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Chapter 110 The last light of the Lakers this season? (transition)

Zheng Long did not expect to digest the information given by the system, and Magic Johnson and Wharton came to the ward.

The expressions of the two were very frustrated. They should have asked the doctor about the preliminary examination results before coming to the ward.

"Long, how do you feel now?"

Regardless of whether the two are concerned about the team's performance or their own health, Zheng Long is very moved.

Originally, apart from relatives in this world, it is difficult to care for no reason.

Zheng Long smiled and said, "I feel pretty good. I should be able to play in a few days."

Seeing Zheng Long's expression and hearing Zheng Long's answer, Johnson and Wharton couldn't laugh.

After considering the words for a while, Johnson said: "Wharton and I went to smell the test just now, and the results of the inspection are not very optimistic."

"Anyway, you'll find out later."

"Your old injury has recurred again."

The old injury, of course, refers to the Achilles tendon, which means that after inspection, Zheng Long's Achilles tendon has ruptured again.

For many people, this is an unacceptable result.

Johnson has already thought about how sensational the outside world will be when this news spreads, and what a blow it will be to the entire Lakers team and Lakers fans.

The core main force is reimbursed for the season!

It means that all the hard work of this season will most likely be in vain!

The Lakers will completely withdraw from the championship competition this season.

and.

How long it will take for Zheng Long to recover, and whether he can return to this state this season, is unknown.

"Oh, like this."

Zheng Long nodded.

Both Johnson and Wharton were taken aback by Zheng Long's answer, and Wharton tentatively said, "Long, are you sure you understood what the manager just said? What he said was... your Achilles tendon ruptured for the second time! "

"I understand, very clearly."

The two were so surprised by Zheng Long's reaction that they thought that Zheng Long had such an abnormal behavior because of the sudden blow he suffered too much.

For a normal athlete, no one can accept such a result!

Zheng Long doesn't know how to express it. Of course, he can't say that he has a system. But the system's injury immunity module has been triggered, and he is quickly repairing his Achilles tendon in a supernatural process.

Even Zheng Long can feel the itch in the Achilles tendon now.

It's just that the process takes a few days.

For how long, the system did not give a clear answer.

However, Zheng Long felt that he should say something to reassure Johnson and Wharton. They seemed to be in despair now.

"Actually. I think there may be a problem with the results of the inspection. I feel that my injury is not that serious. Maybe it's just an ordinary sprain."

In order to make his statement more convincing, Zheng Long added, "I know my own physical condition!"

The result of the original inspection is the preliminary inspection.

When a person is in despair, any straw is eager to grab.

Hearing Zheng Long's words, there was a hint of surprise and hope in the eyes of Johnson and Wharton.

Without even thinking about it, Johnson asked: "Really? Can you get out of bed and try it now?"

This is a bit embarrassing for myself.

Zheng Long shook his head and said, "We can wait for two days before going to check."

With two days of repair time, the system should be able to restore his Achilles tendon to a certain extent, right?
"Two days? No! Let's fly back to Los Angeles now! Go to the best hospital in America for another checkup! Fuck Houston."

Johnson said excitedly.

And Wharton still retains a sliver of reason. He really wants to say that the hospital he is currently in is already the best hospital in Houston.

Houston's medical resources are already among the top in the United States.

But Wharton didn't speak.

Because there is also a glimmer of hope in his heart.

Perhaps, there is really a problem with the results of the hospital examination?

Zheng Long did not refuse.

The Lakers launched a private jet, and the whole journey was picked up by a special car, bringing Zheng Long back to Los Angeles.

Zheng Long has already experienced the pain of inconvenient legs and feet.

I was happy to lie down and sleep.

Seeing that Zheng Long could fall asleep peacefully, Johnson and Wharton felt even more hopeful.

There must be no problem.

If there is a problem, can a player of Zheng Long's age sleep well after suffering such a serious injury?

And one of the reasons why Zheng Long was able to sleep well.

The reason is that after he got the personal mobile phone sent from the locker room, he directly chose to turn it off and didn't care about anything else.

