The next day.
The Lakers are at home for the second game of the new season, and their opponent is the Memphis Grizzlies.
When it comes to this team, fans' first impression is that it has been a weak team in the NBA for many years, and their second impression is that it gives warmth to the Lakers.
In 2008, the Lakers acquired their star star Gasol from the Grizzlies at a very small price!
This caused shock in the league, and was even called robbery by Popovich, because he knew very well what it meant for Gasol to join the Lakers.
Sure enough.
The Lakers became a championship team, reaching the Finals in each of the next three seasons and winning their second consecutive championship.
The Grizzlies did not gain nothing.
The second-round pick Marc Gasol they acquired from the Lakers has quickly grown into the league's top insider in recent years.
He and Randolph formed a "black and white double evil" to help the team.
Get rid of the hat of a weak team and reach the playoffs last year.
Now look at this transaction as a win-win situation for both parties.
The Lakers exchanged Marc Gasol and other chips for Pau Gasol, which is also regarded as a model of exchanging "future" for "present".
As the team with the strongest foundation in NBA history, the Lakers have always been good at such operations...
Two hours before the game.
The Staples Center Arena is already packed with people and every seat is packed.
Sitting in the bustling city of Los Angeles, the Lakers have never lacked attention and ratings, let alone traffic.
In almost every game, the Staples Center is filled with spectators and stars.
The same is true for this game.
Celebrities such as Nicholson and Beckham have already appeared on the sidelines, chatting and laughing, waiting for the game to start.
At this time, players from both sides are conducting pre-match interviews.
Grizzlies interview room.
"Randolph, do you think the Grizzlies have a chance to win this game?"
a reporter asked.
"Of course! The Lakers are no longer the championship team! They were swept out last season, which was very pitiful."
Randolph said coldly, with a bit of ridicule in his tone.
"Which pair of twin towers do you think is stronger, the Lakers twin towers or the 'Black and White Twins' formed by you and Mark?"
a reporter asked.
"There is no doubt that the combination of Mark and I is stronger! With Bynum injured and absent from the game, we will beat Pau Gasol!"
"The Lakers can't take any advantage in the penalty area in this game."
Randolph said arrogantly, with a look of arrogance on his face.
"Randolph, do you know Jiang Feng?"
a reporter asked.
"Who? I've never heard of that name."
Randolph said with a shrug.
"The No. 28 pick in the second round selected by the Lakers this year played 10 assists in just 10 minutes in the opening game against the Bulls. Do you think this second-round pick can continue his outstanding performance in this game? ?"
the reporter asked.
"God! Are the Bulls a bunch of trash? They can't even limit a second-round pick? This won't happen in this game! Let that second-round pick have a chance to play first! I'll let him know The horror of the NBA."
Randolph looked ferocious, stretched out his tongue and licked his lips, showing a cruel smile.
When the reporters heard these words, they started looking forward to the game.
These reporters had heard about Jiang Feng's pretentious interview after the last game, so they deliberately asked Randolph to attract Randolph's attention so that he could teach Jiang Feng a lesson during the game. wind.
"Mark, you will be directly facing off against Pau Gasol in the game. This scene must be very interesting. Are you confident in suppressing him?"
a reporter asked.
"Full of confidence! My brother is old and he is no longer my opponent."
Marc Gasol said with a smile.
Compared with the violent Randolph, Marc Gasol seems a little gentler.
But on the court, Marc Gasol plays a much greater role than Randolph. He is the offensive center and defensive core of the Grizzlies!
"Conley, would you like to express your opinion on Jiang Feng, a second-round pick?"
a reporter asked.
"Sorry, I don't know him very well, but I hope he has the opportunity to play! Only then can I know his strength and make an evaluation of him."
Conley said lightly, a little confused.
He didn't understand why these reporters mentioned Jiang Feng repeatedly. Is this second-round pick really outstanding?
For a time, he was very curious about Jiang Feng and eager to fight with him.
Little did I know.
Jiang Feng just offended these reporters during the interview...
After asking a few more questions, the reporters ended the pre-match interview.
Lakers interview room.
"Mike Brown, how are you going to deal with the Grizzlies with Bynum out?"
a reporter asked.
"The Grizzlies twin towers are really tricky for us. I hope the players can actively fight for rebounds instead of counting on Gasol."
Mike Brown said in a deep voice, with a very solemn expression.
He knows very well that the focus of this game is the competition in the penalty area. At present, the Lakers are completely at a disadvantage, especially the absence of Bynum, which has a great impact on the team.
"Will you let Jiang Feng start this game? And give him enough playing time to give him 15 assists!"
A reporter asked, with some sarcasm at the end.
"No! Jiang Feng will not start, but he will appear. How long he will play depends on his condition."
Mike Brown said it to the point.
"Jiang! Are you confident that you can continue your form from the last game?"