Chapter 637: Chapter 197: This Is a Massacre!
Sure enough, being handsome is useless in front of teammates; it’s only effective when telling cold jokes to the girls...
In front of teammates, it’s best to keep things as usual. I should have quietly walked over to Magic and Kenny Anderson just now.
Better late than never, Zhang Hao ignored the previous scene and walked over to Magic.
As long as he’s not embarrassed, it’s others who will be.
However, as Zhang Hao stood silently to the side, Magic began to interpret again.
Zhang Hao just wanted to play a joke, but he failed because his teammates weren’t in the same mindset. But in front of Magic, Magic saw Zhang Hao’s "ambition."
According to Magic’s quick analysis, he believed that Zhang Hao, despite his more mature mind compared to peers, finally had a sense of crisis upon the arrival of two superstar teammates.
Maturity doesn’t mean lack of feeling. A sense of crisis is inevitable, and Magic believes Zhang Hao is definitely a young person who loves the spotlight and wants to become a superstar because Zhang Hao has never shied away from these.
Otherwise, why bother going to film special effects movies?
Maturity also doesn’t mean having a good solution to every issue. If it’s related to training or games, Zhang Hao is certainly skilled. But winning teammate approval, compared to O’Neal, Zhang Hao clearly isn’t as adept. This time, the cold joke’s result seems fine, yet Zhang Hao’s impression doesn’t suit this approach.
But this isn’t important; Magic felt pleased with Zhang Hao’s desire to compete.
Within the team, whoever vies for the top spot doesn’t matter to Magic. Winning is what’s important. However, he is biased, hoping Zhang Hao becomes the team’s star, as Zhang Hao was the person who helped him break through social barriers upon his comeback.
As for being reserved... Magic believes a leader doesn’t necessarily have to be all smiles. Leaders like Zhang Hao have appeared before.
Magic began brainstorming with his brilliant mind...
Barkley likely doesn’t care about this, O’Neal... he has communicated with the management and coaching staff before; the old fox remains the same, but Logo Man definitely supports the development of his own players.
Without further hesitation, Magic addressed his teammates, who were waiting for the legendary figure and the team’s eldest player to speak: "I’m honored that you accepted my invitation and came to the arena half a month before the training camp begins. It seems playing for a long time has its benefits..."
With a lighthearted comment, Magic evoked bursts of laughter. Zhang Hao thought he could do it too, but damn this persona... moreover, he couldn’t speak like that currently.
Over more than a year, people can change too. A new personality formed from memories of the future and memories of the current era has become different from both.
"...We’ve welcomed many new members, and I’m excited. I have teammates so excellent that I couldn’t have imagined, just like ten years ago when I was playing with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Michael Cooper, AC Green, Michael Thompson... and Byron you." Magic said, gesturing to Byron Scott.
Byron Scott displayed his trademark smile, along with a captivating mustache.
After a quick interaction, Magic continued: "Now, I have the feeling from ten years ago once again. I seem to see that the Lakers will be great again because of us..."
Last season, Magic did not consider himself the locker room or on-court leader. This was the first time since his return, and Zhang Hao was seeing this side of Magic for the first time—everything spoken felt like an inspiring speech, and that confident smile inspired intense trust...
The man who had his career cut off in its prime at 31, just after winning two consecutive regular season MVPs, yet still secured his place as the greatest point guard in history, possesses overwhelming personal charisma!
At 37, as long as Magic regained his confidence, he remained the player with the strongest personal appeal in the basketball world!
Even O’Neal and Barkley were like juniors in front of Magic.
Yet, others couldn’t compare; some new arrivals who had been All-Star starting guards, even displayed eyes adoring a idol, and only Byron Scott kept smiling...
"...I believe we are gathered for a reason, perhaps preferred by God, allowing us to become a team," Magic’s speech was coming to a close, and now it was time to get down to business, "Although I’m thrilled that we could evolve into a team, our roster has undergone significant changes. Every position has new faces, and perhaps most of us are unfamiliar with each other, so we need more communication and training. That’s why I gathered everyone half a month early, and I greatly appreciate your presence..."
It really boils down to saying "we start training half a month early", but Magic made it into a personal speech session.
Just as Zhang Hao thought it was over and they should prepare for training, Magic added another line: "Aix, what are we doing next?"
In Magic’s entire speech, except for the Lakers legends, he only mentioned Byron Scott’s name among current Lakers team players. He didn’t mention Barkley, O’Neal, Kenny Anderson, or the four teammates regarded as the strongest in the team, including Zhang Hao.
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