Chapter 94: [Home Opener, Envy, Jealousy and Hate]

When he walked into the locker room of the home team, Guo Xu felt that his teammates looked at him differently. Young players are envious and admired eyes, while veterans are recognized eyes.
Everyone knows that he is "upper rank". As long as he plays tactically and doesn't shoot too hard, he is the third scoring point for the Lakers this season. It is very appropriate to describe it as "overnight.
In the morning, the Lakers boss Jerry Bass personally talked to Phil Jackson and asked him to guarantee Guo Xu's playing time, playing at least 30 minutes per game, because today Guo Xu's No. 58 jersey sales rose explosively.
In the opener, all American fans remembered the name "Jason Guo". He let many players who love basketball, ordinary players see the hope of success.
Jerseys are selling well, is the shoe endorsement still far away? Old Bath saw the amazing business potential from Guo Xu.
Of course, there are many people who hate Guo Xu, hoping that he will be played back tonight. This is another ESPN national live broadcast. If he does not play well, the media may change his tone immediately.
Jackson said tactics in the locker room, and still arranged Guo Xu to come off the bench. He wanted to use his explosive power and speed advantage to drive the bench lineup attack, which made the opponent more uncomfortable.
When came out, O'Neill asked: "How are you doing today? Wouldn't you sleep in excitement last night?"
"Sleep very well, only get up at noon, if the Jazz underestimate me, they will regret it." Guo Xu smiled.
O'Neill raised his eyebrows, and felt that Guo Xu was not lying. If it is true, then his self-regulating ability is terrible. Guo Xu's career debut data can be ranked in the top ten among many active players, but it is a matter of course. O'Neal was not as calm as him.
Guo Xu's brain is different from ordinary people in the time loop. He knows that the next day is April Fool's Day, everything repeats and repeats, and he can still sleep peacefully. He subconsciously thinks that even if one thing is not done well, there is also a chance to come back, which makes him look down on many things.
Because Guo Xu was the youngest in the team, Jackson deliberately arranged his first appearance today. The fans gave warm applause, Guo Xu did not fright, waved to the fans while walking.
EPSN commentator Mark Woodson said: "The last rookie Jason Guo who has performed well on the court has already been very popular in Los Angeles. This new star has risen too fast."
Partner Tom Hovas smiled: "I hope he is not a short-lived one, and this one can also play well. I want to watch his teammates get the championship ring to inspire him."
Today, the Lakers are very lively at home. Many retired Lakers celebrities came to watch the game, and NBA President David Stern also came because of the championship ring award ceremony before the game.
Stern addressed the Lakers on behalf of the NBA. The honored guest was Lakers owner Jerry Bass. The team management, coaching staff and players received the rings in turn.
A lonely figure looks out of place in the crowd. The Lakers abandoned John Celestand also came to the scene today in a suit. When it was his turn to receive the ring, the scene became very quiet. Most fans did not know him, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
John Xu provoked Guo Xu in the summer league. This time they came to Los Angeles, they are no longer a person in the world. He failed to obtain any NBA team's minimum salary contract, and then he can only go to the low-level leagues in other countries to find gold. It is difficult to simply evaluate whether he is lucky or unfortunate.
With the opening of the 1999-2000 championship banner at Staples Arena, the award ceremony ended.
Guo Xu was very envious of the fans cheering. Although he is already a member of the Lakers, he can only watch this year.
At this time, everyone in the jazz can hear the cheers of the fans in the dressing room. They are in a bad mood, envious of jealousy.
Several players in the Jazz have witnessed the Bulls win the championship twice. After Jordan retired, Malone and Stockton are also old and eliminated by the Blazers for two consecutive years. They all know that they are farther and farther away from the championship and need strength. The powerful new star came forward to take over, but he is still a veteran.
Coach Jerry Sloan said aloud: "Everyone got together and the season has just started. The Lakers lineup is very strong. The stars are in their playing year, but this does not mean that they will be able to defend the title successfully. We have to work hard to win In this game, I believe we will also have a chance to win this year! "
The players applauded together with a loud voice and confidence.
Jazz has always been the nemesis of the Lakers, winning 4 to 1 in the second round in 1997, sweeping 4 to 0 in the Western Conference in 1998, and the two teams in the regular season have never suffered a jazz encounter.
The visiting team players were booed by the Lakers fans when they played, and the jazzy jazz was not seen anywhere to play away, often causing scolding.
The game started after the warm-up. Lakers start: Harper, Kobe, Fox, Grant, O'Neal.
Jazz starters: Stockton, John Starks, Brian Russell, Karl Malone, Alden Pollinis.
The Lakers first attacked. After the formation opened, Harper hung the ball to O'Neal on the right. O'Neal received the ball and singled up Pollinis. He turned back twice and turned into the penalty area. 2 to 0.
The center position of the Jazz team has a fatal flaw, and the offense and defense are not good enough. If they have a better center, the champions of the two seasons of 97 and 98 are not necessarily the bulls.
"Big White Bear" Ostertag has signed a long-paying long-term contract with the Jazz. His status is getting worse year by year. He only started 3 games last season, averaging 4.5 points, 6 rebounds, 0.2 assists and 2.1 blocks per game in 19.8 minutes. Reading www.uukakanshu.com shot 46.4% from the field, 63.6% from the free throw line, and averaged only 2.3 free throws per game.
Ostertag's weight can be compared with O'Neill. It has neither a range nor a low footstep, and cannot create opportunities for himself. The score is based on the basket. He also has no ability to cope with passing and has almost no role in the team's offensive system. He also performed poorly on the defensive end. He could only shrink the block around the penalty area, and the defender could not keep up with the speed. It was easy to fall into foul trouble.
After the Lakers lost to the Jazz twice in the playoffs, they have already found out their experience. As long as Sloan dares to let the "big white bear" go, O'Neal will pull out and play a pick-and-roll for Kobe. The way can stop it.
Sloan made the 36-year-old veteran Polinis start today, moving fast enough, but he is 211CM tall and weighs only 100 kg. How can he bear O'Neill near retirement?
Sloan's idea was to fight offense, allowing Pollinis to move O'Neal out of the basket with mobility, creating opportunities for teammates. He was screened in the middle and Starks got rid of Kobe and changed direction to O'Neal layup. 2 to 2.
Bryant picked up a single shot by Russell and made a jumper, 4-2.
The offensive of the Jazz, two insiders pulled out to cover his teammates, Stockton looked at the right time to score the ball, Russell made a jumper on the left corner of the left corner and made a 3-pointer. 4 to 5.
O'Neill is not a panacea. In the past two years, he has no power in the restricted area, but he weighs nearly 300 pounds. He didn't move as fast as when he first entered the league. He could only defend near the penalty area. It would be uncomfortable to encounter the inside line that could be pulled out. He hated the screen to change the guard and interfere with the three-point shot. Jazz is aiming at this point. attack.
Ginger is still old and spicy, and the Lakers can't easily get a home start.