Chapter 1042 1041. Liu Mang's "Explanation Career"

In the three consecutive away games in California, the only California team missing the Lakers is mainly because the game between the Hawks and the Lakers is the focus battle and is put on January 1st.

The three opponents of the Hawks' California trip are the Clippers, Warriors, and Kings. Generally speaking, it is relatively easy. The Clippers just won once a few days ago, and they can't get back at it. The Warriors are similar.

The Kings are in internal turmoil. They signed Bonzi Wells with a one-year contract of 3 million in the summer. Bonzi Wells played very well on a one-year contract, even better than Peja. The thorny stick who was unwilling to play as a substitute once again affected the unity of the team. The Kings are now only 11 wins and 14 losses.

The Hawks coaching staff thinks that as long as they don't underestimate the enemy and don't be careless, there is no chance of 20 consecutive wins.

The Hawks players are the same. After playing for a day on the 8th, on the 9th, they consciously went to the indoor court booked by the hotel where the team stayed to train and play 3V3 when the team did not arrange a training day.

Liu Mang is more concerned about the opponent of the first game next month, the Lakers.

For Liu Mang, there are actually only three teams that he values ​​this season.

And none of them are the Spurs, a strong team that is considered the first in the Western Conference and the top two in the league.

Duncan will continue to struggle this season... Of course, this is relative to his performance in the past few years. Compared with others, he is still extremely strong. Liu Mang remembers that Duncan will play the worst performance in the first ten years of his career this season. He is in the second team and the second defense. From the current situation, Duncan's plantar fasciitis, the injury that made Duncan start his second transformation, is still here.

For the Spurs' playoffs, Duncan's decline has not yet reached the point where this transformation is successful, and his playoff strength will drop sharply.

For Liu Mang this season, the most important opponent is naturally the Heat in the East. They are the biggest enemy that prevents the Hawks from reaching the finals for three consecutive years.

The second is the Mavericks. Although Crawford is not as good as Jason Terry, he is very suitable for the Mavericks. When Crawford's spirit was worn down and he honestly played as a substitute, the Mavericks became the second strongest team in the West. Moreover, because the league cancelled the requirement that the first place in the division must be in the top three in the division, the Mavericks ranked second in the West, surpassing the Suns.

Another opponent is the Lakers, who are currently ranked fifth in the West.

16 wins and 7 losses, the Lakers maintained an extremely good record before the Hawks came to Los Angeles.

The Heat and the Mavericks are both strong teams that Liu Mang already knows, but the Lakers are an X factor for Liu Mang. Yao Ming made a desperate move to come to Los Angeles to play, forming what domestic fans jokingly call the "drug-taking combination", which was indeed beyond Liu Mang's expectations. Liu Mang thought that even if Yao Ming wanted to leave, it would be in 2006, when the Rockets would be really unstoppable. As long as Yao Ming rejected the Rockets' contract and accepted the qualification offer, the Rockets would not even have the opportunity to trade him. Yao Ming insisted on leaving, and the Rockets could only choose to sign first and then trade like the Nets.

I didn't expect Yao Ming to be so anxious that he couldn't wait for a year, and he went to the Lakers this season.

Yao Ming played 32 minutes per game this season and averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds. The score increase was not as explosive as Liu Mang remembered. When Yao Ming was in the Rockets, even with McGrady, he averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds per game. When he came to the Lakers, his average score only increased to 23 points, but his rebounds were in double digits for the first time in his career, reaching 11. In addition, he had 3 assists and 2.2 blocks. The main thing was that his playing time was well controlled. Kobe played in the first three quarters, Yao Ming played six or seven minutes per quarter, scored three to five points, and fought hard in the last quarter.

Kobe averaged 34 points, 5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. After losing weight, his performance was so strong that it exploded.

Odom averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. Wang Zhizhi averaged 9.5 points per game, but he averaged two three-pointers per game.

There is also Luke Walton, who shined after the return of the Zen Master and started the road of deceiving the Lakers for a full 6-year middle-class salary. Although Luke Walton was indeed bad in the last few years after getting the contract, he was really good before getting the contract. This season, he averaged 6 points, 3 rebounds and 4.5 assists as a starting small forward. In the Zen Master's triangle offense system, Luke Walton performed well.

The Lakers' role player lineup is average, but the effect is good. Kobe shoots a lot but doesn't stick to the ball.

One of Kobe's characteristics is that no matter who it is, as long as this player is not particularly unmatched and comes to him when his strength is good, he can play almost the best performance of his career.

