The era of point forwards in the NBA

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After losing the game, everyone in the Thunder team showed regretful expressions on their faces.

Yes, they worked hard. At the last moment of this fierce battle with the powerful Lakers, they were close to winning, but they still failed to do it.

The applause at the scene was getting weaker and weaker in Lin Yue's ears. Curry came over to comfort him, but he couldn't be happy in the end. They had a clear conscience this time, and it can only be said that the Lakers are too strong.

Kobe Bryant's performance in overtime explained what is called a super giant in the league. The more critical a player is, the more he can stand up to save the team. A player like Gasol who doesn't fight or grab is more suitable for Kobe's star.

Players from both sides greeted each other, and Kobe walked up to Lin Yue and whispered a few words beside him.

"Hey, your fadeaway jump shot is very good, are you interested in practicing together?"

Kobe's words touched this young man who has been striving forward. He has experienced countless setbacks, and all the way to this point, the recognition of idols is undoubtedly the most shining light.

"Am I really doing well enough?" Lin Yue asked rhetorically.

"Of course." Kobe showed his iconic smile after finishing speaking, and then turned to greet other players.

Tears glistened in Lin Yue's eyes, and it was even more clear under the lighting of the scene. This scene was photographed by a serious reporter.

They plan to ask Kobe what he said in the post-game interview.

本场比赛科比28中12，光是罚球就14中12，拿到40分6篮板4助攻3抢断1盖帽的全面数据，可是说最后关头就是他一己之力夺走胜利。

Gasol scored 20 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists, and his efficient performance deserves to be the second leader of the team.

The Thunder team scored evenly among the three players. Lin Yue scored 17 points and 13 assists, breaking his career record in assists.

库里砍下22分5篮板3助攻，杜兰特得分最高拿到28分6篮板。

The Thunder team performed almost exceptionally well, but apart from these three, none of the Thunder players scored in double figures. Livingston performed well, scoring 4 points in 3 of 6, and scoring when he was a substitute was the key.

Although Odom of the Lakers did not score in double figures, he had a quasi-triple-double of 8 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. This performance allowed the Lakers to take the initiative in the last quarter of the game.

……

Phil Jackson was in a good mood after winning the game. The Thunder’s three young players are still templated as a combination of Magician and Larry Bird.

This guy is no better than Kobe.

In fact, on the surface, Lin Yue couldn't defend against Kobe on the defensive end. His confrontational strength was not good for a star of this level, but Kobe also didn't limit Lin Yue's organization on the offensive end.

Lin Yue's passing combined with the abilities of the two major scorers, if the Lakers hadn't adjusted their status in time, they would have lost this game.

A championship-level team is also unmatched by the Thunder in terms of toughness.

After a few pleasantries between Phil Jackson and Brooks, he took the team to the press conference.

The more exciting this game is, the more it can prove the strength of the team.

Stern also left the arena contentedly. He intends to support Lin Yue to maximize his profits. Facts have proved that Lin Yue is a very competitive player. After a few games in his rookie season, his opponent is getting stronger and stronger, but his performance is also getting better and better.

The appearance of Lin Yue perfectly filled the vacancy left by Yao Ming's injury. I was still worried about how the ratings of Chinese fans would decline after Yao Ming was seriously injured. Now it seems that there is no need to worry.

Lin Yue's performance in his rookie season was even better than Yao Ming's rookie season.

More importantly, it seems that many stars are very friendly to this player from China, and his style of play is also deeply loved by fans. This must be seized to give a boost.

What the NBA needs now are players with commercial value, and Lin Yue happens to have this. He has a very entertaining style of play, a very sophisticated control of the field, and an appearance that is not inferior to a movie star. There are too many points that can be used.

It would be best to replicate Yao Ming and be selected as an All-Star in his rookie season, but Stern is not too worried about this, it is a certainty.

At the press conference after the game, as the biggest winner, Kobe naturally stole the limelight and answered various questions from the media. Among them, the unrestrained media asked him what he had said to rookie Lin Yue.

"You have to ask him that." After Kobe finished speaking, he put down the microphone and left. He had already answered enough questions, and it was a bit annoying. It would be better to spend more time on the basketball court to deal with reporters.

That's right, Kobe's mind was still thinking about training even though he had just finished a game. In his opinion, the shooting percentage in this game was not high, and it was time to practice more.

It seems that the sound of iron hammers will be heard again in a gym in Los Angeles at four o'clock in the morning.

Unable to get an answer from Kobe, they put the next question on Lin Yue.

For Durant, Curry and others, there were only a few simple questions. When it was Lin Yue's turn, all the reporters wanted to get answers from him.

Start with a compliment, then get straight to the question.

"Excuse me, what exactly did Kobe whisper in your ear just now?"

"I have to ask Kobe himself about this, after all, I didn't say it." Lin Yue showed a strange smile, and waved his hands to indicate the next topic.

"But, this is what Kobe said to ask you." The reporter continued, she was ready to write this into a report immediately, and even thought of the title, "Inheritance of the League Ranking", from Jordan to Kobe, and then to Lin Yue.

However, Lin Yue didn't want to say it. This was what the idol told him. How could it be spread to the outside world? What if it becomes a dark history in the future? He is quite prescient in this regard.

"The suggestion here is to ask Kobe. I can't talk nonsense until he agrees." After finishing speaking, Brooks walked out of the press conference after seeing that the time was almost up, leaving a group of speechless reporters.

Isn't this nesting dolls here?Good guys, you invented the unsolvable proposition of the perpetual motion machine.

For fans at home and abroad, we still don't know what Kobe and Lin Yue said after the game.

After a short rest, Lin Yue, Curry, and Durant returned home with a sound of exhaustion.

Unexpectedly, the game went to overtime, and everyone was tired and stupid.

"How about it, prevent Kobe from getting tired." Durant asked after seeing that Lin Yue hadn't recovered after returning home.

"Don't mention it, how can you defend against it? It's much more difficult to defend against than the Olympics. Kobe is really a killer in the NBA."

"You didn't guard against this, are you really so tired?" Durant teased.

"Damn, didn't you also guard against it?"

Afterwards, there was constant noise at home. Although they lost the game, their journey this season has just begun.

(End of this chapter)