Chapter 131: EJ

As Hayward missed a three-point shot from the outside in the final period of the game, Kobe Bryant turned around to make a foul on the inside and hit two free throws from the free throw line, and the Lakers sealed the win.

In this game, the Jazz were anticlimactic, and they did a good job of targeting at the beginning, and exploded the Lakers' interior line.

As a result, the Lakers survived and relied on Li Liang's unreasonable three-point cold arrow in the fourth quarter to establish an advantage in one fell swoop.

At the end of the game, the other Lakers players hugged and greeted the Jazz players, and Li Liang did not forget to exchange feelings with the Jazz fans on the sidelines.

This beam is considered to be settled, and Li Liang will receive special treatment when he comes to Salt Lake City in the future.

But he doesn't care, on the basketball court, if you're afraid of hurting your opponent, then you just wait to be hurt by your opponent.

In this game, Li Liang scored 20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

As a second-wheel show, his brilliance is being noticed by more and more people.

After the game, ESPN reporters stopped Li Liang and interviewed him on the sidelines.

This is the first time in the world, Li Liang did not refuse again, he played so well today, so he could show his face in front of the American people, right?

"Hi, Bruce Lee, I'm Doris Burke from ESPN, and it's been a pleasure to interview you and congratulate you on winning this game and having an amazing performance on the field. We know that a lot of people didn't know about you before you entered the NBA, and some of your performances were very surprising, and we were all very curious, where did these changes come from? Can you tell us about it? β€œ

The interviewer is Doris Burke, a well-known female reporter from ESPN, who is known for her ability to substitute emotions for female characters in interviews, which resonates with players and audiences.

Li Liang paused first, looking to see if the system had any tasks to release, whether he was going to make a lot of nonsense or disgusting praise.

If there is no result, then he will be relieved, let's say it normally.

"I don't know." Li Liang replied.

Burke was stunned for a second, don't know? What is the answer to this?

"Can you give us an idea? In the past few months, what has happened to make you bring so many surprises to everyone. Burke asked patiently.

"Uh, 1,000 baskets a day, 1,000 dribbles, 1,000 switchback runs, that's all the time." Li Liang thought about it, in addition to the tasks and training in the system, his daily exercises can probably be boiled down to these items, plus strength exercises.

What, still not satisfied? Could it be that I am telling you something that I have a system?

What if I told you, do you believe it?

Burke knew she wouldn't be able to talk that day, but as a seasoned journalist and a female journalist, she had encountered more bad situations than this, especially in male-dominated sports.

Therefore, Burke patiently chatted with Li Liang about family life, and this Li Liang was very happy to say something.

He had an urge in his heart to make an advertisement for his daddy's tractor on ESPN, and it was a shame to forget it when you think about it.

I'll leave this job to Kobe Bryant in the future.

After the interview, Li Liang went back to the locker room, and the scolding in Salt Lake City did not stop along the way.

When passing through the players' tunnel, there were spectators in the stands throwing debris at him, and Li Liang easily dodged.

The ball has already been won, the scolding has been scolded, and the anger value has been collected, Li Liang is too lazy to care about it.

After playing this tough battle, the Lakers have not tasted defeat in the new season, although several wins are relatively risky, and the winner is not decided until the last minute.

And the Lakers' roster rotation is still quite chaotic, and Mike Brown still hasn't found a stable rotation and is constantly experimenting.

This trial is estimated to take place more than a dozen games.

Li Liang has become Brown's "thigh", but whether this thigh is thick or not and whether it can be held needs to be further verified.

At the press conference after the game, Brown restrained himself from laughing and simply praised Li Liang.

For Li Liang, he doesn't want the media to kill him, after all, it is not easy to fall a thigh from the sky.

And in the locker room, Li Liang smiled at Kobe Bryant, making Kobe laugh furiously.

Because it was a private bet, Li Liang was going to talk to Kobe Bryant about it after he went back, and let him go first.

On November 7th, in addition to the Lakers and Jazz games, there were many other matchups in the East and West.

After the game, the Lakers temporarily ranked first in the West with a 5-0 record, which was expected by many people.

And the first place in the East is not the defending champion Heat, but the New York Knicks!

The Knicks are currently 3-0 and have not lost as much as the Lakers.

It seems that this season, the west breaks the lake, the east rots, and there is a faint meaning of going to rise.

Li Liang followed the whole team out of Salt Lake City and returned to warm Los Angeles.

On November 8th, Li Liang received an invitation from Kupchak to attend a private party at Los Angeles' famous Santa Monica Beach.

When Li Liang was drafted by the Lakers, he had little contact with management.

He doesn't want to socialize, bury his head in training, and the Lakers management is too lazy to take care of this kind of little ant of the second-round show.

Five games have passed, and Li Liang used his outstanding performance to make the Lakers management realize that they have picked up a treasure!

Li Liang hesitated to go, he didn't like this kind of social occasion, and he pushed the cup and changed the lamp, so that he was like a man.

