Chapter 790: Come Back
The Lakers played a beautiful game that handed the Thunder their second loss of the season.
As a result, the Thunder fell behind the Warriors in the league rankings.
But that's not the point, the point is that Bryant announced after the game that this season would be his last.
Bryant didn't explain too much, and after finishing speaking, he pursed his lips and said that he would not accept any more interviews and that he was going to go in the shower.
This decision was quite sudden, and after Leonard and Love came to the Lakers in the summer, they all thought that with Kobe's current state and the Lakers' lineup, it would be no problem to play for two more seasons.
After the start of the season, Kobe Bryant was also in good shape, and although the Lakers had some stumbles in the run-in of the lineup, they were not hopeless.
Tonight they defeated the invincible Thunder, it can be said that public opinion should reach a small peak, Lakers fans can celebrate tonight.
As a result, Kobe Bryant said that he was retiring, and the fans suddenly became excited and sad.
On major forums, the news about Kobe Bryant's retirement is overwhelming, and fans are some to keep it, some regret it, in short, all kinds of reluctance.
"I'll never hear the symphony of Los Angeles again."
"Kobe Bryant retires, and my youth is over."
"Without Kobe, what does the NBA mean?"
"I've been out of my feelings for a long time, and without Kobe, I really don't think it's interesting."
"Kobe Bryant, don't quit, Los Angeles needs you at four o'clock in the morning."
"Kobe Bryant is back, the basket can rest......"
There are jokes, there are those who express their feelings, and there are those who take the opportunity to continue to be black, but it can be seen that Kobe Bryant's status among all the fans, as well as the fans' feelings for him.
Love him or hate him, when he wants to leave, he is full of reluctance.
Li Liang returned home after the game, swiped his mobile phone and watched the overwhelming news about Kobe's retirement, and felt very complicated.
He wondered, when he retires, will there be so many fans who will miss it?
Li Liang once grew up watching Kobe Bryant play, and he was a teammate with him.
He's a controversial player and the conversation about him hasn't stopped for a moment.
In comparison, Li Liang is different, he is not too controversial, it is a miracle.
So much so that Li Liang felt a little pity, Lao Tzu is so strong, and he still jumps left and right, but there is no controversy about Lao Ke University?
Sure enough, I was still too strong.
Thinking about this problem clearly, Li Liang stopped thinking about it.
Li Liang's advantage is like this, and he will never be entangled in some problems that he has or does not.
Once you figure it out, go to sleep, go to work on tasks to improve yourself, and prepare for the next competitions.
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It had been snowing in Ostra for two days, and the heavy snow had caused flights in Ostra to be delayed.
The Thunder are flying to Los Angeles for their next game away from home against the Clippers.
Everyone nestled in the waiting room of the airport, waiting for the snow to light up and the plane to take off.
Yesterday we lost the game, but the players looked relaxed and laughing.
Westbrook and Durant are there listening to music with big headphones.
Adams, Kante chatted and bragged there.
Vitesse eating chicken wings......
Winning in a row is indeed a kind of pressure, losing a game is a release of pressure, starting from scratch.
So, tomorrow the Los Angeles Clippers will have to be a little unlucky.
While others were relaxing and entertaining, only Li Liang was holding a book and studying it carefully.
After all, it is a serious college graduate, and the cultural literacy is still relatively high.
Durant saw Li Liang reading, leaned over to look, took off his headphones and asked, "Bruce, what book are you reading?" ”
Li Liang saw that it was a Chinese book, and Durant couldn't understand it at all, this strange Chinese character.
Li Liang closed the book and said: "Chinese classical masterpieces, golden plum bottles, Chongzhen books." Do you understand? ”
Duran nodded, then shook his head.
Li Liang explained: "It is, the story of a man and a group of women. ”
As soon as Li Liang said this, Durant understood and smiled knowingly.
Seeing Durant's smile, Li Liang suddenly remembered something and asked, "Kevin, do you usually drive a Mercedes-Benz?" The kind of black, still black and silver, is a bit like a sports car anyway. ”
Li Liang didn't know much about cars, so he recognized a mark and a color.
