She didn't know if her father knew about the "Qing Jun Side" plan, but she felt that even if his father knew about it, he might not object because he was the one who was most afraid of West's prestige in the Lakers.
She even suspected that this was her father's plan and was just executed with the help of Jim Bass and her.
This plan actually made her very uncomfortable, because she was the main villain. Jim Bass only gave the beginning and ran away. She was the one who really came forward to offend West.
But in order to increase her weight in her father's heart, show her abilities, and add Phil Jackson, she had to do it.
After pondering for a moment, she said: "The team was swept three times in a row. When it was swept for the first time, Mr. Phil Jackson was still with the Bulls, and he led the Bulls to win the championship that season.
He won four championships with the Bulls, I mean, he's a very talented guy and we can't just put the blame on him for the team's losses, that's unfair.
Whether the responsibility for the team's failure lies with Mr. Phil Jackson, Mr. West, or both, the management has not yet made a final decision.
My suggestion is that we can sit down and discuss it. In fact, I personally hope that they all stay, the Lakers need them. "
Several reporters looked at each other. They didn't know before that this woman was very powerful. After a few words, they pulled West in and put the responsibility on Jerry West's head. He even revealed that West might To leave the Lakers, it seems that the Buss family is already very dissatisfied with West.
After dismissing several reporters, Phil Jackson came out and came to the corner of the corridor with Jenny Buss. After a passionate kiss, they started talking in secret.
"Phil, you can stay with peace of mind. The best outcome this time is that West resigns and leaves. The worst outcome is that you all stay."
"Jenny, thank you!"
"I hope the Lakers will see a change in the new season. My father is not afraid of spending money. As long as the record improves, he is willing to spend more money."
"Jenny, I promise."
"Also, I don't want to see the Iron Fist King so dazzling at the Staples Center anymore. What I want to see is the Los Angeles fans cheering for our star, not for him."
"Jenny, this requires Kobe to become stronger and be able to limit the performance of the Iron Fist King so that he can no longer be so dazzling."
"We will do our best to train Kobe."
"I believe the OK combination will be even stronger next season."
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Several reporters who had just interviewed Jeanie Buss came to the player tunnel and bumped into Jerry West, who hurried up to interview.
West had just been interviewed on the court for a while, and now he was going to the locker room to comfort O'Neal and Kobe.
"Mr. West, Miss Jeanie Buss said that you and Phil Jackson should bear the responsibility for the team's defeat, and hinted that you might leave the Lakers, what do you think?"
"Mr. West, will you bear the responsibility for the team's consecutive sweeps?"
"Mr. West, you built the Lakers with your own hands, but after Magic retired, the Lakers lost their competitiveness and never won the Western Conference championship, let alone the championship. Do you think your lineup construction is correct? ?"
After a few questions were asked, Jerry West was a little confused.
What happened? Didn't you want Phil Jackson to leave? Why did it happen to me? Is Jenny Buss crazy?
No, no, no, Jenny Buss doesn't have that power, and Jim Buss also has no power and ability to touch him. The only one who has the guts, power, and ability to touch him seems to be...Jerry Buss.
"Boss, you..."
When he thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh secretly.
"Sorry, I don't have time for an interview now." He quickly refused the interview with a smile on his face, pushed aside a few reporters and left.
"Maybe the Lakers will be in chaos."
"Maybe not, there will be a compromise and the Bass family will take back some power from West."
"I think there's a touch of Jerry Buss in him."
"Judging from Jeanie Buss's attitude, there's a chance Phil Jackson will stay."
"She and Phil Jackson are in a passionate relationship and supporting Jackson is for sure."
"Actually, if Phil Jackson is fired, can the Lakers hire a better head coach?"
"George Karl?"
“Come on, what is George Karl without Iron Fist?”
"Please come back to fortune teller Pat Riley?"
"It's impossible for Pat Riley to come back. He can decide everything in the Heat. The Heat owner trusts him very much, but it's impossible to come to the Lakers. West may be purged, let alone him?"
Looking at West's back, several reporters started talking.
The Lakers' internal chaos had nothing to do with the SuperSonics. After returning to the locker room, they briefly celebrated their victory in the Western Conference Finals, then took a shower and changed clothes. Zhou Quan went to attend the press conference, and others were interviewed in the locker room.
