Adrian really didn't expect Kobe to say such a thing.
To be honest, Adrian has thought about this year's Rookie of the Year. This is a small year for the draft, and the quality of rookies is generally not very good. Even this year's Rookie of the Year winner Brandon Roy's average data is just
16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals. In addition, there are more than 2 turnovers in each game, and the shooting percentage is only 45.6%.
Adrian thought that if he had enough playing time and could guarantee the ball and the number of shots, it was not impossible to surpass Roy in terms of personal data. Of course, he could compete for the best rookie and become a non-draft player.
As a player, he became the Rookie of the Year. This record can also leave a mark in NBA history.
But thinking in your heart and saying it are two different things. Besides, even if you are competing for the best rookie, it is a bit too hasty to say it at this time. Only a few of the 82 games in the NBA regular season have passed. It is so long.
No matter what happens during the season, it is normal.
Adrian didn't have time to think about whether Kobe truly felt good about himself when he said this, or whether he was deliberately digging a hole for himself. Because the side effects of Kobe's remarks soon became apparent.
"You said that Adrian is the best rookie this year. Are you kidding me? Do you want me to remind you that I am the No. 1 pick in this year's draft!" Faced with the malicious media, the immature No. 1 pick Andrea Bugg
Nani immediately became furious after a few slightly provocative statements: "He's just an undrafted player."
"But his performance since the new season has been really good." Seeing Bargnani being fooled, the media, who smelled the smell of blood, immediately continued to fan the flames: "Not only did he win the Rookie of the Week, but he has also firmly established himself as the Lakers' main point guard.
The ball guard position. And that's what Kobe said."
"That's just because he was lucky and happened to encounter a few outbreaks. Believe me, this guy will reveal his true colors soon and will not be able to survive in the NBA." Bargnani, who has been incited by the media, is angry.
He said without hesitation: "If we face the Lakers next, I will let Kobe see what is the best rookie this year!"
Bargnani was not the only big fish blown up by Kobe's mindless bomb. The Bobcats' No. 3 overall pick, Adam Morrison, later said in an interview with the media. Although he recognized that
Derian has played very well in the past few games, but that's just a few games. And don't forget that he is also the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Week.
In addition, a series of high-level rookies such as Tyrus Thomas, Sheldon Williams, Rudy Gay and others have come forward to express their dissatisfaction. The media surrounding Adrian Villa again
Once there were signs of an increase, this also gave Adrian a headache.
The media's sensitivity to news is like a shark's sensitivity to the smell of blood that permeates the ocean. And just like a shark, as long as it smells blood, no matter how far away it is, the reporter will fly as fast as a shark
Swim over and bite the prey hard.
The media and reporters are undoubtedly the most excited people during this period. They go around interviewing NBA players, rookies of the same year, or basketball veterans. They ask them their opinions on this matter and collect everyone's answers.
, put it on the first page for fans to read.
Similarly, they will not let go of Adrian and Kobe as the parties involved. Especially Adrian. Kobe is a basketball superstar with extraordinary influence, so they dare not touch him easily. But Adrian is just a rookie.
His status is not high, even if he has performed well recently, he is still just a rookie.
Although Adrian was so annoyed by the media that he did not even dare to interact with Lindsay during this period, he would not have any conflicts with the media because of this.
The media and stars are twins. The entertainment media depends on stars for survival. They get all kinds of news from stars and make all kinds of hype to increase newspaper sales, increase TV ratings, and increase their own monetary income.
Celebrities also need media to shape their image, expand their influence, and increase their commercial value.
When he decided to enter the NBA, Adrian was already prepared for this situation. His villa had been completely exposed to the media. If he didn't want to be exposed to the spotlight even when he went to the bathroom, Adrian felt that he
It's better to live somewhere else.
However, this situation did not last long, to be precise, it was only one day, because after one day, the media found that there was another thing that was more worthy of their hype. It was also caused by Adrian, but it was caused by the league's schedule.
accomplish.
Because in the next game, the Lakers will face the Portland Trail Blazers in the Rose Garden. Yes, the Portland Trail Blazers with No. 2 pick Aldridge and No. 6 pick Brandon Roy.
After the game with the Trail Blazers, the Lakers will go to Memphis to challenge the Raptors with Rudy Gay. After challenging the Raptors, the Lakers will go to Toronto to challenge the Toronto Raptors with the No. 1 pick Bargnani.
!
"What a perfect schedule!" At this moment, the media without exception praised the league's wisdom and prowess. With such a bizarre schedule, Adrian continuously challenges high-ranking rookies. Can he continue to consolidate his best position, or is he still in the game?
The truth is revealed. No matter which development it is, reporters don’t have to worry about not having news.
It was under this circumstance that the Lakers began their away trip.
"We must win the game against the Trail Blazers tomorrow!" When the plane landed at Portland International Airport, as the Lakers players were preparing to get off the plane, Kobe suddenly stood up and said to everyone: "Especially you Adrian
, you are very likely to face Roy from the Trail Blazers today, and you must suppress him comprehensively, whether it is offense or defense."
"Okay, I'll try my best." Adrian said absentmindedly.
"It's not about trying your best, but you have to do it! The media has been comparing you two during this time, and you have to prove that you are better than him!" Kobe seemed to be quite dissatisfied with Adrian's coping answer, and Kobe said in a strong tone.
.
Dude, it seems like this is all your fault?
Adrian felt helpless, but he nodded: "Okay Kobe, I won't make it easy for him tomorrow night."
"I don't care about these, I just care about how to improve myself now." Aldridge was also asked about Adrian when he was interviewed by the media before the game: "Adrian played really well. In the past few games,
It seems from the game that he has the strength to compete for the Rookie of the Year, but these are not my concerns now. The most important thing for me now is to learn more skills and learn wisdom on the court."
Compared with Aldridge, the media is obviously more concerned about Roy's attitude. As the second overall pick, Aldridge did not play much playing time in the first few games of his rookie season because he was entrenched in the power forward position.
He is an extremely versatile fat man. In this case, Aldridge is bound to not get much playing time.
And judging from their positions, Roy and Adrian are even closer.
Roy's position on the court is a shooting guard, but in fact he is a dual position and can also play as a point guard. And Adrian, with his height of 203 centimeters, is more than enough to play as a small forward, especially in games.
Among them, Adrian has also been placed in the small forward position. The two have similar positions and similar statistics, so they are naturally more easily compared by the media.
"Adrian is a very good player. He has great potential. I am very happy to be able to compete with him." Brandon Roy chose to take it lightly and avoided the question of the best rookie.
Talk. But this does not prevent the media from comparing the two of them together.
