What do you mean by a trifle?

Roy's first instinct was that Abdul-Jabbar probably didn't understand the purpose of today's game, but he quickly dismissed the speculation.

Because, after comforting Roy, Abdul-Jabbar went straight to Steve Barker, the head coach of the Chino Gang High School varsity.

When Buck saw that it was Abdul-Jabbar, he was naturally respectful.

Abdul-Jabbar didn't talk nonsense and cut straight to the point, "Hey, hello, you're the head coach of Chino Gang High School, right?" ”

"That's right, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar, my name is Steve Buck, and I'm a big fan of yours." Buck felt extremely honored to receive Abdul-Jabbar's attention.

"Thanks, I would like to know if the roster of your team for this year's California Championship has been reported?"

List? Buck didn't understand why Abdul-Jabbar was asking this, and he told the truth, "We haven't reported it yet, we just finished the freshman selection last week, and we may have to wait for a while." ”

"Good." Abdul-Jabbar patted Buck on the shoulder, "Look over there, that Chinese player, what do you think he played today?" ”

"You say Roy? Of course he played well, his shooting was good, but that's about it. Buck didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the jabal gourd, and his assessment was quite pertinent.

"Very good, so do you want to show off to others in the future that you once brought an NBA superstar player?"

"A superstar in the NBA? Do you mean Lonzo Bauer? Buck followed Abdul-Jabbar's gaze, he wasn't looking at Ball, who was surrounded by the crowd, "Do you mean Roy?" No, he's not going to be a superstar, and I'm skeptical that he'll ever make it to the NBA. ”

"Steve, do you dare to bet me that Roy will be the strongest high school player in the nation this year."

"No, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar, the strongest high school student in the United States is already on my team......"

"So, I'm betting on the Lakers' home package this season, and for the sake of fairness, I can give it to you in advance, and if I win, then you just have to admit that Roy is indeed a player who can get a foothold in the NBA, and you don't need to give me the money for the package; And if you win, you can watch Kobe Bryant's final season for free. ”

"I ......" Buck suddenly found that Abdul-Jabbar's bet can get a home package for the Lakers this season no matter if he wins or loses, my God, this is the Lakers' home package, and he bought something that he hasn't bought for more than half a year.

Indeed, after Kobe Bryant confirmed that he would retire this year, the Lakers' package tickets for this season were hyped up to sky-high prices, and now it is an enviable thing to get the Lakers' package tickets.

"Mr. Abdul-Jabbar, you mean for me to select Roy for the varsity team for the tournament?"

"That's right, it's a no-brainer."

"But the selection of our team is over, and it will be difficult for me to do this......"

"Don't fool me, I'm Abdul-Jabbar, is there something I don't know about in California? Varsity team members are always available to make changes before submitting the tournament roster, and I don't want to write a letter of recommendation to your principal, Buck. Abdul-Jabbar finished speaking, pointing to his casual Lakers T-shirt, "I think you must be eager to see Kobe Bryant's farewell show......

"Yes......" Buck relented......

That's how Roy joined the Chino Hill High School basketball team......

In fact, even in the United States, relationships are a very important part.

More importantly, Steve Barker is a standard puppet coach, a puppet coach who is at the mercy of the team's star players, and a puppet coach who can't say "no" to industry authorities.

By the way, the NBA's most famous puppet coach is probably Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On the other side, just after Abdul-Jabbar and Roy were talking, it was the same Shirley, who was keenly aware of this detail, and she brought another sports reporter from California with her.

"Roy, how did you feel after fighting Lonzo Ball?" Shirley really paid attention to Roy, otherwise she wouldn't have found out about Roy's conversation with Abdul-Jabbar.

"I feel that the level of basketball in the United States is very high, and he deserves to be the best basketball country in the world." Although he was in a bad mood, Roy answered the question very decently.

By the way, as I said earlier, Su Dong has long taken care of a lot of points with Roy about the interview, including knowing how to praise, knowing how to please, and the most important thing is that in Los Angeles, you must express your respect for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant, which is a very fan-attracting thing.

Roy's first answer was undoubtedly very popular, and Shirley was both surprised that Roy would suddenly speak English, and nodded secretly at the answer he gave.

At least judging by Roy's interview, he is a mature player.

"And what do you think of Lonzo Bauer?"

"He's very strong, and I'm sure he's going to be a superstar for a generation." Although Roy's compliment was a bit against his will, it was very pleasing to Shirley, and in the end Roy was complimenting her hometown.

"Speaking of superstars, Roy, do you have any NBA teams and stars that you support?"

really asked these two routine questions, and Roy naturally answered them easily.

"Of course, my favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers, and the star I admire the most is undoubtedly Kobe Bryant."

Bingo is another perfect answer, and Shirley and another California reporter are already happy.

In the sound of blessings, Shirley ended the interview, she took off her headphones, removed the microphone, and quietly approached Roy, "Roy, can I ask, what is your relationship with Mr. Abdul-Jabbar?" ”

Oh? What does that mean?

Looking at Shirley's eager gaze, Roy gave a Chinese-style answer: "According to us Chinese, this is called 'forgetting the year'." ”

"New Year's Friends"? Does it mean that Roy and Abdul-Jabbar's relationship is extraordinary? Shirley's clever brain thought of a lot in an instant......

……

On the way home, Roy accidentally found Cheng Zixi's WeChat, and he sent more than a dozen messages in a row, all of which were long articles, which roughly had several meanings:

First, Cheng Zixi didn't expect Roy to come to the United States and still live in Los Angeles, she and her brother Cheng Zixuan are currently studying in San Francisco (San Francisco) and live in California with Roy.

Second, the Cheng Zixi brothers and sisters saw Roy and Lonzo Ball's competition on TV, and they haven't seen each other for two months, and Roy has become stronger again, and he can compete with the best high school students in the United States.

Third, Cheng Zixi was a little dissatisfied with Roy's interview, she also clearly remembered that Roy said that her NBA idol was Derrick Rose, why did she change her name to Kobe Bryant in front of the media?

Fourth, putting aside Roy's "apostasy", Cheng Zixi's brothers and sisters sent an invitation, hoping that Roy could come to San Francisco for a small gathering, everyone had a meal, a play, and rehash the good old days.

Roy, who saw the news, was a little excited, he didn't expect the media in the United States to be so developed, and the content of the interview just now was broadcast directly without editing, and the last sentence "New Year's Friend" should not have been spread, right?

Anyway, with Cheng Zixi's brothers and sisters, the future will be very interesting.

"About the idol, I'll explain it to my face in the future, don't worry, I'm still from the Derrick Rose Fan Club." After sending this message, Roy couldn't help but think of the meeting with Derek Ross yesterday, and he really didn't know if he wanted to get a Derek Ross autograph for Cheng Zixi.

Cheng Zixi's reply came immediately, "The interview is not to blame in the past, remember to keep your faith in the future, are you free this weekend?" Why don't you come to San Francisco? ”

Play? Roy wasn't interested, and if he was playing, he might be fine.

"Is San Francisco fun? Speaking of NBA games, do you have to watch? ”

"By the way, speaking of which, the NBA starts next Tuesday, and tickets for the Lakers this year will definitely not be available, do you want Roy to come to San Francisco to see the Warriors game?"

"Behold, why not."