In fact, Kobe Bryant just asked casually.

Bass's decision, at best, only made him feel a little regretful, but it did not reach the point where he thought that not choosing Deng Hongfei was irreparably wrong.

——

There is still 1 hour left before the start of the race.

The entire Spurs boarded the bus and headed straight to the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers.

At this time, the Staples Center was already crowded, and fans from all over the world who came to watch the game had already crowded the square outside the stadium.

As one of the most prestigious venues in the NBA.

More than 250 events are held here every year, with nearly 4 million visitors.

It is the only arena in the NBA that is shared by both teams, and the only arena in North America where two NBA, one NHL, and one WNBA team are home at the same time.

In the stands, it can accommodate 19,000 people to watch the game at the same time.

The most important thing is that when you play here, you can feel the excitement that comes from the big ball market.

At the same time, as a team with superstar Kobe Bryant, the Lakers' attention in China is undoubted.

This kind of attention has nothing to do with the Lakers' lineup and record, only about whether there is Kobe Bryant, that's all......

Some people joked that CCTV would only broadcast the game of two teams, one Rockets and two Lakers.

As a result, the game is destined to attract a lot of attention in China, far more than the Spurs and Grizzlies.

The Spurs' buses drove into the arena garage through a special passageway.

Stepping out of the car, Deng Hongfei carried a player's shoulder bag, wearing a sports T-shirt and shorts of the same color that conformed to the aesthetics of Chinese, with a plain color and a slender and toned figure.

With a pair of fashionable flip-flops on his feet, he faced the spotlight of media reporters with his usual expression.

Regarding this match, there was a lot of momentum from all sides before the game.

Deng Hongfei's relationship with the Lakers during the draft is well known.

Around such a period of the past, the media can be said to have done enough work in publicity and drainage to attract enough attention.

Under their shaping, Deng Hongfei has become an abandoned wretched wretch, and this trip to Staples is his journey of revenge.

And the Lakers have become an evil exploiting class, a "bad gentry" with no eyes.

Although none of the articles highlight all of this too clearly, the intentional or unintentional hints between the lines, as well as the biased conjectures in the viewer's heart, make it all logical......

People are looking forward to Deng Hongfei, who successfully won a double in his debut, and his overall performance is amazing, and he can also shine in Staples.

In the away team's dressing room.

The atmosphere was extremely calm.

Most of the Spurs players weren't too nervous about this game.

At this time, the Los Angeles Lakers were too depressed, and among the people who could play, except for Pau Gasol and the dying Nash, there were not even any decent stars.

Compared to their luxury last season, it's really a trick.

Popovich didn't say a word, and sat next to Udoka and chatted for a while.

Here, Nando De Colo thought about leaning over and asked Deng Hongfei, "How is it?" Has the feel recovered a bit? ”

"It's a little bit back."

Deng Hongfei nodded.

"Well, don't be too nervous, no problem, you played so well in the last game, there will definitely be another chance to play in this game."

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Shuangqing City, Shuangqing University.

In the boys' 317 dormitory, the scholar Shen Zheng rushed open the door of the dormitory with a pile of books.

He looked eager, "Is the game starting?" ”

"It's started, it's started, we all saw Deng Hongfei just now."

Wang Mu and Qiu Feng had already come to the computer.

Beside them, he slowed down the melon seeds and peanuts and other food, and answered Shen Zheng's words intently, staring at the screen and suddenly bursting with excitement, "Kobe, Kobe is here!" Look, it's Kobe! ”

Similar images take place in every corner of China's streets and alleys......

Arena garage.

The Lakers arrived.

When Kobe, who was wearing sunglasses and wearing a crisp suit, stepped off the bus, he immediately became the focus of many reporters.

He put his hands in his trouser pockets, his lips pursed slightly, ignoring everything around him, which Kobe Bryant had long been used to.

The moment he walked out of the players' tunnel and appeared at the home stadium, it immediately sparked an overwhelming celebration from the home fans.

For the city of Los Angeles, for a team like the Lakers with a storied history.

Kobe's status is beyond doubt.

He is a well-deserved "King of Los Angeles".

Even if he doesn't play, just sitting on the sidelines like that can't hide his dazzling light.

Of course, in the eyes of Chinese fans, there is another protagonist in this game.

That is Deng Hongfei.

The only Chinese player in the NBA.

After the disappointment of not being selected, he showed unexpected strength in the first game of his career.

So when he appeared, the commentators of the major live broadcast portals also made introductions in high spirits.

The starting line-ups for both teams appeared on the screen.

San Antonio Spurs:

Centre-forward: Thiago Split

Power forward: Burrese Dior

Small forward: Kawhi Leonard [Kawhai Leonard doesn't seem to be that universal, so he changed his name to Kawhi Leonard]

Shooting guard: Danny Green

Point guard: Tony Parker

It is worth mentioning that the star of the house, Tim Duncan, sat on the bench and did not play in this game.

The reason is hip tension.

But fans who are familiar with the Spurs know that this is just a common trick used by Mr. Bobo to get players to rotate and avoid league accountability......

Looking at Duncan's cute and relaxed expression, sitting calmly and relaxed, how can there be a little "hip tension"?

The other side.

The Los Angeles Lakers started with:

Centre: Pau Gasol

Power forward: Sean Williams

Swingman: Nick Young

Dual point guards: Steve Blake and Steve Nash

The Lakers' roster isn't as regular compared to the Spurs.

However, this is also the strongest starting XI they can present right now.

Nick Young is the team's leading outside scorer, and D'Antoni has given him plenty of room to perform.

Bryant sat calmly on the bench and stared coldly at the Lakers.

With him on the side, everyone who came on the pitch felt the pressure.

In a way, Bryant's majesty far surpasses that of head coach Mike D'Antoni.

The breath of battle condenses in the air......

Gasol and Split both jumped the ball.

The rest of the players are around the center circle.

The basketball was thrown high into the sky, and Gasol was the first to touch it!

The Los Angeles Lakers launched their first offense, and the arena suddenly played a rhythmic, passionate offensive melody like a clarion call for a charge.

Nash steadfastly directs his teammates to the position.

Steve Blake took advantage of a Shaun Williams block to receive a pass from Nash.

On the other side, Nick Young ran to the open seat and opened his hand to ask.

Blake didn't think much of it and immediately passed the ball out!

However, Burrece Dio is from a distance of the middle and high post, intercepting the ball alive and launching a fast attack!

Leonard followed up at the same time and received a pass at a 45-degree angle on the right side.

Shoot three points!

The first shot didn't seem to get into the groove right away and missed.

Pau Gasol controlled the rebound and almost fell to the back, and Nash then covered the ball and cut inside.

Stop-and-go jumpers near the free throw line, also hit the iron!