Before Richie Jo opened the champagne to celebrate. The likes of Phil Jackson, Jenny Buss and Kobe Bryant have already raised their wine glasses and they think they've won the night by a big shot.

In their original plan, they could even add one more draft pick and even throw out a rotation player.

"It's as if I've seen the storm of all the L.A. media tomorrow morning."

Phil Jackson smiled calmly: "Not everyone can see the value of Bruce Lee. ”

"We're not the only ones competing for Bruce Lee." Jeanie Buss said calmly: "I believe that many basketball experts, many teams already know Bruce's talent and talent, and the miracle he has created in the NCAA is an objective fact. Moreover, the so-called viral video actually proves his ability to control the game. ”

"However, the media is inherently fond of creating topics and gimmicks, and the truth is secondary. Bruce Lee didn't sign for a sneaker brand, and there were no sponsors to clear public opinion for him. Therefore, it has caused a large number of media to encircle and suppress him, which has even evolved into a group unconscious behavior. Everyone labeled him as incompetent, and everyone waited for him to make a mess, and by the way, they watched the Lakers' jokes. ”

"It's not entirely bad for him, at least he's more well-known than the other rookies in the Class of 2006 combined."

But then, he had to work harder. He has been put under the microscope by the media, and any mistakes will be infinitely magnified. He had to withstand the pressure before he could change the situation. ”

Miss Jenny summed it up very objectively.

Kobe Bryant next to him nodded again and again, he felt that what Jenny said was very reasonable, but he believed that Bruce would definitely resist public opinion and create a new era of Lakers with himself.

After the dust settles on the trade, the Black Mamba is already pondering the picture of playing with Bruce Lee next.

Ever since Kobe Bryant became famous, he has been saddled with the label of 'ego, selfish'. Even though he broke various scoring records last season and led the team to the playoffs in the West, he still couldn't shut up those sunspots. It's even crazier: Look, this is Bryant. When the basketball is in his hands, it will never be passed out, he is an inefficient scoring maniac who dominates the ball, he is always sucking the blood of his teammates to perfect himself, and any point guard is a foil by his side.

Bryant was quite indignant about this.

Suddenly looking back.

Have I ever had a really first-class defender around me? There are very few players who even control the rhythm and distribute the ball, and most of them are functional players. Or... Smash Parker is a wild man who can't even memorize tactics. What can I do?

So, Bryant has been looking for a top defender partner. Last season, he nearly hooked Jason Kidd from New Jersey.

But... Jim Bass: They can't bear Andrew Bynum. They have high hopes that Bynum can take over the banner of the great center and become another legendary No. 5 in the history of the Lakers. However, Bryant is not impressed by this. He felt that although Bynum had potential, he wanted to... To be a great center is simply a dream. He didn't have that heart at all.

Therefore, Kobe Bryant has been looking for helpers, looking for a super partner who can make him stand on the top again.

And since he watched Li Zhen's game at the Great Western Forum Arena and invited him to participate in the intra-team match.

He's committed to Bruce: the best point guard for him has emerged. Moreover, he is so young and good-looking...

Bryant went on a rampage to encourage team executives and even threatened him in the draft.

With the help of head coach Phil Jackson and vice president Jeanie Buss, the club eventually succumbed to his pressure.

"I can't wait to get into the 2006-2007 season."

Bryant said excitedly.

Phil Jackson is also quite optimistic about this.

So, they raised their wine glasses again.

……

After the draft, Li Zhen stayed in New York for two days.

In the past two days, he did not turn on the TV at all, did not open any newspapers, and even turned off his mobile phone.

So, it was two quiet days for him.

He was in a very happy mood.

But this joy did not touch Bill Duffy, who has been keeping a close eye on the news. He never imagined that Bruce would attract so much media attention, and it was all negative-oriented attention.

Even the Los Angeles media has launched a so-called 'unwelcome' campaign. They were extremely unhappy with the team's use of so many draft picks and a $1 million trade exception for a guard who was easily knocked to the ground in training camp.

"What a tough start."

Bill Duffy's mood was like a crumpled ball of toilet paper.

On the plane to Los Angeles, he finally spreads out the toilet paper and tells Bruce about the recent bad situation, hoping that he is mentally prepared. Because... The Lakers actually prepared a grand signing ceremony for him. He was also informed that Eddie Griffin and Jordan Farmar would be in attendance.

Although this is the NBA convention. But it's still a bit weird, and now the Los Angeles media are talking about how the No. 24 show is far better than the No. 3 show. If it's meticulous enough, shouldn't the two be separated?

Li Zhen was quite indifferent to what Bill Duffy said.

"Even if you don't tell me, I know what the media is going to do and what the rookies behind me are going to do."

"The media didn't think I deserved the first round, but I was selected with the third pick, so you can imagine how 'unhappy' they were."

"As for those diss, I'm attacking my rookie in the same class. Their mental activities are also very simple, they feel that my talent is not enough, but I occupy a high position, and they will definitely not accept it, and they will definitely not be happy. And I felt like I could take my place, and I couldn't wait for the new season to start right away and cut 50 points on my head to make a name for myself. ”

"These things don't affect me."

Li Zhen shrugged his shoulders and said, "I will do my own thing." When I'm strong enough, everything will change now. And I'm scared, they're only going to get crazier. ”

These words impressed Bill Duffy.

He always knew that Li Zhen was very smart, but he didn't expect to be so transparent.

In this way, a player with high EQ and high IQ will save a lot of trouble.

Now, not only is he not worried about the upcoming media conference, but he even has some vague anticipation.

He was eager to see what Bruce's first meeting with Los Angeles would take, develop, and end.

When the plane landed in Los Angeles.

Bruce's purple and gold years have officially begun.

……