Chapter 602 The wind is not smooth and the waves are not calm

Lin Feng took a few deep breaths and slowly explained.

"The Los Angeles Lakers are O'Neal's team now, not Kobe's. Jordan provoked him just to break this 'harmony.' If Kobe challenges Jordan wantonly, it will definitely annoy O'Neal. You know, the team's victory is more important than anything else.

If Kobe is obsessed with personal honor and disgrace, it can only be said that he is too young. Another point is that Jordan was silent for three quarters for the fourth quarter. However, under the defense of Prince and Hughes, Kobe's physical strength was greatly exhausted.

You still insist on fighting against Jordan, you are too young!" Lin Feng shook his head.

Jessica listened and looked sideways.

The game situation on the court was just as Lin Feng said. Kobe was too obsessed with personal duels, especially defeating Jordan head-on. This was undoubtedly the best proof for himself. This deeply stimulated Kobe. After all, his physical strength was almost exhausted now.

, and Jordan is also 39 years old. Comparing the two, the two are evenly matched in terms of physical fitness. This is a rare opportunity for a head-to-head confrontation. Coupled with Jordan's deliberate provocation, how could Kobe endure it?

It's a pity that he faced Jordan, a Jordan who had matured and became the absolute leader of the team. Although Jordan said it was a one-on-one duel, he would use the strength of the entire team to defend and contain Kobe. On the contrary, Kobe

If you are too obsessed with being the best alone, you will be burdened by your false reputation.

After all, defeating Jordan head-on is the dream of countless top defenders, and it is also the best opportunity to prove oneself!

Under the leadership of Jordan, the Houston Rockets hit an 18:8 spurt, pulling the score to 94:89 in one fell swoop, leading by 5 points. Phil Jackson frowned and was about to replace Kobe to let him calm down.

At that time, an unexpected conflict broke out on the field.

"What the hell is wrong with you? If you can't make the shot, don't make the shot. Give me the ball." O'Neal had not touched the ball for several minutes and was holding his breath. He was angry when he saw Kobe Bryant being "forged" by Jordan's defense again.

Then, he pushed Kobe.

"Here you go? I got 18 points and 8 rebounds in three quarters, and you dare to shout!" Kobe was not to be outdone, especially for this black man who acted like the boss everywhere. He was extremely unhappy. Thinking of his rookie period, when training within the Lakers, because of the team's

Kobe was bitter about the situation when O'Neal dunked on his head and was slapped in the face. Back then, he was a rookie, so he had to endure it. But it is different now. He is already the top shooting guard in the league.

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The two were about to quarrel, and other Lakers players quickly separated them. Then Phil Jackson quickly replaced Kobe. However, without Kobe, O'Neal was unable to survive alone. In the end, under the leadership of Jordan, the Houston Rockets 110:101,

In a shocking upset, they defeated the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the opening game.

The most outstanding performer in the entire game was Billups, with 18 points, 18 assists, 7 rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks, which attracted everyone's attention.

Hughes also scored 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 2 assists. However, Hughes' main contribution was on defense.

As for rookies, Boozer also performed extremely well, scoring 18 points and a near-double-double with 9 rebounds. Prince, in addition to contributing 5 fouls, only scored 2 points and 1 assist.

.But he was keeping an eye on Kobe throughout the entire first half. In the eyes of discerning people, he was also the man behind Houston's victory in this game.

As for the No. 1 pick, Yao Ming, he scored a total of 14 points and 6 rebounds. Although it is far from comparable to Boozer, considering that Yao Ming faced the league's giant O'Neal, his results were qualified and he was worth the No. 1 pick.

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Of course, as the core of the team, Jordan finally broke out in the fourth quarter and scored perfect statistics of 29 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block.

After the game, major news media also reported the game immediately. Most of the media changed their sarcastic remarks about the Houston Rockets before the game and vigorously promoted it. They not only praised Jordan for getting stronger and stronger, but also that he is still the omnipotent "god".

He also praised the two rookies of the Houston Rockets for their good performance. Of course, Billups, the brains of the team, was unparalleled in the world and threatened that the Houston Rockets would definitely reach the playoffs this year and even compete for the championship.

Of course, for Lin Feng who single-handedly created these transactions, many media have changed their previous mocking tone and boasted that Lin Feng is another "Auerbach" (a legend in the history of NBA coaching) who single-handedly created the Celtics dynasty.

He has won 16 championships, including 8 consecutive championships), and his accuracy in recognizing people is rare in the NBA.

Lin Feng didn't care at all about the media's boasts. What the media are, they are prostitutes. Whoever gives them money is the boss, and they can do whatever they want. But the media wants more than just money, but also news.

Naturally, the "Los Angeles Times" would not praise the Houston Rockets so much. Instead, it would satirize them - they just won a game by chance. Both rookies scored high scores when they were not really tested. If it weren't for Jordan's final

As time goes by, the Houston Rockets are still just the same fish. If we want to win this game, we can only admit that the "god" is still the "god". But if the "god" is injured, can the Houston Rockets still fly!

