Although the Los Angeles media is not as venomous as the New York media, the way they greet Bruce is still 'vicious' enough.

The Orange County Chronicle's first question at the press conference just after Bruce Lee showed off the Lakers jersey was, "Do you think you deserve the third pick?" ”

There was no emotion left.

Hehe.

At that time, Jordan Farmar, who was sitting next door, laughed.

"It's a long answer, and I'll spend my entire career answering that question, are you ready to listen to me?"

Bruce Lee lifted his weight lightly, and easily resolved this gunpowder-filled problem into an invisible one.

This made John Black, the manager of the public relations department who was in a cold sweat next to him, silently relieved, the manager who has worked with the Lakers for more than 20 years knew from the beginning of the press conference that this would be a serious challenge for himself and Bruce.

Now all of Los Angeles is questioning the Lakers' draft night trade, and they don't understand why the Zen master would pay a high price to bring back a much-mocked point guard back to Stamps.

And... The first thing he did after arriving in Los Angeles was not to sign with the Lakers, but to release his debut album with Double Star at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Look... He's more of a pop star coming to Los Angeles than a high-ranking rookie coming to the Lakers to make a career.

This drew more criticism for Bruce, who apparently preferred the focused, humble and driven UCLA guard Jordan Famar.

Even the Los Angeles Times had a very good word in yesterday's sports section: Look, isn't it clear who is the real No. 3 rookie and who is the fake No. 3?

Jordan Farmar has been training at UCLA since the draft. He presents a very different image from Bruce, he is conscientious, hardworking, and he has good news for Lakers fans: My projection is more accurate, and I can better help Kobe Bryant.

Compared with.

Bruce is in the spotlight, and yesterday afternoon he was seen holding a glass of wine in all Los Angeles media, from sports to entertainment. His excited words, 'Our two albums will definitely make Double Star Company occupy a place in the music industry' has become the target of ridicule on both pages?

Listen, is this like a basketball player?

Listen, this basketball player brags that he doesn't even play drafts, does he think he is a superstar of the times?

The two are contrasted, and it is no wonder that the Los Angeles Times made that 'real and fake No. 3 show' comparison.

However, the praise of the basketball media did not bring substantial benefits to Jordan Farmal, and the contract he signed was still only 4 years and 4.98 million US dollars, and the salary for the first two years was even only... $950,000, $1,050,000. In the third year, it rose to $1.08 million, and in the fourth year, it was $1.95 million. The third, fourth, and fourth years are all team options.

Kupchak is optimistic about Jordan Farmar and wants him to overturn Bruce Lee on the team. However, in terms of money, it will not give any benefit.

In contrast, Bruce Lee signed almost four times as much to Jeanie Buss as he did, and he got the four-year, $18.36 million maximum contract that the No. 3 pick would be able to get under current league rules. The starting salary for the first year is $4.02 million, and the most interesting thing about this contract is that Li Zhen can get 30% of his salary in advance at the end of October every year, continue to get 30% at the end of December, and the rest will be paid in batches.

This increased Li Zhen's wealth dominance. Compared with it, it also makes it more difficult for the Lakers to trade.

But Jeanie Buss told Bruce firmly: We never intended to trade you.

This made Bill Duffy and Li Zhen quite moved.

The Time Warner reporter followed the rhythm of the Orange County Chronicle at the press conference and continued to ask sharply: "So, do you think the value you bring to the Lakers can exceed the two draft picks we paid plus 1 million exceptions?" ”

"The answer to that question is in the hearts of Phil Jackson, Jeanie Buss, Kupchak and all the Lakers shareholders." Li Zhen still responded with a smile.

"So, do you think you can form chemistry with Kobe Bryant? He's the best defender in the league today, and he's the toughest defender to play with! ESPN's reporter asked.

"I'm not quite sure what the chemistry you mean is. However, he gave me a sports car yesterday. As he spoke, Bruce didn't forget to take out the key to the BMW roadster: "And, he said to me." I am always welcome to visit his house. Until you find a house, you can even live in his house. ”

Forehead....

