Although they failed to relive the glory of American basketball in Beijing, the Dream Team VIII received unanimous praise from the American basketball community upon their return to the United States.

On one hand, this was because the American men's basketball team achieved its best result in a major international competition since 2000 in Beijing.

On the other hand, it was because after watching the Olympic final, the general opinion in the United States was that losing to Su Feng, who was on fire in that game, was nothing to be ashamed of.

Moreover, after the Olympics, due to the strong retention of USA Basketball Chairman Colangelo, Davis had agreed to continue as the head coach of the American men's basketball team until 2012...

Therefore, the United States firmly believed that under the leadership of the "Godfather of Basketball," the American men's basketball team would return to the top of the world in the near future!

In September, after saying goodbye to his family, Su Feng and Kobe boarded a private plane back to Los Angeles.

However, as soon as he got off the plane, Su Feng received a piece of "bad news."

Because Britney felt that her tour performances in the past two years had taken up a lot of her time tutoring Su Feng in English, after careful consideration, Britney officially made the decision to temporarily retire from the music scene.

"I'm tired. In the next two or three years, I want to go with Su to see the stars and the sea."

Online, American nerds went completely crazy about Britney's decision.

And at the same time...

Su Feng's peerless waist began to tremble on this day!

When saying goodbye to Su Feng that day, Kobe looked at Su Feng with great sympathy.

Then...

No sooner had the Mamba snake returned to his mansion in Newport than Vanessa dragged him into the house.

The next morning.

Eye to eye with Su Feng.

Kobe and Su Feng were both very understanding and didn't ask each other why they didn't come to the training ground until the afternoon.

After all, men...

How could they admit they couldn't do it?

"By the way, how is Shawn, who you mentioned to me before?" In the afternoon, Kobe, who refused to play anymore after winning Su Feng once in a one-on-one, deliberately changed the subject.

Seeing this, Su Feng couldn't help but regret it.

Considering that Kobe had just recovered from his injury, Su Feng had obviously been holding back during their one-on-one just now.

"I've already asked Mitch. I heard that this kid still hasn't found a team willing to give him a chance." Su Feng said, looking at Kobe.

"But since you were so optimistic about him before, shouldn't you give him a hand at this time?" Kobe asked.

"Kobe, it's precisely because I'm optimistic about him...

That's why I've been waiting until now."

Having lived two lives, Su Feng knew very well that if some players lacked a certain experience in their growth, they might embark on a path that you couldn't predict.

In Su Feng's original timeline, Shaun Livingston, who matured late in his career, only began to seriously hone his skills after God took back his talent.

Therefore, this summer, after the free agency market opened, Su Feng was not in a hurry to have Kupchak contact Livingston's agent.

Anyway, even if this guy reached an agreement with other teams, Su Feng wouldn't panic at all.

Because Livingston's current skills determined that no matter where he went, he couldn't escape being waived.

In addition, Su Feng knew very well...

Even though the four years in Houston were very unpleasant, for Livingston, who was only 23 years old at this time, he would definitely still have many unrealistic ideas.

For example, after getting a chance from a certain team, his ball skills would greatly improve, and he would change people's perception of him overnight.

And then embark on the peak of his career as an NBA superstar, marrying a rich and beautiful woman.

In the new season, the Lakers were determined to win the championship.

So Su Feng couldn't give Livingston, who still had such fantasies in his heart, a chance.

Because even if he suffered fewer major injuries, Livingston, who had been remade by God at this time, was only suitable for using his height advantage to play mismatch in limited playing time.

Moreover, this had to be based on the premise that Livingston was willing to spend at least two years honing his post-up skills and pull-up skills.

Livingston's dream was beautiful.

But reality was cruel.

In the NBA, physical fitness was the only real capital.

In fact, if it weren't for Kobe's physical condition being different from ordinary people, even with the injury recovery plan made by the ironsmith system for him and the nutrient solution that Su Feng poured into him all day long, it would have been impossible for him to be so lively and kicking after being away from the court for 18 months.

Su Feng planned to have Kupchak contact Livingston's agent in mid-September, after the NBA teams had initially determined their rosters.

Because by that time...

Livingston, who was panicked inside, would be able to see reality clearly.

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In early September, Su Feng's main task was to recover and recuperate while being Kobe's sparring partner.

As a result...

What made Su Feng angry was that during this time when he didn't dare to use his full strength to beat Kobe, in addition to taking the opportunity to win several one-on-ones...

