Four Hundred and Fifty-Two: [Enemy and Friend]
The relationship between Andrew Bynum and the Lakers management was very tense in the past offseason, and news about using him as a bargaining chip in exchange for Snoopy has been endless. This led him to reject the Lakers team doctor's diagnostic plan and accept the surgical plan made by other doctors without notifying the Lakers management.
To be honest, this incident annoyed Kupchak and others, who thought it was very unprofessional for Bynum to do so.
However, due to the internal control of this news, the outside world was not informed of their differences in treatment plans.
In terms of outside public opinion, the vast majority of Lakers fans do not want to trade Andrew Bynum.
After all, they watched Bynum grow up step by step, and now, he has gradually shown the potential of a first-class center, and even many fans are still imagining that he can take over the inheritance of the great Lakers center.
Moreover, the Zijin Army has reached the finals for two consecutive seasons, and also won the championship last season. In this case, splitting the established lineup is definitely not a smart choice. At this time, stability is the most important thing.
The most important thing is that since Snoopy lived and trained with Kobe Bryant for 40 days in the offseason, he has tried more outside scorers this season. Even Zach Randolph was at odds with him as he took more and more shots. Can Kobe Bryant stand it?
They seem to have embarked on the exact same path, Kobe Bryant squeezed out the Sharks in 2004 for more shots and team status. Snoopy seems to be heading down his path now, and it looks like Zach Randolph will soon follow in Shaquille O'Neal's footsteps.
Based on this situation, Los Angeles fans are not optimistic about the combination of Snoopy and Kobe Bryant. They think that after Snoopy's arrival, not only the existing system of the Lakers will be destroyed, but Snoopy and Kobe will even have a new relationship. Serious contradictions.
While these public opinions were swirling, Doug once again lived in Kobe Bryant's mansion.
Kobe Bryant's affection for Snoopy is unprecedented.
Some media even ridiculed that since Kobe and Vanessa got married, even his parents have not lived with him for so long.
And those NBA players who claim to have a close relationship with Kobe Bryant have almost never reported that they spent the night at the Black Mamba's house.
"Do you know what's our happiest thing right now?"
Kobe Bryant held up the red wine glass at the dinner table: "Your battle with Zach Randolph is so exciting. I hope the situation will be as big as possible until the Knicks management can't bear it anymore and put you at the same time. Put it on the trading table."
He looked like a 'gloating' expression. And this is why Lakers general manager Kupchak previously helped Zach Randolph speak.
They are the team that is most keen to see the Knicks infighting. Only in this way can they gain advantage from the chaos.
"You will most likely be disappointed by this." Doug smiled, and then said: "Tomorrow night, I will solve this internal chaos in the team, and at the same time, I will solve you."
Even Vanessa can see the confidence behind Snoopy's smile.
But, soon, she saw a stronger confidence in his husband's eyes. Kobe Bryant smiled faintly: "No, kid. Even if Pau Gasol misses due to injury tomorrow night, you still can't take away the victory. The idea that you want to use the Lakers to quell internal chaos is simply childish and laughable."
"No, you'll find out tomorrow night." Doug shrugged.
The two confront each other.
If she hadn't already understood how they communicated, Vanessa would even be worried that the two of them would fight.
But now, she just took a leisurely sip of red wine and asked, "Snoopy, so did you really have a date with Anne Hathaway last night?"
This is the biggest gossip in the entertainment industry today.
Los Angeles media exposed the scene of Snoopy and Hathaway talking in the hotel cafe last night. Although there was no picture of leaving together in the end, those street tabloids were very capable of telling stories through pictures, and they even used vivid words to describe the whole story between the beds.
Doug was on his way to Bryant's house when he heard a report of the incident on the car radio.
At that time, he looked at Kobe Bryant helplessly: "This stupid media actually said that I came with Anne Hathaway seven times last night. How many hours in one night?"
He felt it was a humiliation.
Black Mamba frowned, he didn't know what made Doug angry about this matter. On average, once every ten minutes, it doesn't take long.
Kobe judged others by himself.
"I'm not going to respond to that," Doug told Vanessa.
Vanessa nodded, and then said: "I don't believe you would do such a thing either. No one would date someone in a coffee shop, and... I didn't see the picture of you leaving together."
