Chapter 62: 23VS24!
"Kobe, you're going to wear the number 24 jersey? WHY? ”
The game against the Bulls was about to start, and when Kobe Bryant pulled out the Lakers' No. 24 purple and gold jersey from his backpack, the rest of the players asked Kobe in surprise.
"Because we're going to get 24 wins?" Xiao Yu's eyes widened and he guessed.
The current Lakers are 23-0, and if they win the Bulls and win the next three away games, they will break through a 30-game winning streak.
This game can be said to be the most critical game for the Lakers to win 33 consecutive victories! In Game 24, was Kobe Bryant wearing the No. 24 jersey because of this?
"No, Kobe Bryant meant to surpass Michael!" O'Neal's thoughts are the same as most people, Michael Jordan's number is 23, and the implication of Kobe Bryant wearing 24 is almost self-evident.
Kobe Bryant had the feat of wearing No. 24 to dunk in the slam dunk contest, although he said a lot of words to prove that he didn't mean to surpass Jordan by wearing No. 24, but O'Neal still felt that things were not so simple!
So when Bryant wore the No. 24 jersey again, O'Neal's first thought was this.
"There are 24 hours in a day..."
“COME ON! Let's be honest. "The Lakers players giggled and laughed.
"Well, I'm here to get the Michael mentality." Bryant smiled and spread his hands, he could imagine Jordan's stinky face after he wore the number 24 jersey on the court.
"Hahaha, I can't wait to see Michael's face."
"You'll be fined like this, boss, wasn't Jordan fined for forcibly wearing No. 23 back then?"
"Brother, haven't you heard of Mamba Sports? Kobe Bryant's open! What money does he lack? ”
Kobe Bryant was not lacking, so he thought of it and did it.
Although he is talking about surpassing Jordan at present, it seems that he lacks hard qualifications and honors, but Kobe Bryant believes that his current ability has surpassed Jordan.
This game! Kill Jordan!
That's why Bryant wore the number 24 jersey!
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"Big news! Big news! Kobe Bryant will wear the number 24 jersey for this game! ”
"Kobe Bryant at No. 24 VS Jordan at No. 23! 24 wins in a row or 23 wins in a row! ”
"This game is such a gimmick! I'm sure the excitement of the game will never disappoint people! ”
"Kobe Bryant, who has a miraculous three-point jumper, plays against Michael Jordan, the god of basketball, and the first in the West against the first in the East! Will this match be a repeat of last year's Grand Final? Or is it the preliminaries for this year's championship? ”
"Although other teams have significantly strengthened, there is still no one to replace Kobe and Jordan, which is why they occupy the top spot in the East and West."
"I always think that the Finals will not be staged by the Jazz, Magic, Houston, and other super teams that continue to strengthen this season, and it will always be the finals of the Lakers and Bulls!"
"Michael! Michael! Can I interview you? "Jordan walked into the locker room and there was an influx of reporters.
His bodyguard took control of the situation and then asked Jordan if he wanted an interview.
"Let them ask three questions." Jordan muttered, he had just learned that Kobe Bryant was going to wear the No. 24 jersey on the court. First angry, then somewhat relieved.
There is no one else who deserves to wear the number 24 jersey except Kobe.
"Understood."
"You're number one." Jordan casually clicked on a balding man.
"Michael! How likely is it that the Bulls will end the Lakers' 23-game winning streak in this game? ”
"It must be over, next question."
"This is Phil's last Bulls season, and is it true that you have a promise to go to a new team together after the season?"
"I'm just playing for Phil, next question." Jordan glared at the reporter.
"Last year, there was news that you wanted to retire, and after this season, if you won a second triple championship, would you consider retiring?"
"Maybe, I'll make a decision after the season. Okay, let them go. Jordan waved his hand.
The game between the Bulls and the Lakers is about to begin, and Jordan doesn't want to pay attention to all the overt and hidden arrows before this big battle.
While physiotherapy, I blow water with Rodman.
"Dennis, make a bet on this game, how." Jordan talks about spinach and is in high spirits.
"Okay, bet on what?"
"Bet if you can get 20 rebounds! If you can, then I'll cover the cost tonight, you know what I mean? ”
Rodman cracked his mouth wide and smiled wickedly.
"Then you might have to break the bank."
During Pippen's injury and suspension, Rodman was Jordan's most reliable assistant. The personal relationship between the two of them quickly warmed up during this time.
Rodman's performance so far this season, averaging 12.4 points and 17.8 rebounds per game, is nothing more than Jordan to have a good relationship with him. Without Pippen, Jordan can still pick what Pippen wants to do himself, and if Rodman drops the chain, the Bulls will not be able to top it alone.
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"Alright, let's announce the starting lineup for today's game." Kirtlambis came to the locker room to announce Harris' decision for today.
"Starting guards, Kobe, Eddie."
"Starting forwards, Stephen, Horry."
"Starting center, Shaq."
"What?"
"Or is Stephen starting?"
"Isn't Bruce already a lot better, why didn't he start."
Harris' decision caused confusion among Lakers players. Compared to a Stephen Jackson who has only played a few games, the Lakers' players are certainly more receptive to the more reliable Bruce Bowen.
While Stephen Jackson's performance in the last game was amazing, even better than Bowen's, the Lakers' players didn't think that performance could last. They've seen him so much like this.
"Hey, guys. Accept the instructor's arrangement. "Kobe Bryant stands for the martial saint.
"The coach naturally has a reason for doing this." Horry said the same.
"Wuhu! I thought I was starting again. Campbell cheered, at the moment he just wants to be a bastard, and it is enough to play as a substitute.
"I'm okay with that." Bowen said he knew he wasn't in a good place today, and the symptoms of the cold hadn't completely left him.
"Then get ready to play!"
"Good!"
“ONE TWO THREE! WIN! ”
The Lakers players gathered together and cheered on.
The decisive battle is about to begin!
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Here is the live broadcast of the National Basketball Men's Major League brought by ABC! ”
"Players from both sides are already on the field!"
"Michael went straight to Kobe! What is he going to do? ”
"Stinky boy! After losing, you will never be allowed to wear the number 24 shirt! Jordan glared at Kobe.
"Hehe, old thing. What size jersey I wear is my freedom! "Bryant is not afraid.
"Then you are about to usher in the wrath of God!"
"We'll see."