NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 367 Bet with Kobe!

After playing the Clippers, it is natural to play a game with the Clippers' city brothers, the Lakers. Basically, this is how teams play consecutive away games.

After all, there is no need to fly anymore, which saves a lot of hard work and travel.

After the game against the Clippers, Xue Liancheng took a car to Kobe's estate.

Accepting Kobe's invitation is one thing, but the most important thing is that he has a very, very important thing to do.

The moment Kobe saw Xue Liancheng, he grinned: "Hey! Your figure is really unchanged for thousands of years. I seriously doubt whether you have trained well."

Xue Liancheng also smiled and shook his head, "If I lose weight, I won't have the tonnage advantage and I won't be able to break in..."

This is of course a joke.

It's not that he doesn't want to lose weight, but he really hasn't lost weight. He can't get used to Western food, either hamburgers, fried chicken, or that kind of sauce. He can try it once or twice, but eating it every day will really kill him.

He usually eats Chinese food, and he also prefers southern sweets.

When his old father was here, he made it for him every day. For a while, he also removed the sugar, which still reduced some, but it was tasteless and he didn't like it very much anymore.

The old father went back and hired someone to make nutritious meals for him.

The nutritious meals here are not actually nutritious meals in the strict sense, but rather beef, shrimp, and pork cooked in the Chinese style.

Only in this way can he get used to it.

of course.

In fact, it is very easy for athletes to lose weight. They can lose weight immediately by dieting and dehydration.

But the problem is that this way of losing weight is very harmful to the body.

For boxing athletes, they have to keep their weight down before weighing in. There is no way around it.

He is a basketball player and cannot do this kind of self-inflicted weight loss.

of course.

Not allowed either.

After all, you train every day and have a game the next day. How can you lose weight in this way?

What's more...

As a senior foodie, he feels that denying food without affecting the game is tantamount to abuse.

And he was only half-joking.

In fact, half of it is true.

If he loses weight, his tonnage will be reduced. Without the tonnage advantage, it will be difficult for him to break through.

It's not worth it to throw away your advantage just to gain that little speed.

Kobe: "Then tomorrow night, let me see your breakthrough ability."

Xue Liancheng joked: "During the offseason, haven't you always been knowledgeable? Haven't you seen enough?"

Kobe: "I didn't expect you would still be so crazy after not seeing me for so long..."

Xue Liancheng was happy: "You heard that you were also very crazy when you were young, and you often challenged Jordan to a duel."

Upon hearing this, Kobe himself smiled shyly, "Nothing, just studying..."

People's mental states are completely different when they first join the league and when they retire.

Kobe is much more reserved now.

When he first entered the league, he was really sharp!

And Xue Liancheng was also crazy last season, his rookie season.

After the Christmas game, he directly stated in the post-game interview that he wanted to beat the number one player in the league.

This arrogance is also shocking.

but……

Xue Liancheng is much more low-key now.

After all, he is full of honors and standing at the top. Those words he said before as a challenger can naturally no longer be said.

He is now the one being challenged, waiting for others to challenge him.

As the saying goes, it's always cold at high places, and that's the truth.

Now his influence is very huge. If he continues to speak arrogantly and force him to do anything, the consequences and chain reactions will be irresponsible to his fans.

For example, during the game against the Clippers, he clashed with Paul, and then said 58 garbage after the game. What would that be like?

It can directly put 58 on the trending list on Twitter, and it also caused a huge response.

This is still at Paul's level. If he were an ordinary starting player, his fans would really make people angry.

and so……

Since this season, he has been cautious in his words and deeds and restrained his temper. This means that he has realized that his identity, status, and influence have undergone earth-shaking changes.

He hopes that he can become a high-quality idol so that more fans can follow his example and establish correct values, especially for the children who like him. His words and deeds can really influence many people.

This is the celebrity effect.

For example, after Kobe experienced England, he seemed to have matured overnight. Even at his age, Kobe realized that what he did would have bad effects.

After that, I focused on the court and became very low-key.

Now, Xue Liancheng hopes to arouse Kobe's competitive spirit, "Yes! I also want to learn from you and beat you to death in front of hundreds of millions of viewers..."

When Kobe heard this, the expression on his face suddenly became very exciting. After a pause, he smiled bitterly and said, "I'm about to retire. It's normal for you to beat me up."

Xue Liancheng: "This is not the Kobe I know! Didn't you say that as long as you stand on the basketball court, you will never be afraid of anyone or anything?"

Everyone knows that Kobe Bryant is very competitive. Even at the end of his career, he still showed a very strong will to fight.

only……

What's going on with Kobe's behavior now?

Kobe: "This is my last season...ah! No! There are still more than a dozen games left. I think it is definitely a good choice to pass on the flame of basketball to you."

Xue Liancheng: "..."

I was immediately speechless.

He originally thought about stimulating Kobe's competitive spirit and then have a vigorous bet.

result?

Something seems wrong, right?

