On Dec. 28, Shay led his team after defeating the Bulls and Clippers during the Christmas break.

The Lakers have another difficult opponent at home - the Portland Trail Blazers, who are currently No. 1 in the West!

As a team that has reached the finals for two consecutive years, the Trail Blazers are undoubtedly the strongest team in the West at this stage.

Adelman, Drexler, and Terry. Porter's Iron Triangle combo allowed the Trail Blazers to start with Bill. After Wharton came infinitely close to the championship.

Although they have lost in the finals for two consecutive years, Ah Hua is already attacking Baylor's three-game record.

But the Trailblazer is like a B-class headlight, more than the top is less than the bottom.

It's still very energetic in the west.

And this duel between the old king of the west and the current king of the west has undoubtedly become extremely hot.

Fans are expecting Shay to follow the Bulls and overturn the best Trail Blazers in the West.

In this way, everyone can say Mr. Lu Xun's famous words: "Lakers championship!" ”

It's just a pity that the Lakers' magical performance didn't last.

Not only did they fail to win, but they also lost by 10 points to the Trail Blazers.

But the Lakers' loss was different from what most people imagined, and Drexler didn't blow Shay unilaterally.

On the contrary, Shay also didn't let Ah Hua have a good time today, only allowing Ah Hua to score 22 points on 40% shooting.

However, the Trail Blazers scored in double figures with seven players today, dragging the Lakers to death with extremely thick bench depth and exquisite rotation.

Adelman hasn't played Princeton as much as he did when he was a Kingsman, but one core point of his coaching game has remained the same, and that is rain and dew.

Adelman during his time as a king made the basketball rain and dew on everyone's hands.

Adelman during the Trail Blazers was letting the playing time rain on everyone.

Strive to make everyone pampered.

And, Adelman is very good at mixing the lineup with starters and substitutes.

At this time, he was a coach who was obsessed with studying the lineup.

Of course, later, because of his research, the strange formations appeared frequently and were abandoned by the pioneers.

But at least for now, Adelman is playing his team's bench depth to the fullest.

And what the Lakers lack the most is bench depth, especially without Shay's replacement, Shay's whole team is blind when he plays.

The Lakers' current roster, everyone is highly dependent on Shay.

If you take a look at the Lakers' roster list, you'll see that there's not even a single person with strong offensive ability on their own.

Don't look at the old Curry, Perkins and the jumping B man have all averaged more than 15 points per game this season.

But without Shay, their ability to attack on their own is not good at all.

Curry Sr. is an off-ball shooter, and Perkins is not good with the ball.

AC. Green can only eat bread, he never feeds others, he can only be fed by others.

McMillan can hold the ball, but his individual offensive ability is almost non-existent.

The Trail Blazers are different, with Drexler and Terry. Potter can lead the team separately to ensure that the team's firepower is constantly on file.

And when they fit together, the Trail Blazers are even more difficult to defend.

And just like that, the Lakers were defeated by the Trail Blazers after two straight wins at the climax of a Christmas holiday.

Drexler was very happy after the race:

"I think I've proven that I'm still the only defender in the West, and to be honest you always make a rookie look like he's on the same level as me, and that makes me very angry."

Drexler has always been straightforward and never hides what he really thinks.

When the magician retired due to illness half a year ago, the reporter asked the glider what he thought about it.

The glider's first reaction was not to bless, but to raise his arms and cheer: "So I'm going to be selected for the Dream Team?" I was selected! ”

At the time, the Dream Team had already finalized 10 candidates, with two spots still to be announced in the middle of the '91-'92 season.

And Drexler wasn't on the confirmed 10-man list, which made him worry about his loss.

But the Magician's retirement made Ah Hua think that his selection must be a foregone conclusion.

Therefore, he was overjoyed to hear that the Magic teacher was sick and retired.

Not even a word of false blessing.

It can be seen that Ah Hua is really straight.

In other words, emotional intelligence is really low.

Ah Hua, who is so unkind to magicians, naturally will not be polite to the magician's successor.

"Me and Mai should be compared together, so please don't talk about me and a rookie again.

