430 The wicked sue first
The game continues.
On the Grizzlies' side, Li Lei and Zhu Fangyu were expelled.
On the Lakers' side, Fisher was ejected, Garnett left the court due to injury, and Kobe Bryant led the team.
As most people guessed, the Lakers won.
But in reality, the Grizzlies gradually gained the upper hand.
Jones Sr. played the role of locker room boss.
"Guys, Stone is gone, and all he wants most is for us to take out the Lakers. So far, we are still ahead, we have won the fight, and we can't embarrass Stone next! Follow me and take out the Lakers! ”
And Grant Hill played the role of the stadium boss.
He used to be the boss of the Pistons, and he has no shortage of leadership qualities.
Li Lei was not there, Gasol was soft, and Hill naturally stood up.
What's more, Garnett was not there, and Gasol instantly rose up and directly beat Radmanovich.
On the Grizzlies' side, Gasol, Hill, Gay, Lowry, Varik, Milicic, and Tyronn Lue can all play.
And on the Lakers' side, Kobe Bryant is amazing.
But Garnett's departure exposed a major problem for the Lakers.
Kobe Bryant and Garnett occupy the vast majority of the Lakers' salary space, so the Lakers' role players are not outstanding.
Add to that Fisher's ejection, and the Lakers' role players are even worse.
They couldn't give Kobe Bryant more help at all.
In the next half, Kobe Bryant played the Grizzlies alone.
Ultimately.
The Grizzlies defeated the Lakers with the loss of Li Lei to make it ten wins in a row.
And the Lakers lost the fight first, then the game, and it was simply nothing.
Of course, when Li Lei and Garnett left the game together, no one cared about the win or loss of the game.
A large number of reporters drove to the Staples Center to interview Li Lei and Garnett.
What they are most concerned about is why Li Lei suddenly went crazy and beat Garnett.
Los Angeles is not calm, and New York is naturally not better.
As soon as Li Lei entered the locker room, the phone rang.
Caller ID: David Stern.
Zhu Fangyu secretly leaned over to take a look, and suddenly felt a little weak.
This is the president of the NBA!
And Stern is no ordinary president, but the most successful president in NBA history.
Normally, the president is at the service of the owners of 30 teams.
But Stern is too capable and anti-customer-oriented, which makes many bosses respect him and listen to him.
It can be said that Stern is the dictator of the NBA in this era.
Thinking of Stern, Zhu Fangyu couldn't help but think of Artest.
In the 03-04 season, Artest was elected an All-Star, became the best defensive player, and was voted the best small forward of the year by several media outlets, and was clearly a rising superstar.
But because of the Auburn Hills palace incident, it plummeted, and the Wandering League almost had no ball to play.
Even Artest is so miserable, and he must be even worse as a marginal person.
Zhu Fangyu, who was still killing on the field just now, was a little uneasy.
"Scared?"
Li Lei noticed Zhu Fangyu's expression and asked.
Zhu Fangyu felt embarrassed, and said stiffly: "You're not afraid? ”
Li Lei smiled and connected the phone.
"Stone, you're too impulsive tonight! You shouldn't do that, you're going to ruin the fans you've built up so hard and the hard work the league has put into you......"
As soon as the phone was connected, Stern's questioning came to his face, startling Zhu Fangyu.
Li Lei didn't care about taking the phone away, and dug out his ears boredly until the other end of the phone was quiet.
Li Lei brought the phone closer again and said stiffly: "David, I am willing to listen to you for anything." But tonight, give me a hundred more chances, and I'll beat him up too! No matter what the consequences, I am willing to bear it! ”
Zhu Fangyu: "......"
Li Lei dared to talk to Stern like this? Zhu Fangyu couldn't believe it.
He could have predicted Stern's next storm.
On the other end of the phone, it was silent, and Zhu Fangyu could almost hear Stern's breathing.
Quiescence!
It's the calm before the storm!
Zhu Fangyu's heart was beating wildly, almost jumping out of his throat.
I don't know how long it took, Stern finally spoke, but instead of the fuss he imagined, it was calm and soft.
"What did he do?"
Stern asked softly.
"He insulted my girlfriend!"
Li Lei said.
There was another moment of silence, and Stern replied, "I see." ”
Then, Stern hung up the phone.
Zhu Fangyu was a little stunned, Li Lei dared to talk to Stern like this, or just after causing trouble.
But soon, Zhu Fangyu, who was not stupid, figured it out.
Li Lei is not Zhu Fangyu, he is a superstar, and he has a huge Chinese market behind him, and he can make a lot of money for Stern.
