On the way to Miami, the Lakers got a message.

Steve, who is still recovering from injury. Blake was sent to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for a nominal reinforcement and immediate strength, one named Marchand. Brooks' guard. This Marchand. Brooks was an 11-round pick, but because he basically didn't pass the ball and his shooting selection was extremely poor, he was waived by the Nets in just half a season, and he never got more than 13+ minutes per game. To say that this person was still very strong back then, he was called a sharp weapon in the NCAA, and because of his fancy playing style, he was a bit of Kobe's shadow, so he was nicknamed "Little Kobe".

But Kobe Bryant is gorgeous, it is a solid accumulation of basic skills and hard work, you don't have that level, you can only describe it in another word, that is, fancy. It is individuals who understand the difference and difference between flashy and fancy. So nominally, Kupchak is going to add independent attack points to the Lakers who lack firepower in the lineup, but this guy is not as good as Nick in his single ability at all. Poplar.

What's the point of changing him like that? Is it worth losing a solid three-point battery and a decent No. 1 for him? The answer is no! It's a big loss! However, now many Lakers fans are deceived by Kupchak's words, and some fans who are eager for quick success even think that Steve. Blake can't play right now, so it's nice to have a healthy scorer.

It was a successful transaction.

Seeing that his operation had a positive effect, Kupchak immediately spoke out, claiming that this is just the first step in strengthening, and the Lakers will continue to strengthen the lineup later, please rest assured that the majority of Lakers fans believe in the team management and believe in him.

So when they arrived at the Heat's American Airlines Arena, the Lakers met their new teammate, Marchand. Brooks.

This guy basically didn't have any playing time in the Warriors, so Tang Qian didn't pay attention to him at all, and as for the 15-16 season, he went to play CBA in China, so Tang Qian didn't know it, because his life span in his last life was not so long. Therefore, this guy nicknamed "Little Kobe", Tang Qian and the Lakers are very unfamiliar to the whole team.

Also, the average per game is a fixed rotation, neither the sixth man nor the seventh man, who remembers?

With so many players in the NBA and so much mobility, you have to remember how many brain cells do you need?

After saying hello to each other, the whole team began to enter the practice, saying that it was a pre-game practice, but it was actually a warm-up and stretching, because the Lakers only played a fierce overtime game with the Chicago Bulls last night, and now some players with poor physical fitness have not recovered and are not suitable for high-intensity intra-team training.

Otherwise, the night game is likely to collapse directly.

This situation is not unprecedented, the most famous is the "Santa Barbara Devil Practice" before the start of the finals of the "God Operator" Riley, and then directly "practiced" "Magic" Johnson and the main scorer Byron. Scott. Then the Lakers were swept by the Detroit Pistons, giving the opponent a Lary. O'Brien Cup. Since then, NBA head coaches have paid attention to the balance between training and rest, and even preferred to rest more than the main players are at risk of injury, otherwise the end of the court will be obvious.

First of all, the fans and the management will not let you go.

In order to avoid this, back-to-back, the general head coach will not arrange high-intensity training, just let the players shoot, warm up, don't stiffen the body, that's all.

This laid the groundwork for the Lakers' unsatisfactory stay.

Why the original space Marchand. Brooks also couldn't play a few games under D'Antoni? Even after the season, the Lakers didn't renew his contract? The reason is that he is not suitable for playing in the NBA at all.

It's not that he doesn't have enough ability, he plays a substitute, that's more than enough.

So why didn't he take over any NBA team after the season? The reason is that he doesn't have the strength of the boss, but he has the boss's disease. This guy's way of playing is a pure core way, a pure star way, but his strength has not reached this level, so it is very embarrassing, BA players, it is very important to find the right positioning, otherwise he obviously has the strength to play in the NBA, but in the end no one cares, such a situation is not uncommon.

Marchand. Brooks is that kind of person.

So he's a good fit to play in the minor league or the lower league, where he can be the absolute core and call the wind and rain.

However, this is the NBA, so he shouldn't think about it.

But immediately, the whole Lakers team will be stunned by his "lost confidence".

This game, properly broadcast live across the United States, the Lakers will only face the Miami Heat twice a season, and this is the last regular season this season. Unless the finals in the playoffs, it is basically difficult for the Eastern and Western teams to meet. Coupled with the fact that the last game was so intense, so exciting, and so many topics, ESPN is not broadcast live in the United States, which is the head in water.