We won easily against the Lakers because Shay and I weren't at the same level in the first place, and that's it.

Maybe he's going to be an All-Star, but that doesn't prove he's on the same level as me. ”

After the Lakers' home win, Ah Hua also spoke disrespectfully, emphasizing again and again that Shay is not worthy of being compared to himself.

This naturally makes Lakers fans very bad.

Shay was also unwilling, he had a double-double of 16 points and 10 assists today, and he also made it difficult for Ah Slip on the defensive end, and he did his best.

But as long as he breaks the game, the score that he finally bit will be pulled away in an instant.

Playing against a team like the Bulls, who also relies heavily on starters, you might still be able to win.

But playing against a team like the Trail Blazers with terrible roster depth is really uncomfortable.

After the game, a reporter also asked Shay: "Drexler said that you are not a player of the same level as him, what do you think about this?" ”

Shay, of course, was very unhappy, so he slammed on Ah Slip's painful foot:

"We don't have a championship, so in my opinion we don't have a fundamental difference. Of course, if the overall runner-up is also an honor, then I am indeed inferior to Drexler.

If the overall runner-up is also an honor, Drexler can compete for second place in history. ”

Shay's words made Drexler angry enough, but Ah Hua didn't respond to Shay.

How can a noble Western Conference No. 1 guard like me be as knowledgeable as a rookie?

Shay and Drexler are spraying each other in the air, while Jerry. West, on the other hand, had to watch as the two coaches sprayed each other in his office.

"You saw that too? In yesterday's game, Divac performed a hundred times better than Cleverder!

Divac relied on his low-post ability to finish with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

The Trail Blazers' Clifford had only nine points and shot like a defender from the field.

It's a shame that we didn't make that transaction, otherwise we would have to regret it!

Swapping our starting center for someone else's bench inside?

Crazy!

And Divac is one of the few players who has the ability to play alone on his own after Shay is off the court.

Trade him again, and our rotation will be even more stretched. ”

Dunleavy was very excited in the office, because in the last game against the Trail Blazers, Divac and Clifford were very excited. Robinson was a head-to-head matchup.

Carlisle smiled, much calmer:

"As I said, I'm not thinking that Divac doesn't have the quality. I just feel like Clifford is a better fit for the system than he is.

He can shoot, he can run and jump, and he's not bad on the defensive end. ”

West looked at the two coaches who were arguing more and more frequently, and both felt a pain in their heads.

And how did you two manage to be calm when working together, and you can quarrel when you mention the lineup?

At that moment, old Bass, who was wearing sunglasses, pushed the door in.

The playboy came in with a blonde sister with a lot of strength in his arms.

Although my sister is wearing a coat outside, she can vaguely see through the gap in the coat that she is wearing a white shirt, a short skirt, and torn socks inside.

It seems that a small tip was specially prepared for meeting Old Bass.

"Hello gentlemen, I'm sorry I'm late for today's meeting. Introducing, this is Lucy. Old Bass said, slapping the blonde girl on the ass.

The blonde smiled bitterly, "I'm Lola." ”

"Oh, yes, yes, look at my memory, there are too many people to remember the name hahahaha.

You wait for me first, I have something to talk about with these successful people. ”

Looking at Old Bass's appearance, West shook his head in disgust.

I'm sorry for being late for the meeting, is this a lateness issue? You've been absent for a month!

"Dr. Bass, your old gentleman didn't just introduce Lucy to us today, did he? At least you should figure out the name of the person yourself before you introduce it. West scoffed.

"Look, you're right, am I the kind of person who doesn't do my job? You think I'm picking up girls, but in fact, I've always been concerned about the team!

What were you guys just discussing? Is it a matter of the team's lineup?

I have a big message, do you listen to it? ”

"I'm not interested in the big news of female stars, we're looking for players, not cheerleaders." West waved his hand.

"What a cheerleader, what I want to explode is indeed a star's fierce material, and it is a basketball star's fierce material!

Hakim, he's falling out with management, you know!?

Didn't that guy declare to the media that he couldn't play because of ligament discomfort? And guess what?

Team Rocket's medical experts gave him a physical examination, and he was fine!