"The Iron Fist King lost to the Jazz in the second round, but was able to sweep the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. How do you evaluate who is weaker or stronger, the Lakers or the Jazz?" a reporter asked.
Zhou Quan shook his head and said: "You cannot compare the strengths and weaknesses of the other two teams simply by using this game that the SuperSonics lost.
The Jazz have their strengths and weaknesses, and so do the Lakers. In the game we lost, everyone performed poorly, but in the Western Conference Finals, everyone performed very well.
What I mean is that when we lose, it’s not about how strong our opponent is, but because we didn’t play well. Yes, that's what I mean. "
"Tekken King, you averaged 55.5 points per game in the Western Conference Finals, far exceeding the first and second round series. This must be because you did not give your best in the first two rounds of the series, is that right?" The reporter Ask again.
"Well, due to the distribution of physical fitness, I do have reservations when it is certain to advance." Zhou Quan nodded.
"So to go all out in the Western Conference Finals and sweep the Lakers, your biggest consideration is whether you want to end the Western Conference Finals as soon as possible, or do you simply hope to sweep the Lakers?" the reporter asked.
"Of course I hope to end the Western Conference Finals as soon as possible and prepare physically for the finals. There is no essential difference between sweeping and advancing and advancing four to one. If I hope to sweep, then I will not hold back in the second round." Zhou Quan said.
The next reporter asked: "Iron Fist King, do you think Phil Jackson should leave the Lakers?"
"Sorry, this has nothing to do with me. It's not convenient for me to express my opinion." Zhou Quan refused to answer this question.
"So do you think Jerry West should take responsibility for the Lakers being swept three times in a row?" the reporter asked again.
"Sorry, if you have any questions about the Lakers, please go to the Lakers press conference to ask questions." Zhou Quan still refused to answer such questions, so as not to provoke criticism. He didn't want to meddle in other people's business.
At the Lakers press conference, O'Neal and Kobe were present, as was Phil Jackson, but Jerry West was not present.
"Mr. Phil Jackson, do you think Jerry West should bear responsibility for the Lakers being swept?" a reporter asked.
A smile appeared at the corner of Phil Jackson's mouth, but it disappeared quickly. He pushed up his nose bridge and said: "Actually, you should ask him this question himself, not me. It's not convenient for me to answer this question."
"Will your relationship with Miss Jenny Buss affect the internal affairs of the Lakers?" the reporter asked again.
"Of course not. Public is public and private is private. Both she and I know the difference very clearly." Phil Jackson said righteously.
The next reporter was a reporter from a Los Angeles TV station and asked: "Phil, the Lakers have been swept three times in a row, which proves that the OK group is not competitive for the championship. Is it possible that the management will break them up?"
This question caused a commotion among the media reporters below, and also made O'Neal and Kobe a little uneasy above, and they all looked at Phil Jackson.
Phil Jackson shook his head and said: "This is the job of General Manager Jerry West. He has to consider this issue, not me, so I can't answer your question."
"So what's your personal opinion?" the reporter asked.
Phil Jackson nodded to O'Neal and Kobe and smiled: "If I continue to be the head coach of the Lakers, then I will suggest to the management that based on the OK combination, the Lakers should continue to strengthen the lineup instead of dismantling them. "
O'Neal and Kobe couldn't see anything on the surface, but deep down they were relieved.
They like this city very much, where they have the highest attention, very high economic interests, and endorsements one after another, so they really don't want to leave the Lakers. Being able to stay is of course the best result.
So they now have a thing for Phil Jackson, a guy they can get along with.
"Shaq, he has been swept for three consecutive years. How do you sum up the failure of these three seasons? Are you frustrated by this? In the future, you will continue to face strong teams like the SuperSonics and Spurs. Are you pessimistic about the future?" a reporter asked.
O'Neal shook his head and subconsciously played with his fingers while thinking: "Three bad years, yes, quite bad. But I will not be depressed, nor will I be pessimistic about the future. I believe we will have a future. "
"What positions do you think the Lakers need to strengthen in their lineup to have a chance of defeating the SuperSonics?" the reporter continued to ask.
O'Neal thought about the game against the Sonics, where did he lose? Of course, he lost on the outside. First of all, Kobe was completely blown away.
However, he knew very well that he could not blame Kobe, because he knew more about the power of Iron Fist.
Shaking his head, he said: "This is a matter for the general manager to consider. I just hope that the team will strengthen the lineup. We need more guys in their prime to join us."
