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The Los Angeles Lakers’ 17th NBA win, which saw the franchise equal the Boston Celtics as the league’s biggest winner, was marked by euphoria, tributes to Kobe Bryant and outbursts.
After the team’s victory over the Miami Heat, which closed the series in the final 4-2, some of the team’s stars spoke about the excitement of the title.
“I want my fucking respect,” says LeBron.
LeBron James, one of the biggest names in basketball history who joined the Lakers last year, took it out and asked for their “damn respect” after the game, quoting other team officials.
“I told Jeanie [Buss, presidente dos Lakers] When I came here, I would put this franchise where it belongs. Your late and great father [Jerry Buss] She did this for so many years and she just took over afterwards. It is an incredible feeling not only for me, but for my teammates, for the organization, for the coaches and for everyone who is here ”, he began.
“We just want our respect. Rob [Pelinka, gerente dos Lakers] you want their respect. The technician [Frank] Vogel wants your respect. Our organization wants respect. And I also want my damn respect, “the latest MVP told ESPN.
Davis cries before the end
Anthony Davis, another star of the team, could not contain his excitement and had to walk away from the bench seconds before the game ended.
“I was excited. In fact, when I left the game, I started to feel [a emoção]. About 25 seconds to go, that feeling came true. I was 25 seconds away from becoming a champion. I was excited. It’s the kind of trip that went well. I did well, my team did well, the committee did well, “he said.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis, stars of the Lakers and NBA champions in the 2019-20 season
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The 27-year-old, who joined the Lakers a year ago, said that after a series of attempts at the New Orleans Pelicans, he managed to fulfill his dream.
“When they traded me, all I wanted was to be a champion. To be able to compete, to be able to win. I was able to do that in my first year with the Lakers,” he said. “Not everyone can say that. I wanted to do the same in New Orleans. I was there for seven years,” he recalled.
Kobe’s ‘prophecy’
Rob Pelinka was also the center of attention. Today, the general manager of the Lakers, the American was an agent of Kobe Bryant, an icon of the franchise who died earlier this year, for a long time.
Rob Pelinka no funeral for Kobe Bryant no Staples Center
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After the game, he was delighted to recall a statement from Kobe as soon as he took office in the franchise.
“When I took the job, I remember him saying, ‘Hey, I know what you did for me for 20 years. I’ll give you two, three years. You’re going to fix this and put the Lakers on top again.’ you were right, man. You give me the energy to do that, “said Pelinka.
“2020 was a tragic and very difficult year in many ways, with what happened on January 26. I think Kobe and Gianna, the player’s daughter, who died with him in a plane crash, guided this team throughout the year. Kobe is always in my head, always, every day, every minute, “he added.
