295: Blatantly turning face
Kobe Bryant is clearly not a good person at writing speeches, but now he has to.
No matter how much he hated Xiao Shao, no matter how desperate he was to suspect Xiao Xiao before. When he completed the new scoring record of an active player, he had to act like a superstar, and he praised this junior with a very gentlemanly demeanor.
After all, there are so many eyes watching the world.
It is already very hurtful to be broken in the first place, and it is even more humiliating to do something that has no grace and no blessing.
So, although Kobe Bryant had a headache and didn't know what to say, and he didn't want to bless Chic.
However, at the end of the game, he still said in a hesitant way: "Xiao is a very, very good young guard, and his scoring ability is impressive. Although he still has such and such shortcomings, there is no doubt that when he convulses, the terrifying explosiveness of the score is unparalleled. No one would have thought he would throw 12 threes in a row, but he did. I had to take off my hat for him, tonight he managed to break my record, I am not unhappy, I am happy to be touched by him! ”
Kobe Bryant's words finally came out with difficulty.
Although he didn't mean it, his words finally earned him some points. At least everyone thinks he's quite personable.
But as soon as he finished speaking, Reggie Miller on the side answered.
The director saw that the game was almost over, so he turned on Reggie Miller's microphone, anyway, it didn't matter if he said anything more at this time.
But he never expected that after Reggie Miller's microphone was turned on. I actually said something that was decisive to ESPN.
"Xiao's table tonight is definitely phenomenal. It was at least three or four times more difficult for him to complete this 85 than Kobe's 81 points. Because Bryant didn't tell his opponent in advance that he was going to score 81 points. But Xiao did. This is one of them. Second, Shaw's scoring efficiency is far better than Kobe Bryant's 81 points, and in fact his efficiency has been very high. Third, Kobe Bryant couldn't accomplish this kind of thing at the age of twenty, when he was still a stunned boy, hiding behind the strong Lakers and being carefully cared for. And Xiao has led at least two teams to many incredible records so far. ”
As soon as Reggie Miller opened his mouth, he compared Xiao Xiao with Kobe Bryant, which made Kobe's face quite ugly. But ESPN doesn't say much. Now that the trend is gone, they don't mind spending another Kobe Bryant, after all, the invitation fee spent on Kobe Bryant is quite a lot. Even if Reggie Miller's attitude is a little biased towards chic, they put up with it, after all, the facts are in front of them.
The director didn't drop Reggie Miller's microphone, so Reggie Miller continued to speak quickly.
"The reason why I compare Shaw to Kobe Bryant is not only because Shaw broke Kobe Bryant's record, but also because Kobe Bryant is the No. 1 scoring guard today. But... I think very quickly, very quickly, Xiao can take the No. 1 scoring guard for himself. Although Xiao still has such and such flaws, he is not even very sound in terms of scoring skills. But. So what? Now who dares to say that he must score better than Xiao? Even Kobe, even LeBron. Even Cameron, even Dwyan, they wouldn't dare say that. Kobe, do you dare? ”
Reggie Miller is still praising Chi, and this praise has made ESPN's nerves tense, because Reggie Miller is already challenging ESPN's position...... ESPN's stance is to target the scrimp, to the death of the scarf.
However, in the end, Reggie Miller's attack on Kobe Bryant still made ESPN not miu drop Reggie Miller's microphone and let him continue. Because spending Kobe Bryant allows them to get the most value for the money they spend.
And the ratings curve at this time also proves it.
Ever since the rise of the Dash, there have been comparisons between the Dash and Kobe Bryant. But there has never been such a scene of positive inquiry...... Kobe Bryant commented on a game in which Xiao broke his own scoring record, and then during the game, the ball critic next to him was still questioning whether he dared to compete with Xiao Xiao for scoring ability.
It's a very dramatic picture.
At the same time, it is also an extremely difficult question to answer.
However, Bryant had to answer that question because all eyes were on him across the United States.
Kobe Bryant is embarrassed, he doesn't dare to pat his chest right now and say that he must be better than Xiao Xiao, if he dares before this game. But now, he is very hesitant, after all, he is old, and the scoring explosion shown by Xiao in the third quarter is too terrifying, and God can't stop this guy once he has a convulsion. On top of that, no one knows when he'll have a convulsion.
Based on these two points, Kobe Bryant replied evasively: "Scoring is not all there is to basketball. ”
"However, you are all shooting guards, and scoring is your main task." Reggie Miller didn't give him a reason to continue to avoid the important and succinctly pointed out the key.
Reggie Miller's addition is so critical that Kobe Bryant has to answer the question head-on.
Kobe Bryant gritted his teeth, he was annoyed by Reggie Miller: "I'm not afraid of a challenge at any time. ”
"Hehe, it's time for you to challenge him, not him. The active record holder for the highest score is him, and you're just the ex. Reggie Miller smiled and told Kobe Bryant the brutal truth.
At this time, Kobe Bryant's fist was already clenched and gurgling under the table.
The director naturally paid attention to this wrong place, and he had already let the camera on the side focus on Kobe, and once Kobe Bryant went crazy, they quickly switched the shots in the live broadcast room.
spent so much money to invite Kobe Bryant, if you can have a live boxing fight, it will naturally be worth the ticket price, and it will make a lot of money.
