Chapter 357: The Great War Begins
"The air in Utah is always so thin." Bryant got off the plane and took a deep breath, only to feel a distinct decrease in the amount of oxygen in the air. This is a gift from the Utah Plateau at an altitude of 1,320 meters, and it will be very uncomfortable for players who have not adapted to such an environment.
"We get used to it, we don't have time to rest in back-to-back games." As soon as Kirtlambis got off the plane, the first thing he did was to urge the Lakers players to get on the team bus quickly, the time was too short, they were still playing the Warriors in San Francisco late at night on April 8, and they were going to the Utah Plateau the next day, which was not a short distance.
In particular, the thin air has a great impact on athletes, which is why Utah's home record is no weaker than that of the Lakers and Bulls, who have the advantage at home. Mormons are also very enthusiastic about athletics, and Utah is the stronghold of Mormonism, and there are countless Mormons here. These fanatical religious people are equally fanatical about sports, and they will interfere with the normal performance of the players like crazy, which is why Rambis is anxious for the Lakers players to get in the car and go straight to the arena.
The Lakers didn't even have time to go to the hotel to rest for a while, and immediately took the team bus to the Delta Center arena.
The regular season schedule of MLS basketball is so tight that back-to-back away games are nothing short of torture.
"Did the Lakers make a starting change for us? I saw that they were all afraid of the great 'postman', and they wanted to target me, but it was impossible. I'll get the MVP on the Lakers, then the Western Conference championship, and finally the Bulls. In a pre-match interview, Karl Malone compared his majestic bicep muscles and smiled greasy, and the image of a bald and greasy middle-aged uncle jumped on the page.
"Kobe? Russell will get rid of him! Sark? Greg and I will kill him! There's nothing to worry about, I believe the Jazz are the strongest team in the West, and John and I will prove it in front of the Lakers. ”
Russell was a little nervous on the sidelines.
Me, can I really defend against Kobe? How did I not know it myself?
John Stockton pulled Malone's clothes and told him to shut up and leave, and no one can predict what the outcome of the game between the Jazz and the Lakers will be. At least Stockton is unpredictable with his basketball experience, the scene is too complicated, there are too many factors to affect the direction of the game, Stockton does not think he can win, of course, he has always been confident in front of his teammates, as the true spiritual leader of the team, John Stockton will always have the strong fighting spirit and confidence that those black players can believe.
"John, why are you pinching me?" A question mark popped up in Ma Long's small mind.
"Oh, it must be disgusted that I didn't blow him!"
"John is the No. 1 guard in the West! What is there to praise about Kobe? Can he fight his opponent in the same way as John? Can you lead the whole team to attack like John and get a dozen assists like crazy? He can't, I think everyone is overestimating the Lakers and overestimating Kobe. Yes, O'Neal is a top player, but the Lakers' new team, their tactical routines are not familiar to everyone, which has led to their constant victory. In the playoffs, the veteran powerhouses will teach the Lakers inexperienced recruits a lesson and make them understand that the playoffs are a man's sport. Ma Long talked eloquently, the more he talked, the more energetic he became, and his eyebrows flew and danced like an uncle in the park.
John Stockton covered his forehead. This Hanhan, can you really say a few words?
Am I better than Kobe? I don't believe it myself!
After the Lakers entered the center of the triangle, they began to carry out pre-game preparation activities, physical therapy, bandage, warm-up, and shooting training.
Bryant then took a nap in the locker room seat for ten minutes, and when he woke up, his eyes lit up.
"The game is about to start, please go to the pitch!"
"Let's go, it's time!"
"70 wins! 70 wins! 70 wins! ”
The Lakers players are highly motivated, they are currently 68-8, and 70 wins are just around the corner! As long as you beat the Jazz, 70 wins are already a sure thing.
That's 70 wins! It's a legendary journey! This is something that you can keep bragging about when you are surrounded by children and grandchildren after you retire! It's the glory of a lifetime, and it's the best memory of old age!
"Kill Sir! BEAT JAZZ! GOGOGO! ”
Kobe Bryant tugged at his right elbow pad, and although his elbow was not as injured as in his previous life, Kobe still liked to play with the elbow pad.
It's going to be a tough game, but isn't that what Kobe loves is the feeling of pushing the limits and challenging himself?
"Ready to get started? Utah, these Mormon whites, will insult you with the dirtiest words. They will insult your game, your family, and even your dog! They're some of the dirtiest fans in the world, and if you can play well in the devil's home stadium that they've created, then the atmosphere at home of any team won't affect you. "Curtlambis clenched his fists and kicked the goal, and as long as the team defeated the Jazz, it would definitely win 70 wins! This also made Rambis very excited.
Kirtambis' dream is to become an independent head coach after a few years under Harris. It's every assistant coach's dream, and Rambis is no exception. And the head assistant coach of the 70-win team, this honor is taken out, and there is no problem in winning a job as a head coach.
Up and down! Bear down!! This is perhaps the most wanted win for the Lakers this season.
"Let's go, come out." Bryant waved his hand and was the first to walk out of the players' tunnel. With O'Neal back, the last place to play will be reserved for him.
The Lakers came out after the Jazz, and Bryant was the first to walk out of the tunnel and just heard the cheers of the Jazz's Karl Malone as he came out.
"Let's welcome number 32! FROM LOUISIANA TECH, 6-FOOT-9" FORWARD——————KAKAKAKA MALONE!!!"
"Carl! Cal! Cal! ”
"Postman's !!"
"the in Los Angeles~!"
"Invincible Marlon!"
Bryant's ears were loud and enthusiastic, and the fans in the arena cheered Karl Malone's name like crazy.
And when it came to Kobe, the momentum changed.
"No. 8, Raulmayne High School, Kobe Bryant." The DJ's voice was weak, in stark contrast to the momentum of the fans in attendance.
“BITCH!!!”
"Go back to Philadelphia! Southern pigs! ”
“NIGGER! NIGGER! NIGGER”
"Let's eat Carl's big elbow PUSSY!!"
Bryant's face remained unchanged and he slowly ran onto the court.
On April 9, 1997, Jazz fans frantically insulted and attacked me, and I wrote down the account!