0452: [Friend or Foe]

Andrew Bynum's relationship with Lakers management has been stiff this past offseason, and there has been a lot of news about him being traded for Snoopy. This led to him rejecting the Lakers' team doctor's diagnosis without informing the Lakers management and accepting the surgery plan made by other doctors.

To be honest, Kupchak and the others were annoyed by this incident, and they thought it was unprofessional for Bynum to do so.

However, due to the internal control of this news, the outside world did not know about the differences in their treatment plan.

And in terms of outside public opinion, the vast majority of Lakers fans do not want to trade Andrew Bynum.

After all, Bynum has grown up watching them step by step, and now, he has gradually shown the potential of a first-class center, and even many fans are still fantasizing that he can take over the legacy of the Lakers' great center.

Moreover, the Purple and Gold have reached the Finals for two consecutive seasons and won the championship last season. In this case, splitting up the established lineup is definitely not a smart choice. Stability is the most important thing at this time.

On top of that, Snoopy has been trying to play the outside scorer role more this season since he ate, lived and practiced with Kobe Bryant for 40 days in the offseason. As he made more and more shots, even Zach Randolph got into infighting with him. Can Kobe Bryant take it?

They look to have gone down exactly the same path, with Kobe Bryant squeezing out the Sharks in '04 in order to get more shots and team status. Snoopy now seems to be following his path, and it looks like Zachrandolph will soon follow in Shackle's footsteps.

Based on this situation, Los Angeles fans are not optimistic about the combination of Snoopy and Kobe Bryant, they believe that after Snoopy's arrival, not only will the Lakers' existing system be destroyed, but Snoby and Kobe Bryant will even have violent conflicts.

At the same time as these public opinions were raised, Dugg once again lived in Kobe Bryant's mansion.

Kobe Bryant showed affection for Snoopy like never before. Some media even ridiculed that since Kobe Bryant married Vanessa, even his parents have not eaten and lived with him for so long.

And those NBA players who claim to have been in close proximity to Kobe Bryant have almost never reported that they have spent the night at the Black Mamba's house.

"Do you know what we're happiest about right now?"

Kobe Bryant raised his wine glass at the dinner table: "Your fight with Zach Randolph is so exciting. I hope it gets as big as possible until Knicks management can't take it anymore and put you on the trading table at the same time. ”

He looked 'gloating'. And that's why Lakers general manager Kupchak previously helped Zach Randolph speak.

They are the team that is most keen to see the Knicks infighting, and only in this way can they take advantage of the chaos.

"There's a good chance you're going to be disappointed with that." Dugg smiled, and then said, "Tomorrow night, I will solve this internal chaos in the team, and at the same time, solve you." ”

Even Vanessa could see the confidence behind Snoopy's smile.

Soon, however, she saw a stronger confidence in his husband's eyes. Kobe Bryant smiled faintly: "No." Brat. Even if Pau Gasol is out tomorrow night with an injury, you still can't take the win. The idea that you want to use the Lakers to quell the internal chaos is simply childish and laughable. ”

"No, you'll find out tomorrow night." Dugg shrugged.

The two went toe-to-toe.

If it weren't for the fact that she had already learned how they communicated, Vanessa would have even worried that the two of them would fight.

But now, she just took a leisurely sip of red wine and asked, "Snoopy, so you really went on a date with Anne Hathaway last night?" ”

This is the biggest gossip in the entertainment industry today.

Los Angeles media exposed the footage of Snoopy and Hathaway talking opposite each other in the hotel café last night. Although there was no picture of the group leaving in the end, those street tabloids had a very strong ability to read pictures and tell stories, and they even described the story of the whole bed in vivid words.

On his way to Kobe's house, Dugg heard a report about the incident on the car radio.

At that time, he looked at Kobe Bryant helplessly: "This stupid media actually said that I came to Anne Hathaway seven times last night. How many hours in a night? ”

He felt it was a humiliation.

The Black Mamba frowned, he didn't know what made Dug angry about this matter. On average, once every 10 minutes, it doesn't take long.

Kobe Bryant lives with himself.

"I'm not going to respond to that question." Duge told Vanessa.

Vanessa nodded, then said, "I don't believe you'd do such a thing. No one would date someone at a café, and... I didn't see you leaving together. ”

"Still, I think Anne Hathaway is a good woman. Although many netizens don't like her, and even go crazy to diss her. But I have a pretty good relationship with her. ”

Vanessa told Snoopy.

