Chapter 214: Kobe Bryant Returns, Trade Li Du?
The Zen master originally only said hello to Kupchak in advance this time, so as not to be caught off guard in case Kobe and Li Du really had a disagreement. After Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.infoggaawwxKupchak knew what to expect, and the Zen master could only sigh and leave his office.
The next day, the anxious Kobe Bryant appeared on the training ground, began to do some simple stretching movements, adjusted and recovered his muscles, and then began shooting exercises, after all, he hadn't touched the ball for two months, and his feeling also needed to be slowly regained through training and games.
When Li Du saw Kobe start training, he happily asked, "Boss, can you finally come back to play?" ”
Kobe Bryant was practicing shooting with his back to Li Du, and he couldn't see his expression, he said calmly: "Yes, I passed Garcia's inspection this morning, and my body is fine and ready to play." ”
Li Du didn't think much about it, and when he heard Kobe Bryant say that he could come back to play, he laughed happily and said, "Boss, it's great that you're back!" I've been tired these days, so it's good if you come back, and I'll be able to take the burden off my body. ”
Hearing this, Kobe Bryant finally turned around, smiled and said, "You kid, everyone else wants to be the boss of the team." It's good for you, I let you be a temporary person for more than a month, and you cried and shouted that it was inappropriate. ”
Li Du smirked and scratched his head, "Boss, you don't know, this feeling that the whole team is responsible for the victory or defeat of the whole team, I really don't like it!" I'm so tired these days, and Pritti and I haven't made out in days! ”
Kobe laughed, feeling a little uncomfortable with Li Du in his heart, worried that after Li Du became the leader of the team, he would no longer treat him with the same attitude that the little brother had towards the big brother before, but he didn't expect that Li Du was still Li Du and there was no change, which made Kobe very happy.
The crisis of possible infighting was resolved by the strong brotherhood between Kobe and Li Du without a trace. Seeing this scene, the Zen master on the sidelines exhaled a long breath, his heart had been hanging just now, for fear that Li Du and Kobe would have a quarrel. Now it's finally okay, and the Lakers have survived a catastrophe internally.
With Kobe Bryant's return, the Lakers' lineup is complete, and they still show the super strength of the defending champions, winning consecutive games.
But everyone also saw a problem, that is, with the return of Kobe Bryant and the control of the Lakers, Li Du returned to the form of last season, being an outside defensive guard in defense and a diversion point and a three-point shooter on offense.
In the 10 games of Kobe's return, Li Du's data has declined seriously, from an average of 43.7 points, 10.4 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game, to an average of 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
So reporters and commentators began to talk about the incompatibility of Kobe Bryant's and Li Du's talents, whether it is Kobe or Li Du, or even any superstar, they all need to shoot a lot and control the ball.
And judging from Li Du's performance on the court, he also obviously played awkwardly. At the beginning of the season, he always grabbed the backcourt rebounds and then quickly attacked quickly, and many times the opponent had not had time to return to the defense, and Li Du had already completed the offense. But now, after Li Du grabbed the rebound, he first had to pass to Kobe or Fisher, and they pushed forward, several times, after Li Du grabbed the rebound, he instinctively wanted to break fast, and after running out two or three steps, he reacted and hurriedly passed the ball out.
Therefore, many commentators have pointed out that Li Du and Kobe Bryant need to separate and lead a team each, so as to maximize Li Du's peerless talent. Some people even say that if a team can form a team around Li Du, Li Du's achievements may not be inferior to Jordan!
These days, Li Du is also very depressed, not because of the gossip outside, but because he obviously perceives that the Lakers management is very hesitant about him. The reason he noticed this is that the Lakers have not talked to him about a contract extension so far!
This season is already Lee's third season in the NBA and the final year of his rookie contract. According to the rules of NBA teams, if a team really wants to keep a player, they will talk to him about a contract extension in advance in the final year of his contract, usually after the end of last season.
And the Lakers management has not talked to Li Du about the contract extension so far, and it is likely that they are planning to trade him! After all, Li Du also understands that although he and Kobe Bryant have a good relationship, as long as Kobe Bryant is on the court, he will not be able to exert all his strength, and the Lakers management is also worried that once Li Du is unwilling to succumb to Kobe Bryant one day, the Lakers may break out a new round of infighting! In that case, it would be too big a blow to the team.
However, the Lakers may be hesitant or still looking for a suitable trade, so they have been silent.
Li Du is depressed and depressed, but he is never lazy in games and training, and his style of playing basketball is learned from Kobe, he and Kobe have a common good habit, that is, they will transform the depression off the court into the motivation to explode on the court!
On Nov. 23, in the Lakers' away game against the Kings, Li Du often switched with Bynum on the defensive end, and he defended directly against Brad Miller. As a result, Miller, who is 2.11 meters tall and averages 11.9 points, 8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, is almost unable to score a point under the defense of Li Du, who is nearly 20 centimeters shorter than him! There were also two forced shots, and Li Dulian was covered on the ground with the ball!
It was after that night's game that Pelinka called Li Du.
As soon as Li Du picked up the phone, Pelinka said directly to him: "Lee, I think the Lakers are planning to trade you!" And, it's time for you to play on a different team, too! ”
"Huh?" Li Du didn't understand what Pelinka meant, and asked, "Robert, I know the Lakers might trade me, but why should I change teams?" ”
Pelinka sighed and said, "Lee, I know that before you entered the NBA, it was Kobe Bryant who helped you solve your brother's medical bills. After you entered the NBA, Kobe Bryant taught you how to play well, and you have a deep affection for Kobe. But since you have an unparalleled talent, you should make the most of it. ”
"Robert, I ......"
"Lee, listen to me!" Li Du was about to speak, but Pelinka rarely interrupted him and said, "The most critical issue is your business value!" If you stay with the Lakers, your stats won't look good, your fame will always be suppressed by Kobe, your commercial value won't be reflected, you won't get high returns, not to mention your ideals!"