Chapter 615 [1 Bad News, some Good News]

As soon as the news came out, all the top secretaries were stunned.

"Others laugh at me because I'm crazy, and I call others stupid." This is the daily routine of this group of people. Now that Kobe can't play, they think there's no need to watch basketball games. Would the Lakers without Kobe still be called the Lakers?

"Kobe was injured in training in the early morning and ended the season. Is there anything worse than this? Most people are still dreaming at this time. Kobe's efforts have harmed him." (Have you ever seen an ambulance at four in the morning? )

"It's over. The Lakers will definitely be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Without Kobe, how can they win? Support the Warriors to stage a black seven and slap Jerry Young hard in the face."

"The Raptors and Celtics won the championship as a team, but the Lakers have always been the single core of our team. During the three consecutive championships, they also had role players plus a few second-rate insiders and passing stars. Yao Ming and Iguodala will be the main players in this playoffs. The true colors are revealed.”

"The championship is about to be lost. No one will probably watch the Lakers games in the playoffs. Kobe is the guarantee of the Lakers' box office. Yang Rui criticized him before, but now he is SB?"

"People will soon know what the Lakers are like without Kobe. Kobe is so unlucky. Although he only has four rings, he has actually surpassed Jordan. If the Lakers players were not injured last season, they would definitely win the championship. This season Kobe will not Even if you are injured, you will definitely win the championship. If the Cavaliers enter the finals, they will be swept."

"I am willing to live 10 years shorter in exchange for Kobe Bryant recovering from injury and playing in the playoffs. How many people think the same as me?"

The last one is the MVP of Ke Mi. Between the lines, you can completely feel how sincere his feelings are. He must be crying very sadly in front of the computer, and he must be enduring hellish torture in his heart.

His BGM should be: My old father, the person I love most, there are ten points of sweetness in the world, but you have only tasted three points.

I have not done enough to be your son and daughter in this life. I beg you to be my father in the next life.

Comey is not the only one who is not optimistic about the Lakers. ESPN organized a group of basketball experts to predict the game. Everyone is not optimistic about the Lakers winning the championship. After all, they are missing two MVPs and a leading outside star.

Only Yang Mi and Hu Mi are still optimistic. In online voting, 64% of people still believe that Yang Rui can lead the Lakers to win the championship.

"Jerry Young has never missed the conference finals. Last season, without Yao, the Lakers also played six games with the Celtics. This season, the Celtics lacked Garnett, the best defensive player. He must be kneeling, without Kobe. The Lakers have a chance to win the championship."

“With Jerry, anything is possible!”

On April 18, the first round of the playoffs started, the Lakers VS Warriors at home. The coaches of the Jerry team met again, and Hornacek led the Warriors to break out, adding a glorious chapter to the record of the Jerry team.

The Staples Center was full, and fans poured into the arena early to chat and wait for the game to start.

Reporters interviewed fans at the door. Most of the fans said they came to see Yao Ming. Yao Ming also won a regular season MVP. Many people were curious about which of the two MVPs was better when leading the team alone.

Kobe was watching live TV at home. Before the game even started, he was already furious.

He knocked out his front teeth and swallowed it, not daring to speak out. Now he is extremely conflicted.

If the Lakers win the championship, he also has a ring, but it seems dispensable; if the Lakers are eliminated, he can obviously play but can only watch as a spectator. It will be worse than death and will be entangled for the rest of his life, because he believes that as long as he can play, this year He will definitely win the championship.

Yang Rui had thoroughly figured out Kobe's character. Suspension was the most tormenting move for Kobe. Kobe couldn't fight back. Even if he wanted to shoot Yang Rui with a machine gun like he shot Xu Wenqiang, he couldn't get past the bodyguard.

Yang Rui came to the locker room in advance, gathered the players together, stood on the court and began to boost morale.

He said loudly: "First of all, I want to tell you some bad news. Kobe is out due to injury. We have three seconds of silence for him. I wish Kobe has a good journey, and there is no pain in heaven. Amen."

There was a lot of fainting in the locker room, but no one stood up to question Yang Rui's nonsense. Kobe had no friends in the team, only colleagues.

Yang Rui changed his face to a smile: "Now, I will tell you some good news. Not many, just 6 or 7, because now the rights to take action are divided easily, and everyone can benefit."

Phew, several players couldn't help laughing. Including veterans like Posey, Yang Rui was so damaged.

"Hahaha." Assistant coach Brad Stevens laughed out loud from the sidelines.

Kobe never respected young Brad. After joining the Lakers, Kobe didn't even talk to him, as if he was not an assistant coach. This made him very unhappy and disliked Kobe.

Yang Rui looked at Yao Ming: "Yao, the first good news is yours. Our playoff focus is on high pick-and-rolls and inside support. You are the core of the team. Take the time to practice more three-pointers from the middle. I need you to open up." Space, playmaking and shooting more.”

"No problem, I've been practicing for several years." Yao Ming replied with a smile.

"Andre (Iguodala), you are the second core of the team. After you withdraw from the inside, you have to cut to the basket at any time from the corners and sides. After receiving the ball, you can attack hard and use your physical advantage. I I believe in your ability to average 20 points per game, you can replace Kobe."

"Got it," Iguodala yelled.

Yang Rui patted Millsap on the back next to him. "Paul, you proved yourself last season. Although your pick was not high in the draft, in your first season with the Lakers, I firmly believed that you would become an All-Star in the future. You work hard and are always improving. I You are proud of me. Spread the space, catch the ball and shoot from mid- to long-range, wait for opportunities to cut through and grab offensive rebounds for secondary attacks. If you take less than 10 shots in a game, just wait for criticism."

Millsap smiled and was overjoyed.

Since entering the league, Millsap has never averaged more than 10 shots per game, but Yang Rui knows that he has the potential to become a powerful offensive point and will be able to practice three-pointers with certain accuracy in the future.

Yang Rui also named Lou Williams and Aaron Brooks. "When the opponent's inside speed is slow, you must make more breakthroughs and attack boldly. You must be confident. You all know how Kobe used to play pick-and-rolls. You can also do what he can do. If you play the center in a misplaced position, it is better than him. Faster, more advantageous.”

The two small guards also felt valued. They didn't have to pass the ball to someone after passing half the court. They would be scolded if they attacked by themselves.

Yang Rui looked at Odom, who was looking at him eagerly. "Lamar, don't worry, I put you behind because I know you are selfless, not because I don't think highly of you."

Odom smiled and scratched his head, a little embarrassed.

"If I could decide who enters the All-Star Game, you would have been selected long ago. The fans voted less for you because they are ignorant. If I could decide in 2010, I would take you to win the gold medal in the World Championships. In small ball tactics, you are the best The ideal center candidate, I let you come off the bench to make it easier for the team to win. You have sacrificed the most for the Lakers. This season, let everyone see your almightiness!"

"I will." Odom smiled.

Finally, Yang Rui called the names of all the remaining people and accurately stated each person's specialties.

They are role players and will not steal the show in terms of data, but they must do their part and be efficient in the limited time. For them, ensuring efficiency is more important than producing good data.

Yang Rui said loudly: "We have only one goal this season, and that is the championship. Many fake experts are not optimistic about us. They are wrong. Without one person who likes singles, the Lakers will only be stronger because we are the best. We are a team! We will win the championship through cooperation! Tell me loudly, are you confident about winning the championship?"

"Yes!" the players shouted together.

The Lakers without Kobe are as powerful as a rainbow!