() After changing into training clothes, the Bulls came to Staples Arena.
Because there is a game tomorrow, Skiles did not arrange intensive training. He just got used to it, found the feeling of shooting, and became familiar with the established tactics.
After all, these team members had three full days of rest.
About two hours later, the Bulls' training ended. Several players returned to the locker room. Several players were still shooting baskets on the court. Chen Jie and Du Hong even competed in free throws, betting $100. The method was:
See who can hit more shots in a row.
This kind of competition is very common in the NBA, and it can be regarded as a good way to relax during boring training.
The free throw contest between the two attracted the interest of Chandler, Luol and Deng. A group of people gathered around and watched, joking from time to time. Especially after Chen Jie got to the free throw line, Chandler and Luol and Deng
The two even ran to the baseline and twisted their waists to affect Chen Jie's free throw.
Obviously, they knew that Chen Jie's free throws were more accurate than Du Hong's, so they chose to do this in order to make the game more suspenseful.
Chen Jie could only smile bitterly at this.
Skiles, who was discussing some issues with the assistant coach next to him, saw this scene and felt warm in his heart. Now the atmosphere in the Bulls is very harmonious and the entire team is united. This is what a head coach hopes most.
Things you saw.
In the end, Chen Jie hit fifteen free throws in a row. This result is considered very good.
Seeing Duhong walking to the free throw line with a helpless expression, Chandler and others knew that this man was going to lose again today.
He really has never defeated Chen Jie.
By the time Duhon got the basketball, Chandler Luol Deng had already left the baseline and ran to the free throw line to cheer him up.
Taking a deep breath, Du Hong made a cheering gesture towards himself after calling the name of Du Hong's first goal.
The second goal was also a solid free throw. Du Hong felt that his touch was pretty good today.
Chen Jie next to him also acted as a cheerleader for Du Hong at this time. He didn't care whether he won or lost. One hundred dollars was just a small amount, and wasn't it just for fun?
"Chris, come on, we have to score the third goal!" Chen Jie said, clenching his fists.
Du Hong patted the basketball and nodded: "Don't worry, Jie, I will beat you!"
"Okay, I'm looking forward to it!" Chen Jie gave him a smile.
Just after Du Hong threw the third ball, Chen Jie suddenly heard footsteps and turned around to see a group of players wearing yellow training uniforms walking in.
He is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the 2004-05 season, apart from Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers really didn't have any superstars that Chen Jie needed to pay attention to.
Therefore, after taking one look, Chen Jie immediately withdrew his gaze and continued to watch Du Hong's free throw.
Du Hong hit five more free throws in succession, bringing the number of hits to eight, still seven short of Chen Jie.
The Bulls teammates next to him were very excited and kept encouraging him.
At this moment, Chen Jie felt someone tap him on the shoulder.
After turning around, Chen Jie saw a cheek that he had seen on the TV screen countless times.
His eyes are bright, and beneath his dark skin is a spirit of unwillingness to admit defeat.
Lakers star, Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant!
At this moment, the superstar who is now well-known in the league had a smile on his face, stretched out his hand, and said very friendly: "Welcome to Los Angeles, Jay Sean."
Chen Jie stretched out his hand and shook Kobe's hand. He was very curious about how this superstar knew the Chinese way of saying hello. However, the situation of this greeting made Chen Jie feel good about him.
It's obvious that Kobe still values himself very much by being able to remember his nationality and then greet his friends in the same way he would in his home country.
"You seem to have said this on the phone." Chen Jie smiled and made a joke without losing the opportunity.
At this time, several Bulls players also noticed Kobe coming over. The Bulls players who had met Kobe before all nodded at Kobe, and Kobe smiled back one by one.
"I hope that text message didn't make you feel presumptuous!" After greeting him, Kobe looked at Chen Jie and said with a smile.
"Of course not. I am extremely honored by Mr. Kobe's text message!" Chen Jie said, thinking about today's training for this person who has never been very fond of living in groups. Oh no, he is a former student who didn't like to interact with others.
Some of the celebrities who criticized him for being slightly autistic were just here to say hello, or for something else.
"I watched your last two games. You are a very good player. I am looking forward to playing with you!" Kobe's words completely exposed his character. Now he is in his prime.
The absolute superstar of the league was suppressed by a rookie in terms of scoring and recent momentum. After all, he was still unconvinced.
Hearing Kobe's words, Chen Jie thought to himself, you won't come here just to challenge me, but now Chen Jie is no longer a social novice, so he didn't show anything strange on his face, and said with a smile: "Me too!
"
"I like your personality. Haha, Jay, I'm holding a small party at home tonight. Several Hollywood stars and some supermodels will be attending. If it's okay, I'd like to ask if I can
I invite you to go with me. I think we still need to exchange feelings before the big battle!" Kobe's smile seemed very kind.
Chen Jie's heart moved.
It was only the first time that I met him. Why did he receive him so warmly?
Chen Jie doesn't believe in the exchange of feelings. Kobe is not the kind of person who likes to make friends, especially peers. Just look at his reputation in the league.
Could it be that Chen Jie thought of a possibility and recalled some of the things Kobe Bryant did to Garnett in his previous life, and said with a smile in his heart, you really think highly of me.
However, your current situation seems really bad. You were dissatisfied with the team at the beginning of the season. Are you going to ask the Lakers management to do something during the summer trade?
Without saying a word, Chen Jie quickly ran through several thoughts in his mind, and finally replied: "It's an honor, I will go when the time comes!"
"Well, at 7:30 tonight, I will be at home, waiting for your arrival." Kobe exchanged a few words with Chen Jie, and after giving his address, he greeted several Bulls players again.
Then he walked back to the Lakers camp.
Here, Du Hong, who had finished his free throw, came over. Now, because he and Chen Jie were college teammates, he was Chen Jie's best friend in the Bulls. Therefore, his inquiry was very direct:
"What does Kobe want from you?"
Chen Jie looked at Kobe's background and smiled: "Invite me to a party!"
"Party?" Duhong looked puzzled, but immediately he reacted, "Does Kobe want to recruit you to the Lakers? Who are the point guard and shooting guard of the Lakers now? Smush Parker,
The one who used to play street ball?”
Chen Jie nodded and said casually: "Is it that easy to recruit me? I want to see who is poaching whom this time. You have to know..."
Speaking of this, Chen Jie lowered his voice and said to Du Hong: "You know, our team needs an inside man. Well, in fact, Kwame Brown is also good if he is used well!"
The implication of this sentence is that the Bulls team is already somewhat dissatisfied with Eddie Curry.
At least, that's the attitude of the star player Chen Jie.
Du Hong was stunned, and just as he was about to say something, Chen Jie suddenly patted him on the shoulder and said: "My man, how many of your shots have you hit, not fifteen. Bring me the money!"
