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Chapter 237 Leonard Comes Back

Chapter 237 Leonard Comes Back

The next day, all the major NBA pages were occupied by the game of the Lakers, the Kings.

There are many big reversals, but games like this, where the first half is played casually and the team leader comes out to turn the tide in the second half, are rare.

What people pay more attention to is Walton's ability to control the team. Many people questioned his ability. At the same time, many media began to attack the unity of the Lakers, and various rumors began to spread. . .

And so on, the negative news is overwhelming.

However, the official website of the Lakers immediately released the news. The Lakers trust the head coach Walton very much. The team just needs to adjust. At the same time, they clarified the contract issue with Jiang Dashan, and directly explained the reason. "J did not directly agree to our contract extension, because he still needs to consider the team! At the latest, we will successfully renew the contract in the summer after the end of the season!"

Jiang Dashan is also suitable to like on the official Weibo, which stops all kinds of speculation immediately.

But private speculation won't stop.

Dashan has been on the phone with O'Neill since he woke up.

"Shaq, what's the situation? I just woke up and haven't eaten breakfast yet!" Dashan complained in various ways.

"I'm sorry, but I'm going to be quarreled by the owners of various teams. In the past few days, almost every team has contacted me and offered an offer! They said they hoped that we could seriously consider your future next season! Yes, every team! Except the Celtics! Even the Warriors, the Rockets, or the Spurs have all offered offers! You know, as long as you nod, the Warriors are willing to immediately start negotiations on using Klay and part of the cash bill for you and the Lakers! Ray, Paul George changed, and they didn't agree!" O'Neill laughed for a while after finishing speaking.

"That's it! Reject all of them! Listen, on the one hand, I want to be a leader, and on the other hand, I want to get a ring. Stop talking, I'm going to eat!" Jiang Dashan turned off the phone immediately after finishing speaking!

"I'm Cao, this J, really... Ah, hello, I'm O'Neill, oh, yes, yes, about J's transaction, well, we can find a place to communicate!..." O'Neill fell into endless phone calls again.

. . .

After reversing the Kings, the Lakers will face the challenge of the Spurs at home.

Last season, the Spurs easily won 61 games, and then lost to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals due to Leonard's injury. This is the Spurs' 2016-17 season.The Spurs don't want to make major adjustments to the lineup just to deal with the Warriors. Of course, this strategy will also cause some controversy. If you stand still, wouldn't you be complacent?

However, as far as the Spurs are concerned, they really have nothing to do. Except for an MVP-level big IP like Leonard, there is really no one in the Spurs lineup that can exist outside the system.

At the same time, the strength of the Spurs has benefited from Popovich's system.

Strong overall defense, strong overall offense; at the same time, Leonard can also pull out to play individually.

In the summer, the Spurs did not renew Simmons' contract. After all, Simmons' progress was limited, and they took Rudy Gay instead.Then he picked up a leak in the draft and successfully selected Derek White, but unfortunately, the teenager suffered a fracture of his right wrist within a few games.

But the good news is that Parker returned from injury, and Aldridge, who was called a softie for a season, regained his confidence and returned to the familiar Aldridge era of the Blazers. He played as he should and became the pillar of the team after Kawhi Leonard was injured!

And Gasol, the veteran who renewed his contract with the Spurs for 4700 million, can be regarded as living up to the trust of the Spurs.

However, Adelaide is not Leonard after all, and no one can replace Leonard's position in the Spurs.Therefore, the Spurs have only ranked sixth in the West so far.

When is Leonard coming back?

Popovich gave a sentence, "Maybe it's the Christmas game!"

. . .

The game always comes so fast!

But for Lakers fans, waiting one more day is suffering!

"Welcome the audience to watch today's game on time! The game I bring to you today is the Lakers vs. Spurs at home!" Yang Yi and Su Qun appeared on the TV screen on time.

"Oh, suffering! Not seeing the Lakers game, I feel uncomfortable all over! Ha ha." Su Qun joked as soon as he came up.

"Who said it wasn't. Today we mainly focus on whether Aldridge and Gasol's inside combination can kill the Lakers at home, and whether Dashan is on the outside can lead the Lakers to have a good impact on the Spurs!" Yang Yi commented.

"Also, the matchup between Kawhi Leonard and Lonzo, the superstars of the Spurs! I think this is what everyone is most concerned about!" Su Qun said plainly.