Liu Mang admires Kobe's "ultimate championship puzzle" feature. The function is relatively simple compared to other superstars, and Kobe can also partner with almost all stars.

Such a Lakers team, although the role player lineup is not rich enough, Kobe, who can lead the Suns 3-1 alone with Odom, has Yao Ming, which gives Liu Mang a great sense of threat.

This sense of threat... Liu Mang feels a little excited.

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“Manzi, Kobe is very good. You should pay attention to this opponent. He may be one of your strongest opponents in the future.”

“Dad! I told you not to call me Manzi! It sounds so ugly!”

“Manzi, this is the name your dad carefully selected, and you actually dislike it!”

“Dad, why did I hear from the neighbors that you gave me this name when you were drunk?”

“Ahem, Manzi, look, the players are entering the field, let’s watch the game.”

“…”

This topic change is too abrupt!

Regarding his father's statement that Kobe Bryant will be one of the strongest opponents in the future, Liu Mang feels that he is right. It is estimated that before the "drug combination" gets old, Liu Mang's strongest opponent will be the Lakers in the next 5 to 7 years. , no one, after the Lakers perform well this season to dispel the doubts of some second-, third-, and even first-tier stars who want to "choose the most difficult path", the Lakers will be the same as Kobe Bryant in the original 05-07 seasons. After becoming the first player in the league, many role players will come to join Kobe.

Today's game is the Lakers' away game against the Clippers. In fact, the Lakers use the visiting team's locker room.

As for the atmosphere at the scene... Liu Mang didn't realize that this was the home court of the Clippers.

More than half of the fans are wearing Kobe's No. 8 and Yao Ming's No. 11, and some fans are wearing the Clippers' No. 7 and the Lakers' No. 7. These two jerseys belong to Odom. Don't look at Odom as he is not a Laker. The team leader or second son is very popular, and his talent alone can attract many fans.

Staples Center is the most special NBA home court. It is the home court of other teams. Even if the arena is not your own, or even if you rent it out for concerts or something like that, such as the Eagles' Phillips Arena, But the home team's locker room is only for their own team.

The Lakers are different from the Clippers. After each game, they have to take away all their belongings, giving the rookies a greater workload.

Liu Mang watched the Lakers enter the stadium as an away team and the audience cheered. The Clippers players were booed when they played at home. He felt a moment of silence for the Clippers. Liu Mang said it was his fault. If he hadn't pushed Yao Ming into a hurry After joining the Lakers early, this season was supposed to be the most glorious year for the Clippers. They could reach the second round of the playoffs and briefly steal the limelight, but now they can't steal it even if they reach the second round. It's up to the Lakers to take any limelight.

Liu Mang felt that it was wrong for him to be too good and actually cause trouble to others.

On the afternoon of the 9th, after Liu Mang finished training at his villa, he took Dinah, Levia, Alexia and his father to the Staples Center to watch the game.

Although Liu Mang's mother also follows the Hawks, she doesn't pay as much attention to the NBA as Liu Mang's father. His mother only cares about her son's games, and Liu Mang won't watch them if there are no games.

Liu Mang's father really became a fan.

Since it was Liu Mang's father who came and he didn't bring the baby with him, he naturally had to sit in the front row to watch the game.

When the Clippers boss received Schwartz's call, he reluctantly took five courtside tickets and gave them to Liu Mang.

The players from the two teams entered the stadium. Liu Mang also attracted a lot of shots today. He patted the little girl and took the little girl on the court to greet the big guys of the two teams.

This is Liu Mang's first time to watch a game live except for watching the Eagles live in college. It feels quite special.

"Kobe, come on!" Liu Mang took the initiative to reach out and say hello to Kobe.

Kobe ignored Liu Mang, came to the little Loli next to Liu Mang, and high-fived the little Loli: "Dina, you came to watch my game. I will definitely perform well today."

"Come on, Uncle Kobe!" The little girl accepted the gift, was very enthusiastic towards Kobe, and gave him a high-five.

Liu Mang stretched out his hand beside him, the smile on his face stagnant...

Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi went to greet Liu Mang's father, but no one could relieve his embarrassment.

Seeing Kobe turning around and walking away, while the little Loli's arm was still stretched out, Liu Mang turned around tactfully and patted the little Loli's palm, then covered his chest and felt a wave of heartache for himself...

Players from the Lakers and Clippers came over to high-five or hug Liu Mang. In addition to Yao Ming and Kobe, the live footage was also shown here.

