This striker is not serious

While everyone was still talking about it, more recent news broke out on social media again.

Kobe will sign a veteran's minimum contract with the Nets.

In other words, Kobe's efforts are not for money, but for the championship!

"This is so shameless! Kobe abandoned his team! He betrayed the Lakers!"

In James's private villa, Rich Paul was talking angrily at this time.

This wave of operations by Kobe was a huge blow to the Lakers, because Kobe abandoned the Lakers just after James became the new face of the Lakers.

It is easy for people to think that Kobe does not want to cooperate with James.

This is definitely something that may happen, because everyone knows what Kobe means to the Lakers.

"Calm down, Richie, this isn't entirely a bad thing."

James was relatively calm, similar to his reaction when talking to Pelinka before.

Rich Paul looked at James in confusion. This was a rare ideological difference between them.

"Every team has a totem-like figure, which is generally difficult to shake, but the current situation is an opportunity for us."

James said it very seriously, and he had no intention of hiding anything from Rich Paul.

Rich Paul is also very easy to understand.

If Kobe doesn't leave, no matter what achievements James achieves with the Lakers, it is impossible to surpass Kobe and become the new totem of the Lakers.

However, the situation is completely different now that Kobe is gone.

Especially Kobe also wore a basketball jersey, which many Lakers fans couldn't accept.

In particular, if the two teams meet in the playoffs, that will be when Kobe's influence on the Lakers reaches its lowest point.

As long as James can win the championship with the Nets, the Lakers' totem will suddenly change.

I only see the smiles of the new ones, but don’t hear the cries of the old ones.

Fans will not erase Kobe's past contributions, but they will regard them as good memories and then re-erect a new "totem" for James.

Moreover, Rich Paul also knew what he should do next.

Now that Kobe has chosen to leave, he should let the outside world know that it was a betrayal and that he is no longer worthy of being the totem of the Lakers.

Because only in that way can Kobe's status in the hearts of Lakers fans decline, and it will also help James quickly gain a foothold in the Lakers.

…

Brooklyn, Barclays Center.

Early the next morning, when Lin Ying and Durant arrived at the training ground, they saw a man with a slightly exposed belly, an unshaven chin, and some white beards waiting there.

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Not only did Kobe come, he came earlier than them all!

If it wasn't for Kobe's ability to teleport, the only explanation is that Kobe flew to Brooklyn at night.

You know, it takes at least six hours to fly from Los Angeles to New York.

It's really non-stop.

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment, then smiled and reached out to give Kobe a big hug.

This may seem bizarre, but this is exactly what Kobe would do.

However, it can also be felt that Kobe hesitated for a long time before making this decision, but after it was actually done, he was looking forward to it very much.

After giving Lin Ying a big hug, Kobe also gave Durant a hug.

In the next year or so, he will be in the same boat as the Texas Twins.

After a brief exchange of greetings, they entered the training hall.

Of course, it is impossible for Kobe Bryant to conduct high-intensity training like Lin Ying from the beginning. He needs to do a lot of recovery training.

Although I haven't played for just a few months, for NBA-level players, they need to recover after not playing for a few days in order to keep up with the intensity of the NBA.

This will require a process.

But one thing I have to admit is that Kobe is Kobe, and the intensity of his recovery training is a level higher than that of ordinary people.

At the end of the day's training, they sat on the sidelines chatting.

Durant was holding his cell phone and habitually scrolling through the news on social media, while Lin Yingze was chatting with Kobe.

Although we don't train together most of the time, it still feels pretty good to be in the same training gym.

And while chatting, the two of them came up with the topic of training.

When we were in Sanya, the two of us trained together, mainly training on footwork and non-dominant hand, that is, the left hand.

But at this stage, these are now one of the most commonly used weapons in Lin Ying's arsenal.

Even now, Lin Ying has mastered most of the alliance's technologies.

The rest are some complicated techniques that are not necessary. The kind of moves that you may not have a chance to use once in a game, so there is no need to practice them.

Of course Kobe also knew this, so the two of them were talking about a very special topic: waist and abdominal strength.

Kobe has outstanding talent, but compared with Jordan, he is slightly inferior in most aspects, but there is only one thing that can compare with Jordan.

The strength of Kobe's waist and abdomen is particularly outstanding, and his various maneuvers in the air make it difficult for opponents to guard against him.

Even sometimes, it looks like a snake twisting in the air, which is one of the reasons for his nickname Black Mamba.

In fact, regarding waist and abdominal training, Grover had already designated a series of plans for Lin Ying, which also greatly improved Lin Ying's aerial finishing ability.

However, the trainer's understanding is always at a theoretical level. At best, he can only sum up his experience based on the players he has trained, and then make appropriate adjustments.

But Kobe is different. His "unparalleled waist" does not come from nature, but more from acquired training.

Kobe and Lin Ying are sharing this now.

In fact, the training content is similar, the only difference lies in the details and training frequency.

These are also experiences, and they are summed up by Kobe himself over the years. Compared with Grover's experience, it is obviously more effective.

Lin Ying also listened very carefully.

There is already very little room for improvement in terms of technology. What can continue to be improved are these basic things, and these are also the most effective things.

Although Lin Ying may not be able to achieve the same effect as Kobe because of his height, it is definitely of great benefit.

Many of Jordan's moves, which Lin Ying can't do yet, are essentially supported by his strong waist and abdominal strength.

This will once again improve Lin Ying's strength.

After chatting with Kobe, Lin Ying felt a little excited.

Because he didn't expect that he would have such a surprise in his first training after knowing Kobe for so long.

It seems that Kobe still had reservations about him before.

But this is understandable.

First, Lin Ying was already training under the guidance of Grover at that time. Even if Kobe had the intention, he would not do it because it would be superfluous.