Not only were the reporters at the scene in an uproar: Bryant actually sent this parallel cargo Tanhua sports car? Don't you say that he is so stingy that he even cut off contact with his parents?

Jordan Farmar next to him was even more surprised and envious. No way! It's all rookies, it's all point guards, why do you give him a sports car and not me? Is it just because he's more handsome than me?

Farmar was rather unconvinced.

But what made him even more depressed was that the whole press conference lasted 30 minutes. He sat at the same table as Bruce Lee, and none of the media outlets took the initiative to interview him.

In the end, if it wasn't for the pesky guy who offered to say, "Aren't you going to let my two teammates talk?" ”

The reporters didn't seem to be aware of his existence with Eddie Griffin.

Although these reporters have been praising Farmar and belittling Bruce in the media lately, the precious opportunity to ask questions on the scene cannot be wasted. Bruce is the focus.

This made Jordan Farmar fall into frustration for a while: What did you take me for? Is it used as a tool to belittle Bruce?

He guessed the truth, but probably wasn't so quick to accept it.

In contrast, Eddie Griffin is quite calm. He even turned around and comforted Bruce: "Don't take these criticisms seriously, they just want you to have self-doubt, and then gather crowds to watch your pain, and broadcast the whole 'killing' process all over the world." ”

Eddie Griffin was a super-genius who rose to fame at a young age, and he was dubbed Little Garnett in high school. After graduating from high school, he attended Seton Hall University. When he first entered college, he was able to contribute an average of 17.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.4 blocks per game, winning various honors, and he was in the limelight for a while.

Had he not been forced to leave college because of a brawl with his teammates at school, he might have even been elected champion in 2001. Yes... He was a super-talented man who qualified to compete with Kwame Brown back then.

And even if he fell to the 7th pick at the time. However, the original Rockets still used three first-round picks to trade him (Brandon Armstrong, Jason Collins, Richard Jefferson).

This was also criticized at the time.

But Eddie Griffin obviously doesn't have the same good mentality as Bruce: he grew up in extreme poverty, and his personality, personality, and even IQ and emotional intelligence are not sound enough.

So, he quickly sank. Use alcohol and something illegal to anesthetize yourself.

"Don't drink too much because of it."

Griffin's eyes widened, and he said to Bruce very seriously.

When a guy who is often in the news because he is drunk and tells you not to drink too much, it is far more persuasive than a priest standing in front of you with a cross and saying something high-sounding.

"So are you." Li Zhen patted him on the shoulder: "Drinking is not good for your skin." ”

Forehead....

Griffin was a little unresponsive, he had heard many people use various reasons to persuade him to stay away from alcohol, but there really was no one who told him so seriously: drinking alcohol is not good for the skin.

"You look like a rapper, you speak with a blues and blues rhythm, and you should be able to achieve something musically."

Bruce continued: "You can try melodic rap. ”

Yes?

Eddie Griffin was once again stunned by Li Zhen's words.

There is no black person who does not want to be a rap-star, and their yearning for rap seems to be written in their genes. So, when Bruce complimented him on how he looked like a rapper and spoke to blues and blues rhythms, his dead well heart suddenly felt a little wavering.

He even had an urge when Bruce suggested that he try melodic rapping.

"Maybe we can collaborate on music in the future."

Li Zhen patted Griffin on the shoulder again, and then ended the conversation.

He has one more announcement to catch up, and he has to go to MTV to play songs for his new album.

Li Zhen is counting on making some money with this album and then taking a stake in Facebook.

Griffin looked at Bruce's back in the distance, and his mood had some different ups and downs. He originally wanted to give Bruce some advice as a person who came over, but he didn't expect Bruce to give him a little inspiration.

So, he dialed the phone to his agent: "Help me rent a house with a recording studio." ”

When his agent received the call, he was stunned.

But soon he became happy because of this sentence.

Because before this, Griffin had no requirements for the quality of life, and he was drunk and dreaming every day, and even began to wonder how to leave this world.

Now, he actually wants to have a recording studio house.

This is a positive sign.

He hurriedly went to look for it.

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