Back in the locker room, Guo Xu received a greeting call from Austin and made an appointment to celebrate when he returned to Los Angeles.

Guo Xu's grandfather also called and said that the hotel business became popular because of him, and many people went to have dinner and talked about NBA.

He took a shower and came out of the bathroom. "Zen Master" Jackson asked him to come to his side and said, "Jason, go to the press conference with me later. Be humble. Don't say too much about looking forward to the future, otherwise the media will praise you and don't mention the team's defending title again. That will make us public enemies of the league."

Jackson is very clear about the media's path, and he can remind newcomers in some aspects.

Guo Xu smiled and said, "Thank you, I understand."

Jackson praised him, "You did a beautiful job today. Keep working hard next time, don't be proud."

At the press conference, Guo Xu was the focus of the whole audience. O'Neal had the best data, but 30+10 was just a normal performance. Everyone was tired of watching it. The first game of 30+ in the last rookie's career is the big news!

Many newcomers in history have performed well in their first games, often in the lottery show or even the top three. They were already predicted to be potential new stars before entering the NBA, and Guo Xu obviously has more gimmicks and explosive points.

The reporters asked Jackson to comment on the new disciple.

Jackson said: "He is the kind of young man who makes me look forward to it. I am willing to give him a chance to perform, and I am willing to watch him play."

The reporter asked: "How much do you think he can grow in the future?"

"I dare not say this because he is only 180cm tall. If he wants to perform well, he needs a suitable tactical system."

Jackson's evaluation will make the media difficult to "support" and is a kind of protection for young players. This is not to underestimate Guo Xu. No matter how strong the player's personal ability is, without a suitable tactical system and excellent partners, it is still impossible to win the championship. Jordan, Magician, Olajuwon, O'Neal and others are no exception.

O'Neal praised Guo Xu in other aspects in an interview. "He is good at playing basketball and playing. He is a very humorous person. I like him. Now he is my little brother."

The reporter asked: "What do you think of him and Tyrone Rupee? They are both small defenders."

"I can't compare, I haven't spoken to Tyrone Lu," O'Neal replied. This sounds like a joke, but it's not. He really hates Tyrone Lu and is too lazy to hide it.

"Then do you think Jason will become a star in the future?"

"It will definitely happen. People with cheerful personalities are prone to success, just like me." O'Neal smiled.

Kobe commented on Guo Xu relatively simple: "He is a passionate person, and he seems to have endless strength and works hard during training. I appreciate his this."

The reporters focused on interviewing Guo Xu. The first question was difficult to answer, and there was a trap. "Your first scored more points than Iverson in your career. How do you think you are comparing with him?"

Iverson made 12 of 19 shots in his first regular season game in his career, and scored 30 points and 6 assists with free throws. Although the 76ers lost 103 to 110, people also considered Iverson to be a superstar.

If Guo Xu really makes comparisons and says he is happy to score more points than him, the media may take it out of context and say that he does not take Iverson seriously, and his future goal is to surpass Iverson. Big media is better, and some small media are so unconventional and attract attention by making news. This is why Jackson reminds Guo Xu to be low-key, and young people are easily at a disadvantage.

Guo Xu thought for a while and smiled: "I don't think this is comparable. The reason why Iverson joined the 76ers was because the 76ers were the bottom team in the league the previous season, and he didn't have so many outstanding teammates. I joined the Lakers, with Shackle's thigh hugs, the defensive intensity I faced must be much smaller."

There was a burst of laughter in the venue, and even local reporters in Portland found this answer interesting.

Guo Xu is just a rookie and doesn't feel embarrassed to admit that "hugging the thighs" is. It is recognized that O'Neal's thighs are thick in his previous life. Just look at his bad dunks in his career and his average 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 blocks per game in the regular season!

He can see his position clearly. If you don’t say this, will the fans not say you are hugging your thighs? The NBA championship team has at least two stars. If a newcomer wants to play in China without hugging his thighs, he is really a group of CBA teammates.

O'Neal was very happy to hear that, feeling that the little brother was not in vain. Kobe, who had partnered with him as soon as he entered the league, would never say that.

The reporter asked: "Do you want to compete for the best rookie of the season?"

"Of course I want to be the best rookie, but also the All-Star. I know it's hard. There are many people in the league who can stop me from scoring, but..." Guo Xu paused and said seriously: "No one can stop me from dreaming."

There was another burst of laughter in the venue. The previous words seemed crazy, and the last sentence changed. It was a self-taught joke, and the reporter could not catch him.

The reporter asked: "You performed better than Kobe today. What do you think about this?"

Guo Xu said: "I don't think I'm better than him. Even if Kobe's touch is not good, the team will not underestimate him. The opponent will definitely send defensive experts to deal with him, otherwise they will lose ugly. On the defensive end, his role is more critical. Today I'm just hot in my hands, and the basket is as wide as the sea. Everyone has such a time, and there is nothing to be proud of."

A reporter asked: "Stadamire won the best rookie, and your statistics are completely overwhelming him today. Who do you think you are better than him?"

"I'm better." Guo Xu answered without thinking.

Everyone was inspired by it. "Little Flying Squirrel" was a famous star in the league back then. Although he was not selected as an All-Star, he was at least a second-rate star. Guo Xu only played one game and said he was better than him. This is a bit too crazy.

The reporter asked: "Why?"

"Of course it's because I'm taller than him, and I've stood by him to compete. Almost everyone was not optimistic about me during the draft. Even if I got the NCAA Final Four MOP, they said I was too short. Now it's rare to meet someone shorter than me. According to Volkswagen's standards, it's obvious that I'm better."

Someone took the lead in applauding the scene, and the reporter who asked the question realized that the topic was wrongly led by Guo Xu.

He expected Guo Xu to say that he was stronger than Stadameer now. As a result, when Guo Xu explained, it was more like saying that those who had ambition were not tall. He not only expressed his ambitions, but also emphasized his height to people.

Stadameer was the seventh pick in the first round in 1995, and Iverson was the No. 1 pick in 1996. The media often said that they were inspiring, so wouldn’t Guo Xu, the last place, be more inspiring? Those two were widely favored before the draft.

Phil Jackson thought Guo Xu was very clever in answering questions and hyped himself in a joke. As long as the media focused on his height and two points in the ranking, he could immediately attract the attention of fans. This game was broadcast live nationwide and had a high exposure rate.

Guo Xu's words will indirectly enhance his position within the Lakers. Once he has a high popularity, he will have high commercial value accordingly. Fans like him, and the coaching staff must also ensure his playing time.
Chapter completed!