He asked Zhu Shu's opinion again, and Zhu Shu said: "Let's go, just come back early, I think you must be the only one to invite, and you will not be the protagonist, just a supporting role." Just show your face out of politeness, there will be nothing. ”

Li Liang nodded and asked Wei Dazhi if he wanted to go, and Wei Dazhi hurriedly said, "Go and go!" Of course I'm going! It was a great opportunity for me to meet the celebrities in Los Angeles. ”

Like this kind of celebrity party in the sports and entertainment circles, the mouthpiece of media personalities is always indispensable, and many famous reporters and hosts have established good personal relationships with celebrities through this kind of party.

Li Liang and Wei Dazhi took a taxi to Santa Monica Beach together, and after signing the contract, Li Liang never bought a car.

It's not that I don't have money, but I don't think it's necessary, the training hall is very close to home, and I usually have to fly around to compete, so I don't have to drive much.

Arrive at Santa Monica Beach, one of the most famous attractions in Los Angeles.

The party took place in a seaside villa, and there was a yacht by the sea, and there were a lot of people at the party.

In addition to the Lakers' management, several stars, there are also Los Angeles rappers, actors, and some fashion industry figures.

Anyway, Li Liang doesn't know him, he's just a little minion in it.

Oh, there's one he knows, and that's Williams, the producer of "Behind the Scenes of the Lakers."

Williams stepped forward to greet Li Liang, his face was full of smiles, and told Li Liang that tomorrow night, the TWC "Behind the Scenes of the Lakers" special - "Bruce Lee" will be broadcast.

Li Liang listened to it, no wonder Kupchak invited him over today, it turned out that TWC was going to play his own special.

After the ass kissing incident and yesterday's wonderful performance of three three-pointers in the fourth quarter of Salt Lake City, Li Liang's popularity reached a small climax.

At this time, TWC TV launched a special feature about Li Liang, which came at the right time, and it will definitely be a success in the ratings.

In this regard, Williams is of course proud, he was just a middle-of-the-box artist in Los Angeles, and he knew a little bit about everything.

can act, sing, direct, and do behind-the-scenes production, anyway, he is quite talented, but he has always lacked an opportunity.

This opportunity was seized by him, and it happened that the Lakers had enough topics this year, and their record was also very good, and the documentary was well received, and his reputation in Hollywood could go up a notch.

In fact, this film is filmed like this, with a hammer in the east and a mallet in the west, there is no core idea, just follow the back of the Lakers' ass.

Whether the audience likes to watch it or not depends on whether the Lakers can win or not, and whether the fans are interested in the Lakers.

Like this year's Lakers, there are superstars huddled together, the record is very good, and there are unknown foreign children coming forward, and there are some FLag incidents, as well as the boss's cancer, and the children fighting for power, it's not too lively.

The ratings of "Behind the Scenes of the Lakers" are rising, and the management of TWC TV is very optimistic about this program, and even the stock price is rising.

Therefore, on such an important social occasion, it is natural for Kupchak to invite Li Liang to come.

After chatting with Williams for a while, Li Liang saw the Bass siblings, and they also came over.

The elder Bass has a total of three sons and three daughters, and the eldest son once ran the Los Angeles Sparks, and after winning two championships, he left the sports career because of his love for music.

Originally, he was the most suitable heir to Bass, but everyone had their own ambitions and couldn't do it, so he threw the burden on Jim Bass.

Jim Buss doesn't really like basketball, but his eldest daughter, Jenny Buss, is quite skilled and well-known in the NBA.

This is also the contradiction between the sister and brother, the old father is unwilling to hand over the property to his daughter, and the daughter thinks that her ability is stronger than that of her younger brother, but the really capable eldest brother stays out of the matter.

As for the younger sisters and younger brothers, they are either uninterested in the sports industry, or they are illegitimate children and are not eligible to participate in the battle for inheritance.

Coming to the party tonight are Jim Buss, Jenny Buss, and scout Jesse Buss, as well as illegitimate son Joey Buss, the face of the league after Buzz's illness.

Li Liang was not interested in the rags of Bus's big family at all, and he didn't want to get involved at all, he saw Jim Buss wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap all day long, and he was annoyed with a cold face.

So he just stepped forward to say hello casually, but he didn't expect Jenny Bass to come over and chat with Li Liang very enthusiastically.

Lee's conscience is not good, and within the Lakers, he has always tried to avoid too much contact with Jeanie Buss.

Although she is a vigorous and resolute strong woman, and she is quite beautiful, she is 50 years old after all!

Li Liang thinks that he is a handsome and chic little fresh meat, he plays so well, and he is majestic, what if he is taken by the female boss?

Isn't it a loss of honor?

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, but a good man is only in front of the widow's door......

No, Jenny Bass is still unmarried, and his boyfriend is still the famous Phil Jackson, and Li Liangke is really not interested.

But Jenny Bass took the initiative to come up, and Li Liang couldn't hide.

Williams took the initiative to avoid the excuse, and it could be seen that he and Jenny were familiar with each other, and it was obvious that Jenny had something to talk to Li Liang.

Sure enough, after a few words on the side with a wine glass, Jenny said, "Bruce, you've been doing very well lately, and you've really surprised everyone." However, I heard that there was a slight misunderstanding between you and Jim, and maybe you should clear it up. ”

Li Liangyimeng, what's the matter, isn't the relationship between the two bad, why did my sister take the initiative to intercede with her younger brother?