The last one to hug was Cassel. One of the teammates Liu Mang wanted to get the most in the summer was Cassel. The team also had a mid-level exception that could be used, but Cassel's three-year, 24 million contract was something the Hawks could not afford. .

Cassell is really good. He came to the Clippers and quickly saved the Clippers from a disorganized situation. Now the Clippers are ranked sixth in the Western Conference, and Los Angeles has two playoff teams in one city.

"Sam, come on, kill the Lakers!" Liu Mang strongly encouraged.

Cassell smiled happily. Liu Mang is one of the few people in the NBA who doesn't alienate him because of his appearance. He is always very enthusiastic.

However, Cassel is very sad. Their team was not considered a strong team before the season. The schedule is poor. They will play the Lakers today and the Hawks tomorrow...

The Los Angeles Derby, T.N.T and Time Warner all broadcast the game live across the United States, and the court channel also broadcast it live.

When Liu Mang returned to the auditorium after saying hello, he was stopped by someone.

Liu Mang looked at the person who came down. This face... looked a bit familiar.

"Ace, this is Yang Yi from CCTV Sports Channel. We are broadcasting this game today. Can you commentate on this game with us?" Yang Yi asked with a smile.

"Um...of course, just wait a minute and I'll talk to my dad."

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Explain!

Still commentating on Lakers games in front of Chinese people! Liu Mang immediately agreed and greeted his father and San Niu. Liu Mang followed Yang Yi to the commentary seat at the rear left of the physical arts platform opposite their seats.

There were too many commentator seats here before, and Liu Mang didn't tell anyone else that he was coming to watch the game, so the court stage didn't know he was coming. When he saw Liu Mang greeting the players of the two teams, the camera kept showing Liu Mang, and Liu Mang was there. After Mang said hello, he immediately asked Yang Yi, one of the commentators, to come over and invite Liu Mang.

Liu Mang arrived at the commentary booth at the court stage and saw Director Zhang, an old friend who claimed to be a Zen master, already standing up.

"Director Zhang, we meet again. Will you also broadcast tomorrow's game?" Liu Mang went up and shook hands with Director Zhang.

"Haha, of course, I am your fan and a fan of Jackson. I broadcast the game of Jackson. Of course I will also broadcast the live broadcast of you and the Clippers tomorrow." Director Zhang said with a smile.

It happened to be Saturday and Sunday, there were games between the Lakers and the Hawks, and the game between Yao Ming and Liu Mang, of course the court TV had to broadcast it.

"You're a fan of Zen Master... It seems like you, Director Zhang, are just like me, you just don't like Kobe, right?" Liu Mang joked.

"Ahem, let's analyze this game, Ace, who do you think has a better chance of winning?" Director Zhang decisively changed the subject.

"Clippers." Liu Mang replied immediately.

"Oh? Ace, don't you think the Lakers are stronger?" Yang Yi interjected.

Liu Mang glanced at Yang Yi, this guy just loves to steal the limelight.

"I think the Clippers have a better chance. Kobe is too unique in his game and doesn't know how to pass the ball to Dayao, just like when he partnered with O'Neal. Such a good center, coupled with the second best shooting guard in the West, is actually just Fifth in the Western Conference." Liu Mang was analyzing very seriously.

Director Zhang was speechless when he heard Liu Mang's 'analysis'.

But Mr. Yang Yi, the famous Kobe Bryant, feels that the hero has the same view: "Ace, I have the same idea as you. Kobe is not actually a shooting guard, he is more like a small forward. Yao's playing time is too little, and his number of shots Not as many as the Rockets. I think there is a big problem with Jackson’s coaching.”

Director Zhang can't stand listening any more. This is such a shame!

Liu Mang didn't know how to answer this... he shut up decisively.

Director Zhang saw something was wrong in the atmosphere and asked: "Ace, Teacher Yang Yi, who do you think is the best shooting guard?"

Director Zhang even used the title "Teacher Yang", but Yang Yi was not polite and answered directly: "I think Ray Allen is the best shooting guard. If Ace is a shooting guard, he is Ace. But Ace, you seem to be focusing on passing the ball this year, so it’s Ray Allen.”

"Yes, Ray Allen is the best shooting guard in the league." Liu Mang agreed.

Director Zhang looked at Yang Yi and no longer cared about the juniors. He ignored him and asked Liu Mang: "Ace, how do you think Kobe and Dayao will perform today?"

"Dayao's performance has been stable. If Kobe Bryant...maybe he can make 17 of 47 shots again."

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