One Guard

"Yiyang! Have you finished your school homework!?" In the narrow kitchen, Wen Xue was preparing a simple dinner for her son. Seeing Yiyang rushed out of the room impatiently and turned on the TV, Wen Xue couldn't help questioning.

"Of course it's finished!" Yiyang replied without raising his head, picked up the remote control, and switched the screen to ESPN.

The old TV picture was not clear, and on the small screen, it was hard to see what the players looked like. But relying on the numbers on the players and the physical characteristics of each person, Yiyang still recognized all the people on the TV.

After finishing dinner, Wen Xue came out with two plates. Sure enough, the basketball game was on TV, and it was the Lakers game.

Yiyang, Yiyang, you and your father are as obsessed with basketball...

"What game is it today?" Seeing her son staring at the TV with great interest, Wen Xue asked casually.

"The first game of the playoffs, Lakers vs. Jazz!" Yi Yang replied excitedly, his eyes fixed on the TV, only his mouth and hands were mechanically repeating the action of eating.

"The Los Angeles Lakers are aiming for the championship this season. Players from both sides stand still and the referee is ready to kick off! Andrew Bynum, he won the first attack for the Lakers." Mike Breen's voice rang into Yiyang's ears , On the TV, Fisher passed the ball to Kobe. At this time, Yiyang even stopped eating. This guy, he's totally attracted to the guy on the TV with the No. 24 jersey on.

"Bryant, faced Korver's defense and made a few three-threat moves. He suddenly accelerated and broke through directly! Korver couldn't stop him at all, Bryant stopped and shot a jumper. Yes! The shot was made. Kobe. Bryant, he opened the scoring for the Los Angeles Lakers! Beautiful shot, from the process to the result is very exciting!"

At this time, even though he was living in a small and dilapidated apartment, even though he was eating a simple dinner, even though there was a damn exam at school tomorrow.

But Yiyang, who was sitting in front of the TV, had already forgotten everything. He was completely immersed in the world of basketball and completely immersed in the game. If one day, I can also play in the playoffs on the venue in Staples, that would be great...

The ignorant Chinese teenager fell into a beautiful fantasy.

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"Yeah, yeah!" Faintly, Yiyang heard someone calling him. But this voice did not come from his mother, but from a man.

The scene of the dilapidated apartment suddenly became blurred, and a blinding glare caused Yiyang to close his eyes abruptly like a reflex.

The next second, when Yiyang opened his eyes again, he was no longer in the dilapidated apartment in the Wood District, but on the private jet that Cuban bought for the Mavericks.

Yiyang turned his head and looked outside the window, the plane was about to land. He also understood that the person who just woke him up was not his mother, but Terry who was sitting beside him at the moment.

"What's the matter, boy, didn't you come home last night?" Seeing Yiyang's eyes were sleepy, Terry showed his trademark smirk again.

"I'm not like you, Jeter." Yiyang sat up straight, shook his head, and let himself regain consciousness. It turned out that the real scene just now was just a dream. This dream truly reproduced Yiyang's life two years ago.

"You sleep as soon as you get on the plane. Sometimes I really admire your heart. We are not here to visit Los Angeles, but to play games.

Are you not nervous at all? "

"I'm not nervous, I'm excited." The land of Los Angeles is getting closer and closer to him, and Yiyang's mood is getting more and more excited.

"Excited? For God's sake, don't tell me you're in love with Kobe, hahahahaha." Terry's loud laughter caught everyone's attention.

Yiyang gave Terry a white look, but did not refute. Because he knew that his stupid mouth couldn't speak for Terry. The more you argue with him, the easier it is to be led into a pit by him. These are all the "precious experiences" that Yiyang has accumulated over the course of one season with the Mavericks.

"Well, to be honest, have you seen the reports about you by the Los Angeles media?" Terry put away his grinning expression and started talking about work with Yiyang.

"What report?" Yiyang fell asleep as soon as he got on the plane today, so how could he have time to watch the news?

Terry took out his tablet computer and clicked on a sports news website. Sure enough, Yiyang saw the photo of himself and Kobe on the front page at a glance.

"Yiyang: I don't have to do my best to defend Kobe."

"The Chinese rookie is arrogant and arrogant, claiming that it is not difficult to defend Kobe!"

"Kobe's offense was blocked, and Yiyang said that his defense was not good enough."

This piece of news that distorts the facts makes Yiyang wish to find out those reporters one by one and knock them out.

What I meant yesterday was obviously that Kobe's own reasons were the main factor that led to his low score, but when it came to the media in Los Angeles, it turned out that Yiyang, a rookie, was arrogant.

"It seems that you have provoked some bad guys. The Lakers are now 2-0 behind. Los Angeles fans hope to find a place to vent their bad emotions. Congratulations, also, you have become the Los Angeles media 'The Chosen One'." Terry smiled, presumably the whole of Los Angeles now hates Yiyang to the bone.

