Champion Creed
Chapter 397 - 397 157 Always at the forefront of the league in the tactics of slaughtering rookies seeking monthly tickets!_3

397: 157: Always at the forefront of the league in the tactics of slaughtering rookies (seeking monthly tickets!)_3 397: 157: Always at the forefront of the league in the tactics of slaughtering rookies (seeking monthly tickets!)_3 “Of course I remember, it was a classic embarrassing moment, almost the same as Kobe’s today.

But what does that have to do with this game?”

“Today, although Roger didn’t use his left hand the entire time, he…

didn’t enter the paint once throughout the whole game.

His 17 points in the second half all came from jump shots outside the key!”

Hearing Steve Jones saying this, Bill Walton snatched the shot chart from Roger and took a look, “What else can I say?

That’s Roger for you.

It also explains why he chose a fadeaway shot earlier when he clearly had the opportunity to back down, he simply disdains to use his body against Kobe!

When it comes to dominating rookies, Roger’s methods are always ahead of the league!”

The most pretentious thing about it was that Roger never brought it up himself.

Just now in the interview, he even said it was an unremarkable victory…

Playing with fever, not entering the key, not letting Kobe block a single shot, and then scoring 17 points in the second half, you fucking call this unremarkable?

Well, maybe that’s the standard for a superstar.

In Roger’s eyes, beating Kobe in any way is just an unremarkable thing.

That old saying goes, if you’re truly amazing, people will realize it on their own.

Bringing attention to yourself will only end up shooting yourself in the foot.

—————–

While everyone was amazed at Roger’s 17 points without entering the paint, Shaq, who had dropped 33 points and 14 rebounds, had already returned to the locker room early.

He couldn’t understand why, no matter how you looked at it, his contribution to the game was greater.

But what about after the game ended?

Everyone was still talking about Roger.

That’s his current situation.

Not just the outside world, the entire team was revolving around Roger.

Look at that idiot Brian Hill, yelling and demanding from everyone.

But when it comes to Roger, he’s completely docile.

When Roger says he wants to play, Hill wouldn’t dare to let out a peep!

Shaq quickly took a shower in the locker room and then told Assistant Coach Spoelstra, “I won’t be attending tonight’s press conference, and I won’t take the team bus back to the hotel, I have plans afterwards, please pass that on to the coach.”

Having said that, Shaq left by himself.

O’Neal drove to a restaurant, where Jerry West was waiting for him.

The NBA doesn’t have a rule that explicitly forbids players from dining with other team’s management, and there isn’t a clause about “prohibiting players from having any contact with personnel from other teams” in regulations concerning illegal recruitment.

In the future, NBA legend Zhang Shanyang would often dine with the management of various teams.

He’d eat with the Heat’s management during his time with the Knight, and when with the Knight, he’d dine with Magic’s management.

What’s wrong with being well-connected?

O’Neal had a relaxing conversation with Jerry West one summer and since then, he found talking to the old man very relaxing.

So, this season he often called the Logo and had become friends.

They had agreed to meet in Los Angeles tonight.

O’Neal didn’t think too much of it, he was just coming to see a friend.

Shaq walked into the restaurant, and Jerry West stood up to greet him: “Shaq, I’d like to say you were great tonight.

But you guys humiliated the Lakers, damn it.”

Facing Jerry West’s self-deprecating compliment, Shaq was not in high spirits, “I’m getting a bit tired of it, Jerry.”

“What?

Someone’s actually tired of winning?”

“No, I’m tired of playing my heart out every night, but at the end…” Shaq didn’t continue.

Because he realized his thoughts were quite frightening.

Am I…

jealous of Roger?

Jealous of the spotlight and privileges he has?

Why?

He’s my brother.

Shouldn’t I be happy for him?

But tonight I scored 33 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, yet the media won’t even mention my name!

And such things have been happening all season!

Roger has crushed the Rockets’ big three.

Roger has schooled Kobe.

Roger is set to engage in the ultimate showdown with Jordan.

And Shaq?

Where has Shaq gone?

When exactly did I vanish from the dynasty’s tale?

It’s just not fair!

Shaq’s mind was in turmoil as Jerry quietly observed everything, without saying much.

To say “the doors of the Los Angeles Lakers will always be open for you” at this time would be simply vile, he believed even someone exploiting another’s vulnerability wouldn’t garner Shaq’s respect.

Moreover, given the circumstances, Jerry felt he didn’t need to say anything, as Shaq would swim towards the West Coast all on his own.

Eventually, Jerry even consoled O’Neal, “Think about how you want to be viewed by your parents, this league, and the media—like a foolish clown, or a championship-caliber player?

You’d better make a choice.

Focus on the championship, Shaq, now is not the time for these thoughts.”

O’Neal managed a smile, “You remind me of ‘the boss’.”

“The boss?”

“My father.

The kids in the neighborhood and I used to call him that when we were young.”

After eating, to avoid any suspicion, Jerry and O’Neal left the restaurant separately.

Jerry had planned on going straight home, but suddenly remembered he had left something in his office.

So he returned to the Great Western Forum, and by then, it was past midnight, not a single star in the nighttime sky.

After retrieving his things from the office, Jerry heard the sound of a basketball being dribbled inside the arena.

Driven by curiosity, he walked through the players’ tunnel and found Kobe practicing his jump shot alone, like a man possessed.

He’d shoot the ball, pick it up, dribble to the next spot, then shoot again.

Moreover, the three spots from where he shot were precisely where he had missed all three attempts today.

Kobe’s training singlet was completely soaked through.

Who knows if he had been practicing here non-stop since the game ended.

Jerry had intended to walk into the arena, but after hesitating for a moment, he decided to back away.

Best not to disturb this moment.

If this guy is ever going to make something of himself, he’ll surely tell the media about today.

What could Kobe and Shaq create for the Lakers if they really teamed up?

Jerry couldn’t suppress a smile.

Perhaps Roger wasn’t the answer of this era.

At least, not the only answer!

—————–

If Roger is a sleek Lamborghini, then Kobe is nothing but a kid’s electric car decked out in a Lamborghini shell.

In fact, I think the gap between them is even larger; they shouldn’t even be on the same track.—”Orlando Lighthouse.”

Why not go inside the paint?

Roger’s answer: I didn’t want to bully a rookie by exploiting my feverish condition; that’s just devoid of any skill.—”Los Angeles Herald.”

There’s no doubt that Kobe is an outstanding young player, but he has a long road ahead of him.

He must learn something very important: basketball isn’t just about scoring.—Del Harris, in an interview with the “Los Angeles Times.”

We don’t yet know why Shaq and Jerry were spotted in the same restaurant after the game, though they left separately.

Given that Shaq has a player option next summer, I don’t think their meeting was merely a casual get-together of friends.

Could this be considered a violation of the recruitment rules?

Maybe only the league can give us the answer.—”Los Angeles World Journal.”