The exchange between the two was much simpler than the one between Wang Yi and Doncic. They said just a few words, then parted.
After all, King Arthur still felt he owed Wang Yi a favor.
For one thing, when Wang Yi was with the Kings, he had deliberately controlled the score in the playoffs, losing the first three games 0–3 before winning the next three in a row, each with a game-winning shot.
That had been the greatest humiliation of King Arthur's life.
He really couldn't forget it.
As the Lakers' owner, James also went over to hug Wang Yi.
"Looks like you guys have found a new way to win," James said. "Congratulations."
Wang Yi nodded. "Thanks."
James continued, "Stay at my place tonight. I'll treat you to a late-night meal."
Wang Yi hesitated briefly, then nodded. "Sure."
After the players had finished greeting one another, they headed into the Player Tunnel.
Phil Jackson watched Wang Yi disappear down the tunnel and sighed to himself.
In fact, Phil Jackson had known since the first half that the Lakers had almost no chance of winning.
The Lakers had shot threes that poorly, yet they were still down by four at halftime.
And the Lakers couldn't get their Triangle Offense going, which was like having half their martial arts crippled.
On top of that, the Lakers' defense was mediocre to begin with. They couldn't stop the Raptors' fast breaks or their half-court offense.
If the Raptors' threes hadn't been falling tonight, the Lakers might have had a chance to fight back. But all three of the Tsunami Brothers had hit their threes, so the Lakers had no chance of winning.
After this game, he would have to explore some changes to the Lakers' roster.
The Lakers were a little unbalanced