Durant panicked, and said that he was finished, he was seen squatting in front of Li Liang's house that day?
Before he could speak, Westbrook next to him spoke, "Yes, Kevin has a Mercedes and has been driving it for years, SLSAMG, which is cool." ”
Durant is now tempted to put headphones in Westbrook's mouth to make you mouth more!
Li Liang touched his chin and said, "In this way, I saw a Mercedes-Benz car being towed away by the police the day before yesterday, isn't it your car Kevin?" I remember you drove a Mercedes to train that day, right? ”
Durant hurriedly denied it, saying: "How is it possible, there are too many Mercedes-Benz cars in Russia, and how can the police look for me." ”
Fortunately, it was snowing heavily that day, and it was night, so Li Liang saw a car logo, but he couldn't see the model and license plate clearly, otherwise he would definitely be able to recognize it.
Westbrook suddenly said, "I remember if your car had a broken engine and was towed for repairs?" ”
Durant slowly turned his head, glared at Westbrook, and then said slowly: "My car has been driving for a long time and needs maintenance." ”
In fact, Li Liang just asked casually, where would he have thought that Durant would be so bored and run to his door to observe whether there are many people exercising.
Durant was in a cold sweat, it was already night when the police helped tow the truck, and it was still snowing, and the police didn't poke the matter to the media, otherwise the media would have to hype it up again.
It wasn't until late at night that the snow lightened and the players fell asleep in the waiting room.
At this time, Mike Brown reminded everyone to get up and board the plane and take off.
Everyone got up sleepily and got on the plane with large bags and small bags, like a group of migrant workers.
The plane flew a few hours to Los Angeles, and it was already the next morning.
Everyone was so sleepy that when they arrived at the hotel, they opened their rooms, and as soon as they lay down, they all fell asleep.
Affected by the flight delay, Donovan canceled the next day's all-team training and asked everyone to rest.
The long regular season is like that, and there are always all kinds of surprises along the way.
There will be problems with diet, training, sleep, and the corresponding players' form will also fluctuate.
Fatigue, burnout, mental stress, are problems to be solved in every encounter.
After a long day's sleep, on the night of Dec. 21, the Thunder faced the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center.
In just two seasons, the Clippers have gone from a 70-win championship to an ordinary powerhouse.
Li Liang's departure is indeed a big blow.
Ballmer still came to the sidelines to watch the game, and was still very excited to see Li Liang, and asked Li Liang, "Have you decided which team you want to go to later?" I can buy it! ”
Li Liang knew that Ballmer was joking, although he could buy any team with his assets, but if you want to buy it, people don't necessarily want to sell it.
Li Liang smiled and said, "I want to go to Real Madrid and play football." ”
Ballmer smiled and shook his head, "Bad boy, you're welcome in Los Angeles." ”
Indeed, Los Angeles still welcomes Li Liang.
Before Christmas, Li Liang will stay in Los Angeles for three days, playing the Clippers and just in time for another game with the Lakers.
Because of the Thunder's visit, there are many more fans wearing the Clippers' No. 28 jersey at the Staples Center.
Li Liang still has a lot of influence in Los Angeles.
The two championship trophies he brought to Los Angeles will be remembered by fans forever.
"Come back, Bruce, it's time."
Some fans held up such slogans at the scene.
Because Li Liang once said that he would return to the Lakers.
Now, three years have passed, and it can't be three years and three years.
Kobe Bryant is retiring, and some people speculate that this is to pave the way for Li Liang's return.
Because Kobe Bryant does not retreat, the Lakers have no room to eat Li Liang's contract.
And it is also rumored that Kobe Bryant will not retire and Li Liang will not return to the Lakers - in fact, this is Li Liang's joke, but it was taken seriously.
To go back or not to return? This is a problem.
However, Li Liang has not yet begun to think about this issue.
His promise to the people of Russia has not yet been fulfilled.