"Charles, you can't talk like that. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info" Although he knew that Barkley was joking, but seeing Kobe's face become ugly, Kenny Smith on the side hurriedly came out to play the round.

"Oh, I apologize, but I'm really curious, and what ...... about this Tang"

"Tang Hao. ”

"Yes, this guy was injured without a fight, could it be that you fought before he was injured?"

"Charles, you have no news, Tang Hao scored 40 points in the final in the previous Asian Games and helped the Chinese team win the championship. Smith reminded.

"Really, really?!" Barkley looked surprised.

Smith nodded.

"That's a great thing, but Kenny, wait, you're talking about the Asian Games?"

Smith nodded again.

"Oh my God! Kenny, you're such a funny guy, I'm sure you'll be able to score 40 points over there. Barkley said teasingly.

Smith burst out laughing.

Kobe Bryant watched these two guys sing and harmonize, knowing that it was useless to say anything, he smiled, and then suddenly said: "Charles, I know that you like to gamble the most, why don't we make a bet?"

"Bet, Kobe, you won't really bet this kid on me, will you?" Barkley looked at Bryant in surprise.

"Is there anything you can't do?" Kobe Bryant looked confident.

"Okay, I'll bet you, I'm sure this guy won't be able to score 10 points in the game. "Barkley is also full of confidence.

"10 points, Charles, are you serious?" Bryant said, sitting up straight.

"10 points, Charles is a man of his word, 10 points is 10 points, there is no room for negotiation. ”

"So, what are we betting on?" Kobe Bryant looked at Barkley with interest at this time.

"yes, bet on what, Kenny, do you have any suggestions?" Barkley said, looking at Smith.

Bryant also looked at Smith.

Smith was silent for a moment, then suddenly patted his head and said, "Charles, do you remember the cover of Sports Illustrated last time?"

"Oh ~ " Barkley recalled for a while, and immediately showed a squinting smile, and then said, "Of course I remember, it was a sexy girl, wearing a three-point outfit, but her breasts were a little small, about the same size as my breasts." ”

Barkley's words immediately drew laughter from Smith and Kobe.

"So, if any of you lose, how about wearing that kind of clothes and performing a dunk in the studio?" Smith began.

"Oh, that's a bit of a trick for Kenny. As soon as Smith finished speaking, Barkley couldn't help but laugh and said.

Kobe Bryant was also a little stunned at this time, Smith's hurtful move, Kobe was even more ruthless than Barkley's donkey butt at the beginning.

"But the show is full of marks, and I agree!" Barkley said, slamming the table.

"So, Kobe, how are you?" said Barkley, looking at Kobe.

"I'm fine. Kobe Bryant didn't show weakness either.

"Okay, then let's look forward to Don's performance. Barkley said confidently.

After the bet between Kobe Bryant and Barkley was broadcast, it immediately caused an uproar, and the eyes of a large number of fans focused on Tang Hao.

The fans were divided into two groups at this time.

The wave that supports Kobe Bryant has fans of Kobe and the Lakers, but more of them are Tang Hao's fans, they have witnessed Tang Hao create too many miracles, plus many of them have seen Tang Hao's performance in the Asian Games, their emotions are indignant and expectant, Barkley's big mouth, this time he will definitely be slapped in the face.

The wave that supports Barkley is more American fans, they don't have much of a good impression of Tang Hao, and Barkley's rookie deterioration theory is also some trends in the NBA in recent years, they firmly believe that even if this batch of rookies is likely to become a superstar player, that person is definitely not Tang Hao.

Tang Hao's recovery from his injury was much better than expected, his physical fitness was already better than ordinary people, and he had almost recovered before the last two games of the preseason.

However, out of protection, Scott did not arrange for Tang Hao to appear.

Tang Hao's debut was also postponed to the opening game.

The Lakers' opener game was against the Rockets, and it was a home game.

On this day, the attendance rate in the Los Angeles arena reached more than 90%, which was not only due to the bet between Kobe and Barkley, but also because it was Kobe Bryant's regular season debut after a one-season break.

