Reborn as Kobe - Chapter 177
After the deal with O’Neal as the core was over, the LOGO man began to contact the coaching coach. Originally, his first goal was Zen Master Phil Jackson. Unfortunately, Phil Jackson had already settled in his arch-enemy Celtics ahead of time. After that, he inspected a few more The coach finally reluctantly chose Rick Carlisle, who had no coaching experience suggested by Kobe.
After a hard season, Kobe finally let go of his mood and started taking his women to the Far East on vacation. Of course, he also had to finish filming “The Matrix 2” by the way. Now he regrets embarking on the path of an actor. I have to be so busy.
During this vacation, Scarlett Johansson also ran away halfway through. She needed to film “Hurricane Rescue 1” in which the heroine and the rescued daughter played by her. Scarlett’s age is actually a bit embarrassing. Even with the Disney boss, Kobe, it’s still difficult to pick a suitable role.
After nearly a month of shooting in Australia, Kobe fled Sydney non-stop after his shooting was completed. Although he had the shooting experience of the previous film, he almost put Kobe down, mainly because of the shrinking season. Kobe’s energy itself It was almost exhausted, and then rushed to make a movie, no matter who it was, it would be exhausted.
Coming to Xiangjiang, Kobe took a rest here for half a month, tasting all kinds of delicacies in a relaxed and comfortable way, and accompanied Xiaomei Zhong and Yufei Liu to complete the recording of the first Cantonese album. Xiangjiang these guys are worthy of being quick shooters, and it will take more than a month to be put in North America.
This Cantonese album will be released by the Emperor, mainly to increase the popularity of Zhong Xiaomei and Liu Yufei in the Cantonese area. Kobe is now completely indifferent to such “small profits”.
Leaving Xiangjiang, Kobe came to Shencheng again, this time he came to tell Yao Ming the opening time of Houston training camp.
Since becoming the first foreign champion in the NBA, Dayao feels that his life in the past two months has been a terrible torment. He is about to be annoyed by media reporters. There are people outside his house asking for interviews. Dayao feels annoying.
“Bryant, have you ever experienced this situation?”
When Dayao came to Kobe’s villa in Shencheng, he started to complain as soon as he sat down.
“This is the price you have to pay to become a celebrity. Where are you? When you grow up to become the league’s first center, you will probably be forced to jump off the building by these people. Therefore, Yao, you have to learn to refuse, like this time with In the negotiations with the Basketball Association, Houston had already agreed that you don’t need to participate in Asian games, but you were better off. When others fooled around, you agreed to participate in the Asian Games.”
Kobe looked at the young Yao and said angrily. Kobe is totally understandable about Dayao’s desire to win glory for the country, but he can’t make jokes about his career.
Dayao scratched his head in embarrassment, and said, “It’s not easy for them. They stayed outside my house without sleeping in the middle of the night. I looked hard, so I just…”
“For those reporters, sympathy is undesirable. People like them don’t know what their face is. By the way, how is your English? After joining the team, no one will speak Mandarin like me anymore. “
Dayao said gratefully: “Thanks to your reminder and help, I now have no problems with daily communication.”
How about being a big guy with great wisdom? Since Kobe raised a point during training last summer, Dayao, who was ready to go to the United States to play, started learning English. Shanghai is an international metropolis with a lot of foreign personnel. In order to exercise his English communication skills, Dayao often takes the initiative to work as a volunteer interpreter during vacation time.
Kobe is explaining the NBA’s locker room culture and some precautions on the court to Yao. At this time, Liu Xiaoli informed Kobe that the old Nelson came to Shanghai.
Kobe immediately ordered the bodyguard to drive to the airport to meet the old Nelson, and let the chef begin to prepare lunch.
“Dayao, stay here for dinner at noon, you can also ask Mr. Don Nelson, he is a very capable coach.”
Dayao is not polite, but he admires the old Nelson’s ability.
After about half an hour, the old Nelson came to Kobe’s villa. Surprisingly, Wang Zhizhi and the new Mavericks owner Mark Cuban were also with him.
“Bryant, we are here to seek your help this time. After all, you have a very wide network of contacts in China.”
After the greeting, Old Nelson said straightforwardly.
“Tang, what’s the trouble?”
Kobe did not directly agree, after all, the network of relationships he established in China was not easy.
“It’s about Wang, and the Bayi team won’t let anyone go.”
After the old Nelson’s explanation, Kobe finally understood what happened.
In 1996, due to Wang Zhizhi’s outstanding performance in the Atlanta Olympics, the National College Basketball Association (NCAA) proposed to the China Basketball Association an invitation for Wang Zhizhi to go to the United States to study while playing. This was the earliest contact between Wang Zhizhi and American basketball. Although Wang Zhizhi failed to make the trip, the NBA has never relaxed its attention to Wang Zhizhi since then.
