The first game after the All-Star Game was to Los Angeles to challenge the Los Angeles Lakers away from home. Milicic did not expect to meet Kobe again so soon. In fact, although he thought that given his personality, especially after knowing Kobe
When it came to future achievements, he knew that he would never be able to match up with Kobe. Now he is not as good as Gasol in terms of ability, but if he is as good as Gasol, he will just live under Kobe's halo.
A second sister-in-law.
But the glittering stars and prosperity of Los Angeles really fascinated Milicic. Kobe called Milicic after he arrived. During his free time, Kobe invited Milicic to his home.
At Kobe's house, Kobe did not arrange to drink some red wine or have a cigar or anything. He took Milicic directly to his gym.
Milicic was quite surprised by Kobe's gym. Although everyone knows that NBA top-paid players are relatively wealthy, it is still rare to have such a large-scale gym at home. Kobe said to Milicic proudly:
"Would you like to try this place? It's much more comfortable than the team's gym. You can also watch movies while exercising."
While talking, Kobe started jogging, and Milicic followed suit and started running on the treadmill.
Kobe said to Milicic while running: "I don't know how many NBA players' homes you have been to before, but I think you have never seen anyone who likes training as much as I do. You know what this means.
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Milicic knew that Kobe was a thoughtful person and he must have something to say, so Milicic did not interrupt him. He just showed a smile and gave a friendly gesture to Kobe to continue.
"A person with a dream will keep working towards his dream every day. Every day he closes his eyes, he will think about the moment when he realizes his dream. Every morning when he opens his eyes, he will calculate how far he is from his dream.
There is still a long way to go, but for us basketball players, training is the only way to reach the top. Do you know why I can't stand that guy Shaq?"
Milicic shook his head.
"I hate all lazy people. His negativity towards the game is actually his disloyalty to his dream, and his negativity will affect the entire team and hinder me from realizing my dream. And I have always believed that only the hardest-working and most paranoid can
Only when people are qualified to steer the ship can the ship move in the right direction." Kobe couldn't help but shake his head when he said this, "Many people think it was me who stirred up trouble and took away Shaq. In fact, it was
Buss chose me between the two of us, but I don't care about other people's comments, and what I vowed to do is that I will lead the team to win the championship and surpass Jordan."
Milicic has always been very clear about Kobe's dream. He has been flaunting himself as the God of Basketball, but there are still very few people who can openly say such things. He can't help but admire Kobe.
Kobe went on to say: "I'm very grateful to Michael, of course not Jordan, but Jackson. I remember that time was when I was being criticized by public opinion, but he was encouraging me. He taught me one thing - don't worry about being different.
Fear of being different. In other words, when you are flying driven by your dreams, those mediocre people will always want to pull you back to the ground. He also said that having desires is a very normal thing, for yourself
It is an extremely happy thing to go all out for your dream. Don’t feel distressed about it.”
Milicic was moved by Kobe's belief. He said to Kobe: "I believe you will win the championship and you will become the best player of this era. Maybe not now, but with your hard work, sooner or later you will realize your dream."
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"So, I need you to come over." Kobe interrupted Milicic, "I need better helpers. The current Los Angeles team, no matter how much confidence I have in him, he still cannot enter the championship ranks.
. I don’t need to deceive myself about this. I know the current situation of the Lakers very well. Tommy (Tomjanovich) is in very poor health. He can’t even take us through the season. Divac is no longer
The supporting center of the Kings is no longer the supporting center, and Grant is no longer the super rebounder. Now I am carrying the entire Los Angeles Lakers on my shoulders. I need someone to help me share some of the burden, and you are the person I am most optimistic about. I believe it.
I, Paul Pierce, am not the kind of person who is very competitive. When you see the results he has led the team, he cannot be the boss of a championship team..."
This time it was Milicic's turn to interrupt Kobe. He said: "No, Kobe, you don't know Paul. Although he doesn't look outstanding and not as eye-catching as you, don't doubt his competitiveness."
, he is like you, one day he will stand on the highest stage, and he will still be the protagonist of that stage. You are the player I respect and admire the most, and in the near future you will become an existence that we cannot touch, but
Please believe me, don’t underestimate anyone’s desire for a championship.”
The conversation between Milicic and Kobe was very pleasant. Kobe felt that Milicic was the same type of person as him, just like Shaq. He had strong ambitions and goals and was definitely not willing to be inferior to others. Maybe this kid still looks very good now.
He is immature, but one day he will carry the banner of the Celtics on himself, and this guy will surpass Pierce. But it is also true that Kobe understands that Milicic will not come to be his vassal.
Thinking of creating a dynasty on his own, Kobe looked at Milicic walking out of his manor and thought to himself: "Maybe one day he and I, like Johnson and Bird, will stand on the highest stage to compete.
Duel."
Milicic strongly felt that his heart had changed. He was no longer dominated by the old loser. He had the pressure resistance of the old loser, but more of it was Milicic's pride as a black man in the game.
He is no longer willing to be a rich man or a good second-in-command. His current thinking is the same as that of Milicic, who was just drafted. He wants to dominate the entire NBA.
Milicic still has a long way to go, but he already has a very clear goal, and he has to achieve one thing in front of him, which is to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers led by Kobe Bryant and prove his strong desire for the championship.
desire. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)
