On February 7, 2013, the training facility of the Los Angeles Lakers was very busy.

Because this day is the 39th birthday of Lakers star Nash.

In order to make Nash's birthday celebration more lively, the Lakers opened the team's training.

As soon as the training ground opened, Nash, who has performed well in the Lakers recently, and his two beautiful twin daughters became the focus of the Lakers training ground.

Today is a special day for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Because everyone has not been so happy for a long time.

Before Du Kang took charge of the team, D'Antoni lost 10 of 12 games, and the entire Los Angeles was like a scene of dark clouds looming over the city.

The players also have no intention of bringing their families to the team's training facility.

As for the recent performance of the team, it has been good, but it has been away from home some time ago.

He finally returned to the home court, but Du Kang's prestige within the Lakers is not comparable to that of D'Antoni.

The players were afraid of violating Du Kang's taboo, so they did not dare to invite their family members to the team training facility.

Now Du Kang told the team that today is a special day and everyone is here to celebrate Nash's birthday. There are many people and there will be no problem.

"Brother Wang, when do you think we can see Coach Xiao Du?"

"Don't worry, we will be able to interview coach Xiao Du during tonight's game against the Thunder."

Although Wang Gan was not as anxious as the beautiful penguin anchor next to him, he was still a little anxious.

CCTV's exclusive interview with Du Kang has been broadcast in China and has received a great response.

Now who doesn’t know that in China, as long as you catch up on Du Kang’s popularity, you can become famous?

As a media practitioner, who is not in a hurry?

Especially the beautiful anchor Jiujiu next to me, she was so anxious.

But what's the use of being anxious?

Even if Du Kang was there, they wouldn't dare to contact him.

Didn't you notice that media outlets like the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, TNT, and ESPN can only wait on the periphery?

"Brother Wang, Coach Xiao Du's status is so high now."

Looking at the handsome young man not far away who was coaching Kobe Bryant in training, he had a look of admiration on his face for a long time.

Then after thinking of something, Jiujiu said to Wang Gan next to him with some disgust.

"Brother Wang used to say that most NBA head coaches are actually nannies of superstars, and their status is not very high. A rookie head coach like Coach Xiao Du has an even lower status than the ordinary stars of the team. Brother Wang, you

Say, did you lie to me before and bully me for not knowing the NBA?"

"..."

Wang Gan didn't know how to answer for a while.

If you want to say that he didn't lie, he did lie. For example, he misled her by saying that Baylor of the Lakers had played in more Finals than Jordan, so she thought that Baylor was more awesome than Jordan.

However, he really didn't lie to her in this sentence.

In the NBA, the head coach's status is indeed not that high.

The status of senior coaches is not as good as that of superstars.

Ordinary rookie coaches and ordinary stars like Artest can be bullied.

This is indeed true.

only……

"Our coach Xiao Du is really different."

Looking at Du Kang who asked Kobe to play ball with the children, Wang Gan didn't know what to say.

Kobe loves children, but Kobe will never waste time when training by himself.

Everyone knows that Kobe regards training as his life.

But now, when Du Kang was training with Kobe, he asked Kobe to teach the children how to play basketball like an introductory basketball coach, and Kobe actually agreed.

This...is really awesome.

Even a 'precious thing' like Jiujiu knows how powerful it is, how could he not know how powerful it is.

Ask Phil Jackson, ask D'Antoni, Mike Brown, ask these coaches who have coached Kobe, when did Kobe ever become so easy to talk to!

It is indeed incredible that Coach Du can gain such great team prestige and league prestige as a rookie.

At this time, Du Kang, who was being watched by an unknown number of people, ignored the eager glances around him.

"Bryant, your skills have been polished to the extreme. No matter how hard you try, it will be very difficult to make a real breakthrough."

"Coach, are you saying my talent is already here?"

The look on Kobe's face was not very good.

He knows his talent is not the best.

He dares to say that he is already the hardest working player in the world.

But sometimes, working the hardest does not mean being the best.

Talent is really disappointing.

No matter how hard he tried, there seemed to be an insurmountable chasm in front of him.

"Coach, since you can help Steve make the impossible possible, then what you just said can definitely help me make the impossible possible!"

After Kobe thought of something, he looked into Du Kang's eyes and instantly changed from despair to hope.

"As long as I can see hope, even if it's just a glimmer, I will give everything. Coach, as long as you have the means, don't pity me, you can ravage me at will!"

If there is someone in the world who can save him and help him catch up with Jordan or even surpass Jordan, then it can only be the coach!

"..."

Du Kang looked at the two shivering little girls next to him. Well, Kobe's two daughters. He was silent for a while, and then said.

"Bryant, don't say such misleading words in front of children."

"Sorry, coach, I was too excited because of what happened to Steve yesterday."

Nash's defensive improvement yesterday really kept Kobe awake at night.

So when I saw Du Kang this morning, I couldn't wait to accept Du Kang's transformation.

Close to and surpassing Jordan in strength.

Close to and surpassing Jordan in terms of honor.

These are the two major obsessions of Kobe's career.

"Bryant, have you ever thought about changing your mind?"

"Change your thinking?"

"Have you ever thought about how you fell in love with basketball?"

"..."

Kobe was silent.

"When you fell in love with basketball, was it just to surpass Jordan?"

"..."

Kobe remained silent in surprise.

"Bryant, you are a smart person. I believe you understand what I am talking about. Have you ever thought that your original intention of basketball has been dusted for too long?"

"..."

Kobe was surprised and wanted to say something, but felt like nothing could be said.

"Basketball is our closest partner, but now you are using it to chase vanity, maybe..."

"Our closest companion, He weeps every day."

"..."

"Bryant, if you believe me, you can try to teach 100 children how to play basketball. Maybe these children can bring you miracles."

"..."

Kobe was in shock and silence until the end.

but……

"Coach D, can I be a good friend with basketball like Kobe?"

"..."

Du Kang looked at the timid little boy in front of him and was stunned for a moment, but he quickly nodded with a smile.
To be continued...