Everyone knows that Kobe Bryant has a very strong character. Howard left him and chose to partner with Harden, which is undoubtedly a denial of Kobe's strength, and it will also greatly stimulate Kobe.

Obviously, no matter what angle you look at, this ball will be a game for Kobe Bryant to prove himself. And his competitive spirit will also add a lot of excitement to this match.

For fans, the battle between Harden and Kobe, the old and new quarterbacks, is what they are looking forward to seeing. This is just like the alignment of Jordan and Kobe Bryant back then, which has extraordinary significance.

After all, Kobe Bryant is also 35 years old and his career is coming to an end. Whether it is in individual athleticism or physical condition, he and a young man like Harden are incomparable. However, Kobe's strength lies in his mentality, and he is very strong. Unsure when his career will end, he will never agree to hand over the torch as the first quarterback.

Therefore, in fact, regardless of whether there is a Howard factor in it, Kobe Bryant and Harden are destined to be superior in this ball.

Last season, in his first season with the Rockets, Harden averaged 25.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game at the All-Star guard level, and was selected as an All-Star for the first time in his career, becoming the well-deserved core of the Rockets and establishing his position as one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

This season, Bryant is a year older, and the young Harden is starting to rise to the top, vaguely competing with Kobe Bryant, and trying to compete for the torch from him.

Speaking of which, the modern group has been extremely successful so far. In the opening five games of the season, the Rockets have a 4-1 record, tied with the Lakers for second place in the West, behind the Spurs, who have not lost a game.

It can be said that this game can be regarded as a strong dialogue, and it is full of the focus of Hardenko's comparison. Therefore, it is also extremely eye-catching.

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Because of Yao Ming, the Rockets are very famous in China, and some sports channels choose to broadcast Rockets games live with a high frequency. And in this game, the opponent is the Lakers, the popular team in the world, and the mainland will naturally choose to broadcast this game live.

On the morning of the 8th, Beijing time, the ratings of the Rockets and Lakers were still very high.

Fans waited early, full of anticipation to see what kind of showdown Kobe Bryant and Harden can perform.

However, when the camera swept to the sidelines, Chu Xuan successfully stole the scene, and the heat caused instantly overshadowed the focus of today's game.

"How can there be a young man with an Eastern face on the Lakers' bench, and what is his identity?"

Chu Xuan, who was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, made everyone feel surprised and curious, judging from his appearance, Chu Xuan would not be very old.

"Is it the players? But he's only six feet, right? At most can this play defender? A short guard with an Eastern face? If you're shorter than Jeremy Lin, you might be able to gain a foothold in the NBA. What's more, this year, there has been no news about this at all. ”

"Is he a staff member of the team? But he seems to be very familiar with the Lakers' coaches and players, so he shouldn't be an ordinary staff. ”

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The most excited and curious are of course the Chinese fans, in the crazy discussions, all kinds of conjectures appeared, but no one guessed Chu Xuan's true identity.

The most bullish are of course ESPN and TNT, which are old sports media in the United States, and their staff contacted the official personnel of the Lakers as soon as possible, and Chu Xuan's identity was quickly confirmed.

"Name: Chu Xuan

Age: 22

Nationality: Chinese

Graduated from: UCLA

Height: Six feet

Position: Lakers Assistant Coach, Lakers Scout. ”

A simple introduction instantly spread all over the world, and everyone felt shocked. It is unbelievable that a young Chinese man has become an assistant coach on the Lakers.

The sports section on the Chinese side was quickly occupied by the news about Chu Xuan, and for a while, no one even mentioned today's game. The matter of China's assistant coach has become the hottest news today, and Chu Xuan has instantly become the most frequently searched term.

"What is the identity of this Chu Xuan? Could it be that he has some close relationship with the Bass family, otherwise at his age, how could he reach the level of a teaching assistant, which is not a job that young people can do. ”

This is the opinion of most people, and the story of the 22-year-old Chinese teaching assistant makes them feel like they are in a dream, a bit of a joke and absurdity.

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Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets.

The whole stadium was buzzing, the scene was equally hot, and fans looked at the sidelines more often than at the field.

Obviously, Chu Xuan's identity caused some more heat than expected.

Feeling this atmosphere, Chu Xuan was also a little awkward, feeling the ten or twenty thousand pairs of burning eyes, and experiencing the close-ups of the camera that were constantly given to him at the scene, Chu Xuan was really a little helpless, he understood that he was completely famous this time.

However, Chu Xuan tried not to affect himself, and was extremely calm on the surface, focusing on the game.

After Lin learned Chu Xuan's identity as a Chinese, he took the initiative to chat with him before the start of the competition, leaving a pretty good impression.

"Chu, you have become the biggest star today, this kind of popularity is really rare."

D'Antoni looked at Chu Xuan and quipped.

Chu Xuan touched his forehead and said with a smile: "Mike, if I expected it, I'm afraid I wouldn't dare to sit on the sidelines." ”

"Haha, Chu, you have to take this step. This is the first step, and it is something you have to face if you want to succeed. ”

Chu Xuan nodded: "Yes, Mike." You're right, and I'm grateful to you for giving me this opportunity. ”

D'Antoni smiled: "Then work well and do this job well, this is the best thanks." ”

When Chu Xuan heard this, he also smiled and nodded.

After these days of in-depth getting along, Chu Xuan's understanding of D'Antoni has grown a lot. This run-and-gun coach is worthy of respect, and in his heart, winning is the first priority. And, in D'Antoni's heart, winning the championship is his greatest long-cherished wish.

However, the pressure on D'Antoni to coach this Lakers team is very high.

There are many reasons for this, and it has to do with the Lakers being in Los Angeles, the Lakers' history, the Buss family, the star players coached, and the Lakers going through today...... There are too many factors mixed in it, and sometimes it makes people breathless and feel suffocated.

After Chu Xuan's status slowly rose, he also really felt this.

Therefore, he is considerate and understanding of D'Antoni, and, now, his desire to become the head coach of the Lakers is not as strong as it used to be. Because, he has recognized, this position is not so easy to do.

Of course, Chu Xuan didn't relax on himself because of this. For him, making the Lakers better is still his top priority. And regaining the title is his ultimate goal.