Chapter 431

The conflict between the two intensified, tit-for-tat; if they keep arguing like this, it's possible they might fight.

And this was in front of the mass media; if they keep arguing like this, it will have a bad influence on both of them and the entire Los Angeles Lakers team.

"Okay, okay, losing is normal, don't argue."

"Don't say anymore, I know we lost the game, everyone is in a bad mood, but winning and losing is normal."

Malone and Payton smoothed things over.

Pulled the two away separately, and the interview ended in a hurry.

However... the argument between the two had been filmed and recorded by countless reporters, and it would definitely trigger a big topic the next day.

It would definitely pull the heat to the max.

Sure enough.

The next day.

"'Black Mamba' Kobe, scored 60 points, but lost the game, career milestone tragedy night, extremely tragic!

However.

Powerful scoring explosiveness, makes people have the ability to defeat Su Yan."

Source: "Fox Sports".

"'OK' combination, 'Black Mamba' Kobe, after growing year by year, is gradually going to replace 'Big Shark' O'Neal and become the 'New King of the Lakers'."

From "Boston Herald".

"Shock! 'OK' combination argued fiercely at the post-game press conference, there is a big conflict between the two, and it has become irreconcilable."

From "Chicago Tribune".

"'OK' combination, O'Neal and Kobe's different basketball philosophies have caused the conflict between them to accumulate, and now it has reached an irreconcilable point.

So.

The locker room atmosphere is precarious.

Can such a Lakers 'Luxury Four Giants' impact the championship again this year, this is a big question mark."

From "Charlotte Meow Meow News".

"......."

It was still early morning, and news reports about the "OK" combination arguing spread through the streets and alleys, causing an uproar.

Rumors flew everywhere for a while.

"The conflict has been there for a long time, it intensified this season, last night Kobe's career 60-point night but lost, and it happened that the Shark didn't play well.

Leading to a complete explosion.

This rhythm is not good."

"I said so, although the Lakers have the second-best record in the West, but with the powerful combat effectiveness of the 'OK' combination, supplemented by 'Mailman' Malone and 'Glove' Payton.

These luxury four giants, how could they be the first in the West, or even the first in the league.

As a result... just second in the West, not to mention the gap between the third and fourth in the West, the Spurs and Kings, is not big.

The Bulls and Pacers in the East all have better records than the Lakers.

This is clearly unreasonable.

But thinking again, if the Lakers' locker room atmosphere is not harmonious, and there are always problems, and the players are not focused on the court.

The sense of teamwork is not strong, then it is reasonable.

And in the case of conflict and discord, they can still play the flashy record of second in the West, which also shows the strength of the 'Luxury Four Giants'.

Then everything is reasonable."

"Indeed."

"The strength of the luxury four giants is there, beyond doubt, but... if the team's locker room atmosphere is not harmonious.

They can't go to the end.

Can't win the championship."

"That's right."

"Kobe, besides having a strong desire to win, is also a very ambitious player. The Lakers three-peated and created a dynasty.

As a result...

He didn't have a single FMVP, and could only enjoy the championship as a second-in-command, which is definitely not the situation Kobe wants.

And the Shark is gradually unable to control his weight, and his dominance is declining day by day.

Kobe is getting stronger rapidly.

The two's basketball philosophies are different, conflict is inevitable, but... it shouldn't have reached an irreconcilable point.

At least.

It shouldn't have exploded this year, they should have won another championship."

"That's right, don't mess up Lakers, didn't win last year, this year is your excellent opportunity to win the championship, definitely don't miss it."

"......"

Lakers fans heard the news and were very worried.

Inside the Lakers.

Led by "Zen Master" Phil Jackson, even owner Jerry Buss came to the Lakers studio to do ideological work for Kobe and O'Neal.

Indeed.

This point really shouldn't let the conflict explode.

Even if the philosophies are different, even if there is conflict, but for the championship, the "OK" combination should suppress their dissatisfaction with each other.

Everything can be talked about after this season and winning the championship.

After some persuasion.

The two reached a reconciliation on the surface, apologized to each other on social networking sites, and posted a photo together.

Everything looked like ordinary complaints and arguments between players after losing, and the two looked like they were back to normal.

Kobe 60 points, the second 60-point man of the season.

The conflict between the "OK combination" intensified.

The fierce battle between Su Yan and Zaza.

These became episodes before All-Star Weekend, allowing fans to enjoy the regular season while looking forward to the arrival of All-Star Weekend.

During this period.

The NBA official also announced the list of some players participating in the All-Star Weekend events.