That guy is a fraud!

Olajuwon was very unhappy with the team's resigning of his contract, but trading his teammate for the championship but hitting hard.

You know what I'm talking about, Jerry?

If you engage in someone else's wife, you have to take advantage of the discord between her and her husband.

It's the same with digging stars!

Don't look at me like that, I haven't done this, I'm just making an analogy!

Imagine gentlemen, magicians, Abdul-Jabbar.

Shay, Olajuwon.

The glory of the Purple Gold Legion will never be extinguished! ”

Old Bass said with a frown on his face, and he never hid his love for his stars.

Carlisle and Dunleavy stopped talking for a moment, and while they were still arguing over a mere Divac, the boss came up and spoke up to Olajuwon.

This pattern is different.

In fact, the feud between Olajuwon and the Rockets, the Logo man has also heard a little.

But now there are really no good chips on hand to offer.

But if Olajuwon can put pressure on him, the robbery deal is not out of the question.

West smiled, no wonder Old Bass would be attending the team meeting today.

He said that the elder Bass had no interest in trading role players.

But if it's about stars, Bass would be more than happy to be part of the team.

West quickly regained his serious expression, and then said in an unquestioning tone:

"What kind of exciting news are you, I've been getting this news a long time ago.

Hakim and the Rockets are at odds, and it's no secret in circles.

I'll follow up on Hakim's affairs, and I'll report to you if there's anything going on.

Now, take your Lucy, ah no, Linda out for dinner. ”

The blonde girl gave West a blank look, my name is Lola!

It doesn't matter what it's called, anyway, the next time old Bass comes into the office, it's going to be another girl.

"Very well, I'm just reminding you so that you don't miss a star.

Then gentlemen, I will not disturb your work for now. ”

Old Bass left the office with a smile, although this riotous boss is very immodest on weekdays, he will think of the team as soon as there is any news of a star transfer.

After Bass left, West looked at the two coaches and spread his hands:

"As you can see, it's not just Divac, I've got a lot of troubles here.

I've memorized your opinions, and I'll make a decision.

In the future, don't quarrel over this kind of thing, OK? ”

Carlisle and Dunleavy both nodded and left the office as well.

The Logo man rubbed his temples, Olajuwon, Barkley, Divac, Clifford.

There is a good chance that the trading market will be bloody next summer, and there is a good chance that nothing will come of it in the end.

The only thing that is certain is that Shay will make the Lakers a very attractive team.

As for who is attracted, we'll see you in half a year.

The next day, when Shay was flipping through the newspaper, he also saw the news of Olajuwon's fraudulent injury.

He wasn't surprised at all, after all, it was exactly the same trajectory as the original history.

A lot of people overestimate the loyalty of their stars.

Although Kobe Bryant is one person and one city Lakers, he actually made a transfer until Gasol came.

If the Bulls hadn't offered Jordan an earth-shattering 30 million annual salary in '96, Jordan might have gone to New York to play.

Olajuwon is the same, although he is the banner of the Rockets, he is also in conflict with the Rockets during this period.

To put it bluntly, it's all business.

So there is nothing new under the sun, Xiaoka used an injury to force the Spurs, and Olajuwon used it as early as the 90s.

In the original history, Olajuwon's appearance triggered a rush from the whole league.

All 13 teams in the league made offers to the Rockets, and almost everyone at the time felt that Olajuwon's departure was an irreversible fact.

In the end, the Rockets hired Tom Janovic to pour chicken soup into Olajuwon, so that the big dream was stabilized, and only then did they have two consecutive championships.

As for the fact that nothing will change in this history, Shay is not sure.

After all, magicians can take an Ai half a year in advance, so anything can happen.

Shay can't take care of these things right now, the only thing he can do is play his game well.

After losing to the Trail Blazers and being belittled by Drexler, Shay's mentality was not affected.

Entering 1992, the Lakers led by Shay still had a solid record.

Halfway through January, although losing to strong teams such as the Spurs and Warriors.

But most of the games the Lakers won without a hitch.

Especially against the Heat, Nuggets and Hornets, Shay beat his rookies to shame.

