Chapter 285 [I Climbed up, so I Can’t Fall Down Again]

The last time we played against the Clippers, we came to Los Angeles. The Lakers went away to play an away game. Guo Xu didn't get to see his former brothers. This time when we came to the game, Guo Xu thought we should get together.

As a result, after Guo Xu called, O'Neal only wanted to have dinner with him alone, and made it clear: "Don't call Kobe. If you call him, I'm really worried about you."

The two met at a familiar steak restaurant. O'Neal frowned and seemed to be in a mood. He really couldn't laugh. Many people were discussing whether the Lakers could make the playoffs this year.

The Lakers have just established a dynasty. If they don't make the playoffs this year, O'Neal thinks it would be better to just jump into the sea and commit suicide.

The two exchanged pleasantries and after ordering the meal, Guo Xu smiled bitterly and said, "I've only been away for three months, why are you making such a fuss?"

"Can I not be angry? When you were here, we only lost 15 games in two years. Now the Lakers have lost 18 games in the first two months of the season. It's useless for me to come back. The pick-and-roll offense can't be used. Without tactics, it's just singles. "O'Neal said angrily: "Derek (Fischer) is a waste, why don't they change the point guard?"

Fisher is very unpopular in the team now. He is not doing the job of a point guard at all. He averages 34 minutes per game, 10.5 points, 3 rebounds and 3.4 assists, shooting 43.7% from the field and 40% from the three-point range. , basically no breakthrough, averaging 1.5 free throws per game.

It's not that Kupchak doesn't want to trade Fisher, it's just that he doesn't have a suitable trading target. The annual salary of 3 million is not high, and the person he's replacing may not be as good as him, and this contract expires in 2004.

O'Neal's contract this season is as high as 23.57 million, and the Lakers' overall salary is as high as 63.15 million. It is impossible to find a star point guard. Kupchak also knows very well that even if he returns to a star point guard, it is impossible to satisfy the fans, because people will compare him with Guo Xu, who is the most popular this year.

Guo Xu advised: "Even if the Lakers don't renew my contract and my strength drops, I don't think you need to be so angry. You are different from the veterans who are working hard to get the first championship ring in their career."

O'Neal understands what Guo Xu means. He has no shortage of personal honors, has made a lot of money, and is a winner in life in all aspects, but he just can't calm down because he is not old yet and will only be 31 years old in March next year. .

Not old, O'Neal naturally wants to maintain his dominance. Now the Lakers are not only losing, but Kobe also wants to challenge his position in the team. Of course he will be angry.

"I can't stand Kobe. If we play like we did before, the Lakers will definitely win more if I am the core player than they are now. But Kobe obviously wants to be the boss. As soon as you leave, his ambition will be exposed."

This is not an injustice to Kobe.

Guo Xu was obviously on the same side as O'Pang when he was there. Kobe was dissatisfied with the ball and could only endure it. If there was a quarrel at 2-1, he would probably be traded out of the team. Last season, Kobe was in a good mood and couldn't cause trouble because the team kept winning and no one would come out to cause trouble in that situation.

It's different now. O'Neal stopped at the start of the game. Kobe had already won the ball, so how could he give it away so easily?

Guo Xu feels that the deterioration of the OK group's relationship is very similar to a plot in the Hong Kong movie "Beast Detective".

Zhang Yaoyang said: "If you hadn't called me boss just now, I would have chopped you to death."

Tan Yaowen slashed Zhang Yaoyang to death, and then said: "Boss, you will be the boss from now on, what does it matter who is the boss? You are the boss, and I am the boss too. Once I climbed up, I can't fall down again."

Of course, Kobe didn't want to kill O'Neal. Although he resented O'Neal's laziness, he also knew that he couldn't win the championship without the fat man. Kobe is a person who is very strict with himself, and he also puts forward extremely demanding requirements for his teammates around him. This is what annoys O'Neal the most.

Four consecutive championships is really the goal that Kobe is eager to achieve. Only the Celtics have achieved this in BA history, but that era was too early. It is not difficult to achieve this goal. There are only eight teams in total, six of which Not competitive at all...

Guo Xu said calmly: "I advise you not to be angry with Kobe. His starting point is to lead the team to win. He wants to win four consecutive championships just like you. You should work together. There will be no benefit in falling out. , it will only make the media laugh."

O'Neal rubbed his fat face with his hands and sighed: "We are opponents in the end. The conflicts in the Lakers locker room need to be reconciled by the opponents. If word spreads, this will be a big joke."

Guo Xu smiled and said, "You should think more about happy things. Don't you have many hobbies? Sing, dance, act in movies, and even be a policeman."

Being a police officer is also O'Neal's dream. Last season, he applied to become an alternate police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. As a result, team doctor Gary Vitti became O'Neal's training target.

Every time they met, O'Neill would "search" Vitti. From time to time, he would press Vitti against the wall of the treatment room, and then ask Vitti to hand over the syringe of painkillers. In retaliation, Vitti bit O'Neal's hand. The two of them often play and fight like this, which has become a major sight in the Lakers locker room.

O'Neal finally had a smile on his face. "If I were the songwriter of "See You Again," I would probably be happy. You will definitely be invited to the Grammy Awards next year. Being nominated is a sure thing."

"See You Again" has been at the top of the Billboard charts for a total of 12 weeks, including 6 consecutive weeks. This is a very terrifying result. A basketball player has crushed many male and female singers with his single. Last summer, some singers asked Guo Xu to sing. , both men and women.

Guo Xu was also very proud of this and said with a smile: "It depends on the situation. If I am free then I will definitely participate."

"Will you still write songs in the future?" O'Neill asked.

"Write it. I need inspiration for this. If I need someone to sing a chorus, I will definitely come to you. Let's sweep the bulletin board together."

"I just like hearing this." O'Neal smiled, and then said seriously: "Let me warn you first, tell the two rookie insiders on your team to be more honest in the Christmas game. My toes are not sharp yet, and my knees are a little uncomfortable. , but if they try to dunk in front of me and they get blown away, don’t blame me.”

"They are not that stupid to challenge you at the basket. Amare is your biggest fan and you signed his autograph when he was 13 years old."

"real?"

"Really, do you want me to call him and talk to you? He must have a lot to say to you."

"No, let's talk."

School is on vacation, Megan Fox went back to Port St. Lucie for the holidays, and Jason Statham also returned to the UK for the holidays. Tonight is the world of two gay friends.

In addition to talking about music, they also talked about movies. O'Neill always wanted to ask Guo Xu to make a movie together during the holidays. Guo Xu agreed, but it must have a good script. He will never shoot a bad script that will win the Golden Raspberry Award.

I don't know how long it will take. There are too few roles suitable for O'Neal. No matter how he plays, he will always be O'Neal. Because he is too big, the audience will feel uncomfortable watching it.

Back at the hotel in the evening, Guo Xu contacted Kobe online and chatted for a while. Having been a teammate for two years and a best man at a wedding, he knew that if they didn't say anything when they had a conflict, they wouldn't be friends enough.

If the two of them don't listen to the advice, Guo Xu will be completely benevolent. After all, he has gone to Phoenix and the Suns are his team.