Click, click, click! ! !
As soon as Zhao Chen appeared, the flash lights at the scene were blinding.
In the past, Kobe Bryant appeared on this occasion, but this year it was Zhao Chen.
Originally, the Lakers public relations arranged for Kobe and Zhao Chen to be interviewed together, but Kobe directly pushed the job to Zhao Chen.
This is the first time in recent years that the Lakers' press conference hall has been full.
The media crowds filled the hall, and there were even a bunch of media reporters sitting in the aisles.
Zhao Chen's popularity and media focus are fully demonstrated!
There was only a large table on the stage, with dozens of topics on it, densely packed.
It was also the first time for Zhao Chen to witness such a large interview battle, which he would never be able to enjoy in Oklahoma City.
Zhao Chen put on a smile and greeted reporters with familiar faces as he walked.
At this time, the Lakers' public relations team is the busiest.
They must coordinate the order of interviews and maintain order on site.
Of course, this interview will be broadcast live, and countless Lakers fans and domestic fans are watching.
Zhao Chen sat on the rostrum where he was the only one.
All eyes are on you!
That’s right now!
Facing such a big scene, Zhao Chen seemed very calm.
"Zhao Chen is so cool, there are so many reporters."
“The attention in Los Angeles is not something that can cover it.”
"If Zhao Chen goes to the Lakers, he will be far away from the championship."
"The place must have been packed with reporters."
"Why didn't any other All-Stars go?"
"Zhao Chen, you finally stood up and chose to go your own way. Come on, I will always support you."
"If you don't win the championship with the Thunder and choose to run away, then I will never forgive you, but now that you have won the championship, you can make any decision you like."
"The Lakers championship, the Lakers have truly ushered in their peak period as a super giant."
"Haha, support Zhao Chen!!"
"I'm a Lakers fan from today on, come on Zhao Chen."
Domestic live interview barrages are posted very quickly.
Soon, the interview entered the formal process.
An ESPN reporter asked: "Zhao, what does joining the Lakers mean to you?"
Zhao Chen said into the microphone: "It means a lot to me to join the Lakers. This is a team that I have been following since I was a child. I spent a year in Oklahoma City, and now I can play with Kobe and the Lakers." It’s great for my teammates to start a new journey, and they also expressed a warm welcome to my arrival. Coming to Los Angeles will be a new beginning for me, and I will help the Lakers get back on the road to winning the championship!”
The reporter asked: "Do you think the Lakers' lineup can win the championship this season?"
Zhao Chen said: "Yes, but this road will be difficult and requires efforts from all of us. I have experience..."
The reporter asked: "The Lakers have welcomed 6 rookies this year, including you and 3 foreign players. What do you think of the Lakers' running-in problem?"
Zhao Chen said: "We have a whole regular season to run in. This will not be a problem. I believe that I am an excellent player and have excellent leadership skills. I will do my best on the court to lead the team to win the game as much as possible. My teammates are the best, too.”
The reporter asked: "You and Kobe are both scorers, how will you allocate the ball?"
Zhao Chen smiled and said: "When the time comes, just watch the chemical reaction on the court. I believe we will do well. I can hold the ball and play without the ball. My main role in the new season is still as a point guard. This will not conflict with Kobe. Of course, we will also make sacrifices for each other. We are all elite players and will adapt to changes on the court. I believe Kobe will also be a selfless player and he will also share the ball. Watch, we will play enjoyable basketball in the new season."
Zhao Chen still maintained sufficient respect for Kobe during interviews.
The reporter asked: "You broke up with the Thunder. What was the attitude of Westbrook and Kevin Durant at that time?"
When Zhao Chen signed with the Lakers, many media revealed that the reason was his poor relationship with Durant and Westbrook.
These news broke out after Zhao Chen left, and they belong to the self-media style of "one sentence in the title, and the content is all based on bragging".
Zhao Chen said: "Russell, KD and I are all brothers. I love them. Before I signed with the Lakers, I kept in communication with them. They understood and respected my decision."
The reporter asked: "What really prompted you to leave the Thunder?"
Zhao Chen said: "Challenge, I like the unknown!"
The Penguin reporter asked: "LeBron, Love, and Irving form the Cavaliers' Big Three. Are you sure you can beat them?"
Zhao Chen smiled and said: "I'm looking forward to competing with them. As for whether I can beat them in the series, I don't have to think so much. For us, the bigger trouble should still be in the Western Conference."
The reporter asked: "Which teams in the Western Conference do you think have championship-level strength?"
Zhao Chen said: "Golden State Warriors, OKC, Spurs, and Lakers!"
The reporter asked: "What do you think of LeBron returning to the Cavaliers?"
Zhao Chen said: "That's his hometown. If there is an NBA team in China, then I would also like to go back."
The reporter asked: "What is your personal goal for the regular season?"
Zhao Chen said: "Helping your teammates do better, of course, you can be considered a regular season MVP!!"
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Zhao Chen's entire interview lasted for 2 hours before it ended.
For the first time, Zhao Chen felt that there were bad things in Los Angeles.
It takes a lot of energy for him to deal with the media.
This place has pros and cons, it all depends on how you weigh it.
After the interview, Zhao Chen did not go home immediately. Instead, he returned to the Lakers training facility for additional training. He had not yet reached the intensity of today's training.
The first day of training was over, but Zhao Chen still saw a figure who was still working hard in the training hall.
Jokic!
Jokic, the little fat guy, is still running back and forth.
Seeing Zhao Chen coming over, Jokic stopped to take a breath and looked at Zhao Chen.
"Nicholas, why are you still training?" Zhao Chen asked.
"Boss, I want to lose a little more weight so that I can stay on the court longer." Jokic replied, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
Seeing his attitude towards basketball, Zhao Chen can actually understand why he is more successful than other rookies.
Compared with many superstars, Jokic's talent is not high. He plays more with his brain.
Although he didn't control his weight much when he was in Serbia, he started working hard after being selected by the Lakers, and now he has met the basic requirements to log into the NBA.
Zhao Chen also often talks to him on the phone to discuss tactics for the new season.
Jokic has similar qualities to Westbrook and Durant.
That kind of unwillingness to admit defeat.
Jokic can also feel that Zhao Chen attaches great importance to him!
Jokic knows very well that he cannot bear Zhao Chen's attention now. In order to live up to expectations, he has no choice but to work harder.
"Well, work hard. You will play a very important role in the new season. I look forward to cooperating with you." Zhao Chen said.
"Hey, by the way, boss, you are only one year older than me, why do you look more "steady" than me?" Jokic asked with a smile.
Jokic felt that Zhao Chen gave him the feeling that he was much older than him.
This is Big Brother's care.
Jokic is the one among the rookies who is least afraid of Zhao Chen's aura. The other rookies were more or less afraid before they got acquainted with Zhao Chen, so they dared to ask Zhao Chen many questions.
"I don't understand why you are one year younger than me, but so much fatter than me. Go run a lap quickly and stop talking." Zhao Chen said with a smile.
"Okay, let's run in circles." Jokic was training happily.
Seeing Jokic's do-it-yourself character, Zhao Chen smiled.
How well they can perform this year depends largely on how much progress the rookies led by Jokic can make.
In an era when many teams have more than two super giants, Zhao Chen also feels a lot of pressure.
