Chapter 1162: Chapter 369: LeBron Jas Is the Least Qualified of Them All
“Alright, gentlen,” the Russian raised a glass, “I’m actually quite curious, how do we know that the ‘he’ each of us is referring to is the sa person even without ntioning nas?”
The three laughed heartily, it couldn’t be helped, his characteristics were just too obvious.
Roger’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and statue unveiling beca the biggest off-season news.
So Nike dia accused Roger’s premature statue unveiling as too arrogant, but those voices were insignificant.
Nowadays, Roger has the right to decide who can enter the locker room to interview him, and who doesn’t have the privilege. This is the normal dynamic in the court, the rightful privilege of the current top player. Sister Lu’s criteria for whether a dia outlet is qualified is actually very simple: if you often criticize , why should I be friendly to you?
Therefore, most mainstream dia dare not confront Roger.
Jim Gray’s situation in 1997 still intimidates dia personnel to this day. (Previously: Because he induced Shaq to talk nonsense on the show, maliciously expressed he’d like to see the smug Roger fail, and afterwards, because Roger achieved a three-peat, ESPN didn’t want to antagonize Roger and fired him.)
The greater Roger’s influence, the smaller Nike’s sway in public opinion.
After all, no one wants to lose the qualification to interview the number one in basketball.
So, except for a few small dia outlets, most mainstream dia reported positively on the statue unveiling ceremony.
But just because dia don’t dare provoke Roger doesn’t an his rivals don’t.
At the new season’s dia day, Kobe Bryant showcased his new jersey at the press conference. Next season he will switch from number 8 to 15.
With the Eagle County incident completely behind him, Kobe Bryant seems to want to create a sense of rebirth through changing his number.
As for why he chose number 15? Kobe Bryant explained: “15 represents wisdom and freedom, symbolizing Jesus Christ’s passion and the gospel.”
This narrative sounds good, but no one believes this nonsense reason.
Why number 15? Because Roger is number 14!
Kobe Bryant’s ambition is like a photographer flaunting at a car show; his thoughts and intentions are unmistakable.
He also bluntly stated at the press conference: “Roger hasn’t even played a single ga in Oracle Arena, so I don’t understand the significance of that statue. Perhaps, he might not win a single championship in San Francisco?”
The Eagle County incident felt like a nightmare, a yearlong nightmare.
He beca infamous because of it, caused his wife’s miscarriage, and nearly led to a broken marriage.
But now, it’s all over.
He wants to wholeheartedly imrse himself in basketball and save his ssy life.
Shaquille O’Neal also mocked on dia day: “I don’t know what this ans, it’s like writing your own epitaph. The jerk is unbelievably arrogant, as if he forgot championship rings aren’t handed out annually.”
Tim Duncan’s response wasn’t as intense, but he jokingly showed his dissatisfaction: “I must ask why the team didn’t erect a statue after winning the first championship in ’99? If winning one title qualifies for a statue, I should have two outside! Yes, you can report that, Tim Duncan officially broke with the Spurs because of the statue!”
Even LeBron Jas joined the fray: “You know, Roger is an extrely outstanding player. He deserves a statue of his own. But if just one championship qualifies for a statue, it diminishes the prestige of the gesture. I think Mikhail Prokhorov went a little overboard. Roger is great, but the Russian shouldn’t abuse such ans to highlight Roger’s greatness.”
That Roger only won one championship for the Warriors yet gets a statue seems to displease many players, and this displeasure mostly stems from envy.
A grand statue stands at the entrance of the currently most luxurious arena in the NBA.
Who wouldn’t be envious upon seeing it?
On the other side, Boris Diaw, Trevor Ariza, and Matt Barnes made their official dia appearances.
This year’s Warriors press conference was held within the training ground, and Oracle Arena’s new training ground was big, yet still packed full by dia.
Reporters asked Roger nurous questions, many about the statue.
“Does unveiling a statue before retirent give you pressure?”
“Not at all, instead it will beco my driving force. You know, I don’t want to play a bad ga and find the statue’s head smashed.”
“Many star players seem to have criticisms about the statue, what’s your view on this?”
Roger leaned forward, looking at all the reporters below: “Their comnts an nothing to , this is my statue, and I think it’s great.”
Great, the familiar feeling is back.
The ESPN show wasn’t wrong; this isn’t the Golden State Warriors, this is the Golden State Gangsters.
Because the leader of this team is a bandit-like figure.
Next to him, newcor Boris Diaw teasingly asked: “I’m curious, who all thinks Roger isn’t worthy of a statue?”
“Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron Jas…”
“Hold on, LeBron?” Diaw interrupted the reporter.
“Yes, LeBron, he believes abusing statues will lower the legendary nature of erecting one for players.”
“Hahahahaha,” the Frenchman laughed, “LeBron? What qualification does LeBron have to comnt on this?”
Roger turned to look at Diaw, the Frenchman who just slighted the Chosen One simply picked up a delicate little cup, sipped so coffee, seemingly not thinking there was anything wrong with what he said.
He successfully earned Roger’s favor.
Honestly, Roger was quite curious too.
From Michael Jordan to Boris Diaw, why is everyone in history always targeting the naive LeBron? Has the disappearance of Nike’s dia influence faded his halo?
As a devoted LeBron fan, Roger was heartbroken by such situations.
He must speak out for LeBron Jas.
“In fact, I think no one else has the qualification to comnt.”
After pausing, Roger continued: “But undoubtedly, LeBron Jas is the least qualified among them.”
After the conference ended, Roger felt good. He decided to treat Boris Diaw better in the future.
So made Roger happy, but so made him annoyed.
Back in the locker room, Roger found soone missing. At first, he thought the new locker room was too spacious, making it look empty, but after counting, there indeed was soone missing.
Erik Spoelstra approached and told Roger, “Allan Houston took leave, he’ll return to training camp in three days.”
“Reason?”
“He has business activities to attend.”
“That’s no reason, the timing of business activities can be arranged in advance, even I haven’t missed training camp.”
“What are you planning to do?”
“I’ll deal with it when he returns.”
Roger knows not all players are keen on establishing a dynasty.
So people relax after winning one championship.
But Roger will not allow anyone to relax on his team.
If there are, he will exercise his authority slightly.
As the supre leader of this team.
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