Chapter Forty-Eight: Run

Kobe Bryant finally came to the press conference after the game, Harris didn't think Kobe's performance in this game would gather too much focus, and planned to let the immature Kobe experience the Los Angeles spotlight, which Kobe Bryant had to experience.

But he underestimated the ability of the Los Angeles media to explore the topic, and as soon as he sat on the press stage, the long gun and the short cannon came to Kobe.

"I heard that you were forced to give up your college degree to run for the American basketball because of the persecution of your parents, is this true?"

"Mr. Bryant, may I ask what kind of psychology you are wagging your finger at Mutombo."

"May I ask Mr. Bryant, is it true that there are rumors that you are Jordan's illegitimate son?"

"Sir, what do you think of fellow rookie Allen Iverson? His season scoring averages and single-game highs are higher than yours. ”

Long guns and short cannons flocked to Kobe, Kobe Bryant looked calm, although these questions were uncomfortable, but they were already a small scene for Kobe.

"My team-mates and I played very well under the coach's command and we won the game." The bull's answer to the horse's mouth was flawless, and Kobe Bryant talked endlessly but never mentioned those sensitive topics.

Harris let out a long sigh, these tricky and weird questions made him a little big, but fortunately Kobe Bryant coped with it well.

"Security, please control the scene, ask questions one by one."

The chaotic scene was finally brought under control, and O'Neal was a little surprised, just after playing a few games, Kobe Bryant attracted fewer reporters, although not as many as himself, but it was already very large.

The interview went on without a hitch, and Bryant's sophisticated answering skills left a good impression on the Los Angeles media.

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"Guys, the victory is worth celebrating. But let's not forget that we'll play Mosaic in Houston the day after tomorrow. So we're going to come to the team tomorrow to analyse the video and prepare the tactics, understand? Harris said to the players after the game.

The Mosaics, like the Lakers, are undefeated so far. It is one of only three teams to win all, and the remaining one is the Chicago Bulls.

The Mosaics formed a Super Big Three after poaching Fliggy Charles Barkley from the Suns this year. The luxury of the squad is extremely rare in history, and it is enough to rival some of the biggest teams in later generations.

First of all, their inside line is paired by Big Dream Hakeem Olajuwon and Fliggy Charles Barkley.

Hakiem Olajuwon, who weighs 2.13 meters tall and 116 kilograms, was selected with the first overall pick in the '84 draft, beating Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and John Stockton. In '86, he led the team to the finals and lost to the Boston Celtics in 6 games.

Despite being nearly traded due to contract entanglement in 1992-93, he remained in Houston and in 1993-94 he became the first player in MLS basketball history to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP in the same season. In the two seasons following Jordan's retirement, his Rockets won back-to-back championships against Ewing's New York Knicks and Shaq O'Neal's Orlando Magic.

Olajuwon averaged nearly 27 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks per game in the four seasons prior to this season. He was very full and luxurious, and at the same time played a dominant performance of 28.9+11+4 and 33+10.3+4.5 in the playoffs in the two seasons of winning the championship, leading the team to win the championship.

This is the first player among the four centers to win the championship crown, and is also considered by the media to be the king of this center forward era. He has the offensive skills of a small forward, the lowest foot in history, and the defense is also the best in the league, winning the best defensive player in the 9394 two seasons back-to-back.

It can be said that the current Olajuwon is the god king of the gods in this era when the center is king, and there is no second inside line that can shake his position.

And Fliggy Barkley, the official height is 1.98 meters and 113 kilograms. The No. 5 pick in the '84 draft, he has an extremely good dynamic talent, power, speed, and bounce are all amazing. He has often played flying performances in games, and has won 1 MVP, 10 All-Stars, and 11 All-Star teams so far.

Short in stature, his skills are more delicate than the average power forward, and his back-to-back offense is at its peak. At present, the league does not have a five-second back, and Barkley's back-to-back singles and athleticism have allowed him to make up for his height shortcomings and become a Hall of Fame-caliber power forward.

Although Barkley has performed well, his team has been mediocre. Neither Philadelphia nor Phoenix had too good team success, so he chose to defect to Olajuwon at the age of 33, desperate for a championship ring.

The third giant is Clyde Drexler, the second-in-command of Olajuwon's second title. With a height of 2.01 meters and a weight of 95 kilograms, he has a thunderous speed. His physical fitness is often compared to Jordan's. And the Portland Trail Blazers, who held the No. 2 pick in '84, did not choose Jordan precisely because of his existence.

In his peak season, Drexler played 27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 2.7 steals, and he has very good offensive and defensive and playmaking tandems, and he can be said to be a perfect second-in-command next to Olajuwon.

He has won nine All-Star and five All-Star to date. It can be said that his only shortcoming is his age, and the 34-year-old Drexler's physical fitness has declined a lot. However, his static talent and court IQ allowed him to average 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists per game at the end of his career last season.

When you have a team with three superstars like this, it's hard to lose. Olajuwon also has a good group of role players around him who are chasing championships.

Their shooting guard is Mario Elie, a starting point guard who has won two consecutive championships. He was a 3-and-D player who was excellent defensively and even won another championship with the Spurs in later generations.

Point guard Matt Maloney was an undrafted player who played a role in the Rockets as a dribbler over half court and shooting three-pointers. He could shoot 1.9 three-pointers with a 40.4 percent shooting percentage.

And on the bench, there is an All-Star level interior player like Kevin Willis, who is a power forward who can play 17+8 data all year round.

This is the luxurious Mosaic team, and this year they are aiming for a third championship.

Together, the Lakers players studied footage from the Mosaics' first six games.

Killing.

That's the only word Bryant can think of, and Olajuwon still played a dominant 39+9+2 performance against the Western giants Utah Jazz.

It was also the only game the Jazz lost. It was Hakim's solo show, and he overshadowed the interior of the Jazz team with Karl Malone.

Harris looked solemn, and he felt that the current Lakers team was not the opponent of this mosaic team. O'Neal was swept by Hakim, and the immature Lakers outside also played an advantage in front of Drexler.

"Run!" In the silence, Bryant shouted the word.

"What?"

"Run them to death." Bryant was succinct and to the point.