Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 541 The Growing Middle Thunder
After winning the Clippers, the Lakers immediately won two consecutive victories.

Immediately afterwards, they won again. The Mavericks who had been strengthened during the offseason, the Mavericks introduced veteran Marion in the new season, and were traded by the team for two consecutive seasons. At this moment, Marion has long lost his former glory.

Under the leadership of Li Tian, ​​the Lakers won the game 94:104. Under his oppressive defense, the 'Old Driver' made frequent mistakes, and the 'Golden Rooster Independence', which relied on his survival, also lost its former sight.

Two days later, they played against the Eagles at home, and then won the Eagles 105:118, winning three consecutive victories.

During the three-game winning streak, Li Tian even averaged 30 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists per game.

"How are you feeling, Lee?" Bryant asked on the plane to Oklahoma.

Glancing at Kobe, this guy must have no good intentions.

"I suddenly felt that it is not that difficult to be the boss of the team. You see, we have won three consecutive victories with ease."

He knew Kobe's goal, but he would never be easily fooled, and said as if nothing had happened.

"You really think so?"

Kobe glanced at it, smiled faintly, and asked again.

"Is not it?"

Both of them were playing charades about this matter, one knew what it was, but the other was unwilling to say it.

"Since you really think so, then I won't say much. When you meet a strong enemy, you will know more."

Kobe didn't point out this small point, everyone knows it.

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On November 09, 11, local time, the Lakers were a guest at Oklahoma City to challenge the Thunder.

"Russell, we must win today, can't we?" Durant said with a smile as he hugged Westbrook.

Since the start of the new season, the Thunder have opened three games and achieved 2 wins and 1 loss, temporarily ranking fourth in the Western Conference.The Lakers won three consecutive victories, and the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns also won three consecutive victories.

Durant has experienced two seasons of training and has become more mature. He is no longer like a stunned youth when he first entered the league. He didn't know how to be on the court in order to better display his abilities.As he gradually matured, the only thing that remained unchanged was his attitude towards Li Tian.

After two seasons, the situation of Durant and Li Tian has undergone earth-shaking changes.Durant has played for two seasons. Although he has always regarded himself as the boss of the team, the team's record is terrible. He has failed to enter the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. Needless to say, Li Tian has already held two The first championship ring, the third ring, is still waving to him.

Regarding these, Durant was very upset. He always told himself in his heart that he must win the game when he played against the Lakers. He not only hoped to win, but also wanted to beat the opponent in terms of statistics.

The growth of Westbrook and the addition of rookie Harden have greatly supplemented the Thunder's bench lineup. Although he is still very immature, he still has a slight advantage against some teams with a very weak bench lineup.

Although the overall younger Thunder team has the disadvantage of lack of experience, it also has its advantages. The players are younger and more energetic. Once the team's momentum is displayed, it is not so easy to hold on.

"We can definitely win this game, believe me, Durant." Westbrook said with a smile.

He is looking forward to meeting Li Tian. In his eyes, this guy can be said to be an alternative, and he is also the object of his great envy. , in his eyes, of course, except for Dulanken.

Westbrook and Durant went to the team management together, hoping that the team could use the draft picks to exchange for some players with stronger immediate combat capabilities, but in the end they failed to get what they wanted, and the team still chose Harden.

What Westbrook and Durant want more is the present, rather than some illusory future. They think that their talents must be at the forefront of the league, which is enough to make a team prosper for a long time.

"Guys, what are you talking about?" A chubby little man in a size 13, with a smile on his mouth, said to the two who were chatting.He has always felt that Durant feels good about himself, and he is not very optimistic about playing him. He knows that he hopes to trade him to gain immediate combat power during the offseason, which is why he is very unhappy.

"We were talking about how to beat the Lakers, and Durant wanted to beat Lee head-on."

Westbrook explained that with bright eyes, playing against the strong is his biggest pursuit, not to mention meeting the defending champion Lakers, which is what interests him the most.

"God, you're going to beat the Lakers and beat Lee, it's crazy."

When he heard that Li Tian was defeated, Harden smiled even brighter. Since he entered the league, he was still a college student. After he came to the Lakers, he has been watching Li Tian's game video.He can only choose to watch the live broadcast. After all, the ticket price of each home game of the Lakers in the past two seasons is not low. He doesn't have that much money, so he can often go to the scene to watch the game.

Durant gave Harden a hard look when he heard what Harden said. Even though he knew in his heart that it would be difficult for the Thunder to win against the Lakers, he would never give up.