First of all, the reporters asked about Kobe's health, and after getting it okay and only needing a week of rest, most of them began to turn the finger and start other questions. For example, is there any confidence to sweep the Heat this season? For example, are you confident of extending your winning streak? For example, is there anything you would like to say to the Heat?

If Kobe Bryant is still there, then D'Anthony still has a little confidence, and now that the main player is absent, he can only "play haha" and "play tai chi", and use the official answer to perfunctory things one by one.

The Heat, on the other hand, lost the last time they lost just a month ago, so they want to get revenge.

"Gotta beat the Lakers at home tonight!"

"Without Kobe, there's no reason why we shouldn't win!"

"It's a bit of a win, but unfortunately, this is competitive sports, this is basketball!"

In this one-sided atmosphere, the Lakers' 43rd regular season game began, and the two sides entered the court to warm up.

ESPN Live Room.

"Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat, what do the two pundits think?" It was Rachel, of course, who spoke. Knicks, she's the host of ESPN One. Because she is a woman, you can also call her "the lady of the house", although she is a little older.

"I think the Heat will win because the Lakers don't have Kobe Bryant and it's an unequal game." Alonzo. Mo Ning opened his mouth. "I think so too." The other person was John of the University of Kentucky. Calipari, the University of Kentucky has recently become the NBA's biggest favorite, replacing the once-smash hit University of North Carolina.

Why? Looking at the current NBA league, how many big names are from the University of Kentucky?

In 2010, the No. 1 pick in the first round, that is, the top pick, John . Wall, currently averaging about 19+4+9+2 per game, is the absolute core of the Washington Wizards.

2010 first-round No. 5 pick, DeMarcus. Cousins, currently averaging 23+12+3+1+1 per game, is the absolute core of the Kings.

2011 first-round pick No. 8, Brandon. Knight, currently averaging 18+4+5+2 per game, is the core of the Milwaukee Bucks.

2012 first-round No. 1 pick, Anthony Brown. Davis, currently averaging 20+10+2+3+1 per game, is the core of the New Orleans Pelicans.

There will be another champion named Downs in the future, who is also from Kentucky.

In 6 years, he has delivered 3 champions and multiple first-round picks, and this ability can be seen. It's not for nothing that Calipari gets the highest salary in the NCAA. Now if you want to fight for the NBA high pick, Kentucky is the first choice.

As his fame grew, the opportunities for him to appear on ESPN naturally increased.

But alas, well, he's not fit to coach the NBA.

"The Lakers' roster structure looks deformed to me, and I really don't understand why they can play such a good record. But anyway, without Kobe, they don't have many chances tonight. "John. Calipari analyzed: "Kobe Bryant can contribute more than 40+ points per game this season, although I don't know if it will slip in the future, but this is already the limit of a super scorer, and I think Jordan is just like that." The Lakers suddenly lost a 40+ scoring point, which is far more big than the Heat missing any of the Big Three. ”

"So I don't think there is much suspense in this ball."

"Although the suspense is not big, there are still a lot of things to see." "For example, I'm very optimistic about the Lakers' No. 29, and I think he's the only thing to watch in this game for the Lakers," Mourning said. ”

"Number 29? Is Oriental hot? "John. Calipari also looked at the rosters of both sides, and then said: "This little guy is indeed beyond imagination, I admit to greatly underestimating him before. It's like I underestimated Dennis back then. Rodman the same. ”

"haha~ John, you always seem to look at the super rebounder~ I thought this kid was good early on~" For Mourning's words, Calipari did not shy away from it, just smiled and said: "Yes, it seems that I have no fate with the super rebounder." ”

"Alonzo, I remember you were a veteran of the Miami Heat, doesn't that hurt the hearts of Miami fans?" Rachel. Nicks asked with a smile. "How so?" Mo Ning said bluntly: "I support the Heat, but this doesn't prevent me from liking Dongfang Hot?" Don't you see a retired Jordan jersey hanging over our American Airlines Arena? ”

"I've always wanted to ask if the American Airlines Arena retired Michael's No. 23 jersey, so is this LeBron. The ultimate reason why James can only change numbers? In the face of this kind of problem, Mo Ning still has nothing to hide, and opened his mouth and said: "It's hard to say whether it is the final reason, but there must be part of the reason, as for LeBron's call for the league to retire No. 23, I think it is more entertaining than practical." ”

"Do you think Miami will win the championship this year and build a new dynasty?" Rachel. The Knicks looked at the broadcast footage and asked one last question. "Of course, does that need to be asked? Absolutely! Mo Ning replied directly.

