I'm really strong in basketball

Chapter 5 Phil Jackson's Attitude
But the strange thing is that Kobe didn't show up until the training camp started.

Subsequently, the coaching staff headed by Phil Jackson called all the players.

"Kobe underwent knee surgery in the summer and needs to continue to recuperate. He will not appear in training camp for the time being."

Phil said seriously.

As for the real situation, everyone is tacitly aware of it.

As a traveler, Liu He knew even more that Kobe would move between the court and the court for a whole year.

As a result, he will miss some games this season.

There were also times when Kobe was traveling long distances and had no time to warm up, and the game was about to start.

This year was a very difficult year in Kobe's career.

Then the training camp began, and the players began to do warm-up exercises.

O'Neal was paddling while chatting with his teammates.

"I heard that Vanessa has been under too much pressure recently, leading to depression. She lost her second child with Kobe a few days ago."

"Oh, that's such a pity! Hope Kobe and Vanessa can get over their grief as soon as possible."

Peyton was full of regret.

O'Neill nodded, worry on his face.

Liu He saw everything in his eyes.

The dispute between Kobe and O'Neill intensified. O'Neill hated this little brother more and more, but he cared about him deep down.

The relationship between him and Kobe is very complicated.

As super giants of two historical levels, the conflict between the two is like fate and cannot be avoided.

But that doesn't negate the relationship between the two.

After all, when Kobe first entered the league, O'Neal took good care of this little brother, and Kobe once admired this big guy.

"Son, Phil wants to talk to you."

At some point, an old man with white hair walked up to Liu He.

Liu He woke up instantly.

The 81-year-old was part of the Lakers coaching staff, Phil Jackson's confidant, Tex Winter.

But he also has another title, the ancestor of the triangle offense.

Liu He smiled wryly, he couldn't protect himself, so he still had the leisure to worry about Kobe?

Ugh!
From the beginning of the draft, some reporters reminded Liu He that Phil Jackson didn't like him.

Liu He knew that his life in the Lakers would not be easy, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

Not far away, Devon George looked at Liu He provocatively, gloating at his misfortune.

Obviously, he also knew that Phil didn't like Liu He's affairs, so his playing time in the third position was guaranteed.

As for Luke Wharton... that guy couldn't even compete with Liu He, so he wasn't worthy of his fear at all.

Liu He silently walked towards Phil Jackson in the corner.

But there was a hand on his shoulder.

It's Tex Winter.

"Son, don't be pessimistic, God will favor hardworking people."

Old Winter smiled kindly.

Liu He is very strange. As Phil's confidant, shouldn't Winter also hate himself?How come you have such a good attitude.

In the corner, the tall Phil Jackson looked at Liu He kindly.

Facing the king of champion coaches, a super coach who is only one ring away from wearing hands full, Liu He is under a lot of pressure.

"Son, I know you've heard rumors that I'm after Brian Cook, not you."

"Yes, indeed!"

Liu He was a little surprised, he didn't expect Phil to be so direct.

It was confirmed that Phil didn't like him, his heart sank, and his situation with the Lakers was worrying.

Phil continued: "However, Old Winter told me that you are very smart, with strong learning ability and execution ability. In the summer game, you completed the assistant coach arrangement exactly. In addition, in just one summer, your body has become much thicker, which shows that you did not waste your summer time."

"Be obedient, hardworking, smart...Old Winter likes you very much. He suggested that I give you more opportunities..."

"And I agree!"

Liu He's eyes lit up in an instant...is this...the willow is dark and the flowers are bright?
Big reversal!
"So, work hard and take your chances! Go back and train hard."

"Coach Phil, I will work hard."

Liu He promised, and then returned to the team.

At the corner, Phil Jackson looked at Liu He who was excited about training and smiled.

His transformation does have the influence of old Winter, but not all.

First, Old Winter's words really affected his attitude towards Liu He.Which coach doesn't like obedient and hardworking disciples?
Second, the Lakers are still old Buss' team after all. Old Buss likes Liu He, and Phil can't hold back after all.Since he couldn't hold back, he might as well do it according to old Bass' wishes, which might increase his chances of entering the management team.

Third, the Lakers' bench lineup this season is too weak, and Phil needs someone to support the bench.But looking at a bunch of people, old and young... Liu He turned out to be the one with the most potential for cultivation.

All in all, Phil is a smart guy.

He will not do things completely according to his personal preferences, he will make the most beneficial choice for himself in a complicated situation.

I just hope that Liu He will not disappoint his training.

If he doesn't live up to expectations and doesn't perform well, and then give up on him when the time comes, even the old Bass can't say anything.

Peyton noticed Liu He's mood change.

When he went to see Phil, he was obviously very nervous.After the conversation, he became excited and his face was full of joy.

"Dude, what the hell happened?"

Not far away, Devin George pretended to be indifferent, lowered his head and continued training, but pricked up his ears.

He is also very strange, doesn't Phil hate this newcomer?Shouldn't we deliberately make things difficult for him and adjust him?
Liu He noticed George's appearance, laughed secretly, and deliberately answered loudly so that he could hear clearly.

"Phil said that I have great potential. He hopes that I will train hard and be able to assume the role of the starting third position as soon as possible."

George's complexion changed drastically, and he might not be able to sleep well for several days in a row.

Liu He, on the other hand, did not forget his own Bole, and took the opportunity to thank Old Winter.

Old Wen Te didn't care, but told Liu He to train hard.

At the end of the day's training camp, the players went home.

In previous years, on the first day of the training camp, these guys would always meet at nightclubs and have a happy night.

But this year, because of Kobe's affairs, everyone is more restrained.

Liu He stayed in the arena, continued to practice, practiced mid-range jump shots, and consolidated the progress he made in the summer.

An hour later, Liu He finished the extra training and sat on the sidelines to rest.

In the summer, the trainer team reminded him on the last day.

"You are only 19 years old and your body is still developing. You can train hard, but you can't overdo it. Your body can't support your overtraining yet. Excessive training will hurt your potential."

Usually, trainers urge their clients to practice hard and not to be lazy.

This is the first time that this kind of persuasion to customers not to practice hard and combine work and rest has happened.

This is enough to show Liu He's training attitude.

Sitting on the sidelines, Liu He hesitated again and again, but still sent a text message to Kobe.

"Boss, my condolences! Maybe God loves this child too much, so he is not willing to let him leave heaven."

After clicking send, Liu He put away his phone.

He didn't expect Kobe to reply.

The last time he sent a text message looking forward to Kobe's return, Kobe didn't reply.

Now that Kobe is in deep trouble off the court, coupled with Vanessa's miscarriage, he must be devastated, and he must have no intention of replying.

Liu He returned to the locker room, ready to pack up and go home for dinner.

Ding Ding Ding!
Just then, the phone rang.

(End of this chapter)