Second, at that time, they were rivals after all, and Kobe might not necessarily share this bottom-of-the-line thing.

But the situation is different now, they have changed from opponents to teammates.

And this season has a different meaning for Kobe. He naturally hopes that Lin Ying will become stronger.

He should even hope that the Nets will become stronger.

Lin Ying looked at Kobe and suddenly had the thought, "Now that I've gathered all the wool, I need to gather it thoroughly."

"This ESPN is too unauthentic, it's so dark here!"

At this moment, Durant suddenly spoke.

His words instantly attracted the attention of both of them, and both of them looked at Durant in unison.

Durant handed over the phone immediately.

"When the Lakers needed Kobe the most, he chose to leave.";

"Is Kobe still a Laker no longer wearing the purple and gold jersey?"

"Is there a secret behind Kobe Bryant's comeback? Instead of joining the Lakers, he joined the Lakers' biggest competitor!";

…

It’s no wonder Durant’s reaction was so great. These news headlines were full of the word “black”.

And unlike yesterday's social media reports, which were mostly about excitement about Kobe's return, these reports feel very one-sided.

It's like someone carefully designed it.

Looking at the report from ESPN, Lin Ying seemed to understand something instantly.

ESPN and James' team are very close. One of the most famous decisions in the past was that James' team cooperated with ESPN.

In the years that followed, except for famous players like A. Smith, ESPN's coverage of James was very positive.

It's obvious that these negative reports are so concentrated, because people with a team can't wait to get on board, and they don't even want to pretend anymore.

However, just as the Lakers will risk their lives to trade for Davis this time, where James is, there will always be many things that refresh the lower limit.

Moreover, it is also accompanied by various attempts to use the media's voice to dominate the fans' thoughts.

This familiar operation makes it difficult not to doubt it.

Durant obviously knows this too.

Because in addition to these, their fan groups will also launch attacks on social media.

Durant can be regarded as the "main attacker" who has played against them many times. Those trumpets with different names are all his fighting history.

But just before he spoke, Kobe laughed.

It was not a contemptuous smile, nor was it self-deprecating, but simply relaxed.

Lin Ying could feel that Kobe was not angry because of these reports. On the contrary, he seemed quite happy.

He was surprised at first, but soon he seemed to understand why Kobe reacted like this.

Character, in the final analysis, is still a matter of character.

Kobe is more paranoid, but he is also more emotional.

If after he chooses to leave the Lakers, the Lakers media and fans are reluctant to keep him, he may be very entangled.

But now this outcry made him feel relieved.

This way he won't feel like he owes anything, because from the team to the media to the fans, he doesn't owe anything.

Next, he can put aside the Lakers label he has carried for the past two decades and compete for his fifth championship as a Nets player.

There is no psychological burden and no feeling of guilt.

So this wave of action by James and his team has actually done Kobe a favor.

After understanding this, Lin Ying also laughed.

At this time, only Durant, who had not yet reacted, looked at the two of them blankly, not knowing what happened.

…

Miami.

Wade is on vacation at the beach.

Unlike history, Wade returned to Miami in the previous Anthony trade and brought a short-lived revival to the Heat.

After the contract expired, he also renewed a 2+1 contract with the Heat.

Because considering the age relationship, this contract is not long.

But the past year has not been a good experience for Wade, because the Heat's overall performance struggled and he was also troubled by an old knee injury.

It is no exaggeration to say that he suffered both physical and mental torture last season.

So during the offseason, he gave his knees a holiday and also gave himself a holiday, enjoying rare leisure time on the beach.

He is currently chatting with his wife about Kobe's comeback, and his expression is slightly excited.

When he debuted that year, Kobe was not only the number one player in the league, but also the number one shooting guard in the league, and was the target of Wade's pursuit.

When he reached his peak in 2006, the two of them had sympathy for each other as rivals. After that, they competed in the Olympics together in 2008, which made the two of them extremely close.

The most classic one is that year’s Christmas Day game. After Kobe Bryant defeated the Heat with an archery shot on horseback, Wade said angrily:

"If that person wasn't Kobe, I would smash up their locker room."

Kobe is the target that Wade is chasing and the motivation for Wade to continue to struggle in the league.

Wade's sluggish performance last season, in addition to what has been said, is also an important factor.

Kobe's retirement made him instantly lose the motivation to continue fighting in the league.

But now that Kobe is back, he feels like he is alive again.

Of course, it is inevitable to feel a little emotional after laughing.

Although Kobe is back and has come to the Eastern Conference, he is expected to retire after playing for only one year at most.

And if he goes to the Nets, it will probably be difficult to play against him in the playoffs.

While he was thinking this, he suddenly felt that the light in front of him was blocked by someone.

Because he was wearing sunglasses, he couldn't see clearly at first, but when he took them off and saw who was coming, he immediately started laughing.

Hug, beat your chest, and laugh at the same time as the other person.

The person coming is James.

Although the initial cooperation with the Knicks ended on bad terms, and the way James left in the end was also very dishonorable, it even seemed a bit like he was getting rid of him and Bosh.

However, that does not impress the feelings between them.

As representatives of the 03 generation and close friends in private, their playing experience will not affect them too much.

“How is life in Los Angeles?”

After the two people said hello and sat down, Wade asked James with a smile.

"It's great. The beaches there are better than here, and it's not as hot there, but it's quieter than New York. It's a great place to live."

James was full of praise when he mentioned Los Angeles.

It was obvious that he fell in love with the city of Los Angeles.

Wade smiled and shook his head, then handed James the soda that he had not yet drank on the table.

"Then why are you willing to come to me?"

he asked with a smile.

James did not answer immediately, but smiled and took a sip of soda, and then looked at Wade mysteriously.

That expression is like saying: Guess?