Xue Liancheng was silent for a while, then gritted his teeth, "This is indeed a legacy that is praised by others, but I still hope to see you giving your best."

Kobe was stunned for a moment again, extremely surprised: "What happened to you today?"

Xue Liancheng: "I respect you, but many great games require wonderful performances to set off. This is the last showdown between me and you. I hope this showdown can be meaningful, rather than the second time ten years later." Ten years from now, no one will remember, so please do your best..."

After hearing this, Kobe finally looked solemn and said, "What you said... seems to make sense."

A game that has been passed down from generation to generation, in addition to its symbolic significance, also needs to be set off by a hearty and exciting performance.

What is a great performance?

Both sides fight against each other.

For example, he scores 50 points and you score 60 points.

in this way.

When this game is mentioned again, people's first reaction is that the fire is passed on. One superstar passes the flame of basketball to another superstar.

If there is no wonderful matchup to embellish it, no one will remember this game three years later, let alone the significance of this game.

What Xue Liancheng said finally touched Kobe.

He also felt that a perfect curtain call was needed to commemorate this meaningful duel.

Xue Liancheng was overjoyed, but he didn't show it on his face. Instead, he said seriously, "In order to keep our minds occupied, I think we need to increase the stakes."

Kobe: "Huh? Bet?"

Xue Liancheng: "Yes, it's a bet."

Kobe was silent for a moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Okay, let's make a big gamble, but you must abide by it and never be a simp."

Xue Liancheng was completely happy and laughed out loud, "Don't worry, I am definitely not such a person."

big brother...

He was still thinking about how to say this without being rude.

The result... you deliver it to your door yourself.

This...is simply great!

Kobe suddenly became very interested: "What kind of bet do you want?"

Xue Liancheng pretended to think for a moment, and then said, "Isn't scoring what you are best at? Let's do this. In this game, we will compare who can score more points."

The corner of Kobe's mouth rose, "You are almost the scoring champion, and you still compete with me in scoring. Aren't you bullying this old guy?"

There was a pause.

Kobe continued, "Let's see, you and I are facing each other throughout this game. If you score 10 points more than me, you win. And if you don't score 10 points more than me, then I'm sorry, that's me." win……"

Xue Liancheng thought for a moment and agreed directly, "Okay! I accept this rule."

Kobe's current scoring ability is really sparse and extremely inefficient, demonstrating the true style of the Iron King.

He didn't believe that he couldn't beat Kobe at this period.

of course.

He also wanted to add a victory prerequisite.

But when he thinks about the Lakers' deadly strength, it's really a bit bullying for him to make this request again.

Kobe: "What about the bet? If you beat me, what do you want me to do?"

Xue Liancheng still pretended, "Well... well! Let me think about it, otherwise, if I win, you won't be allowed to fly in the future. You should be able to accept this punishment?"

Done.

Looking at Kobe with a hopeful look.

Kobe was stunned again. After being stunned for a moment, he shook his head and sighed, "You are killing me!"

You know, the most commonly used means of travel in the country of rice, besides cars, is airplanes.

Ordinary people take private flights, while wealthy people take private flights directly.

If you can’t fly in the future, that’s a really big bet!

To say it is fatal is not an exaggeration.

Xue Liancheng's mouth squirmed: Brother! Flying will kill you.

certainly. He didn't say this.

Instead, ask very seriously, "Can you accept it?"

Kobe was silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "No problem, as long as you can agree to the conditions I put forward, then I'll have no problem at all."

Xue Liancheng's eyelids twitched. Looking at Kobe's expression and listening to Kobe's tone, it must not be that simple.

I was thinking whether Kobe would let him dance the goddess statue, right?

If that's the case, then he's really going to jump on something.

I saved your life, but you want my life, it is really unreasonable...

However, secretly thinking in his heart, he still had to ask seriously, "Tell me about it."

Kobe: "If you lose, join the Lakers in the offseason."

Xue Liancheng opened his mouth and was speechless for a moment.

When Kobe came to the end, he still didn't give up and wanted to let him join the Lakers.

What the hell...

What a calculation!

No wonder, no wonder, just now Kobe so seriously told him not to cheat, Kobe was so excited when he heard about the bet.

original……

A big hole has been dug and is waiting for him.

In fact, this condition is not excessive, but it is very abrupt and presumptuous.

Because he actually played well in New York, and New York treated him well. The Knicks have now entered the regular season and will be extremely competitive for a long time to come.

He is still very unwilling to let him leave now.

The most important thing is that the Knicks paid such a huge price to only get his rights for one year, and what he can give the Knicks in return may only be No. 1 in the Eastern Conference.

Many people will criticize him.

Even his overall image will suffer great damage.

This is the point!

Kobe's request is really too much.

but……

In order to save Iron Shell, he gritted his teeth and agreed, "Okay!"

Kobe was very excited, "Xue, I like your confident look. Tomorrow, we will use the ball to witness this meaningful duel."

