"The win belonged to Coach D'Antoni and he gave us the motivation to win. Of course, in the next games, we will keep it up and keep working hard to do better. ”

At the press conference, when interviewed, Ko said.

When asked by reporters about his all-round performance, Kobe Bryant smiled: "I'm 35 years old, I'll be 36 soon, I'm an old guy." In the coming days, I will probably trust my teammates more. Well, like this game, they all contributed a lot and we won beautifully, which inspired me a lot. ”

Kobe Bryant's sudden delightful change surprised and puzzled others, and when a reporter asked who made him make such a change, Kobe Bryant said a person's name under a slight contemplation.

"Chu Xuan!"

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Kobe Bryant's words made Chu Xuan completely famous, and countless eyes were aimed at him. As a result, Chu Xuan's work effect was slowly pushed to the table and attracted the attention of the outside world.

Put it on anyone, in such a situation, it can be a lot of pressure. However, the amazing thing is that Chu Xuan is surprisingly calm under such exposure.

After a moment of thought, he understood that this was a good opportunity for him to increase his fame.

As for how to increase the prestige, of course, you can only start from the team's record and the team's offense.

On the night of the end of the game with the Pelicans, Chu Xuan didn't sleep all night, he watched the previous game video again, carefully analyzed the good and bad of the Lakers offense, and made a detailed analysis and record.

It was a lot of work, but Chu Xuan finally completed it.

When he put a thick piece of research into Phil Webber's hands, the acting head coach had nothing but consternation on his face.

All he said was, "I've never seen such a crazy work attitude, you and Kobe Bryant are really similar." ”

In a simple sentence, he affirmed everything Chu Xuan did. also reflects the reason why Chu Xuan and Kobe Bryant can become good friends.

Chu Xuan's research is more pertinent and not as general as before. He even began to make a little adjustment to the run-and-gun system established by D'Antoni.

During the day the next day, Chu Xuan returned to his residence to rest, while Phil Webber conducted offensive training for the team, which was very effective.

In the evening, Chu Xuan changed into a suit, Shanshan rushed to the game site, and worked with Phil Webb to give on-the-spot guidance to change the team's offense.

Under Chu Xuan's indirect coaching, the Lakers once again surprised the world. 111:90, 21 points in a wild win over the Denver Nuggets on the road. The Lakers' burst of energy is shocking and incredible.

With Chu Xuan's efforts, the biggest beneficiary is Kobe. According to the configuration of the Lakers players and the technical characteristics of the players, Chu Xuan set 13 tactics for Kobe Bryant. Although only a few were used in the game, Kobe's personal performance, which was more comfortable, could only be described as perfect.

He was 12-of-18, 4-of-6 from three-point range, 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, and finished with 35 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Of course, Kobe Bryant was also happy to be able to play such a brilliant performance, and he began to be truly willing to integrate into the team and accept the coaching staff.

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Chu Xuan's status in the team is getting higher and higher, and the influence of his words is becoming greater and greater.

In addition, the relationship between Phil Webb and Chu Xuan was already good, so there was no situation where Phil Webb suppressed Chu Xuan. On the contrary, he was willing to accept Chu Xuan's suggestion.

On the 15th, at Chu Xuan's strong request, the Lakers took the initiative to adjust the starting lineup for the first time in the new season.

Kobe Bryant and Nash continue to serve as starting point guards, while the small forward position is Draymond Green, who has just played four games with the Lakers. You know, Draymond Green is not very able to play in the Warriors, and now in the Lakers, it is obviously incomprehensible to the outside world that the ball will be used so heavily in just four games. However, for Chu Xuan, of course, he will not pay attention to the opinions of the outside world, he only needs to make the team's coaching staff nod.

As for the inside, Gasol still started, and in the center position, Jordan Hill was moved to the bench and replaced by Hassan Whiteside, whom Chu Xuan has always highly recommended.

Whiteside, who earns only one million a year, is considered a good option for the Lakers this summer. He was able to contribute 5 points + 5 rebounds + 1 block in just 12 minutes as a substitute, which is a very efficient performance.

Signing Whiteside proved to be a successful choice. This also proves how perverted Chu Xuan's eyesight was at the beginning.

Moving Whiteside and Green to the starting position at the same time is something that no one except Chu Xuan can really understand. However, when the results of the match appeared, all doubts completely disappeared.

He made his first start against the Memphis Grizzlies, who were known for their defense. Green contributed 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Whiteside contributed 15 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks. With the powerful performance of the two people, the Lakers also defeated the Grizzlies when Kobe Bryant was not feeling good. Thus Green and Whiteside were affirmed.

Subsequently, against the Pistons, Green contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, and Whiteside contributed 9 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks. At the critical moment, Green completed a key rebound, and finally helped the Lakers beat the Pistons 104-103.

After the win, the Lakers miraculously won four in a row, and the momentum was very good.

And Chu Xuan, who has made great contributions, has also received great praise in the team, and Kobe Bryant has publicly supported Chu Xuan in front of the media to have the potential to become an excellent coach.

This situation made Chu Xuan very excited, and he was extremely happy.

Because, for him, if he wants to realize his dream, in terms of the current situation, his goal has been achieved.

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After beating the Pistons, the Lakers got four days off.

With the joy and ease of four consecutive wins, the coaching staff specially gave the players a day off and did not have to train.

And the team's management was also a little relieved, and talked to Kobe's team about contract renewal in a high mood.

The Lakers' coaching staff can't meddle in this matter.

And during the whole process, Chu Xuan didn't say a word, and was very silent. Because the object of this contract extension, after all, is Kobe, which is the soul symbol of the Lakers in the past two decades, and he has extraordinary influence and team status.

After a day-long negotiation, the Lakers finally reached a contract extension agreement with Kobe.

The news was released through the Lakers' official website in the early morning of the 20th, and the specific renewal content is that Kobe Bryant will renew his contract with the Lakers for 3 years and 65 million, and he will continue to have the right to veto the trade, and at the same time, in the third year, Kobe Bryant also has a player option.