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The middle-aged reporter's words drew everyone's attention to him.

Some people watched the spectacle from the sidelines, some quickly straightened up to record this heated exchange, and some also showed disdain on their faces.

All eyes were on him, and the middle-aged reporter seemed to hold his head even higher, his face full of pride and smugness.

"Next question."

Head coach Dunleavy felt a chill run down his spine and quickly reacted.

He looked at Zhou Yi beside him, worried that the young boy might say something unpleasant in front of the sharp-tongued media.

"No need. May I ask, reporter, which newspaper do you work for?"

Zhou Yi stopped old Dunleavy beside him, picked up the microphone, and asked.

The Los Angeles Times.

Seeing that Zhou Yi had taken the bait and was about to reply, the middle-aged reporter proudly introduced himself.

"This is a die-hard Kobe fan and the Lakers' mouthpiece."

Old Dunleavy whispered something in Zhou Yi's ear, then continued in a low voice.

"Zhou, you can choose not to answer, it's no big deal."

Zhou Yi shook his head.

In Los Angeles, the Lakers always have the upper hand over the Clippers. This is a sign of disdain and contempt from their city rivals. If they shrink back and run away today, they will only be looked down upon even more in the future.

Does the Los Angeles Times not report it if he doesn't answer today?

They will only exaggerate and embellish, claiming that the 09 top scorer bowed his head to a local powerhouse on the very first day.

Zhou Yi gripped the microphone tightly, stared intently at the reporter, cleared his throat, and spoke in a calm tone through the microphone.

"This Los Angeles Times reporter, I think there's only one person in Los Angeles who's afraid, and that's Kobe and his Lakers."

"Once they ascend the throne, they fear being overthrown. They watch every move with trepidation, knowing that behind the mountaintop lies a precipice."

"And we..."

As Zhou Yi spoke, he looked at Ballmer and nodded to the new boss.

"The newly formed Clippers team has nothing to fear, and we will set sail again."

Zhou Yi's words surprised the reporters present. This young upstart spoke with reason and evidence, and with neither arrogance nor servility.

The Los Angeles Times reporter was visibly stunned; his lips twitched stiffly, and for a moment he couldn't find the words to refute him.

This prodigy was tougher and more confident than he had imagined.

The Clippers have come up with an idea that's giving the Los Angeles media pause for thought.

The press conference continued, but fearing further trouble, the microphone was given to neutral media outlets from then on.

......

Newport Beach Villas, Los Angeles.

For his son's sake, Kobe fought with a Mexican girl all night, and he didn't get out of bed until this morning, clutching his back.

Kobe Bryant posted photos of his pre-prepared 4 a.m. training session online, his fingers flying across the keyboard.

"Training ended at four in the morning. Another day of self-discipline."

After tweeting, Kobe brushed his Mamba Teeth while browsing the news.

"Clippers' number one draft pick Zhou Yi said: Kobe is the person Los Angeles should be most afraid of. After winning the championship, the Lakers will be facing a cliff."

According to the Los Angeles Daily News, Kobe's elbow struck the Mamba's fang with force.

"Fuck, damn Los Angeles Daily News."

Kobe threw his toothbrush to the ground and said fiercely.

After spitting out the blood and foam from his mouth, Kobe called his agent, Pelinka.

"Pelinka, this year's number one draft pick, seems to still not know who's the boss in Los Angeles. What was our last game against the Clippers?"

"Kobe, our first game in the Summer League is against the Clippers, in a week."

"Great, this season I'll show this kid who's the boss in Los Angeles."

Kobe hung up the phone, and the words of the I Ching came to mind.

"After the Lakers won the championship, it was a cliff."

Then I thought about the recent rumors that had just surfaced within the Lakers organization.

After winning the championship, there are now undercurrents within the Lakers team.

The team's 3D wing Ariza wants a higher salary for his new contract, sixth man Odom is no longer satisfied with his role as a substitute, and Bynum's knee injury has yet to heal.

Thinking of this, Kobe couldn't help but slam his fist against the wall.

The phrase "After winning the championship, there is a cliff" kept echoing in his mind.

Damn it! That kid was right!

......

Zhou Yi's press conference speech not only went viral online that day, but also caused a huge uproar in Los Angeles the following day.

In Los Angeles, countless media outlets were Lakers supporters, and they used their front-page headlines to mock this arrogant young man.

"Los Angeles Daily News: Zhou is just a naive kid; the Lakers should teach the Clippers a lesson in the new season."

"Los Angeles Sentinel: Zhou is ignorant of his own limitations; he seems to have forgotten that the Clippers have been dominated by the Lakers for 25 years."

The Lakers had just won the championship in the 08-09 season, and the fans of this purple and gold team were extremely arrogant.

They ridiculed Zhou Yi's statements extensively online.

Zhou Yi did not choose to engage in an endless online flame war with Lakers fans.

The schedule for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has been released, and Zhou Yi will be heading to the city in just a few days.

There, he will participate in his first professional league match.

Meanwhile, the 09 draft picks from various NBA teams will also gather in Las Vegas to showcase their talent to their teams and fans for the first time.

At the Clippers' training facility, Zhou Yi met the Summer League players for the first time.

There are a few familiar faces among them.

Gordon, a second-year Clippers rookie with an almost perfectly round face, looked at Zhou Yi, who had just joined the team, with a resentful expression.

As the seventh overall pick in the 2008 draft, he averaged 16 points per game in his rookie season.

But now the team has welcomed Zhou Yi, the number one draft pick, and even owner Steve Ballmer is vying for his attention.

The round-faced man looked at Zhou Yi's figure, his eyes filled with resentment at being abandoned by the team.

Behind the team stood a tall guy, DeAndre Jordan, who looked rather dull with his buzz cut.

He is now the Clippers' third center and is actively showcasing his abilities to the team.

And there's also an old friend of the I Ching, Lovedale.

In the recently concluded draft, Lovedale also chose to enter, but unsurprisingly, he was not selected.

Because of the I Ching, the Clippers used a Summer League tactic to recruit him to play in the Summer League.

Everyone lined up, and head coach Dunleavy Sr. stood in front of them.

In order to curry favor with his new boss, Ballmer, Dunleavy decided to personally lead the team's training for this Summer League.

Reality isn't like a novel, where mindless villains jump out and cause trouble.

Facing the Clippers' current darling, Zhou Yi, this team composed of rookies, undrafted players, and NBA fringe players quickly found their place.

During training, Zhou Yi became the team's primary core player, possessing unlimited shooting rights.

After several days of team training at the base, Dunleavy took the team to Las Vegas.

At the Cox's Arena and the Thomas Mark Center at the University of Las Vegas.

The Clippers will play five games in a nine-day Summer League tournament.

Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, at the Los Angeles Lakers' training facility, and at the Cleveland Cavaliers' training facility.

Durant, Kobe, and James each found their respective Summer League team leaders.

"You know Harden, that kid Zhou wants to duel me, and I trust you'll help me take him out beforehand."

"Morrison, you're a veteran from the 06 draft, I believe you should know how to deal with rookie players."

"Danny Green, Eyinga, Zhou is trying to steal the King's thunder... My guards, you must fight for me."