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Chapter 664 Noon Has Arrived, Pass on the Torch!
Because in high school, Kobe wore number 24 for a while...
So when Kobe decided to change his jersey number, many Los Angeles media outlets complained about it, saying:
Kobe's move was to regain the self who once overshadowed Su Feng in high school.
Originally, after having his thoughts so easily seen through by the media...
Kobe wanted to argue for himself in an interview that he chose number 24 because he devoted himself to basketball 24 hours a day...
But because this reason had already been used by the "old rogue" who assisted Su Feng during his time with the Raptors...
So...
After racking his brains, Kobe said in an interview, "I chose number 24...
Because I hope that my family and I can be happy and safe 24 hours a day."
It must be said that Kobe's EQ is a bit low...
But in terms of the art of speaking...
In today's league, with Su Feng absent, who can compete with him?
"Let him keep making excuses...
It's clearly because when I signed with the Philadelphia Numerals back then...
I said, 'The reason I chose number 23 is because I feel like I'm a little weaker than Kobe, and 23 is one number smaller than 24,' so that's why this guy made such a decision before the start of the new season!"
In Miami, upon noticing Kobe's explanation in the interview, Su Feng felt that he had been careless in his early years.
Because this year, when attending his wedding, Kobe somehow found this videotape of his early interview...
And then...
This guy, as if he had taken stimulants, decided to change his jersey to number 24 as soon as he returned to Los Angeles.
Heh...
Kobe in the eyes of Kobe fans: hardworking, diligent, full of positive energy.
Kobe in Su Feng's eyes: petty, fussy, always making a scene... threatening to hang himself!
But...
Anyway.
Because of this explanation...
Kobe's status at home has indeed risen a lot recently.
Because in Vanessa's view, this is a sign that Kobe is beginning to mature.
Just...
I don't know if it's because the number 24 is tainted with "Boss Jordan's" bad luck, but anyway, so far this season, the Lakers and Kobe have been quite unlucky...
After November, the Lakers, who could at least make the playoffs in the previous two years, are currently only ranked ahead of the Mosaic, Spurs, and SuperSonics with a record of 6 wins and 10 losses.
And on the scoring list, not to mention continuing to compete with Su Feng for the scoring title...
Now, even Little Zhan Zhan, Anthony, and Wade can ride on Kobe's head and show off.
Undoubtedly.
This is a reality that Kobe absolutely cannot accept.
But the more he can't accept it...
Kobe's recent performance on the court seems to be poisoned by Jordan's iron, playing more and more like Jordan with each game.
Uh...
The Jordan here specifically refers to the Wizards' "58 Jordan."
After all, no matter how much you insult Jordan, you still have to abide by the basic law of insulting Jordan.
In late November, in the Lakers' games against the Trail Blazers, Spurs, and Jazz...
Kobe made only 23 of 81 shots in three games, successfully creating the myth of missing 58 shots in three games.
And in Los Angeles, regarding the Lakers' poor performance at the beginning of the new season...
The Los Angeles media also mercilessly criticized Kobe in all directions.
Even the *Los Angeles Post* used three full pages to list Kobe's "seven deadly sins" on the court.
So, that's why foreigners aren't as concise as rabbits when it comes to complaining...
Because after reading this report titled "Kobe's Seven Deadly Sins," Su Feng summarized it with just one sentence: "If you pass the ball, the sky will be clear; if you don't shoot iron, the sun will shine."
In fact, the Lakers' poor performance in the new season is mainly due to Scott's tactics being seen through by other teams.
Because the Lakers' style of play is nothing more than Kobe plays, Kobe plays, and Kobe continues to play...
So as long as other teams start targeting Kobe, the Lakers' offense can easily become stagnant.
And no matter how strong a player is...
Like Su Feng, if you keep making him play like that, he can't guarantee his efficiency in every game.
In addition, Scott's use of Milicic and Odom is, in Su Feng's eyes, an operation that even a cloud fan wouldn't play.
In this life, because Milicic's growth trajectory has undergone a great change, in Su Feng's view, he can completely serve as the Lakers' high-post tactical core to play the triangle offense with Kobe and Odom, thereby reducing the pressure Kobe faces during fast breaks.
However, in Scott's system...
Whether it's Milicic or Odom, they are just spot-up shooters who create space for Kobe.
Moreover, because he thinks Milicic isn't tough enough on defense, Scott has further reduced Milicic's playing time this season.
But if Su Feng remembers correctly...
Milicic has nearly 2 blocks per game this season...
And he often becomes the background for opposing offensive players...