Stern would naturally protect him.
What's more, although the scale of this fight is not small, it did not involve fans, that is to say, it did not touch Stern's bottom line, which is completely different from the Auburn Hills palace incident that year.
After thinking about this, Zhu Fangyu breathed a sigh of relief, licked her face and said, "Boss, you have to protect me, I haven't played yet, and I don't want to leave the NBA." ”
Li Lei smiled: "Don't worry, I have a bite of meat to eat......"
Zhu Fangyu learned to answer, and said loudly: "Just have me a mouthful of soup to drink?" ”
Li Lei showed a wicked smile: "No! There's a bowl brush for you! ”
Zhu Fangyu: "......"
What the am I ......
But it's okay, this means that Li Lei will protect him.
Zhu Fangyu was very happy, and said inch by inch: "Boss, can you tell Rick and give me more playing time, I think I can enter the regular rotation now." ”
Li Lei looked at Zhu Fangyu: "You, although you look ugly, you ......"
"But what?"
Zhu Fangyu asked.
"It's beautiful!"
Li Lei said, but seeing that Zhu Fangyu was a little lost, he added: "Do you know where the gap between you and Guy and Lowry is?" ”
Zhu Fangyu shook her head, waiting for Li Lei's answer.
Li Lei said: "Guy can play! Lowry can play! You can also hit ...... Frame! ”
Zhu Fangyu: "......"
He was speechless.
However, this also shows that Li Lei beat Garnett violently and spread the anger in his heart.
Seeing that Zhu Fangyu was about to explode, Li Lei was really serious this time: "Don't worry, Eddie's current state is getting worse and worse, and his playing time will be less and less, and Hill's playing time also needs to be controlled." I want it won't be long before Rick gives you a chance, but you'll have to take it yourself! ”
"Don't worry!"
Zhu Fangyu patted his chest: "I'm the first, uh, second shooter in China." ”
If there is no Li Lei, Zhu Fangyu is the most trustworthy shooter in this era in China.
……
Not long after, the game ended.
The Grizzlies defeated the Lakers.
Li Lei took two bottles of sports drinks and waited at the door of the locker room.
Wait until the big army returns.
Li Lei first gave a bottle to old Jones: "Old man, it's hard work." Your mouth works as well as ever. After retiring, you don't have to worry about losing your job. ”
Another bottle of water, Li Lei gave Hill: "Grant, hard work." Take a break and protect yourself! ”
Of course, only two veterans can enjoy Li Lei's services.
Others just give a high-five and a hug.
However, Li Lei remembered in his heart who protected him the most in tonight's conflict.
Milicic, Zhu Fangyu, Lowry, Varik, Jones Sr., Van Gundy Jr!
Carlisle was also relieved when he saw Li Lei's appearance, it seemed that Li Lei had calmed down.
Carlisle: "Tonight's press conference......"
"I'm not going!"
Li Lei directly refused.
"Rest well!"
Carlisle expected it, and just patted Li Lei on the shoulder.
Little Van Gundy hugged Li Lei: "It's best if you're okay." ”
"Hmm!"
Li Lei nodded.
Speaking of which, Li Lei saw it very clearly at the time.
Van Gundy Jr. rushed to the court, afraid that Li Lei would be injured in the chaos, and stretched out his arms to stop several tall Lakers players.
That scene was a bit ridiculous, obviously he was so "short", it was difficult to find him on the field, but Li Lei could see it clearly.
The grasshopper shakes the tree, which is ridiculous.
Little Van Gundy was pushed and shoved like duckweed in water by the Lakers players, swaying.
But Li Lei had a thought in his heart: The grasshopper shaking the tree is the most moving.
Little Van Gundy loves soldiers like children, which is also known to the world.
In the first round of the 1998 Eastern Conference playoffs, the Knicks played the Heat, and the two old rivals fought under the leadership of "Big Mom" Larry Johnson and "Tough Guy" Alonzo Mourning.
In order to protect his disciples, Van Gundy Jr., who was the head coach of the Knicks at the time, hugged Mourning's thighs with both hands and was dragged dozens of meters away.
As a head coach, Van Gundy Jr.'s ability is really lacking.
But I don't think there's a single player who doesn't respect him.
……
At the subsequent press conference, Li Lei really didn't go.
However, Garnett appeared at the Lakers' post-game press conference and angrily accused Li Lei.
"He's just a thug, and his actions shouldn't be on the basketball court at all. This is a basketball court, not a boxing ring. ”
Of course, reporters won't just listen to Garnett's accusations.
"Kevin, we want to know, why did Stone go on a rampage?"
