The preseason game started after a short joint training with the Lakers. The US Basketball preseason game is a warm-up game played by each team before the start of the regular season.
The reason why is held is that before the start of the season, each team has a considerable change in the lineup. In order to let each team run in the lineup, familiarize themselves with the team's play style, determine the team's new season's lineup, and at the same time improve the communication between players and coaches, so several games that do not count towards the regular season record are held.
Where the preseason games are held, the U.S. professional basketball team is often held abroad, with the goal of expanding overseas influence. This year's Lakers have no overseas schedule.
For the coaching staff, this is a training opportunity. For players, this is a process of regaining the competitive state.
The Lakers have six preseason games this year against the San Francisco Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers in the Pacific Division with the Lakers. Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons.
The first game, against the San Francisco Warriors in the Los Angeles Great West Forum Arena. The Great Western Forum Arena is located on West Manchester Avenue, across 90th Street, and north of Hollywood Park Racetrack and Casino, 3 miles from Los Angeles International Airport.
Forum Arena has been the home of the Los Angeles Lakers from 1967 to 1999, and it is also the Lakers' longest used home. Here, they won a total of 6 championships. And it is also the basketball venue of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
For Kobe, this is where the dream begins. He misses the dressing room, the taste, and the orange seats.
Now has the opportunity to leap again in this venue, it will be his honor.
In the locker room, Harris announced the starting list. Kobe Bryant, who recently excelled in training, did not appear on the starting list.
Kobe knows that this requires a process, so far, Kobe is still patiently waiting.
Kobe walked to the corner of the locker room, here is his familiar position. He has submitted his jersey number to the team, and the No. 8 Zijin jersey lies quietly in the closet.
Chose No. 8 again, because 20 years later, the Lakers Arena can still fly 8 and 24 jerseys.
This is Kobe's pride and his obsession. When he put on the No. 24 again, the No. 8 jersey must have become a legend.
"GO, LAKERS!" O'Neill twisted the rope loudly, and he was still so showy.
Kobe stepped forward and put his hand on O'Neill's hand, this time he would not be the lonely boy.
The great Shaq finally conquered this high school boy with charm, O'Neill secretly rejoiced. Seeing Kobe join in. This small group is all new to this year. Although they are all substitutes, Kobe and the potential of other players, Shaq has long seen in the team training.
The lack of O'Neal's starting lineup is not even an opponent of the Kobe team. They are also willing to join the team activity O'Neill is still very happy.
"Okay, guys, come on." Del Harris shouted to the players.
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The spotlight illuminated the stadium, and the crowd in the auditorium was surging. The photographer poses in every corner, and the Lakers players are the focus of the audience.
Kobe took a deep breath in the player channel. He loved this atmosphere, and he missed it.
"Come on! Kobe, you go first." O'Neill shouted.
"The first appearance was our No. 13 rookie, No. 8 from Raul Mayn High School. Kobe Bryant." DJ's deep voice cheered Kobe Bryant's appearance.
The scene was full of cheers. The audience was not familiar with Kobe, but they did not skimp on their applause.
Kobe Bryant smiled and stepped into the stadium, he will use his performance to become a legend in front of these lovely audiences.
"Our finale is the legendary center of 2.18 meters, 50 big stars. Player 34, big shark, O'Neal!"
The stadium was boiling, people cheered and greeted the Lakers superstar, they believe that under his leadership, the Lakers will create greater glories.
San Francisco Warriors, starting lineup PG Mark Price SG Latril Sprewell SF Chris Mullin PF Joe Smith C Todd Fowler.
The paper lineup is very luxurious, and their goal this year is to get rid of the title of the team and enter the playoffs.
Was first led by Hall of Fame small forward Chris Mullin. This member of the Dream Team is still in good shape. Sprewell, the madman, has also gradually made his way to the top, repeatedly making All-Star selections. Price also played a 16 + 7 standard point guard performance the year before.
Last year, Kevin Garnett, Stark House, and Rashid Wallace's top pick Joe Smith exploded in physical fitness, known as the second Sean Camp.
Their coach is Rick Adelman, the academic head coach is very rich in tactics. The team believes that under his leadership, this team will shine.
The game started, O'Neal jumped the ball successfully. The Lakers are attacking the inside, and under the weak defense of the Warriors ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Van Exel can easily hang the ball into the inside. O'Neal continued to catch the ball and scored on the inside. Joe Smith and Todfler were completely unable to interfere with him.
The Warriors' offensive is also a bit stagnant. The players are mostly single-handed, and no one is convinced. There is no teammates in the eyes. The old and new players' dissatisfaction and weak defense made their performance on the court very bad.
The first quarter, the Lakers 28:17 Warriors. The big score lead made the audience on the sidelines hooked. Although it was only a pre-season game, the performance of the Lakers superstar was totally worth the fare.
"Kobe, warm up and ready to play." Harris called Kobe.
It's finally my turn. Kobe has been itchy and hard for a long time on the sidelines.
Kobe led the Lakers full bench combination and boarded the court. Harris intended to arrange for a group of them to play at the same time. He felt that they had a special chemical reaction.
"Oh, it's our talented rookie Kobe Bryant." Magic Johnson served as the commentator for this game. He heard West say that he has selected a future cornerstone player. He is looking forward to Kobe's performance.
"Guys, the audience is pressing!" Kobe is very excited. He also knows that the Warriors do not have a good second team holding point.
Defensive line led by Kobe, Fisher, Bowen, Wallace, the defensive pressure is full, young they have sufficient physical strength to press the whole game.
Kobe Bryant is constantly attacking the ball holder. The Warriors' second point guard Bimbo Coles is only 1.85 tall. It is difficult to organize an effective attack under Kobe's strong confrontation.
Del Harris looked at the second lineup led by Kobe, and continued to use high-intensity defense to suppress the opponent's mistakes and counterattack.