"So where do you think the Lakers lost?" the reporter continued to ask.
O'Neal still shook his head and said: "The overall lineup is not as good as the SuperSonics. In specific aspects, I am not the head coach. I am only responsible for playing."
"The Lakers were able to win two games against the SuperSonics in the regular season, so why were they swept in the Western Conference Finals? Do you think this is normal?" the reporter asked again.
O'Neal was a little annoyed and said unhappily: "The regular season is the regular season, which is different from the Western Conference Finals. If you compare Tekken's data in the regular season and the Western Conference Finals, you will know the difference."
"Kobe, what abilities do you think need to be improved in order to be able to compete with Iron Fist?" the next reporter asked.
Kobe said indifferently: "Defense, offense, from consciousness to technique, from experience to psychological warfare, I need to improve."
"What did you learn from King of Iron Fist during the on-site teaching of the G3 battle?" the reporter asked again.
A trace of anger flashed in Kobe's eyes, and he said in a more indifferent tone: "I learned a lot. He taught me how to attack opponents in all aspects, from psychology to reality. He taught me very well. I will always remember that game."
"Will you and him still be friends?" the reporter asked again.
Kobe said without hesitation: "The game is a game, and the personal relationship is a personal relationship. Of course he and I will still be friends off the court."
The SuperSonics ended the press conference. The two media halls were next to each other. Zhou Quan was waiting outside the back door of the Lakers' hall. After the Western Conference Finals, he had to say goodbye to O'Neal.
After waiting for about ten minutes, the Lakers' press conference was over.
"Hey, Shark." He greeted when he saw O'Neal coming out.
"Hey, Iron Fist, if you dare to taunt me, I will fight you." O'Neal said angrily.
"Of course not. I'm here to invite you to watch the finals in Seattle."
At this time, Kobe arrived next to O'Neal, Zhou Quan nodded to him and said to the two of them.
"Don't show off in front of me. I don't have time. I have to modify my Volvo." O'Neal said unhappily.
"I'm going to practice more," Kobe said.
"Don't be like this. Watching me win the championship will inspire you. You should learn how to win the championship on the spot. I will teach you." Zhou Quan sincerely advised.
"roll!"
O'Neill was so angry that he had a nosebleed, turned around and left.
Kobe also snorted coldly and followed O'Neal away.
"Ha ha!"
Zhou Quan had some fun with the OK group and was about to leave when Zhang Lili and Xu Jicheng came over.
"Zhou Quan, do you want to go back to the hotel now?" Zhang Lili asked.
"Brother Zhang, what's wrong with you?" Zhou Quan asked.
"Didn't you say you have a list of the Dream Team Four?" Xu Jicheng reminded.
"oh……"
Zhou Quan nodded and said, "It's in my bag. Follow me to the locker room to get it."
"Zhou Quan, I didn't expect you to sweep the Lakers. The score was two to two in the regular season." Xu Jicheng said excitedly on the way to the locker room.
Zhou Quan said with a smile: "The strength of the Lakers is mainly concentrated in the main lineup. The strength of the main lineup is mainly in the OK group. I can control Kobe, Ben Wallace and the others can restrict O'Neal, and that's almost it.
The regular season cannot be compared with the series. The four regular season games are to learn about each other and test the role of tactics. "
"This is the best series of your career, better than the four finals, and it's worth celebrating." Zhang Li said with a smile.
Zhou Quan shook his head and said: "Now Kobe's strength and experience are not as good as those of Jordan in those seasons. It is better to average 50+ per game with him than to average 30+ per game with Jordan."
Zhang Lili and Xu Jicheng nodded, and the former said: "There should be one more thing. Your current strength should be stronger than those in those seasons, right?"
Zhou Quan nodded and said: "My skills and experience have not improved much, but my physical fitness and mental state are better, and I have stronger control over the series."
"Mental state?"
Zhang Lili seemed to be a little confused. He explained: "To put it simply, it was impossible for me to break out in four consecutive games. It was difficult for me to break out in three games. After breaking out for two games, my body and mind will be exhausted and my condition will decline. But now My physical and mental state are stronger, so..."
"That's why it broke out throughout the series." Zhang Lili said excitedly.
"That's why I have more control over the series." Xu Jicheng said at the same time.
"That's right." Zhou Quan smiled and nodded.
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(End of chapter)