She sounds like she's trying to get Hathaway and Snoopy. Her favorite Duchess girls are Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett Johansson, both of whom she thinks are too keen to be sexy. At the same time, she also doesn't like Miley Sellers, because her eldest daughter used to be crazy infatuated with this female star, but after her image transformation after the big Chicago scene, she was afraid that her daughter would be influenced by Miley Sellers, so she quickly tore up all the Disney princess posters in the mansion.

She doesn't want her daughter to become a lesbian in the future, and she is counting on her grandson to make it to the NBA and continue Kobe Bryant's basketball genes.

No way, who made Kobe Bryant shoot far less than he shot in the matter of giving birth to a son, and he has shot 0 of 2 at the moment. In desperation, I can only save the country in this way.

"I heard you'll be at Selena Gomez's concert before you return to New York?" Vanessa suddenly asked Duge.

Dugg shrugged: "I'm not sure about this, I didn't agree." ”

"So, has your economic crisis reached this point? Would you even be willing to share the stage with Selena Gomez's rumored boyfriend Justin Bieber and former gossip boyfriend Jonathan Brothers for those pay? Vanessa said in surprise.

Dugg really didn't know how to answer.

"If you do lack money, we can lend you some." Vanessa spoke again.

The black mamba on the side also had an expression of need.

To be honest, this touched Dugg. But Dugg replied, "Thank you very much for your generosity, but my finances are a little tight, but they are still manageable. There is no need to borrow money from outside sources for the time being. ”

Later, Bryant said that if you need to, you can always ask.

Dugg couldn't thank you enough.

After dinner, Bryant took Dug to a private theater where they watched Michael Jordan's videotape together.

As Reggie Miller said, both of them can be regarded as Jordan faction heirs. Kobe Bryant even imitates Michael Jordan in his speech, and sometimes when interviewed, he deliberately slows down his speech and enhances his tone in order to show authority and become the center of the crowd.

Every time they watch a video of Michael Jordan, the two make some new discoveries and give them some inspiration for their technical moves.

"I heard that you've been in talks with Nike recently about starting an independent brand?" Kobe Bryant finally asked a very concerned question between the watches.

This matter has been interfering with Nike's top players lately. Especially Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James.

"To be honest, I'm not happy about the news. We have a good relationship, but if you set up an independent brand, then my status goes down because of that. Do you understand what I mean? Kobe Bryant confessed his thoughts to Dugg.

Dugg nodded, he could understand Kobe's feelings.

"LeBron James is even worse. He's been yelling lately about leaving the Nike flag, and he can't stand you being above him. He also wants to set up an independent sub-brand. But it doesn't seem that simple, and his contract is very strict. Actually, the content of my contract is also bound. Bryant looked at Dug: "I have to say, you have taken a good step in business." ”

Duge was silent for a moment, and then said, "Let business be business, and friendship be friendship." You know, my biggest brand value right now doesn't come from the stadium. So, there's no need for you to make yourself unhappy in this matter. ”

Bryant nodded.

If it had been five years ago, he would have been even more aggressive than Snoopy, and he wanted to be the second player to have his own brand after Jordan more than anyone else.

But... There is no possibility anymore.

When he was under Adidas, he hid under the wings of sharks and caused a huge scandal at that time. Coupled with Tracy Maddie's rise, he is even lower than Maddy in terms of renewal price. This caused him to flee.

After joining Nike, although he quickly became the first person in the league. However, Nike can't give a star who has ever worn sneakers from another brand the first treatment. LeBron James is the first person with Nike, and his shoe pricing says it all.

And now, Snoopy's sudden rise to prominence has made him a little unpleasant.

But, think about it. In fact, I was relieved.

There is even a thrill of completing the overtake of LeBron James.

After all, Snoopy was my 'disciple'.

At twelve o'clock in the evening, Duge finally returned to the hotel.

No matter how good the relationship is, it is still an opponent.

Before leaving, Dugg told Bryant, "Get ready, you'll see a different Snoopy tomorrow night!" ”

Kobe Bryant shrugged: "You'll see Kobe Bryant like no other, too!" ”

The smell of gunpowder was strong, and the two were-for-tat.

The so-called friend and foe, that's it!

……