The defending champion Lakers didn't make any drastic overhauls in the offseason, but made major 'substitution' signings at the No. 3 spot. Ariza joined the Houston Rockets for $33.95 million over five years, and Artest joined the Lakers for $33.95 million over five years.

This is more obvious to the Lakers than the gains and losses of the 'trade'.

The bad side: the loss of youth, future and athleticism, the loss of the first expert in the weak side passing lane, and the weakening of the attack ability to cut in on the weak side.

On the bright side: Artest has better passing ability, more game experience, better temperament on the pitch, stronger top defense, and he is better suited to play against Celtic's Paul Pierce than Ariza. And most importantly... His passion has somewhat curbed the Lakers' tendency to be loose and habitually fluttering.

So far this season, the Lakers have only lost 1 game, again because Pau Gasol went off the court with a finger injury in the game, and in the end only lost by 2 points at the AT&T Center. It can be said that the strength of this season even surpasses that of last season.

And before this game, except for Snoopy of Andrew Bynum, who claimed to prove that he was worth far more than the Knicks in the game. Ron Artest also said that he would treat Snoopy as a Lakers player.

In fact, in the match predictions of major media outlets, Ron Artest is also considered the best choice to defend Snoopy. They thought Artest was strong enough to drag Snoopy into the quagmire...... Artest may be afraid of speedy opponents, but he actually knows what to do with players who carry baskets and shoot with a tentative step.

Even though his strength has declined over the years, he is the first person in the NBA to win the best defensive player as an outside player in the new century.

Of course, no one thinks that the Knicks, who are in a state of civil strife, can beat the Lakers on the road.

However, TNT still broadcast the game live in the United States, after all, this is last season's finals.

ESPN, next door, was undoubtedly sarcastic about TNT's live broadcast arrangement, and they broadcast the Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers live across the United States. And put out the slogan in advance: Eastern Conference Finals Warm-up Battle!

Judging from the current situation, from a basketball perspective, ESPN has a better game resource.

As for TNT, they can only hope for the Duke's fans and gossip fans. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any Duchess Lady claiming to be at Staples Arena tonight.

……

At a time when the outside world was even looking at the game with a sense of 'boredom', Dugg made his decision in the dressing room.

He told Randolph clearly: "Zach, I don't think you've been in the right rhythm at all in the last few games. So, tonight you're on the inactive list. ”

His tone was calm, but at the same time non-negotiable.

And when he said that, the whole locker room was stunned. Everyone, including Zach Randolph, was unexpected, he didn't expect Snoopy to stand up and bluntly ask for his ban.

Previously, he had always considered Snoopy to be a kind person. Even if he completely ignored his presence on the court, he would not show an angry expression.

But now, he is so calmly asking for his suspension.

"Are you crazy?" Zach Randolph yelled at Dug, "Don't you know that I'm the team's strongest attacker? Without me, would you have the slightest hope of beating the Lakers? ”

"You really are the strongest attacker on the team. But, Zach. We don't need you anymore. Snoopy's expression was even a little sad, but behind the sadness was determination: "I thought we could go hand in hand and create a new era together." However, your recent performance has gotten out of control. I've been giving you a chance, and I've always wanted you to get back on the right track. But you didn't. So, I won't have you in my future plans. ”

"You're giving me a chance? Hum! ”

Zach Randolph sneered, he finally no longer had any scruples. He rushed over and tried to grab Dugg by the collar, but James Johnson and Wesley Matthews stood in his way when he was a meter away from Snoopy.

And Snoopy Marbury has already started the voting channel: "Now it is up to all members of the coaching staff, the team medical staff, and the players on the team squad to show their hands to vote, and if you think that Zach Randolph's current physical condition is not suitable to continue playing, please raise your hand." ”

His voice had just fallen.

Dugg raised his hand.

Subsequently, Zachrandolph finally saw Snoopy's enormous influence in the locker room.

All five members of the coaching staff raised their hands, including Jeff Van Gundy, whom he has been courting and thinks he has built a good relationship with.

All four members of the team medical team raised their hands.

Team 12 roster: Milicic, Nate Robinson, Stephen Marbury, Wesley Matthews, James Johnson, Kirk Simridge... Eddie Curry.

Zach Randolph finally realizes that he has completely lost the ability to compete with Snoopy.

All I have done before is nothing more than stupid self-hypnosis. It didn't have the slightest effect.

The tide is over!

Zach Randolph sighed.

In his original plan, the final showdown between himself and Snoopy will be earth-shattering, and he will carry a thunderous force to disintegrate Snoopy's power in the locker room, after all, Snoopy looks so weak. The most important thing is that he was helped up by himself when he came to power, and he was able to lift him up or destroy him...... This has always been his strength.

And yet now.

Snoopy knocked him back to the bottom with just one fluttery word: Zach, I don't need you anymore.

After he said this, he didn't even have to announce the rest himself.

Someone helped him fight, someone helped him initiate a vote...... More people stood directly behind him.

It turns out that we are no longer the same heavyweights.

Randolph finally realized this.

But it's already too late.

"Snoopy, don't be complacent. If you don't win, everything that happens now will come back and swallow you. Jeffries suddenly shouted in Zach Randolph's place.

His words made Randolph's dark eyes shine with a glimmer: yes. Once the Knicks lose, all the blame will fall on Snoopy alone.

Snoopy, you are indeed a high-achieving student who is proficient in calculations. However, you're too impatient, you shouldn't suddenly launch an all-out attack on me in the face of the defending champions. This is what makes me die and come back to life.

Zach Randolph's heart was filled with hope.

He seems to see the bloody scene of Snoopy being scolded by the media and being scolded by the fans. And at that time, he only needs to appear in front of the camera as a victim.

After all, I'm still too young!

A smile tugged at the corner of Randolph's mouth.

But he didn't know that at this moment, Snoopy also had a smile on the corner of his mouth.