The Lakers beat the Kings 125-92 at home, and Wesley Johnson scored a game-high 28 points on 11 of 16 shots, earning him the postgame Player of the Match.

His outstanding performance has attracted a lot of attention from the outside world, and many media have put him in the headlines.

As for Chu Xuan, Wesley's sudden outburst today made him extremely interested in this sporty striker. He decided to tune Wesley and see if he could continue to play like he did today.

And if it can really succeed in keeping Wesley efficient, it will definitely be very beneficial to the Lakers, after all, what the Lakers are so lacking is outside firepower.

Actually, Wesley hasn't been doing well this season. In his 12 games for the Lakers, he averaged just 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting just 41.7 percent from the field and 26.8 percent from three-point range. This kind of performance is absolutely unbeatable for an outside player, and it can also reflect his competitive ability and form.

However, Wesley's athletic conditions are really exciting, and the player's ability to score high points is a testament to his potential to a certain extent. Therefore, Chu Xuan decided to invest in Wesley.

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In the post-game press conference, Knoll and Wesley were brought to the scene by Phil Webb.

In the face of media reporters, Wesley is a little shy, but Knoll is eloquent, making people feel that he has the qualities to become a star.

When asked how he felt on his debut, Knoll said: "First of all, I would like to thank all the people who supported me, without their help, it would have been difficult for me to be here. I don't think it's good enough for my personal performance. It's the best place in basketball, there are so many great players, and everybody is competing all the time, which makes me know that I have to try to be better. Today's confrontation with DeMarcus Cousins has given me a lot of feelings and gains. I enjoyed playing against him and he allowed me to grow quickly. ”

Commenting on Knoll's performance in this game, Phil Webber said he was surprised: "From the beginning, I didn't expect him to play so well, it was a perfect debut. When Nolens was on the pitch, he made a big difference and had a positive impact on the team, which allowed us to score 30 points today. I saw the unbeatable qualities in him and after this game he earned himself a place in the starting line-up. ”

Phil Webb's meaning is already obvious, that is, this game will start Noll, perhaps not because of how strong Noll is. But after this game, Knoll deserved to be in the starting line-up. In the future, he will always play as the team's starting centre-forward.

As for Wesley Johnson, "Brother Gunner" is far less effective in the face of the media than he is against the Kings. He said he was also surprised by today's performance, which made people expect a lot less from him.

Obviously, as a player, you have to have confidence in yourself first, and then others will have confidence in you. Today's Wesley Johnson doesn't have that mentality.

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In the Lakers locker room, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the air was full of joy.

Kobe Bryant hadn't left yet, he was chatting with Chu Xuan.

"Chu, I didn't expect you to win the bet in this way, which makes me not very convinced of you."

Chu Xuan laughed, knowing that Kobe Bryant must have asked Knoll after the game.

"Kobe, whether you're convinced or not, I just know that I won today's bet. And you have to continue to rest until your ankle is comfortable before you can play. ”

Kobe Bryant had a little helplessness on his face: "You actually said to a rookie that if you can't grab 10 rebounds, you don't have to start the game." It has to be said that this is a threat, and it is not fair. ”

Chu Xuan didn't care about Kobe's dissatisfaction, he knew that Kobe Bryant wouldn't be angry. Because for a guy who is hungry to win, today's big win will make all the complaints worthless.

"Kobe, I don't think it's a threat. As a coach, I just felt like he had to grab 10 rebounds to be a starter. You know, Hassan grabbed 15 in the last game. So, you know, I want Nolens to start, but he has to play well, right? ”

"Well, Chu, you always have your reasons. But, seriously, that rookie does look really good, and I hope you can develop him well, and he is really better suited to be a starter. ”

Obviously, Kobe Bryant had already recognized Noll, which made Chu Xuan feel like a good sign, and he saved a lot of trouble.

Chu Xuan smiled and nodded: "Of course, he will be the object of my greatest importance." And I've decided to let him learn his offensive skills and countermeasures with Paul. ”

Kobe Bryant couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and then asked, "Do you want him to develop in the direction of power forward?" ”

Chu Xuan smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Yes, I have this kind of plan." After all, Nolens is only 19 years old, he is very malleable, and his talent is so good that it must not be wasted. ”

After hearing this, Kobe Bryant thought for a moment and immediately smiled: "If he can really show his talent on the offensive end, I think I will be happy to give him some guidance." ”

Kobe Bryant's words made Chu Xuan couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised, and at the same time, he also understood why Kobe Bryant was willing to do this.

You know, Knoll's potential on the defensive end has long been proven. And if he can also be accomplished on the offensive end, then he will undoubtedly become a big man who is good both offensively and defensively.

At that time, he couldn't do it if he didn't want to be an All-Star.

Obviously, if he can get a young and dominant interior partner at the end of his career, Kobe Bryant is definitely willing to do anything. After all, his championship dream still exists in his heart, and it is still so hot.

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With the win over the Kings, the Lakers' winning streak extended to six.

And next, the Lakers will win three consecutive road trips, which is a big test for the Lakers.

However, with the confidence brought by the winning streak, the atmosphere of the Lakers team is quite harmonious and relaxed, and the players are working hard to practice their tactics and find better ways to cooperate.

Chu Xuan, on the other hand, began to conduct targeted training for young interior players such as Noel, Whiteside, Thackeray, Jordan Hill and Kelly, and was ready to formulate corresponding training plans for them.

During this period, Chu Xuan also deliberately took time to chat with Wesley Johnson, which allowed him to understand the psychological state and professional attitude of the Syracuse University striker who was popular in the United States at this time.

Chu Xuan could feel that Wesley still had a strong fighting spirit, and he still wanted to develop to a better level. This made Chu Xuan very satisfied, and he also began to study his game video and understand his style of play, in order to be able to put him in the right position and make him play more comfortable and efficient.