With more than half an hour to go, the players from both sides have arrived at the stadium to begin the final adaptation training before the game.

Reporters also appeared on the sidelines at this time, waiting for the opportunity to conduct the final pre-match interviews with the players.

Howard, the starting center of the Rockets, was another focus of attention in this game, after the Lakers paid a huge price from the Magic in the 2012 ~ 2013 season to trade the then No. 1 center in the league, but the center chose to join the Houston Rockets after his contract expired in the second season.

Howard was caught by a beautiful reporter when he appeared on the sidelines.

"Hey, Dwight, long time no see. ”

"Hey. Howard said with a smile.

"This is your first time back in Los Angeles this season, how do you feel?"

"Yes, I played in this city two years ago, and it's not the first time I've been back here, but every time I come back it reminds me of a lot of what happened in the past. ”

"Did you go and say hello to Kobe?"

"Yes, I will. Howard's smile disappeared when he said this, he didn't get along with Kobe Bryant very well, Kobe's persistence and strictness in the game made him feel very mad.

"Okay, let's talk about something pleasant, have you heard about the rookie bet?" the reporter asked after seeing Howard's face change and change the subject.

"yes, I know, it was a Barkley-style bet, they said to wear a three-point dunk, man, it's a spicy scene. Howard couldn't help but laugh at the mention of the bet time.

"And who do you think will win the bet?"

"Do you have to answer?" Howard said with a smile.

"No, but I want to know your answer. The beauty smiled charmingly.

"Well, I think we're going to see Kobe Bryant's performance this time. ”

"Really, do you think Kobe Bryant will lose, and why?" the beautiful reporter asked in surprise.

"Kobe Bryant is a paranoid guy, and so is the Lakers' coaching staff, and I don't think they're going to deliberately build a strategy for that little guy because of a bet. "Howard saw it thoroughly.

"Yes, what you said is not unreasonable, last question, do you think you can win?"

"Of course, we're confident now and our goal for this season is the championship. "Howard is confident.

After the reporter interviewed Howard, the referee and assistant referee were already on the sidelines, and the opening game was about to begin.

The lights at the scene suddenly went out.

Tang Hao was standing between Wesley Johnson and Nick Young at this time.

It was his first time attending the team's opening ceremony.

There are two types of opening ceremonies in the NBA, one is to introduce only the home team players, and the other is to introduce both teams, and the Lakers belong to the latter.

After an opening remark by the host, the Rockets players were introduced first.

The reaction of the fans at the scene was relatively average, and it was not until Howard was introduced that the emotions of the fans at the scene reached a turning point.

When Howard's name was pronounced, there was an overwhelming boo from the audience.

It can be seen that although two years have passed, the fans' resentment towards Howard has not decreased at all.

The last player on the Rockets was "The Big Beard" James Harden, who was greeted with cheers from the fans.

As an All-Star player and a strong contender for MVP, he is still very popular in the NBA.

After the Rockets players were introduced, the lights dimmed again.

At the same time, around the circular LED screen at the top of the stadium, two large circular curtains slowly landed with the flashing of streamers.

The scene also sounded with blood-pumping background music.

When the curtain drops, the Lakers highlights are projected.

With exciting background music and exciting highlights, the Lakers' opening ceremony makes people feel adrenaline soaring.

Tang Hao also looked up at the curtain at this time, and the most highlights were Kobe Bryant, which was specially redone by the Lakers in the new season.

After the highlights were played, the lights came on, and the host recited a short opening remarks before starting the player introduction.

One after another Lakers players were introduced, and when Johnson was introduced, Tang Hao also turned around and got ready.

"He used to be a professional boxer, but now, he's our No. 7 rookie, he's from China, he's Tang ~ Hao ~"

With a burst of exclusive music, Tang Hao's name was pronounced.

There was a burst of enthusiastic cheers from the scene.

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers management's expectations for Tang Hao are also the expectations of Lakers fans, who expect Tang Hao to be the player who will lead the Lakers back to the top.