Xue Liancheng immediately put down his harsh words: "You can't win."

Kobe shrugged, not giving in at all: "This may not be..."

Xue Liancheng: "I do what I say."

Kobe: "Then let's wait and see, let's eat first..."

talking.

Enthusiasm pulled Xue Liancheng in.

……

……

The next day.

Before the game starts.

Xue Liancheng specifically went to be interviewed by the media. This was definitely the first time in his career.

Reporter: "This is your last game with Kobe. Are you looking forward to it?"

Xue Liancheng: "I'm looking forward to it very much. We even made a bet for this."

The reporter was stunned and quickly asked, "How to bet?"

Xue Liancheng: "In today's game, we are competing to see who scores more points. As long as I score 10 or more points more than him at the end of the game, then I win. If not, then I lose."

The reporters suddenly became interested and asked all kinds of questions:

"What's your bet?"

"Do you think you can win?"

"Can you tell me why you came to such a bet on a whim?"

Facing the barrage of questions from reporters, Xue Liancheng waved his hand.

As expected, everyone became quiet.

Xue Liancheng then spoke: "I met him for dinner last night and talked about his glorious career. I respect him very much and I want our last encounter to be meaningful, so we came up with this bet. "

"As for what the bet was? I made a very extreme request, and I won. Kobe will no longer fly by plane when traveling in the future. He confidently agreed."

"As for me losing?"

"No! I will not lose. I am full of confidence in myself. I will pay tribute to the legend with victory."

Mud...

If he loses, this hole will be dug for him. How could he lose?

He will use unlimited moves to ensure that he wins the bet. Even if he loses the game, he personally cannot lose.

After all, it took a lot of effort to get Kobe into the trap and missed this opportunity. I really don’t know what to do.

and so……

He must win this duel, he must win.

He had no way out, not at all.

Reporter: "This is indeed an anticipated matchup, but what if you really lose? So what conditions did Kobe put forward?"

Xue Liancheng: "First of all, let me reiterate that I will not lose. I will never lose. As for the conditions Kobe put forward? That is quite harsh. I think I need to wait until I lose before I can answer your question."

Because he had to take into account the impact, he reached an agreement with Kobe and would not disclose the matter of letting him join the Lakers during the offseason.

When the season is over, Kobe can promote whatever he wants.

As for him telling his conditions, it would naturally attract attention!

How can it be a big success without some popularity?

Without making a splash, how can we ensure that Kobe can keep his promise?

and so.

While he was building momentum, he also blocked Kobe's retreat path.

As for what if he loses?

Uh……

Again, he must not lose.

The reporter exclaimed: "This will definitely be very interesting. I'm looking forward to the performance of the two of you."

Xue Liancheng: "I'm looking forward to it too."

really.

As soon as this interview came out, it immediately caused an uproar.

Mainly, Xue Liancheng's influence is indeed great. As long as his current speech is slightly troublesome, it will be on the front page the next day.

And this bet is about Kobe, who is about to retire, and was once the number one player in the league.

Kobe's influence is also not small, even greater than that of Xue Liancheng at this stage. It is naturally expected that he will cause a sensation.

The bet between the two superstars immediately aroused people's imagination.

That's right.

It is a beautiful inheritance passed down from generation to generation.

This is definitely a good story, and it touched the fans.

Therefore, this game was temporarily broadcast live nationwide.

The heat was immediately raised.

Many fans are discussing it.

"It is a pity that one era has come to an end, but we are very fortunate that we are about to witness the coming of another era."

"The last showdown between the old and new superstars is really exciting. I hope Xue Liancheng will take over Kobe's legacy."

"I'm in tears! Kobe is about to retire. The only thing to be thankful for is that the super star Xue Liancheng is rising."

"Haha... Kobe can't fly, Xue Liancheng is so cruel."

"I really want to know, what conditions did Kobe put forward?"

"It's definitely not easy. After all, Kobe won't even be able to fly in the future. What will he do when he goes abroad?"

"But Kobe agreed, so he must be a little confident."

"So, Kobe's conditions are certainly not simple."

Amidst the heated discussion among the fans.

Staples.

There are still huge crowds of people.

Kobe Bryant is retiring soon, and Lakers season ticket fans will hardly miss any Lakers game.

There are even some senior fans who follow Lakers games.

of course.

Tickets for Lakers games in other cities are also hard to come by.

People still respect this legendary superstar very much and give him enough dignity and respect.

This is also a manifestation of Kobe's influence.

In addition, in this game, Xue Liancheng led the Knicks to visit, and the two sides still had a bet.

It attracted even more heat.

Kupchak, Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, O'Neal and many other big names came together as a team.

In addition, a number of Hollywood stars, big and small, also came to join in the fun.

The director's camera kept spinning and it was very busy.

Everyone came to witness this wonderful moment of inheritance.

After all, this kind of game may be the only one.

(End of this chapter)