Once upon a time, the Portland Trail Blazers were infamously known as the Prison Team. Fraud, rape, shootings, almost all types of scandals can find an exemplary representation in the trailblazers.

Flying squirrel Damon Stoudemire was suspected of possession of marijuana and was even publicly tested by a television station. Ruben Patterson, known as Kobe's terminator, was sexually harassed, and Rasheed Wallace and Bunch Wells were two of the biggest thorns in the league's wing players and even the referees.

Compared to these people, Zach Randolph and Darius Myers, who are still on the team, are simply the younger brothers of the younger brothers. At best, Miles was a drunken man without training, and Zach Randolph only occasionally went to a memorial service at a bar, went over the speed limit on the highway, and went to the police station for a urine test every summer.

The Portland uniform team has been doing similar work in recent years to that of a correctional priest in a prison, doing 'decriminalization' work. That's why they wanted to get Li Zhen this summer: Rose Garden really needed a good player with a positive image and excellent character and learning.

Of course, Brandon Roy is also very good now, he has changed the team's temperament to a certain extent, and he is leading Portland's young talent to a new look, although the record is very impressive, and Bruce's rise to the Rookie of the Year award has cost him the momentum he had in October and November.

Time Warner livestreamed the game all over California.

There was a lot of interest from the fans, and every California fan hoped that Bruce would have the upper hand in this direct conversation.

But it seems that Bruce and Brandon have a very close relationship.

Their hugs before the game took a toll on the news that Bruce Lee had spent the spring breeze with Hillary Duff last night in the street tabloids.

In fact, Roy and Li Zhen's mutual praise before the game was even more 'tireless'. Roy claims that Lee is the most talented and gifted passer he's ever seen, and that he can see through the fog and get the basketball into the hands of every open teammate. Li Zhen said that Brandon Roy is a phenomenal rookie, he is on the path to superstardom, and he will be Kobe Bryant's biggest rival in the future.

The mutual praise of each other diluted the smell of gunpowder in the game.

But when the whistle blew for the game, the two restrained but paranoid young men immediately changed into a fighting stance.

After Andrew Bynum defeated Aldridge on the jump ball, Lee Jin took over the basketball and went straight to the frontcourt. Portland's point guard Jack tried to block Lee Zhen from beyond the three-point line, and the 2005 first-round 222 pick had a mature and steady style of play, balanced offense and defense, and was considered an NBA mid-post player.

However, equilibrium has been unable to control Li Zhen.

Luke Wharton just ran over to make a cross cover for Li Zhen, and Bruce's lightning pace was already cutting into the paint area like a scalpel. When Lee really attacked, Zach Randolph, who weighed nearly 300 pounds, actually took the initiative to dodge: this guy is known for being lazy in defense, but he didn't expect to be so lazy.

This gave Li Zhen an easy chance to make a layup...... Swish!

Li Zhen was blinded.

He was aiming for an intimate encounter with Randolph.

"If you break in next time, I won't give you face." Back in the half, Randolph also put on a 'let you go' gesture.

This made Li Zhen angry and funny, and thought to himself: I wouldn't have signed for you if I had known.

Turning back, Brandon Roy pulled a single and Maurice Evans did his best to block him on the flank.

However, Roy only needed a few tentative steps to get Evans past him, and then made a pull-up jumper: Roy's movement was solid and his technique was complete. Especially the moment when the last shot was made, it was hard not to think of Kobe Bryant on the sidelines.

Time Warner's director also cut the camera to Kobe Bryant on the sidelines in a timely manner, and Kobe Bryant also pursed his lips and kept nodding.

He was quite receptive to Roy, and he did not object to the Portland media's reference to Brandon Roy as a yellow mamba. If it weren't for Li Zhen's relationship, he would even express his appreciation in public.

Yi Bian fought again, although Li Zhen wanted to break in and have a good touch with Zach Randolph to see if he had fallen recently.