It's greasy! There must be something greasy!

Li Liang snorted and said, "He is the boss and the president, and a small person like me should not be taken seriously by him." ”

Jenny shook her head exaggeratedly and said, "Of course not, how are you a little person, you are now a celebrity in Los Angeles." ”

Jenny Buss praised Li Liang and said that Li Liang was Yao Ming's second and Kobe Bryant's return.

Li Liang smiled on his face, MMP in his heart, and said in his heart that if you have a fart, let it go, don't give me ecstasy soup!

Sure enough, as Jeanne Buss spoke, she had long since put her brother Jim aside and began to talk about the story between herself and the Lakers, starting from when she was a child, about the bond between her sister, brother, father, and the Lakers.

Li Liang could only smile and pretend to be very serious, listening to an aunt in her 50s reminisce about her youth.

God, help me, system, send me a mission to knock her out.

Speaking of later, Jeanie Buss mentioned her father Buss Sr., saying that Buss Sr. was very optimistic about Li Liang, and said in front of herself that Li Liang would be an important part of the future Lakers.

Li Liang thought, nonsense, Lao Tzu will definitely be a Chinese chariot in the future, an all-round king, a pillar of ratings, an example of international players, and a career winner. What will be an important part of the future Lakers? Lakers faΓ§ade?

"You know, people who have the ability will always gain more tolerance, and Daddy, after knowing your conflict with Jim, said that if Jim could play like you, he could sell you. I said, Jim definitely doesn't have that ability, hehe. ”

In the end, Jenny Bass finally said her most important sentence, and it was actually for this passage that she went around in such a big circle.

There are two meanings, one is that Jim Bass wants to you, and the other is that I, Jeanne Buss, told my father about this and persuaded him to settle the matter.

Li Liang is not a fool, can he not hear this?

But Jenny Bass underestimated Li Liang too much, thinking that such insinuations could further provoke Li Liang and Jim Buss, and draw Li Liang to her side.

I, hehe, whether you provoke it or not, I, Li Liang, am dissolute and love freedom, and Little Bas is not eye-catching anyway.

But he won't take the initiative to find trouble, Li Liang is not stupid, he plays well, why are you looking for trouble with the president?

As for Jenny Bass wooing herself, Li Liang didn't say anything, just a few perfunctory words, what to thank, you look so young... Women, no matter how old they are, love beauty and love to be praised.

Since the last time he praised the Lakers on the show, Li Liang felt that his ability to praise without brains was stronger.

It's easy to send Jenny Bass away, Li Liang sighed heavily, it's really fatal to be entangled with this kind of aunt for more than ten minutes, I can't bear it, and I feel a little boring.

After two glasses of wine and a chat with Lao Ke, Howard and others, Li Liang was ready to leave.

He wasn't interested in the rest of the event.

At this time, Li Liang saw the magician and found that Wei Dazhi was having a good conversation with the magician.

Damn, this dead Kami blended into the Lakers base camp and talked to the magician decently.

Hey, there's a ****** standing next to me, dressed in a strange suit... Is this a suit... The black fat man.

Who's this? The magician's son? How do you feel a little weird dressed up?

Li Liang stepped forward to say hello, the magician still had a trademark smile, and then laughed and shook hands with Li Liang, hugged, and blew, standard process.

Wei Dazhi took a photo of the two, Li Liang glanced at the little black fat man, and the magician said, "Introduction, this is my son, EJ Johnson." β€œ

The little black fat man nodded at Li Liang and said, "Just call me EJ." ”

When Li Liang heard it, why was this voice weird? Is it a son? Love playing basketball? It doesn't feel like it.

Of course, there is no expression on the face, and basic respect is still there.

The United States is a country where strange people are everywhere, and there is nothing to make a fuss about.

After staying for a while, Li Liang finally decided to leave, and said goodbye to Kupchak and the others with Wei Dazhi.

Kupchak hoped that Li Liang would bring a female companion over next time, and not always bring a fat man, which would cause everyone to laugh.

On the way back, Li Liang asked Wei Dazhi why the little black fat man EJ Johnson felt weird.

Wei Dazhi said: "Oh, it may be a gay, it's normal, the United States." β€œ

Li Liang said: "Yo, how do you feel that you know a lot." I see that when I was leaving, you two seemed to exchange contact information? ”

"Hey, hey, don't talk nonsense, I chatted with him casually, it's quite interesting. He's the Magician son, but he has no interest in basketball at all. Do you know what he studied? Fashion design, at New York University, is the same as Bai Xiaoting. This time I went back to Los Angeles for an event ......"

Wei Dazhi talked a lot, and Li Liang frowned: "I think you are quite interested in him?" ”

Wei Dazhi looked at Li Liang and said, "Hey, don't think about it!" I just thought he was funny. ”

"Really?"

"Of course! Why are you so filthy? ”

"Then you tell you what the hell happened to you in Kentucky before."

"Uh... Well, I'll talk about it later, go home and go home......"