But Mo Ning didn't know that the No. 6 of the Heat team didn't like him so much, mainly because Mo Ning gave Tang Qian the nickname of "The Emperor", and this nickname was crooked, which resounded all over the United States. What do you make Emperor Zhan think of this kind of bullshit?

Zhan Huang is the kind of player who wants to be in control, wants to have a good reputation on and off the court, and you have to admit that he has done a very successful job, and his personal image has been very good, even close to perfect. But this does not mean that he has no selfish intentions, he does not have his own plans.

In fact, James is far more "concerned about the voice of the outside world" than everyone thinks, otherwise how old would he have been to the Miami summit huddle? 24-25 years old? This should have been the age of struggle, you must know that Jordan also got the first Larry in his life at the age of 28. James, who has been competing with Jordan in his heart in the O'Brien Cup, can't help but understand this.

In fact, James has already entered the Finals once in 07, and at that age, Jordan has not yet broken through from the East.

And the owner of the Cavaliers is wholeheartedly building a team around James, and the main reason for leaving like this is external pressure.

A player who doesn't win a championship? What's the use of taking as many MVPs as you get? In the future, the top 20 in the history of the alliance must not have a place for him. This kind of thing, the pride of the sky was born, and LeBron got a huge endorsement contract before he joined the league. Is James okay with that? You have to know his nickname, but "King".

A king doesn't have the highest honor, so what kind of king is it? Anyway, in the NBA, it can't be counted.

It just so happened that the Green Shirts pointed a clear path ahead, and James compromised, and he didn't need to compromise, because according to the history of the league, he could have won at least one championship trophy, but for the sake of historical status, in order to maximize his own interests, he chose to take a shortcut. Future coach Larry. Brown didn't like him, and it was this about him that even brought about the college ethos.

Zhan Huang went to the peak of the Heat, which made many people downplay the struggle and hard work and see more speculation.

So this is one of James' fatal wounds and lifelong black spots.

This has nothing to do with whether James is strong or not, is Zhan Huangniu? The cow exploded! Is it strong? Exploded!

But black spots are black spots, such as Kobe Bryant's 04 playoff game and dogs. Like, it's also a black spot that can't be washed away.

But it doesn't matter, if James doesn't choose to "go home" in the future, he can still become a Heat celebrity, and he can continue to play brother basketball, but he has to "decide two" again, turning brother basketball into hometown basketball, making Wade's early jump out of the contract a "laughing stock". Yes, Wade didn't care about this in the future, but he lost 10 million US dollars, which is real money, and it is estimated that Emperor Zhan will not "compensate him" in the future.

"The Flash" is such a good person, it is really a very rare existence in the league, and I am afraid that I don't know that Wade was not willing to take a pay cut when he was first interviewed on ESPN. So it's voluntary, and it has nothing to do with James, it's really nonsense, completely ignoring the great sacrifice of "The Flash" (it's true, Xiao Zi went to the ESPN official website to find Wade's ESPN interview report after the loss in the finals that year, it was clearly written that he was unwilling to take a salary cut, Xiao Zi would send the English webpage and English screenshot of this report to the group, and interested book friends can watch it by themselves).

This article proves Emperor Zhan's "true character of a businessman", yes, he is very good and terrifyingly strong, but he is "an almost exquisite businessman in disguise".

Well, basketball businessmen.

There's nothing wrong with that, but it can also be dislikeable.

Anyway, Mo Ning and James finally broke up, and there were several "mouth cannon battles", which was just a rehearsal in advance.

So James made up his mind to beat the Lakers, especially the Eastern center.

There is basically no suspense about winning this game, so defeating the Oriental has become an additional target for the Heat's No. 6.

What a king! Let this bullshit title be wiped out tonight!

ps: It's 12,000 words today, don't you say that Xiaozi only changed 2 more, Xiaozi just didn't like the 2K Party when he was himself, so he didn't want to do it when he wrote it, it's short and small, not to mention, coherence and integrity have been forcibly separated, right?

Uh, and, don't worry, everyone, the plot is unfolding step by step, don't feel that the slogan at the beginning of the game is just an empty slogan, all the mysteries will be gradually revealed later.