If the phone is turned on, Zheng Long really wants to sleep but can't sleep.

Because of countless messages and missed calls, family members, Lin Bao, teammates, agents, media... Zheng Long selectively returned short messages to those he thought were important.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. Really."

I can't explain it clearly to everyone now, so I might as well wait until after a while, after the injury has healed.

I can only let those who worry and care about themselves worry for a while.

But it doesn't matter, I will come back soon with your expectations.

However, when Zheng Long's examination results at the best hospital in Los Angeles came out, Johnson and Wharton next to him were the first to break the defense.

The preliminary results of the inspection were exactly the same as those in Houston.

Second rupture of the Achilles tendon.

If the previous inspection was like Lord Yan giving Zheng Long a death warrant, then the current inspection is like sending a bull-headed horse to demand his life.

"I said, I feel fine."

Zheng Long's words sounded to Johnson and others, as if they were questioning the national medical system and the modern medical system.

He was really stimulated too much. That's the conclusion Johnson and Wharton came to.

"Go back, head coach. In two days, April 4th, we will still play the Kings. I guess I won't be able to play at that time. But I will cheer for you in front of the TV."

"It took you to win a season."

"Can you let me lay down the record of the best win in regular season history?"

Zheng Long didn't want to continue talking about his injury with the two, so he changed the subject.

Know that you both care about me.

But the earth will always rotate, and the game will always be played, right?

Regarding Zheng Long's half-joking half-truth, Wharton showed a wry smile, "No problem, then you can continue to receive examination and treatment here at ease. If you have any thoughts in your heart, you can call me at any time. I will talk to you when I get back. The group of bastards said, don't bother you for now!"

After Wharton left the ward, Johnson also left. Now that the result has basically been settled, he still has more things to do.

Hold an internal team executive meeting to discuss, deal with the media, and discuss Zheng Long's contract renewal.

This last one is the most important.

From the heart, Johnson hopes that the team can continue to renew Zheng Long and give the highest salary that can be given.

Although Zheng Long's current situation has basically declared that he will be reimbursed for the season, but playing two less games will never affect Zheng Long's regular season MVP and various personal honors!
In terms of love, Johnson believes that Zheng Long will definitely recover.

But for the team, this is a business. Whether to renew the contract, and what kind of salary to renew the contract, are not things that can be decided by themselves. After all, they are not paid from their own pockets.

Johnson has already started to automatically think about the plan for next season instead of this season. Zheng Long is abolished, so what else is there to think about this season!
After the two left.

Zheng Long called out the system silently to inquire about the recovery period of the injury.

"According to the current situation of the host, it will probably take a week to repair."

a week?
Zheng Long calculated the time, just in time to complete the repair after the end of the regular season. After recovering, he can directly play the playoffs!

Completely relieved, Zheng Long leisurely took out his phone, wanting to play for a while.

Then, quickly overwhelmed by the constant pop-up messages and phone calls.

Simply put the phone aside.

The Lakers arranged for Zheng Long the top-level independent ward, but no matter how top-notch, it was still a ward, a clean white room, and it was terribly quiet.

But for Zheng Long, it was a long-lost tranquility.

Just give the storm that has engulfed the NBA a break.

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There is no impenetrable wall in the world, and there is no news that the paparazzi cannot dig up.

The news of Zheng Long's second Achilles tendon rupture was revealed on the evening of April 4.

Even though it was expected, the mentality of Lakers fans and Zheng Long fans completely collapsed.

And more passers-by who ate melons and watched the show showed all kinds of states in the world, such as regret, applause, blessing, and curse. The Lakers officials protected Zheng Long very well and did not continue to disclose more information.

Until April 4, the Lakers ushered in a game against the Sacramento Kings at home.

In the pre-match interview, Walton had to represent the official Lakers and confirm to the media the news that Zheng Long's Achilles tendon had ruptured again.

of course.

The media have not forgotten that if the Lakers win the game today, they will create a new historical record.