Therefore, if Milicic's defense isn't good in this Lakers team...
Then could it be that there's an Olajuwon II in this Lakers team?
In short.
In Su Feng's view, Scott's outdated tactics are the key reason why the Lakers can't unleash Kobe's hard power in fast breaks, even though he's currently at the peak of his career.
Are you kidding me?
Even Little Zhan Zhan wouldn't be so stubborn if he were facing this group of frontcourt players trained by Su Feng!
Of course, in addition to tactical reasons, the internal conflicts that erupted after the Lakers' consecutive losses...
Is also one of the reasons why the Lakers are currently ranked in the bottom half of the Western Conference standings.
In Los Angeles, in mid-November, Smush Parker, who had long been dissatisfied with Kobe's excessive number of shots per game, said in an interview, "Kobe is the worst teammate in this league.
He doesn't like to pass the ball, and he doesn't like to communicate with people.
If he had given me the ball earlier, the Lakers would have already made it into the top of the Western Conference."
In Su Feng's previous life, the feud between Parker and Kobe was well known.
But the facts prove...
Even if Kobe is as bad as Parker said, given Parker's later career...
If the Lakers really used him as an offensive core like Iverson...
Then I'm afraid the Lakers would die even faster.
Within the Lakers, because the conflict between Parker and Kobe has become completely public, the atmosphere within the Lakers has also been affected for a time.
Originally, the Lakers, who picked Lowry in the draft, only needed to promote Lowry to solve this problem...
But unfortunately...
Scott this guy...
Showed "EQ" when he shouldn't have shown it.
"Kobe and Smush are just having a conflict over basketball philosophy.
They are still one of the best backcourt partners in this league."
In Su Feng's original timeline...
Scott's EQ was hopeless even for immortals to save.
And in this life...
Naturally, it's no exception.
As a result, on the court, because Kobe and Parker, who couldn't stand each other, were unwilling to pass the ball to each other...
In the Lakers' games this season...
Milicic and Odom couldn't help but miss the super leader who had once made them feel the joy of team basketball.
Kobe is like this.
When he becomes obsessed, no one in today's league except Su Feng can persuade him.
And after Scott repeatedly missed the key moments to resolve the team's conflicts...
Right now, the Lakers have reached the point where they have to trade Parker in order for Kobe to play well on the court.
And for Kobe, who just changed his jersey to number 24 in the new season...
Now, besides Su Feng, all he can think about...
Is still only Su Feng.
In Su Feng's view, this is neither Kobe who has logged into the Black Mamba account.
Nor is it Kobe who had previously logged into the "Pennsylvania Magic Master" account.
But a Kobe who has fallen into wanting to surpass himself in scoring...
Wanting to slap the media in the face through his performance...
Wanting the whole world to praise his obsessed self.
He is confident.
Because in his historical one-on-one record with Su Feng, he is the player among active players who has won the most times against Su Feng.
He feels wronged.
Because whenever people compare him with Su Feng, he is always overshadowed by Su Feng.
He is confused.
Because in the past two years, no matter how hard he tries and what kind of changes he makes, he can't lead the Lakers any further.
He is unwavering.
Because no matter how difficult the road ahead is, he has never wavered in his beliefs.
Contradictory but not entangled.
Struggling but not hesitating.
This is Kobe at the beginning of the 06/07 season.
A typical big boy who possesses both the advantages and disadvantages of Virgo and Leo.
In Su Feng's previous life, people only knew how to praise Kobe, James, and others when they achieved success...
But in fact...
After getting to know Kobe, Little Zhan Zhan, and others in this life...
Su Feng discovered that in many ways, they are just ordinary people.
...
In December, after getting used to the Heat's rhythm of winning one game and losing one game...
ESPN finally removed the Heat from the top of the power rankings.
And in the folk, just as Su Feng had predicted before...
After the Heat gradually lost their dominance over this league...
Online, there were even Feng haters and Heat haters who said in a conclusive tone, "This season, Su Feng and the Heat are destined to be clowns!"
What, you will raise the championship banner for Miami again before leaving Miami?
Keep dreaming!
With your record of not even being able to rank in the top four in the East...
You still have the nerve to say that you have absolute confidence in winning the championship trophy?
The road to a three-peat is destined to be difficult.
Especially when traveling, you must be careful of malicious slander.
Just like the Chinese table tennis team winning is never news, but as long as they lose one game, it will attract trolls...
When a lofty king occasionally stumbles...
Reality is so cruel.
For the trolls, why would they care about Su Feng's performance of averaging 35.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 10.8 assists so far in the 06/07 season?
