"Remove Chu Xuan from his position as head coach?"

When interviewed by reporters, Kupchak's performance seemed very wonderful, as if he had heard something extremely ridiculous.

"Yes, sir, is that something you would consider?"

The journalist kept a professional smile and asked Kupchak.

After looking at the reporter for a while, Kupchak shook his head affirmatively: "Of course not, this is really too nonsense." The changes that Chu Xuan has brought to the Lakers are obvious to all, and only a fool would choose to let him leave this position. ”

After a pause, Kupchak continued: "Oh, yes. I'm actually thinking about Chu Xuan, but what I'm thinking about is that if the Lakers can finish in the top three in the West this season, he will become our official head coach next season. The Lakers are going to use him all the time, and as for what you're saying, it's ridiculous. ”

After hearing this, the reporter had a slight surprise in his eyes: "Okay, Mr. Mitch, it seems that you are serious." Well, I guess this interview seems a bit redundant. ”

Kupchak smiled: "It's not superfluous, at least you know that Chu Xuan will become the official head coach, this is big news worth reporting." It should be possible to suppress that damn Dallas scandal. ”

Obviously, Kupchak was also very unhappy with the reporter's hype about the Dallas nightclub.

"Uh, Mr. Mickey. I think I'll do something if I can. Well, Mr. Mitch, let's talk again when we get a chance. The reporter shook his head and chuckled, got up and prepared to leave.

Kupchak waved his hand and smiled, "Okay, then I'll see you next time." ”

After the reporter left, Kupchak couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. He wouldn't believe that Chu Xuan would get involved in the brawl, as for that guy Green? It's possible.

Fingers tapped frequently on the table, and Kupchak couldn't help but ponder.

*******

1/8/14, Houston, Toyota Center.

At this time, it is the time for the players to prepare for the game, and there are as many as two dozen reporters scattered around the training ground on the Lakers' side.

Obviously, the battle for first and second place in the west is really a hot topic of media attention, and there are many aspects that can be used for hype.

For example, can the Lakers, who have experienced the Dallas nightclub turmoil, continue to show a strong side without being affected?

Can James Harden, a new generation of shooting guards, suppress Kobe Bryant in this encounter?

Can the two young centers of Knoll and Whiteside have the upper hand against Howard?

Can the Lakers beat the Rockets and then finish first in the West for the first time this season?

……

It can be said that this match that will take place at the Toyota Center today is definitely a very noteworthy game of the season.

Therefore, it is completely reasonable for reporters to send such a lineup and show such enthusiasm.

At this time, the Lakers' training went into a pause, and the players and coaches were resting.

As a result, around everyone, there are reporters conducting interviews, and the most lively places are the two areas where Chu Xuan and Kobe Bryant are located.

*******

"I've always had a very hungry attitude towards playing Houston. Every time I fight these guys, I always tell myself, man, don't think about retreating, all that awaits you is to win. I know everybody is going to watch our game against Houston, so there's no reason why we shouldn't try to beat them. ”

When asked what he thought of the game against the Rockets, Bryant seemed more serious than ever.

Obviously, what happened to Howard at the beginning was still an indelible pain in his heart, and he still had anger.

So, what do you think of Dwight Howard? You know, together they led the Rockets to the first place in the West, does that mean that Warcraft is a better fit to play with James? ”

It was a Houston reporter who spoke with a very tricky question.

However, when Kobe Bryant heard such words, he showed great calm, and the smile on his face revealed how disdainful he was at the moment.

Under the watchful eye of a group of reporters, Bryant said: "No one will always be in the first position, just like we will not always be in the second place." Maybe next week, Houston will lose its top spot. ”

"Kobe, it looks like you're confident in this game."

"Yes, you can think so. In my opinion, it is not difficult to win this game. Our team will do it together. ”

Kobe Bryant spoke eloquently, with confidence on his face.

"You know about the nightclub conflict?" The reporter asked.

I don't know what happened last night. However, the outside world has always guessed that it should not be just Chu Xuan and Green in the nightclub. Therefore, the outside media is also very eager to know the real situation of the matter.

"I already know about it from your reports. However, Chu and Draymond would definitely not do that. So, you must be mistaken. Bryant replied flatly.

"Bryant, that's true. There were a lot of people who saw Draymond fighting with people. I mean, it's not going to be good, it's going to break the Lakers' good direction. ”

"Fighting? So did he win? Bryant laughed.

"Uh, Kobe, why do you say that?" The reporter was slightly stunned.

"If there is such a thing, as long as he doesn't take the initiative to cause trouble, I choose to support Draymond. As a player for the Lakers, you first have to learn to be tough. After all, kindness to one's enemies is cruelty to oneself. ”

When the reporter heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, he didn't expect Kobe Bryant to say this, this is naked protection.

"Kobe, are you supporting Draymond in a fight?" The reporter's eyes moved and he asked.

Kobe Bryant smiled slightly, not caring at all: "Yes, not only Draymond, I support all the Lakers' little brothers." Of course, I also know that they are all good children and will not take the initiative to stir up trouble, I believe in them. ”

******

On the other side of the Lakers' training ground, Chu Xuan was also surrounded by some reporters.

"Chu, is last night's incident real? Everyone is talking about it, and if it's true, do you think it will have a bad impact on you? ”

Chu Xuan smiled faintly, "Real? What if I say no? You won't believe it. So, no matter what rumors are out there, I won't care. We don't care about it as a team, because there are often too many bad voices in a season. If we care about everything, how can we be competitive? So, for us as a team, we don't pay attention to the perception of the outside world. We're going to stay focused and think about how we can play well. ”

"Hehe, okay, Chu, it seems that you have already figured out how to deal with us." The reporter laughed.

"No, no, man, it's not a deal. On the contrary, I have nothing to say to you. Chu Xuan said with a smile.

"By the way, Chu, Mr. Mitch said that he would make you the official head coach of the Lakers, do you have any thoughts on that?"

Chu Xuan was slightly stunned, he really didn't know about it.

However, he quickly reacted and said with a smile: "He should do it, and I agree with what he did." ”

"Haha, okay, Chu. Regardless of what Mr. Mitch says, you need to lead the Lakers to a top-three finish in the West this season. Do you feel pressured about this? ”

Top three in the West? Chu Xuan laughed lightly: "This is not a harsh condition, he is not a reproach, on the contrary, this is a very caring approach." In return for Mr. Mitch's trust, I think I'll try to live up to his expectations. ”

"No pressure?" The journalist asked.

Chu Xuan smiled confidently: "No." ”

"Chu, last question, do you think it is more likely that you will beat the Houston Rockets in today's game? You know, in the last meeting, you lost at home. And this time on the road, do you think you have a big level of victory? And, importantly, they are currently the best team in the West, which proves that they are the least likely team to beat this season. ”

Chu Xuan chuckled, tilted his head, and asked rhetorically, "Defeat the rocket?" Is there anything hard about this? ”