Against the Heat, Shay made Steve. Smith was 3-of-13 from the field and had a double-double of 22 points and 11 assists.

Steve. Smiths are stupid, from college to tryouts to now.

He didn't win Shay once, not once!

Moreover, every time he faced Shay, he couldn't score a double!

Shay, you're more abrasive than the local Los Angeles pheasant!

Against the Hornets, Big Mom Larry. Johnson lost another game with tears in his eyes.

And his 12 points and 6 rebounds are not particularly outstanding.

The 91 champion has become a stepping stone for Shay's counterattack.

But Auntie doesn't have to be too sad, because Shay is also unkind to his fellow brother, Barrel Uncle.

Although Mutombo scored 18 points, 16 rebounds and 3 blocks, he broke the Lakers' interior line.

But in the game, he was also taken by Shay with a small Bo once, and Shay shook his finger miserably.

And in the third quarter of the game, Mutombo, who was hiding from the inside defensive gate, was actually blocked by Shay!

Shay handed the ball to Perkins, who took two steps to the basket to attract Mutombo's attention.

Halfway through, he threw the ball into the air and behind Mutombo.

Before Mutombo could turn around, Shay jumped high, caught the basketball in the air, and dunked the ball through the African mountain of Mutombo!

Uncle was tragically reared!

What bad intentions does Shay have?

I just want to take the old senior to the last five best balls.

Mo Ning shook his head after watching this game, the barrel man was still too good-tempered.

When I enter the league in the second half of next year, you can see how I risk Shay to death!

Blocked by him?

Impossible, simply impossible!

As of January 15, Shay led the Lakers to a 23-13 record.

Still in the playoffs.

And, in the first round of All-Star voting, Shay was second only to Drexler in the Western backcourt!

You must know that at this time in 92, there is no way for domestic fans to vote for Shay.

Shay received almost all votes from Ameriken fans.

If it is placed in 10 years, Shay will not say that he will kill Drexler, but it is possible to compete with Danzi in the number of votes.

It's remarkable to be able to be so high in the All-Star voting as an international player without the help of Chinese fans.

What Larry after all. Johnson, I don't even see their names on the voting list.

If Shay's vote can be kept, then he will be able to make the All-Star starting team in his rookie season!

You know, there were only three people who could make All-Star starters in their rookie season.

They are Zhang Dashuai, Magician and Danzi.

All three of them are supergiant-level stars.

If Shay can do that, he's a future supergiant candidate.

Los Angeles fans were delighted with Shay's achievement, and even Jordan admitted in an interview:

"That's where Shay deserves, and he's qualified to play as an All-Star starter. He's strong, just not as strong as me. ”

But Drexler was upset and wanted me to partner with that rookie in the All-Star starting backcourt?

This is simply an insult to me!

This is forcibly pulling me and him to the same level!

Forget it, I only did three things to do when I went to the All-Stars this time.

All-Star MVP, All-Star MVP, or All-Star MVP!

The glider, who had been an All-Star substitute for several years, finally got a chance to start this time, and he was bound to make a comeback in the All-Star Game against Jordan.

He has been compared to Jordan three times in the slam dunk contest, and he is bound to save face for himself with an AMVP.

It can only be said that Drexler is still not smart enough.

When Jordan participated in the three-point contest last year, didn't you know how to go up and kill indiscriminately?

Shay and I were in the backcourt, and there was just one less person to share the ball with me.

As long as I slip a word, Shay can't even touch the ball!

Back then, the smiling assassin could make Jordan unable to touch the ball, allowing Jordan to score only 7 points for his first All-Star appearance.

What is a mere Shay?

Although they are both All-Stars, he will let Shay know that the gap between us is huge.

No one can stop me from taking AMVP!

Drexler is twisting himself to beat Jordan in the All-Star Game to make a name for himself.

However, the fate of this All-Star MVP is not something he can calculate.

Jordan didn't even need to make a move, his biggest competitor was precisely the backcourt partner he looked down on the most.

He overlooked the power of that Lakers rookie.

Thank you for riding the dragon for a ride, is the author having Children's Day and other big guys' tips, thank you!

(End of chapter)