"In the summer, Lin said our goal was a championship.

I believe that for people who have just experienced a failed season, the thought is mostly, 'How is it possible, how could we possibly do this?'

But now, looking at our rankings, we are ranked fourth in the Western Conference!

We have opportunities, no matter from any angle, we have opportunities.

I've also heard some people outside saying that Phoenix is ​​destined not to win a championship because they never did it even with Charles Barkley.

That's why I hung up this jersey and told you Laue's story.

Nothing is impossible in this world. If it is, it must be because your efforts are not enough.

We should never accept this so-called fate, but should take the initiative to break it all.

We can defeat any opponent as long as we believe firmly!"

It has to be said that NBA coaches are very capable.

Even if Gentry is not famous for chicken soup before, if you give him a theme, he can still make you a chicken soup with pure concentration.

After hearing this, Lin Ying felt a little anxious.

The team members who had just listened to Laue's story were even more moved.

"This jersey will always hang here and become the motto of the Suns locker room.

I hope everyone reads it every day when they come into the locker room and when they leave the locker room."

Lin Ying knew the first words, but Gentry added the last sentence himself.

So he kind of created the Suns' locker room motto?

Thinking about it, after he leaves the Suns or retires from the Suns, the players who later come to the Suns will probably be introduced by coaches like this:

"This is our locker room motto. He was built by Lin for the team back then."

Full of style.

But those things are still early. The most useful thing now is that the Suns' confidence has increased significantly, which will play a very positive role in the following games.

Gentry is still very prestigious in the team. From the next day, the players will unconsciously read it when they enter the locker room.

Lin Ying did the same.

And don’t tell me, this kind of brain enhancement is very effective.

Because when I read it, I can't help but recall Laue's story in my mind, and then I have the feeling that Laue worked so hard and why can I relax.

At this time, think about the Spurs' locker room motto, which indeed played a role in their championship.

That night, the team got on a plane to Los Angeles, where their second meeting with the Lakers of the season would begin.

There is bad news for the Suns, and it also changes from Lin Ying’s previous judgment:

The Lakers' condition has improved.

When the game reached mid-January, the Lakers' sluggish state finally angered Kobe.

"This is no place for messing around. Anyone who wants to continue messing around like this should get out of here right away!"

Here are the scenes of Kobe’s rage reported by the Los Angeles media.

Without external stimulation, Kobe just threw a bomb internally.

The Lakers players all know Kobe's character, and that is definitely not a threat, but a warning.

With Kobe's current status in the Lakers, it is highly likely that he will be traded if he really gets caught.

So the Lakers' performance came back immediately.

After all, they have been working together for so long, and their tacit understanding is stronger than at the same time in history, so as long as the desire to compete comes back, their strength will be there.

After entering late January, they have achieved a wave of 5 consecutive victories and averaged a 15+ victory over their opponents per game.

The situation the Suns are facing will be more difficult than the last time they played against each other.

But the Suns' morale is high.

Not only because of the locker room motto, Gentry also said one thing before departure: he would not give the veterans more rest time in this game.

In other words, he wanted to give it a try in this game.

This is a battle that affects the Suns' confidence in the championship!

…

As soon as Lin Ying arrived at the hotel, he received a call from Kobe.

The two met at the training gym.

Again, he just started working without saying a word.

What surprised Kobe was that Lin Ying's disadvantage was even smaller than the last time they played against each other.

Especially with the increase in offensive and defensive abilities, Lin Ying's self-confidence has greatly improved. It feels like he can beat himself.

And soon that feeling came true.

He actually let Lin Ying win a round!

Although he played four sets, he still won by a huge score of 3 to 1, but he was facing third-year Lin Ying!

I don’t dare think about it in a few years.

After sitting down, Kobe and Lin Ying chatted about Grover.

The fact that Lin Ying hired Grover with an annual salary of 2 million has been widely spread on social media.

"Don't you think it's not worth it?"

Kobe couldn't help but ask.

"I have nowhere to spend my money."

Lin Ying's answer made Kobe choke.

"Investment in the body is the investment with the highest return, even if it seems to be at a premium."

Lin Ying continued.

Although there is nothing you can do about this premium.

Because he knows that Grover's so-called "family" is Jordan.

If he raises the price a little bit, Jordan will definitely follow.

But if he calls for a flat price, Jordan will most likely not follow.

Typical "auction psychology".

But just like the previous investment in cryotherapy equipment, the return is also extremely high.

Kobe nodded.

When it comes to investing in his body, he is also very keen on it and spends much more than Lin Ying.

"I never thought you would go to the Suns. I will not be soft in the game against the Suns."

In total, this was Lin Ying's first meeting with Kobe after leaving Denver.

And here’s a piece of trivia, which is why Kobe Bryant said this.

Kobe also had a strong "revenge" mentality when he played against the Suns.

Because before O'Neal left and Gasol arrived, Kobe also led the team to the playoffs, but was eliminated by the Suns in the first round for two consecutive years.

Among them, the one that left a deep impression on fans was the season in 2005-06 when Kobe's statistics were at their peak.

The Lakers once led 3-1, but were eventually eliminated by the Suns in a 3-4 comeback.

That was the only time in Kobe's career that a 3-1 lead was overturned.

For a person with his personality, that is definitely the biggest shame in his career. Maybe he even has the Suns team logo hanging above his bed.

And based on the round system, the Suns defeated him twice, and last year he won once, and it would take at least one more time to even it out.

"Kobe, do you remember what you said to me?"

"Um?"

"You said that young people should behave like young people. The position they want should not rely on charity from others, but should be earned by themselves."

After saying this, Lin Ying paused, then stared at Kobe and said:
Chapter completed!