He...

He even secretly recorded the footage of these one-on-one matches!

Compared to the reckless young man of the past, Kobe, who was over 30 years old, was obviously much more sophisticated in his behavior.

On the 10th, the Lakers' other players, who had finished their vacations and special training, returned to the team one after another.

After a summer of training, Marc Gasol, who was constantly being rubbed on the ground by his older brother, exploded the Lakers' other inside players on the first day of practice.

Being beaten by his older brother was indeed painful.

But after being hit by Pau Gasol's iron fist of love...

Marc Gasol was no longer the rookie he was last year.

And DeAndre Jordan, who had been receiving training from Ben Wallace in Alabama all summer, stunned everyone as soon as he appeared in the Lakers' training hall...

Because even though he was only 211 centimeters tall...

He looked even taller than Yao Ming at this moment!

"Due to a moment of impulsiveness, I cut off my afro that I had kept for more than ten years last season.

This kid said he wanted to inherit my mantle, so I specially gave him the same hairstyle as I had back then." Touching his bald head, Ben Wallace said with a smile, looking at Su Feng.

"Oh, right, Su, new season, new atmosphere, don't you want to feel my haircutting skills again?" After a pause, Ben Wallace put his arm around Su Feng's shoulder and said.

Hearing this, Su Feng kicked Ben Wallace without even thinking.

"How did you train this kid's free throws?" After protecting his hairstyle with both hands, Su Feng asked, looking at Ben Wallace.

Ben Wallace grinned triumphantly, "Don't worry, if his free throw percentage is less than 70% in the new season, then I'll eat my shoes!"

Oh!

So confident?

In the Lakers' training hall, after throwing the ball to DeAndre Jordan, Su Feng immediately had him demonstrate his free throws to everyone on the spot.

As a result...

Apart from the fact that his posture was comically similar to Ben Wallace's...

It was indeed as Ben Wallace had said. In 10 uncontested free throws, DeAndre Jordan made 9 of them.

"In addition to free throws, I also taught this guy how to box out and help defend.

My God, you might not believe it if I said it...

This guy initially only relied on his body to play, and his defense was so bad that even I could beat him!" After shaking his head, Ben Wallace looked at Su Feng, exhausted.

"Did you teach him the rules of survival for inside players in the NBA?" Su Feng asked curiously.

"You can try it." Ben Wallace said with a smile.

Hearing this, Su Feng quickly walked towards DeAndre Jordan.

Then, just as DeAndre Jordan was still confused...

In the blink of an eye, Su Feng flipped him over his shoulder and threw him to the ground.

Ben Wallace was speechless.

"Didn't I teach you many times before? Pay attention to your lower body, pay attention to your lower body, how can you be so stupid?" Looking at DeAndre Jordan, Ben Wallace was very tired.

And DeAndre Jordan, who had been thrown down by Su Feng on his first day with the team, felt extremely aggrieved.

Because how could he have imagined that Su Feng's way of greeting people would be so special?

"Young people these days are really getting worse and worse.

Back then, when I first entered the league, I beat up Karl Malone and Charles Barkley." Looking at Ben Wallace, Su Feng said with a frustrated look.

"Isn't that right?

Back then, Charles Oakley had to call me Big Brother when he saw me!" Spreading his hands, Ben Wallace bragged to Su Feng without blushing or skipping a beat.

And now...

Basically, everyone in the Lakers team except Kobe was shocked by Su Feng and Ben Wallace.

Damn!

Were these two guys really this arrogant back then?

"Uh, well, I'm actually pretty good at wrestling too."

Walking in front of Su Feng and Ben Wallace, Marc Gasol, who really wanted to test whether these two guys were really that awesome, took the initiative to ask for a fight.

But after glancing at Marc Gasol's sturdy physique, Ben Wallace said to Su Feng, "Hey, Su, when will that movie I had a cameo in be released?"

Su Feng nodded and changed the subject, "I asked Lionsgate, and they said they plan to release it this Christmas."

Marc Gasol: "..."

No...

Why?

Why won't you guys wrestle with me?

Turning back to look at DeAndre Jordan, who was still rubbing his butt, Marc Gasol, feeling that he had a lot of strength but nowhere to use it, immediately invited DeAndre Jordan to start an inside one-on-one.

Then...

That was the end of the story.