Tang Hao waved his hand and signaled to the fans, and then high-fived his teammates one by one.

After Tang Hao, the other players of the Lakers team were introduced one by one, and when the player introduction came to the end, the host's volume suddenly increased.

"He is a 16-time All-Star, a four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP, a two-time NBA Finals MVP Award, he brought 5 championship trophies to the city, he has been with the team for 18 years, he is an irreplaceable icon of the city, he is our hero, he is Kobe Bryant ~~ Bryant!!"

With the host's high-pitched shouting, the scene erupted in a mountain of cheers.

"Kobe!"

The scene shouted Kobe's name in unison, and the momentum was shocking.

After the players were introduced, the coaches of both sides pulled the players and began the tactical deployment.

Tang Hao did not appear in the starting lineup, and the Lakers' starting five were Jeremy Lin, Kobe, Wesley Johnson, Rennes-Kelly and Jordan Hill.

On the Rockets' side, Patrick Beverley and Harden were in the starting backcourt, Trevor Ariza and Donatas Motaiyunas were on the frontline, and Howard "The Monster" was in the starting center.

Judging from the strength of the book alone, the Rockets are obviously a notch stronger than the Lakers.

The referee blew the whistle for the start of the game, and the game began.

"Bang!

At the beginning of the game, Tang Hao could clearly hear the collision of muscles on the field, which was different from the Asian Games and the preseason, and the intensity of the players' physical confrontation on the field was significantly higher.

The higher the intensity of the physical confrontation, the more difficult it is to complete the technical moves, which is why some players can score crazy points in low-level games, but when it comes to the international stage of the NBA, it is difficult to do so.

"Kenny, look, isn't our little guy a little scared?" The commentators of this game are Charles Barkley and his old partner Kenny Smith, and Barkley couldn't help but smile when he saw Tang Hao's expression at this time.

"Perhaps, but I think you must have a lot of sentimental things to say. Smith began.

"Yes, I saw a lot of newcomers at the beginning, and they were all core in college, but when I arrived in the league, I was directly stupid to see this level of physical confrontation. ”

"If Don is one of them, you've already won the gamble. Smith said with a smile.

"Kenny, it's early, I'm betting with Kobe Bryant for a season, and I never thought that this little guy would be able to score 10 points in the first game, and this is in the regular season. Smith smiled and looked at the field.

While the two were chatting, the momentum of the game on the court had completely turned to the side of the Rockets.

Kobe Bryant had a good start, but the Lakers were much better than the Rockets overall, and with three minutes left in the first quarter, the team was already trailing by 12 points at 16-28.

Scott shook his head helplessly on the sidelines.

At this time, the two sides have begun to replace substitutes one after another, the two cores of Harden and Howard on the Rockets' side have gone off the court one after another, and on the Lakers' side, Kobe Bryant has also sat on the court and rested for a while.

His face was solemn, and he could see that the backward situation in front of him made him unhappy.

"Don. With 2 minutes left before the end of the first quarter, Scott finally turned around and called Tang Hao.

Tang Hao took off his coat and then stood up from his seat.

Seeing Tang Hao get up, Kobe glanced at him, and then said, "Behave well." ”

Tang Hao nodded, and then walked towards the technical table.

The game does not enter dead ball time, and players can only be substituted on the field in the designated area in front of the technical table, etc.

As he walked towards the technical desk, he naturally saw Barkley and Smith, who were sitting in the back.

Barkley also noticed Tang Hao and looked up.

The two men looked at each other.

Tang Hao grinned, his expression looked very kind.

Barkley was stunned for a moment, he didn't understand what Tang Hao's smile meant.

Tang Hao walked to the technical table with a smile, and then sat down with his back against the technical table.

"Jason (Terry) nice shaking, oh god, Carlos (Boozer's) defense is really bad, he's fouled, the Rockets have reached the free throw line. ”

Behind him came the voice of Barkley explaining.

"Toot!"

At this moment, there was a short whistle behind him.

Tang Hao followed and stood up from the waiting area, it was time for him to play.