"What? Leonard?" Yang Yi was stunned!

Not only Yang Yi, but countless fans were stunned.

"That's right, haven't you read the starting lineup list submitted by Mr. Popovich? Kawhi Leonard is exactly on the starting lineup list!" Su Qun explained.

"My God, Mr. Popovich also said in the pre-match press conference that Leonard will return on Christmas!" Yang Yi complained, "The Lakers have been cheated!"

"Haha, you can believe it too! The current NBA's top three are unreliable, Durant's height, James' age, and the mouth of Popovich! One is more fake than the other!" After finishing speaking, both of them were happy.

"Okay, let's watch the game! The two teams started, the Lakers, Lonzo, Dashan, Kuzma, Nance Jr. and Lopez; the Spurs, Leonard, Danny Green, Aldridge, Gasol, and Kyle Anderson."

"The referee threw the ball, Gasol got the first ball for the Spurs, Aldridge got the ball, handed it to Leonard, Leonard took the ball and attacked! Came over from the top of the arc, two changed directions, one accelerated, passed Lonzo directly, broke through the middle, carried the defense of Nance Jr. and Lopez, and scored the ball! Amazing!" Yang Yi and Su Qun couldn't help but admire.

At the edge of the home court at this time, Wharton frowned and embraced with both hands. Xiao also looked dignified, "Wharton, it seems that it will be very difficult to win today."

"A team like the Spurs, which is both offensive and defensive, is really difficult to deal with. What I am concerned about is not winning or losing, but the performance of Lonzo, Ingram and Randall who will play in a while! Leonard's defense, hehe, I'm afraid Lonzo can't handle it at all!" Wharton looked worried.

On the playing field, the Lakers attacked and Lonzo took the ball to a high position.While protecting the ball, Lonzo waved his hands again and again, signaling Lopez to come out for the pick-and-roll!

But before Lopez came out, Leonard bypassed Lonzo's screen with his long hand and cut the ball off with a slap!Then speed up to get the ball, and then one-stop to get the ball in!Jiang Dashan, who was defending behind him, made no defensive moves at all.

"Dashan is also powerless! He has height, weight, and skills. If he reaches out, he will have to be punished!" Yang Yi and Su Qun felt helpless.

The Lakers attacked again, Leonard is worthy of being a master defensive figure, Lonzo was directly defended and made a mistake!The ball hit Leonard's waist, but fortunately Lonzo caught the ball again.

To the right wing Jiang Dashan, Dashan directly accelerated the breakthrough, and Green was left behind, but facing the inside line of Gasol and Alder, Dashan did not dare to take it lightly, and passed the ball to Nance Jr. who came in from the left wing.

Nance Jr. received the ball and Leonard came over to help defend.

Give the ball to Lonzo at the top of the arc, fake a three-pointer, Leonard didn't eat it!Lonzo breaks through the inside, singles Leonard, and carries Leonard for a layup!However, due to Leonard's height of 2 meters and weight of 01 kg, Lonzo completely lost his center of gravity in the air and made a three-point shot!

Fortunately, the ball just landed in Lopez's arms, turned around and hit a small hook, and scored 2 points. 2 to 4, the Lakers are behind.

The Spurs attacked, Leonard forced Lonzo, and made an emergency stop jumper.

. . .

"Lang Zuo was completely blown away today!" Yang Yi felt helpless.

"Indeed, after playing more than 6 minutes in the first quarter, Leonard made two steals, 3 turnovers, 5-of-0 shots, and only grabbed 1 rebound and sent 1 assist. Wharton should think of a way. Playing like this is not worth watching!" Su Qun was also a little embarrassed.

The Lakers attacked, Lonzo made another mistake, and the ball was pulled out of the sideline by Leonard.Walton called a timeout.At this time, the Lakers were 18 to 10, 8 points behind.

Lon Zuo was very frustrated, he knew that this was going to change him.

Jiang Dashan came over and patted his ass, "You are still young, adapt and learn!"

Sure enough, Wharton replaced Lonzo with Pope, and Jiang Dashan took the No. 1 position.

"This is the duel I want!" Both Yang Yi and Su Qun smiled.

Countless fans took out the popcorn, melon seeds or beer that had been prepared.

"Come on, ginger, fuck him!"

(End of this chapter)