After all, with DeAndre Jordan's IQ of less than negative 58...

How could he be a match for the current Marc Gasol?

And on the first day of practice, Kobe also found his new source of happiness.

In his one-on-one with Shawn Marion, Kobe easily won three games in a row.

"As expected, even after resting for so long, I am still the strongest scorer in this league!"

After defeating Shawn Marion, Kobe trotted all the way to Su Feng, eager to share his happiness with him.

"Doesn't he know that Shawn was just letting him win?" Ben Wallace asked, looking at Su Feng.

"He probably doesn't know." Su Feng nodded.

Kobe: "..."

Hey!

Su Thief!

What do you mean?

So when I win against someone, they're just letting me win, and when you win against someone, they're going all out?

Uh...

Kobe was indeed wronging Su Feng this time.

Because knowing that Kobe had just recovered from his injury...

So, just like Su Feng before, how could Shawn Marion dare to use his full strength?

"If you want us to go all out in our one-on-ones with you,

Then you better listen carefully to the coach's arrangements during this time." Pointing at Tyronn Lue, Su Feng said to Kobe.

"I can't accept his arrangement to only let me play 25 minutes per game." Kobe said stubbornly.

"Then we can only use half of our strength when we play one-on-one with you." Su Feng shrugged.

"I've been waiting for this season for a full 20 months...

Su, I don't want to just be a spectator on the sidelines." Kobe said unhappily.

"Have you thought about the fact that rashly increasing your playing time without adapting to the intensity of the game...

Might make you continue to be a spectator for the next 20, or even 40 months?" Su Feng asked.

Kobe: "..."

"During the time when you're fully recovering, I'll make you an Italian sausage pizza every three days." Looking at Kobe, who suddenly became sad, Su Feng said.

Hearing this, Kobe still didn't speak.

"I'll cover all your three meals a day except for away games." Su Feng added.

"Then you must also guarantee that the team will completely revolve around me during the 25 minutes I'm on the court!" Kobe said.

Su Feng spread his hands, "No problem."

"Are you serious?" Kobe, who didn't expect Su Feng to agree so quickly, asked.

"Of course I'm serious, when have I ever lied to you?" Su Feng blinked his wise eyes and said.

Heh...

With your bad temper, I just need to coax you a little when the game starts, and you'll obediently pass the ball to me, right?

So, revolving around you, what impact will it have?

Honestly speaking,

Based on Su Feng's understanding of Kobe...

He didn't worry at all that he would become as withdrawn as Shaquille O'Neal.

It's just that...

Whether Goran Dragić will become withdrawn by then...

That remains to be seen.

Anyway, as the Lakers' new season's main point guard, Goran Dragić's English isn't fluent enough yet.

Therefore...

Even if he really has an opinion...

He can only have an opinion.

And in September, after a week of practice, according to the instructions of Emperor Feng, Kupchak also contacted Livingston's agent.

As a result, Livingston, who had been sitting idly at home for an entire summer, almost died from excitement and nearly crashed into the corner of the table.

"The Lakers...

The Lakers are really willing to offer me a two-year contract?"

After learning Kupchak's intention from his agent, Livingston was shocked!

Although he had indeed fantasized about his career after leaving Houston, as Su Feng had expected...

But as time went on...

Right now, you can completely understand it as...

As long as a team is willing to give him a bite to eat, he is willing to kneel!

"Yes, but the contract is non-guaranteed, we want..." Looking at Livingston, his agent originally wanted to say that if it didn't work, they could wait a little longer...

But for Livingston at this moment...

What's wrong with a non-guaranteed contract?

Isn't a non-guaranteed contract still a contract?

"I'll sign!

Sign it now!" Livingston said impatiently to his agent.

And so it was...

On the 25th, before the Lakers' media open day for the new season, the Lakers officially welcomed the fifteenth player on their roster.

And compared to last season,

Whether it was the depth of the roster or the strength of his teammates, in Su Feng's view, this Lakers team had the strength to compete for the championship.

But no matter how much Su Feng and Kobe wanted the championship in the new season...

Su Feng knew it all.

Right now, if they wanted to launch an attack on the championship, the Lakers had to take their solid first step first.

That is...

On the media open day, with a brand new look, lead the world's 80 billion Lake fans to shout that sentence:

————I Lakers championship!!

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ps: Second update delivered! A total of 11,000 words updated on the 1st! Begging for double monthly tickets!