"Damn reporter." Yiyang shook his head. If it was normal, what Yiyang said would not have any impact. But now that the playoffs are in full swing, Yiyang has undoubtedly become the public enemy of the proud Los Angeles people.

Sometimes you have to admire the experienced Los Angeles media. With just one word from Yiyang, they successfully transferred the fans' hatred from Artest to Yiyang.

As his own dream, Yiyang was already full of longing for being able to play in the playoffs at Staples. Now "thanks to" the unscrupulous reporters' unscrupulous reports, I believe that when Yiyang steps into the Staples Center, he will be "warmly welcomed" by the Los Angeles fans.

This trip to Los Angeles is really dreamy enough.

The Mavericks' private plane had just landed, but discussions about Yiyang had already become popular in Los Angeles.

For Kobe, who understands the reporter's behavior style, he didn't care what Yiyang said at all. Because he knew very well that it was impossible for Yiyang to say that. These are just facts distorted by reporters for the sake of attracting people's attention. A few days ago, didn't the reporters still say that Kobe and Artest had a big fight in training? As long as readers want to read it, those guys can make up any news.

But no matter whether it is true or not, these media have achieved their goal. Now in the whole of Los Angeles, almost all TV programs related to basketball are holding a "criticism meeting" for Yiyang.

"Hey, a piece of news today can be said to have detonated the entire Los Angeles! The Mavericks rookie guard also said in an interview yesterday that his defense against Kobe was not good at all. The implication is that yesterday let Kobe score only 23 points , I’m not in my best form yet. Kyle, what do you think of this rookie’s remarks?” At this time, a basketball program was playing on the car radio of most fans in Los Angeles. The two men chatted to create momentum for the upcoming third match between the two sides.

The man known as Kyle is the team commentator of the Lakers. This former Lakers veteran has won two championship rings in the Zijin Army. His second son, Klay Thompson, has also announced that he will participate in the NBA draft this summer.

As the meritorious veteran of the Lakers, Kyle Thompson is of course a supporter of this team.

"As a rookie, he should have an attitude of humility, not arrogance. Kobe is not at the same level as him. When Kobe won the championship, he may not even know what basketball is. Next year I will After my son enters the NBA, I will also say the same to him, so that he can learn from it. After all, I don’t want to see my son make headlines in this way.”

The old Thompson had a serious expression and severely criticized Yiyang.

"Then how many points do you think Kobe can score if he plays defense seriously?"

"At least 25 points, really, if Kobe can't score more than 25 points in the next game under the defense of Yi, I will walk on the court in person and say to him: Hey, boy, your defense is really good! Then , I will use my butt to push the ball into the basket!" Thompson's tone was firm, and he seemed to be full of confidence.

"Hahahahaha." The host's exaggerated laughter came from the radio immediately, but the laughter only lasted for a while and then stopped.

The host was stunned after laughing. Kyle Thompson has always been known for his gentle personality. But this time, he seemed to be serious about it! Could it be that this veteran player of the Lakers really got into a fight with Yiyang?

"Hahaha, you really know how to joke, Kyle." The host continued to laugh twice, intending to change the subject. But Kyle Thompson will not give up so easily when he gets serious.

"No, I'm serious. You could even put that in the papers and let everyone know what I said. If you can keep Kobe under 25 in the next game, I'll go out there and praise him! Ex-Lakers! I'll end up with my ass and the ball in the hoop!"

Old Thompson repeated what he said just now with a serious face. This guy who is full of love for the Lakers can't tolerate a rookie to point out his team.

"Okay Kyle... let's take what you said is true. Now I am looking forward to the matchup between the two sides at Staples tomorrow! Tomorrow's game, everyone must remember to cheer for the Lakers! "The host didn't know how to answer the conversation for a while, so he made a summary early.

Once this broadcast was broadcast, it caused great repercussions in Los Angeles. Let a former Lakers meritorious veteran praise the opposing player in person, which has never happened before.

Old Kyle's bet quickly spread throughout California, and finally reached Yiyang's ears. Although it doesn't look as exciting as Barkley's kissing the ass with the butt, but if there is such a bet element, the fans will definitely be very excited!

The reason why old Kyle did this was to subtly supercharge Yiyang and the Mavericks. Although it is only the sideline commentary of the Lakers now, the old Kyle still regards himself as a part of the Lakers.

This is a kind of psychological tactic before the competition, and old Kyle is familiar with it. But will this stone, Yiyang, really be affected by the hostile eyes of the Los Angeles fans?

A dream Staples, an eye-catching bet and a last-ditch defending champion.

Every time Yiyang travels to Los Angeles, it seems to be full of surprises.