They only care about...
When will Su Feng fall from the altar?
"Alas, Su has always been most vulnerable to these comments.
He must be very sad recently, right?" In Los Angeles, Kobe, who was in the same boat as Su Feng, sighed silently that day.
Cough...
So that's why only Kobe knows Su Feng best?
To be honest.
In December, there were several moments when Su Feng really wanted to transform into a keyboard warrior and argue with those trolls.
But...
As Rondo's cooperation with him on the court became more and more tacit...
As Ginobili and others' physical condition got better and better...
As O'Neal had already controlled his weight to 155 kilograms...
Su Feng knew...
The current difficulties will eventually pass.
Moreover, on Christmas Eve of this year...
Holding Britney, who was becoming more and more radiant under his nourishment...
Su Feng found...
No matter how these people criticize him...
He is already a winner in life.
And in the United States local time, after learning English all night with Britney, on the morning of December 25th...
In order to earn ratings for his good brother, Su Feng also led the Heat, who are currently ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 17 wins and 11 losses, to Cleveland.
So far in the new season, the Cavaliers are ranked second in the Eastern Conference with an impressive record of 23 wins and 5 losses.
And in the folk, many Feng haters have also transformed into Zhan fans this season.
"LeBron is ready to take over the power from Su!"
"The facts prove that LeBron is the future of this league!"
As the highlight of this year's Christmas game...
You can see Stern's determination to promote James.
This year, there is no 23v24.
Because Stern is more looking forward to the passing of the torch between Su Feng and James.
In Stern's view, what James needs most right now is to prove himself in the game against Su Feng.
And even if James' Cavaliers lose to the Heat, it doesn't matter...
Because even if the Heat are not in good shape this season, they are still the defending champions.
No need for foreshadowing.
No need for sensationalism.
On the afternoon of the 25th, Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
When Su Feng led the Miami Heat to stand in front of the Cleveland Cavaliers...
The connection between Su Feng and James.
Determined that this game would not be an ordinary regular season game.
"LeBron, it's time to tell the world that it's your turn to take over the league!"
Before the game, Mike Brown, who had learned a lot of motivational skills from Davis on the Cavaliers' bench, patted James on the shoulder and said.
But upon hearing this...
James frowned as he bit his thumb.
In this league, probably no one knows better than James how terrifying Su Feng is.
Therefore, do you know how panicked he is inside when the outside world has been touting him and praising him all season?
Just like when the crown prince in ancient times formed cliques for private gain and was known by the emperor...
At this moment, James doesn't think he is ready to take over the power from Su Feng.
Of course...
As Su Feng's disciple.
James will also not be afraid of competing with Su Feng.
Because he chose to play basketball in order to surpass Su Feng.
Just like Kobe's personality is very complicated.
James' personality is also very complicated.
On the one hand.
Respecting Su Feng immensely, he is very happy to see people comparing himself with Su Feng.
But on the other hand.
He is extremely disgusted by people always saying that he is learning Su Feng's way of playing.
Because for every proud son of heaven...
How could they like being someone else's shadow?
In James' eyes, Su Feng is both an idol and the goal he will pursue throughout his life.
But in any case...
James knows.
Tonight is indeed the best opportunity to defeat Su Feng and prove himself.
On the court, after imitating Su Feng in front of the technical table and scattering a handful of magnesium powder into the sky, leading the Cavaliers' starting five, tonight, the Duke of Cleveland has decided to draw his sword against the King again!
And on the Heat's side...
Su Feng, who is old, greasy, and shameless in the eyes of the Feng haters, slowly walked to the center of the court with his teammates.
On the big screen, the starting lineups for tonight are as follows:
Heat: Haslem, Hayes, Su Feng, Stackhouse, Rondo.
Cavaliers: Big Z, Bosh, Johnson, Korver, James.
In the center of the court, Haslem and Big Z jump ball to start the game.
Using much higher IQ than Big Ben, Haslem, who jumped early under the referee's eyes during the jump ball, won the opening attack for the Heat.
Heat possession.
Rondo is responsible for dribbling the ball past the half court.
And Su Feng, who signaled his teammates to give himself iso-4 as soon as he came up tonight, immediately caused a burst of exclamation in Quicken Loans Arena!
Because facing James' defense...
At a position a full meter and a half away from the three-point line...
He pulled it up whenever he wanted!
Swish!
"It's high noon."
On the court, shaking his right hand, Su Feng smiled while looking at Little Zhan Zhan's shocked face.
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ps: Because I didn't manage to grab the first floor, the second update is here! Begging for double monthly tickets!