Feeling Durant's eyes, Harden couldn't help but twitched his heart. He didn't like this feeling, and he was also the pride of heaven. Why should he only play as a substitute, while Durant and Westbrook can start, and he I can only play as a substitute, although my heart is a little unbalanced, I can only nest in my heart.

Durant patted Harden on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Harden, you don't have to worry at all, you must trust us, we are younger and more powerful"

The more he talked, the more excited he became. He had already convinced himself to the depths of his feelings. At this moment, he firmly believed that the victory of today's game would eventually belong to the Thunder.

Most of the Thunder players are young people, and the more they chat, the more excited they become. The unhappiness in Harden's heart has long been dissipated in the chat.

In the interview before the game, Durant said, "I have to feel that the Lakers are lucky. They are very strong, but we are not weak either. We are younger. The future of the league not only belongs to young people, but also belongs to us now."

Hearing Durant's interview, the reporters swarmed towards the Lakers like bees smelling honey. They hoped that the Lakers could extinguish Durant's arrogance, and they hoped that Li Tian could give him some lesson.

"Kobe, what do you think about Durant's pre-match interview?" The reporter handed over the microphone.

"Really? Who is Durant, why I haven't heard of this player, can you introduce me?" Facing Durant's provocation, Kobe even sneered. His status in the league is definitely not such a rookie. , can be challenged.

The game has not yet started, and the media has already filled the air.

This game, before this, was not a focus game. The pre-match interview had just ended, and the attention to this game increased sharply.The Oklahoma media are all supporting their home team, the Thunder. The team's record at the start made them cheer. The home team finally has a chance to enter the playoffs.

The verbal battle before the game was very lively, and more and more people paid attention to this game for a while.

Inside the home locker room!

"Crack!" In the Thunder locker room, this kind of sound can be heard from time to time. The old players of the Thunder team have long been accustomed to it, and only Harden is a little confused.

"Damn it, he said he didn't know who I am. In this game, I must let him know who I am Durant. The future and the present belong to me."

He beat his chest and shouted.

"Victory! Victory! Victory!" Thunder players shouted loudly in the locker room of the home team. They were eager for victory and for the team to reach the playoffs.

What Durant thinks in his heart is not only to win this game, he also wants to meet the Lakers in the playoffs and defeat them, so that he can instantly step on Li Tian.

But these are all just wishful thinking. If it is three seasons later, when the Thunder's rookies grow up, they will still have a chance to fight and win this powerful Lakers team.

"Kobe, what do you think about facing the younger Thunder?" Odom walked up to Kobe like a trick, picked up a bottle of drink, and used it as a microphone.

When talking about the word young, I deliberately emphasized it, just to stimulate Kobe.

"Really? It seems that I am really old. I need to take a good rest. This game depends on you young people. I am old."

Kobe said with a smile, as if he also thought that he was really old.

Hearing Kobe speak like this, everyone was surprised for a while. They didn't expect him to be "old", which is incredible.

"Hahaha."

There was a burst of laughter in the locker room, and they laughed so easily.

"Young man, it's up to you now."

With a smile on his face, Fisher walked up to Li Tian, ​​patted him on the shoulder and said.

Fisher himself has a deep understanding. In the past two seasons, his speed and physical strength have been greatly inferior to before. If it weren't for Kobe, Li Tian and Gasol by his side, he would have become very relaxed. Tool man, the task has been completed by bringing the ball across the half court.

"Haha, I'm happy to teach Durant a lesson. I really don't know whether he is naive or ignorant, and dared to provoke the Lakers."

Li Tian was very happy to teach Durant a lesson. In his heart, who would be his next lifelong enemy?He would definitely say James, and Curry, who has just entered the league.

However, it is not so easy for Curry to grow up. Even in the last life, Curry could only emerge after a few seasons. That was still supported by Payne. Now Curry is more like an angel with broken wings , It will take time to test whether it can fly.

Durant can only be regarded as a stumbling block on the road to the future. His basketball ability is indeed very strong, but his personality and other abilities are really average, which limits his development.

Oklahoma is a small market team, it is difficult to sustain for too long, and it simply cannot afford the high luxury tax.

What will happen in the future, Li Tian doesn't think much about it. What he has to think about now is, if he wins the young and energetic Thunder team, how to deal with it, his own stumbling block.

Whether to step him down or trip him up.

(End of this chapter)