"Confidence? Our team is united at this moment, and we will definitely win this game for the Lakers and Zheng Long at the same time!"

Wharton aimed at the camera, sonorously.

For Lakers fans, this may be the best consolation these days.

At least there is something to be happy about.

When Walton returned to the locker room, the confidence and calmness on his face faded instantly, and the atmosphere in the locker room was completely different from what Walton said.

Up and down?
Have confidence?
The players were obviously absent-minded, or their eyes were slack, or they whispered to themselves.

After the players learned that Zheng Long's Achilles tendon had ruptured for the second time, they were more uncomfortable than the fans.

To everyone, Zheng Long is not only a teammate, but also the soul of the team this season, the core pillar and the spirit!
The players clearly know that without Zheng Long, they would never have the chance to make history this season, let alone beat all 30 teams in the league.

Even though, Zheng Long always acts serious and serious.

Even though, Zheng Long would always mock him mercilessly when he was lazy.

Even though Zheng Long seldom plays with everyone in his daily relationship and life.

But everything is no match, he can lead himself to win and enjoy the cheers of the crowd on the court!
Wharton pulled himself together.

Now that Zheng Long is gone, as the head coach, he has not yet stood up.

Then it's game over!

"Zheng Long is only injured, not dead! Look at you guys! Are you going to use this kind of mental outlook later to show the Lakers fans who came to the home court today to witness us making history!"

Walton's roar echoed in the locker room, and many Lakers players were shocked and sat up.

"Zheng Long must be watching live TV in the ward right now, and the game will start later, and the camera will be aimed at each of your faces."

"I need to see your confidence, your attitude, and your determination to win today!"

"The opponent is the Kings who haven't even entered the playoffs. They are nothing but Cousins! We are indeed missing Zheng Long, but it doesn't mean we will lose to the Kings today, does it, gentlemen?"

Wharton continued to preach.

"I know many of you are thinking, what will happen without Zheng Long in the playoffs. But gentlemen, the regular season is not over yet! We still have records to create! This is the first goal we set at that time!"

"Today, as long as you win the Kings, each of your names will be recorded in the history of the Lakers, and will be remembered by the entire NBA and fans around the world."

"So...forget Zheng Long, forget about the playoffs, focus on the present, believe in yourself, and create... your own glory!"

Wharton's words were soul-stirring and thoroughly inspired every player in the locker room, and everyone raised their heads.

In the eyes, there is already a fighting spirit that cannot be hidden.

If Zheng Long was present, he would definitely applaud Wharton too. Wharton, you boy, although your tactics are not very good, you "carried" with your mouth anyway!

Butler was the first to stand up, followed by Jokic, Ingram, and Nance Jr. all stood up and formed a circle.

As the team's All-Star and former boss of the Bulls, Butler is the "second brother" in the hearts of the players.

The second brother took the lead, and everyone put their hands together.

"Holding up!!!!"

Seeing the backs of the players walking out of the locker room, Walton couldn't help but have slightly moist eyes.

motherfucker.

Aaron is not here, it turns out that being the head coach is so difficult. Wharton has tried several times to boost the morale of the team in the past few days, but the results have been minimal.

Fortunately.

With one kick at the door, the power of this belief was reinjected into the team.

The Staples Arena was packed, and most executives, including owner Jenny Buss and Magic Johnson, attended today's game in person.

Today's game is of great significance to Lakers fans and the entire team.

In the pre-match show, the fans cheered hoarsely for the players. In the shouting, there was a sense of releasing the sorrow of these days.

Aggrieved, the fans are very aggrieved.

After Kobe was injured, the team entered the rebuilding period, and finally made it through, but God made such a joke.

For the playoffs, fans no longer have extravagant expectations.

The next game against the Warriors is to break their record and still want to win them, let alone extravagant hopes.

Nowadays.

It's like the Lakers' last chance to shine in the league this season.

The last dinner, win the Kings, set a new record.

For the last time, burn with light!

win.

Must win!

(End of this chapter)