A reporter asked.
Garnett glanced coldly at the reporter: "I don't know, maybe he's a tyrannical guy himself, after all, it's not the first time he's fought on the court." It's also possible that he knows that he can't win me, so he is angry. Anyway, you should have interviewed him personally, instead of asking me why I was beaten. ”
The wicked are the first to sue.
In the locker room, Li Lei saw Garnett's interview.
Angry, but also to be expected.
After all, it's not the first time.
In the previous conflict between Garnett and Yi Jianlian, Garnett did the same.
Do it yourself, Yi Jianlian fought back angrily.
As a result, Garnett sued the villain in front of the media, saying that Yi Jianlian played too much.
As a result, Yi Jianlian sarcastically said: "The action is not big, what kind of basketball do you play?" ”
Because of Garnett's interview, many fans were taken to the rhythm and thought it was Li Lei's fault.
Garnett is right, it's not the first time Li Lei has beaten someone, Martin and Bogut have all been by him. Looks like he has a criminal record! ”
"Again, I watched the game. Li Lei made the first move, but Garnett didn't fight back from beginning to end. ”
"That's right, Li Lei was unharmed, and Garnett looked miserable. Just by looking at the harm, you know who the wicked person is. ”
Li Lei must accept the league's punishment, fine, ban, and publicly apologize to Garnett.
……
Public opinion began to change, and it was not very friendly to Li Lei.
Grizzlies players were furious when they swiped these comments.
They were on the pitch and heard what Garnett had to say.
Garnett's bottomless trash talk is impossible for a man to hold.
Now Garnett is still the villain who sues first, playing the victim.
The point is that the fans still believe it.
Damn!
"I'm going to tell the journalists and the fans that they've been scammed."
Lowry said angrily.
Li Lei grabbed Lowry: "It's useless, they believe in you more, or Garnett?" ”
Lowry was stunned for a moment: "What about you?" You go and explain, someone will believe it. ”
Li Lei shook his head: "Judging from the scene, it is indeed my fault, useless." ”
Lowry: "Then you're going to let Garnett's wicked people sue first?" ”
Li Lei glanced up at Lowry, and his cold gaze startled Lowry.
Yes, Lori is so angry as an outsider, how can Li Lei not be angry.
Lori reacted and obediently didn't dare to speak.
"Let Garnett jump first! The higher you jump, the worse you fall! ”
After that, the Grizzlies take a bus to the next city.
In the parking lot of the Staples Center, a large crowd of reporters surrounded the Grizzlies' bus.
They didn't wait for Li Lei at the press conference, of course, it was impossible to leave.
Seeing that these crazy reporters surrounded the bus, the bus couldn't go at all.
Li Lei walked out.
In an instant, the flash head, voice recorder, and microphone all reached out.
Li Lei, who was accustomed to seeing big scenes, was unmoved, didn't say a word, and didn't answer anything.
Gradually, the group of reporters naturally quieted down.
Only then did Li Lei speak: "Help me tell Garnett." Before the next game, if I don't get a satisfactory apology, it's not a matter of a few slaps, I'll let him lie down and leave the FedEx Center! ”
Subsequently, Li Lei returned to the bus.
The bus started and the reporters got out of the way.
Because of Li Lei's words, it is enough.
Instead of apologizing, he threatened Garnett.
As long as it is released, it is definitely the most eye-catching topic in the near future.
Journalists have to rush to write articles and publish news before their peers.
……
In New York, the NBA executives had already left work, but they returned to the headquarters conference room because of the brawl.
Stern's assistant, Adam Silva, slapped the table angrily: "It's so arrogant! It's so arrogant! If you dare to threaten someone if you hit someone, you must be punished heavily! ”
Instead of saying yes, Stern looked to the NBA's executive vice president on the other side, Stu Jackson, who was in charge of discipline and international operations.
Stu was just promoted in June of this year, and he is in a high position.
But in the end, it's Stern's subordinates.
He looked at Stern's calm face and speculated on Stern's attitude towards the matter.
Stern has always liked Li Lei and sees Li Lei as the key to developing the Chinese market. And after such a big incident, Stern is still so calm......
With this in mind, Stu had an idea.
"Such a big conflict cannot be dealt with hastily, it must be fair and just, so that everyone is convinced. I think there must be something wrong with this, and Stone won't do it for no reason, and we need to investigate it more carefully. ”
Stu said.
Stern nodded, "Very well, then this matter is up to you, Stu." ”
Stu breathed a sigh of relief.
Luckily, he guessed right.
And Silva's face was ugly, damn it, and he put Stu one step ahead of him.
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