But when Bynum diligently went to the free-throw line to cover and quickly went down like a fawn out of Randolph's control, he couldn't help but get the ball in. The little shark catches the basketball and jumps quickly to dunk.

After the violent buckle, he didn't forget to slap his chest with both hands, and then made a gesture of the overlord.

This elicited cheers from the fans in the stadium.

Since Bynum repaired his relationship with Li Zhen, his performance has improved visibly.

Lakers legendary center Abdul-Jabbar, who was sitting in the VIP box, did not forget to advise Sir Buss: "When a potential center meets a good point guard, he will improve rapidly." Give Andrew three years and he will become a league top 3 center with the help of Bruce. ”

Three years?

Old Bass chewed on the words.

Swish!

Roy hit another difficult jumper, and he took out Morris and Luke Wharton as easily as he ate a hamburger. His offense was just too natural.

"This guy matures like he's been playing in the NBA for 10 years."

Jeanie Bass couldn't help but joke next to her father, who she could tell that he hadn't been in a good mood for the last few days.

At this time, Jim Bass looked up at his much-loved daughter, Jenny was undoubtedly the most capable of his seven children. And she also has a close relationship with Phil Jackson, which will be crucial to the stability of the Lakers in the future.

However, deep down he didn't like Phil Jackson that much. He thinks Jackson is too old to deserve his daughter, who is still beautiful. And: "So, Jackson is still chasing a stake in the team? ”

"He wants to serve the team better and it will give him a greater sense of belonging." Jenny is open to the matter: "We should have the famous manager tied to our chariot. ”

Jim Buss on the sidelines was extremely opposed: "He's a careerist, and when he was in Chicago, he pushed the players against the management. If he gets the equity, he'll hollow out our entire family. ”

"Be confident, Jim. Do you think Phil Jackson has the power to influence us? Do you not believe in your father's authority so much? Jenny asked her brother rhetorically.

When the Bass family talked about these things semi-publicly, the rest of the box including Kupchak, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and even Magic Johnson had their eyes on the court, and they didn't want to get involved, which is the emotional intelligence that adults should have.

The game on the pitch is still in full swing.

Bruce's breakout ability and playmaking talent are on full display, and the Trail Blazers' weak defense is sliced to pieces. Bynum, Odom, and Wharton were all very expressive under his instigation.

As a result, the team built a small lead.

"It seems like we haven't played a triangle attack in a while now." The Magic tries to break the silence after the Bass family fell silent for a long time: "Bruce's playmaking talent is still underrated, he is not a system player, but a player with his own system. ”

When Jim Bass heard this, he couldn't help but say sourly, "So... Does that mean we don't need a manager anymore? ”

“……”

The VIP box was silent again, and the atmosphere was quite awkward.

Every team's top management has such intrigues, like a workplace where they are falling against each other.

However, it doesn't matter if you come and go, because it's always the boss who knows the direction of the team. Using the analysis of China's imperial mentality, he still can't wait to fight below.

But tonight, Jerebus seemed a little distracted, and he rubbed his eyebrows. Then standing up, he decided to go to the toilet.

And when he got up, Li Zhen, who played 6 minutes in the first quarter and got 2 points and 5 assists, returned to the bench, and his physical fitness was still an objective factor that constrained his playing time.

In terms of performance in the first six minutes alone, Li Zhen was slightly better, although Brandon had 9 points, 1 assist and 2 rebounds, and he was in demand at the No. 2 position. But... The Trail Blazers, after all, are three points behind.

The game is still going on.

After Li Zhen went off the court, Phil Jackson re-pulled the triangle offensive posture.

But... In the absence of Kobe Bryant, the Lakers don't have a real point of attack that can eat opponents one-on-one. So, nondescript.

It was soon seized by Portland and overtook the score.

At the same time, Roy also began to switch roles, and he frequently instigated offense, using his unpretentious assists to lead the team's overall offensive momentum. Whether it's Aldridge, or Zach Randolph, or Webster, or Outlaw Outlaw Outlaw.

Portland presents the grandeur of the Young Guard.

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