my golden age

Chapter 26
The next morning, Gao Fei met with the team doctor to check the wound on the corner of his left eye.

"The wound has been glued, just wait for the gut to absorb it. Try to avoid eating spicy food during this period." After the examination, the team doctor told Gao Fei some key points.

Gao Fei asked, "Can I do the training?"

"As long as you don't touch the wound, there is no problem." The team doctor gave permission to participate in training.

Gao Fei went to the locker room to change into the No. 6 training uniform, closed the wardrobe door, and walked along the brightly lit passage to the training ground where his teammates were training.

Odom passed the ball to Phil Jackson, who supervised the training, just in time to see Goofy walk in, and greeted with a smile: "Is the Rookie of the Week here?"

"What?" Gao Fei was confused.

"Didn't you read the news? Kobe was named the Western Conference Player of the Week, and you were the Rookie of the Week." Odom explained what he said.

Gao Fei understood, and said lightly, "This is a matter of course."

Odom looked at Vujacic and said with a smile, "Did you hear Gao's answer? Geniuses are different."

Vujacic continued to practice free throws, saying, "If only I could say that."

Gao Fei knew that his words were a bit too wild, so he didn't answer any more, picked up a brand new basketball, and stepped onto the court for training.

Garivetti noticed Gao Fei and reminded: "Gao, do stretching first, activate the ligaments before training."

Gao Fei replied: "I just take some simple shots and stretch before entering the weight room."

"Get used to you once, and warm up in advance next time." Garivetty knew that Gao Fei would take care of Kwame Brown.

Compared with the luxurious backcourt, the Lakers' interior looks weak.Only Kwame Brown, who is good at defense, can provide some help in high-intensity games.

After winning three consecutive victories, the management and coaching staff have already had the idea of ​​competing for the championship.

"Kwame, how are you feeling physically?" Garivetti asked routinely.

Kwame Brown rented an apartment during his rookie period and couldn't even find a laundry room, so he had to ask his agent for help.In terms of body maintenance, I naturally fully trust the chief trainer Gary Vitti.

"I still feel pain behind my left shoulder, and it's hard to lift up. In addition, I also have a dull pain in my right knee." Kwame Brown told the truth.

Garivetti thought for a moment, and said: "You can wear the protective gear from the next game. The knee pads and shoulder pads can protect the injured parts, and the surgery can be performed in the offseason to eradicate them."

Kwame Brown obeyed Garivetty's arrangement and went to the equipment manager Wright to ask him to help prepare specific protective gear.

Gao Fei talked to the equipment manager about communicating with Kwame Brown. Wright had a friendly attitude and took notes on paper, planning to wait until Boston to make purchases.

Kobe conducted a few sets of training, temporarily stopped to rest, walked to the side of the court where Gao Fei was training, and asked, "Gao, do you know the origin of tomorrow night's opponent and us?"

The connection of high-flying shots became more and more silky, and he made a hollow shot, stopped and replied: "Of course I know. The Celtics are the team that has won the most championships in the league. Bill Russell and Larry Bird During the period, I had many years of grievances with the Lakers, and I can be regarded as an old enemy in this league."

"Yes," Kobe said, relieved that Gao Fei knew the past history, "if you go to Boston, you may not be treated kindly. It's better to stay in the hotel and not go anywhere."

Gao Fei laughed and said, "I don't have any money on hand, even if I want to go out for a while, I don't have the capital."

Kobe wondered: "Didn't the boss advance half the season's salary to you in advance? Why are you out of money?"

"I sent the money back, and part of it has to be returned to the old club, some to the Sports Bureau, and the rest to be used for the living expenses of my parents. Only the money I get later will belong to me." Gao Fei told Kobe the ins and outs .

"There are still so many things. I thought you had nothing to worry about now."

"You have to wait until you sign the sneaker endorsement before you can be financially free." Gao Fei said, "Only the agent will take 4% of this contract, plus taxes, and the rest can be used."

"After signing the sneaker contract, let's buy a place to live. Renting an apartment all year round is not an option." Kobe gave advice to those who have experienced it.

Gao Fei didn't know how big the endorsement contract could be, and decided to wait until it was finalized before considering it. Anyway, he would not buy a top luxury house like other stars.Not to mention wasting money, living alone will feel empty.

"In short, as a basketball player, as long as you play well, everything will fall into place."

Gao Fei knew this and continued to practice hard.The improvement of strength lies in the daily accumulation, not overnight, if you want to pursue the ultimate goal, you have to make efforts that ordinary people can't bear.

As Lakers players, the players are aware of the special significance of playing against the Celtics.Although the opponents did not start very strongly, they still prepared for the game as usual.

Kobe and Goofy are the core of leading the team forward, leading four teammates respectively, and continuing the daily tit-for-tat.As Gao Fei gradually adapted to the rhythm and rules of the NBA, it became more and more difficult for Kobe and Odom to suppress him.

Vujacic and Kwame Brown often partner with Goofy and benefit a lot. The sense of position and comfort of the court have improved.

After finishing the team training, Gao Fei changed out of his training clothes and piled them with his teammates.Equipment manager Wright will collect them and take them to the laundry room to be cleaned for later use.

He was walking back to the apartment when he suddenly noticed many posters of him appearing on both sides of the street.

If someone recognized him among the passers-by, they would call him "artist" in a friendly manner.This nickname has been recognized by American fans.

Gao Fei responded to people's kindness in fluent English.

He was walking halfway, when he heard the text message notification tone, he took out his mobile phone from his pocket.

"Hello, I'm Candace Parker, do you remember me?" Candice Parker's lack of confidence can be read through the content of the text message.

After Gao Fei came to the United States, he had contact with two girls, one was Candace Parker, known as the female Jordan, and the other was Hollywood star Anne Hathaway.And the time is not long, it is impossible to forget.

"I still remember you, what's the matter?" Gao Fei's hands were big, and typing was inconvenient, so he pressed the keyboard with his little finger, and returned a text message to Candace Parker.

After replying to the text message, Gao Fei continued to walk towards the apartment.

Beep, beep!

Gao Fei ignored it, and took out his phone after returning to the apartment.It was really inconvenient to send text messages, so he decided to call to communicate.

Not long after, Candice Parker's voice appeared: "Hello, can I have a poster with your autograph?"

Gao Fei thought there was something important, but he didn't expect to call specifically to ask for a poster. He smiled and said, "I don't have a poster with me, so you have to bring your own. But I remember you are in Tennessee, how can I sign it for you?"

"I will go to Los Angeles to play a game at the end of the month, and I will contact you then."

Gao Fei glanced at the calendar. It was only a few days before the end of the month, and said, "Okay, I'll contact you then."

He hung up the phone, walked to the mirror, took off the band-aid on the wound, and observed the recovery.

(End of this chapter)