three of the four major defenders have a favorability rating of 90 for him.
Um……
Why do you feel so uncomfortable all of a sudden?
Am I obsessive-compulsive?
"Du, are you okay?"
"It's okay, by the way, Jim, Mr. Bass is 80 years old, right?"
"yes."
"Next game, you ask the on-site staff to help me do something."
After Du Kang finished speaking his request in Jim Shu's ear, he was stunned.
"How could the Celtics let Bryant get..."
Before Jim Shumao could finish speaking, Du Kang covered his mouth with a void.
"Be careful, the walls have ears."
…
…
"What did Dad say to Coach D tonight?"
"Jenny, Kobe and Jim have been guarding the door. Our people can't get close."
"..."
Aunt Jenny’s face didn’t look very good.
"What did Dad say to Coby Jim again?"
"D, Coach D has been guarding the door. I and our people still can't get close."
"..."
"waste!"
Anxious, Aunt Jenny was very anxious at this time.
At this time, no one can help but be anxious.
…
…
The next day, February 18, 2013.
On the day after the All-Star Weekend, all NBA teams were resting, but the Lakers returned to team training at the request of head coach Du Kang.
Facing Coach D's first such unkind request, no Lakers player dared to resist.
There are so many big guys in the Lakers, among the four top guards, Nash and Howard, which one is not a big guy.
Even Gasol, Artest, and Jamison are all famous players in the NBA.
Maybe they are old and their strength is no longer at its peak, but their social status in the NBA is top-notch.
It would be difficult for a famous coach like D'Antoni to get rid of Gasol.
In the end, I lost myself.
As for Du Kang, he killed everyone at once.
Moreover, the Lakers' training ground was unusually calm, with no one raising objections.
However, there was one person who was a little unhappy, but it was not because of Du Kang.
In last night's All-Star game, with the help of Nash, Howard, who had just won the AMVP trophy, was originally in a good mood.
But when I saw the golden wristband on Kobe's wrist, I instantly felt bad.
Damn it!
I knew it was those Boston reporters who messed up, otherwise the coach wouldn't have given this old guy the magic weapon!
Well now, this old guy will be awesome again in the next game!
Can't you just quietly listen to this old guy hammering?
Why are you going against this beast!
Boston Celtics, just wait!
In the next game, I want you to look good!
…
…
"Sure enough, old Mr. Bass is dying."
Rivers, who brought the Celtics to the Lakers, smiled when he saw that the local news in Los Angeles was full of news that Buss would watch the Lakers and Celtics game live in the next game.
"Lou, look at the names of these people in the newspaper, David Stern, Russell, Larry Bird, Jerry West, Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Celtics and Lakers legends, NBA All the senior officials are coming."
So, what then?
"This is my best chance to be recognized by the world again!"
"..."
Just then, Rivers' phone rang.
one look.
Farke!
"Doug, no matter what method is used, the Celtics must win the next game!"
"..."
Danny Ainge is such a shady person!
This is the second update today, thank you for your support (*^▽^*).
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