ESPN is a commercial radio station after all, and profit has always been his ultimate goal.
Bryant didn't throw a punch in the end. After all, he is still a well-educated person. Even at this time, Reggie Miller was deliberately targeting him and blaming him. He just blushed. Gritting his teeth, he replied, "So... I'll let him know why my name is Kobe Bryant. ”
"So, have you decided to play him in the next game? Will you teach him a lesson? Reggie Miller pressed on and didn't give Kobe Bryant room to maneuver at all.
"I'm not going to say I'm going to teach him a lesson, but I'm going to leave the win and tell him that scoring isn't just about three-pointers and breakaways." Kobe Bryant said angrily, and then he shook his face at the director in front of him, obviously he couldn't take it anymore.
And at this time. Reggie Miller also stopped in moderation and did not continue to attack Kobe Bryant.
However, he pointed the finger at ESPN, and he said mercilessly: "Xiao is a very promising rookie, I don't know why ESPN keeps targeting him." But now that this situation has stopped, sooner or later Xiao will rule the alliance. If ESPN doesn't want to be like Kobe Bryant gradually sunset, then change its attitude! I knew I would be dropped or even fired by Miu after saying this, but I had enough. I'm fed up with watching Xiao score a brilliant ball and then holding back the excitement and finding the alleged flaws in it to attack. This is not the real me! ”
"Television stations should at least be neutral, shouldn't they?"
Reggie Miller said this. left the table directly, leaving Kobe Bryant and the host and the director and staff who looked at each other.
No one would have thought that Reggie Miller would suddenly attack at this time.
Kobe Bryant was surprised. He thinks Reggie Miller is crazy, why is he biting people and shooting indiscriminately, he just bit himself and now he actually bites his boss? Sick, is it worth it to be chic?
Bryant didn't think Reggie Miller was worth it.
Reggie Miller, on the other hand, felt that he was worth it, and he didn't want to be unhappy with his work anymore, so that he could ignore his own opinions and ignore his own opinions.
Being a thoughtless narrator is a painful thing, and Reggie Miller is determined to shake off that pain.
So, he openly picked on the son.
Reggie Miller's words angered ESPN's directors and bosses, but they soon began to reflect on their ...... Have we really done something wrong all along?
The audience in front of the TV was constantly applauding and excited by Reggie Miller's deafening words.
Obviously, they're fed up with ESPN's targeted commentary. Whenever Xiao Shi scored a wonderful ball and the commentator was picking on all kinds of stabs, it felt even more uncomfortable than eating poop.
So, Reggie Miller is tantamount to speaking the hearts of all the fans...... As a TV station, you should at least be able to explain the game from a neutral and objective point of view. Because the fans are watching the players' games, not the output of public opinion after the commentator's malicious processing.
Xiao Shi obviously didn't know about what happened in ESPN's live room.
He was still tirelessly absorbing the essence of drunken tango steps in his dreams, and he was very cheerful and excited in his dreams, because he could feel his strength improving.
What could be happier than winning a game, hitting a shot in the middle of the game, and fulfilling your promise to improve in the end?
For Xiao Shi, it is obviously gone.
Xiao Swan was happy, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth......
And at this time, the game finally ended with the whistle.
And as the game ended, Xiao Sao just opened his eyes.
The dream was short, but it was rewarding.
When he opened his eyes, he immediately saw Byron Davis rushing over excitedly, and he was happy from the bottom of his heart, even though the two were no longer teammates but rivals.
Because no matter what, Xiao Dash is always the little brother who followed him that summer.
The younger brother played a phenomenal game tonight, and the eldest brother is of course comforted from the bottom of his heart.
"Congratulations, Shaw! You did a great show, you deserve all the praise, I have to take off my hat for you!! Byron Davis hugged Xiao excitedly.
And behind him at this time, there were already a lot of Clippers players gathered at this time, and they also came to congratulate.
Obviously, even if Xiao Sang has left, even if he defeats himself, even if he gets a scoring record on his head, they still love Xiao Dash and will still congratulate him from the bottom of their hearts on his achievements.
Xiao stood up and high-fived and hugged them one by one.
And the Clippers fans are cheering loudly for Chi.
It's like Xiao Xiao has never left, as if it was the Clippers who won tonight.
McDonleavy knew very well that this was just an illusion, and he sat down on the bench in solitude, without even a procedural friendly handshake with D'Antoni.
He was very sad, he didn't know how to get to tonight's press conference, and he didn't know how to face the humiliation that was about to overflow.
At the same time, Xiao Xiao was already saying goodbye to the Clippers players one by one, and then walked to the center of the court and solemnly bowed to the fans on all sides.
His bow once again made the Clippers fans at the scene burst, and they kept shouting Xiao Shao's name, hoping that Xiao Xiao would come back, hoping that Xiao Xiao could lead the Clippers to the O'Brien Cup.
Regardless, Clippers fans are endearing.
The only thing to be hated is the groaning McDonleavy and the stupid management.
With a wave of his hand, he bid farewell to the crowd of fans and walked into the players' tunnel.
…… (To be continued......)