This year, Wang Zhizhi participated in the draft with the Bayi team behind his back, and was selected by the Mavericks in the 36th place in the second round, which made the Basketball Association and Bayi very annoying. The old time-space old Nelson was somewhat letting go of Wang Zhizhi’s game in the United States. Although he was very optimistic about Dazhi’s ability, Nowitzki was intercepted by the Lakers in this time and space. In the absence of a German tank, Dazhi Zhi naturally became more and more favored. In Kobe’s last life, Da Zhi was not eager to log in to the NBA, but at this time and space, when Da Yao entered the NBA early, Da Zhi was also anxious. You must know that in the CBA finals that just ended in April, Dayao almost relied on himself. Zhili Che flew the Bayi team. In the end, it was the third overtime in the fifth game. Dayao’s physical strength was completely exhausted. The Bayi team was only in danger, and the total score was 3 to 2. crown.
In this time and space, because of Kobe, the wind **** pterosaur, Dayao has undergone earth-shaking changes. Early scientific training and diet management, coupled with Dayao’s efforts to surpass ordinary people, found Dayao in the right direction. It has become a big killer of the CBA, and his ability value has surpassed Dazhi by a large amount. This brought an unprecedented sense of urgency to the young Dazhi who became famous and made him more yearning for the NBA.
Seeing Kobe hesitating for a long time and not happening, Dayao, who regarded Dazhi as the enemy of his life, was a little anxious.
“Kobe, you can help Dazhi! We can be said to shoulder the hope of all Chinese basketball fans.”
Kobe waved his hand and said: “You have misunderstood. I was thinking about how to help Da Zhi go to the United States smoothly, and I must not offend the Basketball Association and the Bayi team. After all, Da Zhi cannot stay in the NBA forever.”
Mark Cuban next to him hurriedly asked: “Kobe, have you thought of a way?”
Kobe smiled and said: “This matter still needs the help of my two sisters.”
Kobe called Liu Xiaoli and said, “You call my two sisters and tell them to come to China to discuss with the Basketball Association about the Kobe brand’s sponsorship of the CBA and Bayi team.”
Liu Xiaoli glanced at a few people in Dazhi, nodded and said, “I understand!”
After Liu Xiaoli left to contact, Kobe said to Old Nelson: “After my two sisters come over, you will go to negotiate with the Bayi team and the Basketball Association together. I believe it will be resolved soon. The previous question about Dayao’s trip to the United States, It was because Houston raised the issue of comprehensive cooperation with the Basketball Association on China Basketball, that the Basketball Association released Yao smoothly.”
“Thank you so much, Kobe, if you need me in the future, just speak up. I have nothing to say.” Wang Zhizhi said excitedly.
Kobe smiled and said: “This is just a matter of effort, but Dazhi, you must practice English this summer, otherwise you will not be able to communicate with your teammates. You can communicate with Dayao about this. He has some experience in learning English. In addition, I will start a training camp in Houston in early September. You can come and participate if you have time. Just contact Dayao in advance.”
Cuban suddenly asked: “Kobe, I want to ask you which players do you think are more suitable for the Mavericks. After all, the Rockets have so many excellent players. I heard that the Lakers are these two. The draft of the year is also your suggestion.”
Kobe raised his eyebrows, glanced at old Nelson, and smiled: “The Mavericks now need to be younger, especially point guards. They need a star player. The most suitable one is Spurs Billups, but it is estimated that Popovich does not It will be released. Payton and Stockton are left behind. They are not realistic. The most suitable ones are the Mavericks star Jason Kidd, the Hornets rookies Baron Davis and the Grizzlies. You can also pay attention to Mike Bibby. There is also the inside line. You lack rim guards. Wang is not suitable for playing center. His best position is at the fourth position. Now the inside players are the treasures of various families. You need to find out by yourself. , The bench lineup, I recommend you to look at this year’s Hawks rookie Jason Terry, he is a chaotic master, but he is only suitable for playing on the bench.”
Mark Cuban licked his face and asked, “Can Yao or Duncan…”
“They are not for sale the Rockets, they and Nash will be in the Rockets until retirement.” Kobe said firmly.
Old Nelson asked, “Bryant, can Carter exchange it to us?”
“Tang, you have no chips. Instead of staring at the Rockets, you might as well consider the scores of other teams. Besides, Mike Finley is already pretty good.”
“Hey! I’m used to the Lakers lineup. Right now, the Mavericks really don’t have a player I can see, but with the king, if I can find a suitable core point guard, I think I can do something next season.”
Old Nelson sighed. After cooperating with superstars like Kobe and O’Neal, most of the players in the league can no longer see him.
Kobe joked: “Tang, you have to adapt to the current lineup, who told you to leave the Lakers!”