Joining Lakers is the dream I long for a lifetime

Joining Lakers is the dream I long for a lifetime

The first time Matt Barnes sent message to the guy in Kobe Bryant jersey to ask if there is any chance that he can join the Lakers, to his surprise, the guy in bryant jersey replied him immediately and gave him great encourage. After dozens of message, Matt Barnes decided to give up a long-time contract and take on los angeles lakers jersey to help Kobe to pursue another championship.

Local time on Tuesday, the Lakers held a press conference to announce Barnes accept lakers jersey, officially. Barnes, averaged almost 88,000, 5.5 rebounds in game, shooting burying 25.9 minutes last season.

After the moment taking the number 9 james worthy jersey from the Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak, Barnes says:” be a laker, is my life's dream. As in the 1980s, the children grew up in California; the only option is to fall in love with the lakers. I grew up as" Showtime "Showtime (die-hard fans)... magic Johnson, byron Scott, a now - in a circle, I returned to place. I went through a period of very difficult way, just came here, but can be a laker, I was very happy. I think to myself and my family, joining the lakers is one of the best choices, the most successful choice... they just won its record, two, and are achieved. I think my pursuit with team very well suited."

About his new season, said his role, Barnes didn't care how much playing time, he will do everything to finish their tasks. About coach phil Jackson, Barnes says: "he is the best! Following his learning, I'm excited. His success in the NBA is unique, and I'm hoping to become part of history."

For newly established three giants, Barnes think: "the offensive firepower to Miami, we have the same offensive firepower, but we still have very strong defensively. Therefore, I have no."

Barnes says, choose the number nine worthy jersey and no special reason, simply because he liked the 22 - is legend Elgin Baylor jersey in the Lakers have retired.