Of course, the "Los Angeles Times" selectively ignored Lin Feng's masterstroke in selecting players.

The "Houston Chronicle" naturally refused to be outdone and immediately retorted - Two rookies were not tested? That can only mean that the teams we met were too bad, so they allowed the rookies to easily score high scores without getting any tests. Indeed,

In the end, the Houston Rockets relied on Jordan's performance to win, but does it matter? We only know that Jordan will always be with the Houston Rockets before he retires. And the "Los Angeles Times" should not worry about O'Neal instead of worrying about our "god" being injured.

The dispute with Kobe!

What the "Houston Chronicle" said made the "Los Angeles Times" jump up and down, but at this time they had no time to talk back, because Kobe and O'Neal almost had a fight on the court, and now the focus of the national media is on the Los Angeles Lakers.

The core of the Los Angeles Lakers' three consecutive championships is the "ok" combination. Although there have been rumors that the "ok" combination is not compatible, those are rumors after all. But in the game against the Houston Rockets, the two almost got into a fight on the court. The facts are accurate.

It is clearly displayed in front of everyone. If the two really can't reconcile, it will be big news for the entire alliance, big news that can reshape the alliance's structure.

Phil Jackson also had a headache. The Bulls dynasty back then also had two superstars, one Jordan and one Pippen. It was just that Jordan was too good, so he kept suppressing Pippen, leaving Pippen helpless and willing to be an assistant. But now

The Los Angeles Lakers are different. Although O'Neal is at the top, Kobe has also grown into a superstar. Originally, if the two superstars could join forces, one inside and one outside, they would be invincible. But they both have to fight for the boss. This is difficult.

Done!

Phil Jackson thought for a while and decided that it would not work in secret. Now all the American media are waiting outside the Staples Center of the Los Angeles Lakers, waiting for any violent news to come out. Although he has temporarily appeased Kobe and O'Neal,

But if they are instigated by some ill-intentioned media reporters, and with O'Neal's big mouth, if something happens casually, the Los Angeles Lakers will really be in chaos.

No, the media's attention must be diverted, otherwise a slight disturbance can cause an uproar. After thinking for a moment, Phil Jackson walked towards general manager Kupchak's office with a smile on his face.

One day later, a transaction news that shocked the league came out.

The Los Angeles Lakers are willing to trade starting power forward Horry and starting small forward Fox for the Houston Rockets' Boozer and any player who can match the salary of both parties. This news immediately attracted all the attention. Although Horry and Fox are both 32 years old

, but the state is still there, especially Horry, who is known as Mr. Key. The current Houston Rockets are just short of a good three-point shooter from the outside.

It would be too exaggerated for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade two starters for a rookie from the Houston Rockets and other random players. Could it be that the Los Angeles Lakers' brains are broken? - Although all the media were surprised, they were like sharks smelling blood.

Generally speaking, I immediately rushed to the Houston Rockets to find out whether the Houston Rockets agreed to the Los Angeles Lakers' offer.

Regarding the offer from the Los Angeles Lakers, Lin Feng was secretly dumbfounded. He didn't know how the Los Angeles Lakers fell in love with Boozer, but Boozer's strength was not comparable to that of Horry and Fox. Lin Feng directly asked Dawson to reject the offer from Los Angeles.

Lakers offer.

The Houston Rockets rejected the Los Angeles Lakers' offer so neatly, which surprised all media reporters. The deal itself was a bit unreasonable, and the Lakers suffered a huge loss. But what made reporters even more confused was that the Houston Rockets refused without thinking.

Just when many reporters were preparing to write several reports on this matter, the Los Angeles Lakers made another offer, Fisher and Gahouri for Billups.

Hiss! - All the reporters took a sharp breath. Billups did have comprehensive statistics in the first game, but Fisher is not bad now. Although he is not a first-class point guard, his shooting at critical moments can bring the team

to win. But what surprised reporters even more and said they couldn't bear it was that the Houston Rockets rejected the deal without hesitation.

Damn it, you are just playing with us, aren't you! - Lin Feng hammered the table angrily. At first, when Lin Feng traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, he thought that the other party valued his players, but now it seems that the other party is simply taking the deal.

To divert the attention of media reporters. I am afraid that the Los Angeles Lakers knew that they would not agree and deliberately traded two starters. Of course, if they are willing to trade, they will not suffer a loss. They can also use it to attract reporters without trading.

The purpose is very simple. Since there is no news about the disagreement between Kobe and O'Neal in the market, Lin Feng can guess the intention of the Los Angeles Lakers. Although doing so may damage the enthusiasm of other players, the core of the Los Angeles Lakers is

"OK", as long as the "OK" combination is stable, Zen Master Phil Jackson will naturally have a way to appease others.

You will be in the first grade of junior high school, and I will be in the fifteenth grade! - Lin Feng snorted coldly and immediately asked Dawson to announce the news.

If the Los Angeles Lakers are willing to trade for Kobe or O'Neal, we can consider trading Billups or Boozer.

Lin Feng's declaration completely ignited the entire NBA trading market.
Chapter completed!