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Chapter 819 819 522 Whatever the Cost
Chapter 819 819 522 Whatever the Cost
?Chapter 819: Chapter 522 Whatever the Cost Chapter 819: Chapter 522 Whatever the Cost “Frye, how do you view LeBron’s claim that he doesn’t play for the stats?”
“I have nothing to say, so far, it has indeed been the case.”
“Does this loss make you feel disappointed?”
“If I said we weren’t disappointed about tonight’s failure, that would definitely be a lie,” Yu Fei said, “The answer is a little, but it’s not that serious.”
“Kobe told you before the game that the Lakers would win tonight’s match, and they would secure the series, how much chance do you think he has of achieving this?”
Yu Fei recalled the events before the game; Kobe had already accomplished the first half of this goal.
But completing the remaining half was not that simple.
Although they were completely defeated by the Lakers tonight, looking back, there were also many uncontrollable factors, such as everyone but Durant going silent and the referee team led by Dick Bavetta making it seem like the Lakers were playing a home game.
As long as the core players continue to perform, role players will definitely have much room to showcase.
Because a significant ball handler can treat teammates as data fodder to absorb stats, they also possess the magic of “making teammates better.”
As for the referees, it’s foreseeable that the officiating in the next game will be adjusted back to a normal range.
That is to say, the Lakers’ shooters won’t get as many easy scoring opportunities as they did tonight.
Although the SuperSonics’ offensive talent is far inferior to their opponents’, defensively, they can still put a lot of pressure on the opponent.
Thus, Yu Fei confidently replied to the journalist, “If this is a marathon, Kobe has run the first half tonight, but he will never be able to complete the second half.”
The final question had a sort of joyous tone in the face of misfortune.
A journalist from the “Seattle Times” asked, “Frye, tonight you became the first player in NBA history to score 50 points consecutively in the playoffs, a feat not even Wilt Chamberlain or Michael Jordan have achieved. What does accomplishing this mean to you?”
Yu Fei looked sullen due to the loss of control in the series, but he answered, “It means nothing. If it does mean something, it will disappear quickly because I’m going to score 50 points in three consecutive games.”
The shadow of the G4 failure was spreading, but Yu Fei was already gearing up for the next game.
This is why many think he was born for the era of social media stardom.
He really knows how to create a spectacle.
While everyone marvelled at the Lakers’ strength, LeBron’s selflessness, and scouted the culprits for the SuperSonics’ defeat, Fei once again shifted public attention with a 50-point forecast.
Now, it seems that the pressure has shifted to the Lakers Team.
In the post-game press conference for the Lakers, Kobe and LeBron, who usually receive journalists separately, rare appeared together in the media room.
Strangely, victorious Kobe and LeBron did not seem excited.
A journalist asked Kobe, “This is a rare big win in your records against Frye, but you don’t seem happy. Why?”
“The series score is 2-2,” Kobe countered, “Do you think I have any reason to be happy?”
LeBron and the media’s relationship had been unpleasant for nearly a year, but seeing Kobe treating the journalists like stray dogs barking at him from the roadside made his mood much brighter instantly.
“Wait until we defeat the SuperSonics, I guarantee you will see genuine smiles on our faces.”
James’ Gang helped relieve the awkwardness brought by Kobe’s terse words.
Then, the reporter willingly played the role of a messenger, bringing Fei’s latest 50-point forecast to the leaders of the Evil Empire.
“Is this old news, or did he just say that again?”
LeBron jokingly asked.
“Just now.” The journalist said, “Frye stated that he wants to become the first player in playoff history to score 50 points in three consecutive games.”
“He’s dreaming!” Kobe said angrily, “I’m sick of his act!”
Kobe could clearly foresee that Fei’s mere words could dilute the impact of the SuperSonics’ big loss at home.
In the next few days, until the King of the Hill battle arrives, the only thing the outside world will care about is whether Yu Fei’s 50-point forecast will materialize.
This hypocrite used that damned statement to diminish the gloom of failure once again.
The Lakers Team won’t receive the recognition they deserve.
Kobe could clearly foresee that, for the next two days, he and those around him would be repeatedly asked about how to stop Fei from scoring 50 in the King of the Hill battle.
It’s clearly a pie in the sky, but people buy it because Fei is the one saying it.
“Kobe, what do you mean?”
“I’m putting it out there, you can print this in the newspapers or post it online, but we won’t let him score 50 points in three consecutive games!” Kobe’s face had turned red, and his temperature appeared very high, “We won’t let him succeed again!”
“If…”
“There are no ifs!”
Kobe interrupted the journalist.
But how can there be no “if” in the world of sports?
“But…”
“There are no buts!” Kobe said loudly, “If he does it, I’ll retire!”
So, humans are mindless when enraged.
Kobe was not angry because of Fei’s arrogance, but because the opponent used public opinion to downplay the impact of tonight’s game on both sides.
The Lakers would not be praised for their big win, and the SuperSonics would not be overly blamed for their big loss.
Everyone just calmly awaits the arrival of the fifth game.
If Kobe hadn’t made the “if… I’ll retire” statement, maybe the Los Angeles media could have slightly twisted the public opinion back, but now, with such a statement, he truly made game four “irrelevant.”