basketball kingdom

Chapter 99

The geographical location of Beverly Hills is superior, whether it is from here to downtown Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Convention Center, or Staples Center, Los Angeles International Airport and many other major business sites are very convenient.It has the title of "the most noble residential area in the world", and is regarded as a representative and symbol of wealth, fame and fortune.

Xu Tian didn't like an overly prosperous life, so he didn't consider Beverly Hills when choosing his residence, and bought a house in Palisades, where housing prices are relatively cheap.

Kobe was very familiar with Beverly Hills, so he took Xu Tian and Paul George to the reserved Spago restaurant and met Jenny Buss, the magician, and Pelinka who were already there.

The atmosphere of the dinner was very pleasant, but Xu Tian didn't think so. He regretted the reduced training items in his heart.

At ten o'clock in the evening, the Lakers management team and the three core members of the team left Spago and started their journey home.

Li Lang happened to be discussing business in Beverly Hills, so he picked up Xu Tian and sent him to his home in Palisades.

The moving company was very efficient, and it only took one afternoon to bring life to the originally deserted mansion.Alice was a little bored waiting, and went back to her bedroom to watch her favorite evening soap opera.

Boss Jin is solely responsible for helping Xu Tian decorate the mansion, and he is sitting on the sofa in the living room watching the game between the Cavaliers and the Heat.

When Xu Tian entered the door, he happened to see James breaking through Haslem's defense, rushing into the inside to complete a one-handed dunk, and couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, did James perform well this time?"

Boss Jin didn't even look back, he concentrated on watching the not-so-intense game, and replied: "LeBron didn't play well this time, and the Cavaliers are already 18 points behind."

Xu Tianxin gave a comprehending cry, and walked to the iron basketball cage in the center of the living room, took out the basketball he had collected and polished his hand, and went to the private court in the backyard to continue training.

In NBA games, the home players usually choose the game ball, and whether this basketball is a new ball or an old ball that has been used for a long time in training depends on the choice of the home players.Generally, NBA players still like to use old balls, and basketballs that are too new will not feel very good.

Xu Tian turned on the lights in the backyard and practiced shooting in the basketball court illuminated by the lights. Boss Jin spontaneously helped him pick up and pass the ball.

Alice sat on a bench next to the basketball court, communicating with Xu Tian during shooting training, and told the interesting things she encountered today.

NBA players are successful people, which can be seen from their annual salary much higher than ordinary people, but they also have their own problems, that is, it is often difficult to have the opportunity to get together with their families or girlfriends.

A highly popular team like the Lakers basically plays the Christmas game every season, causing players to spend the Western New Year at the Staples Center almost every year.

Xu Tian practiced until midnight, and he didn't propose to go back to rest until Boss Jin showed a tired expression.After Alice and Boss Jin both went to bed, he went back to the master bedroom alone, allowing his body to rest after a long day of work.

Roy Hibbert is the most depressed person on the Lakers team, looking at the bedroom ceiling and losing sleep.He originally thought that he would never have to be teammates with George again, but he didn't expect that he would still be unable to escape when he came to the west, and he still had to endure the opponent.

Paul George called Kobe after the meal and asked him his opinion on who the boss of the team is-he is an All-Star player and doesn't want to be easily given to a rookie as the second head.

Kobe's answer is simple, whoever is stronger will be the master.

Paul George didn't think he would lose to Xu Tian, ​​and after getting Kobe's answer, he fell asleep contentedly.

The next morning Xu Tian woke up very early. After folding the quilt as usual, he started the individual training before the team's joint practice.

Boss Jin worked as a chef when he was young, and worked his way up the jewelry store by relying on his craftsmanship.Today he personally cooks and helps Alice and Xu Tian make breakfast.

Xu Tian had a rare leisure time while eating breakfast, talking with Alice and Boss Jin about the recent situation of the team.

Li Lang arrived at Palisades at seven o'clock in the morning, drove Xu Tian into the car, and the two headed for the Toyota Center.

On the way, Li Lang realized something was wrong, and asked, "Boss Xu, I still have to work as a driver, do you intend to increase my salary?"

Xu Tian was sitting in the back seat of the car, and said, "Uncle Li, I've already made you rich, so why bother with me?"

"Don't call me Uncle Li." Li Lang was very concerned about the passing of time, "I'm not married yet, if you want to call me Brother Li."

Xu Tian scratched his head and said, "Brother Li, I only recognize SKT's FAKER."

Li Lang didn't understand Xu Tian's words, so he naturally asked Li Ge's topic, and stopped talking about the salary increase.

Xu Tian was in a very happy mood on the road. He never expected that there would be a big show waiting for him in the Toyota Center.

Paul George became the first person to come to the Toyota Center. He took it for granted that the rumors about Xu Tian from the outside world were not true, and most of the tension in his heart disappeared.

Kobe was the second to enter the stadium, and he couldn't help being a little surprised to see that George was the only one in the training ground.

Xu Tian was the third person to come to the training hall. When he entered the stadium, he saw Paul George and Kobe Bryant doing shooting practice, and stepped into the court without saying a word.

Paul George heard the sound of sneakers rubbing against the floor, turned his head to see Xu Tian, ​​stopped the training at hand and said, "Xu, I want to be the boss of the team, I wonder if you can give up your position?"

Xu Tian got the rebounded basketball and threw it casually. He said calmly: "As long as you can beat me, the team boss position can be given to you."

"Is it so refreshing?" Paul George didn't expect Xu Tian to answer so casually.

Xu Tian threw the ball into the net, turned his head to look at George and said, "I don't think you can beat me, do you understand what I mean?"

"Single-on or duel?"

"As you like!" Xu Tian moved his body, "As long as you can win, I will give you the position of boss. But if you lose, you will be the third boss."

Paul George's idol is Kobe Bryant, he had no objection to Xu Tian's proposal, and asked, "It's the same if you lose?"

Xu Tian nodded as an answer, and asked straight to the point: "Do you want to play one-on-one, or play in a team match?"

Kobe suggested: "Paul just came to the team, and he doesn't have a tacit understanding with his teammates. How about the two of you using a one-on-one match that best reflects your personal strength?"

Xu Tian took the basketball from Kobe, tested the feel of the ball, and said, "No problem, just use one-on-one."

Although Paul George has just recovered from a serious injury, he still has full confidence in his own strength, saying: "11 balls determine the outcome, and the winner controls the Lakers."

Bryant retreated from the court to the sidelines to referee the heads-up.He knows that no matter what the final outcome, the Lakers will start a new era.

(End of this chapter)