"However, I think Anne Hathaway is a good woman. Although many netizens don't like her, and even diss her madly. But I have a good friendship with her."
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She sounds like she really wants to match Hathaway and Snoopy. The duchesses she dislikes less are Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett Johansson, who she thinks are too keen on being sexy. At the same time, she doesn't like Miley Cyrus, because her eldest daughter was crazy about this female star, but after she made a transformation in her image after making a big fuss in Chicago, she was afraid that her daughter would be affected by Miley Cyrus. Affected, she quickly tore off all the little Disney princess posters in the mansion.
She doesn't want her daughter to become a lesbian in the future, and she also counts on her grandson to enter the NBA and continue Kobe Bryant's basketball genes.
No way, who made Kobe Bryant's shooting percentage far lower than his shooting percentage on the matter of giving birth to a son? Currently, he has made 0 of 2 shots. In desperation, I can only save the country with such a curve.
"I heard you'll be at Selena Gomez's concert before returning to New York?" Vanessa asked Doug out of the blue.
Duge shrugged his shoulders: "I can't be sure about this matter, I didn't agree to it."
"So, has your economic crisis reached this point? Are you even willing to share the stage with Selena Gomez's rumored boyfriend Justin Bieber and ex-rumored boyfriend Jonathan brothers for those rewards?" Vanessa said in surprise .
Doug really didn't know how to answer.
"If you are really short of money, we can lend you some." Vanessa said again.
The black mamba on the side also had an expression of speaking if necessary.
To be honest, this moved Doug very much. But Duger replied: "Thank you very much for your generosity, but although my finances are a little tight, they are still within a controllable range. I don't need to borrow money from the outside world for the time being."
Subsequently, Kobe said that if you need it, you can speak at any time.
Dug thanks again and again.
After dinner, Bryant took Doug to a private theater where they watched Michael Jordan tapes.
As Reggie Miller said, both of them can be regarded as descendants of the Jordan faction. Kobe Bryant even imitated Michael Jordan when he spoke. Sometimes when he was interviewed, he would deliberately slow down his speech and increase his tone of voice to show his authority and become the center of everyone.
Every time I watch Michael Jordan's video, the two will discover something new and give some inspiration to their technical moves.
"I heard that you are discussing with Nike recently about establishing an independent brand?" Kobe Bryant finally asked a very concerned question during the viewing interval.
This matter has been disturbing the top players under Nike recently. Especially Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
"Honestly, I'm not happy with the news. We have a great relationship, but if you set up an independent label, then my status will go down. Do you know what I mean?" Kobe Bryant confessed Tell Doug what you think.
Doug nodded, he could understand Kobe's mood.
"LeBron James is even more uncomfortable. He has been clamoring to leave Nike recently. He can't stand you on top of him. He also wants to establish an independent sub-brand. But it doesn't seem that simple. His contract is very strict. In fact, the content of my contract is also bound." Kobe looked at Doug: "I have to say, you have taken a good step in business."
Duger was silent for a while, and then said: "Let business be business, and friendship be friendship. You know, my biggest brand value now does not come from the stadium. So, you don't need to make yourself unhappy in this matter."
Kobe nodded.
If it was him five years ago, he would definitely be more violent than Snoopy. He wants to become the second player with his own brand after Jordan more than anyone else.
But... there is no chance.
When he was under the adidas banner, he was under the shark's wing and caused a huge scandal at that time. Coupled with the rising of Tracy McGrady, he is even lower than Tracy McGrady in terms of renewal price. This caused his exodus.
After joining Nike, although he is about to become the first player in the league. However, it is impossible for Nike to give a star who has worn other brands of sneakers the first treatment. LeBron James is the first person in Nike, and his sneaker pricing says it all.
But now, although Snoopy's sudden emergence made him a little unhappy.
But, on second thought. Actually relieved.
There is even a thrill of completing the anti-LeBron James.
After all, Snoopy is my 'disciple'.
At twelve o'clock in the middle of the night, Duge finally returned to the hotel.
No matter how good the relationship is, they are still rivals now.
Before leaving, Doug told Bryant: "Get ready, tomorrow night you will see a different Snoopy!"
Kobe Bryant shrugged: "You will also see a different Kobe Bryant!"
The smell of gunpowder was strong, and the two confronted each other.
The so-called friend and foe is exactly that!
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