Chapter 43: O'Neill's questioning
"Kobe, congratulations on becoming the youngest player of the month in history!"
Bryant's phone didn't stop ringing after the announcement of the best of the month, and the younger generation of Mamba Academy who trained together like Iverson, Garnett, and Nash expressed a playful sense of envy.
Then there was the encouragement of the young and middle-aged pennies and Hill.
The most surprising thing for Kobe Bryant was that Jordan also called.
"Hey, stinky boy."
"What? Old guy. ”
"Have you been doing well lately? But don't get complacent! Wait for me to kick your ass later. ”
"Think too much! Old guys! You're old! I'm going to serve the old! ”
Damn it. Jordan scolded secretly, this stinky boy is really slippery. As a trash talk king, Jordan felt that he couldn't scold Kobe, which made Jordan a little uncomfortable.
"Wait! There is still half a month! I can't wait to beat you in the mid-month match! Jordan hung up the phone. The communication between the two tsunderes is so succinct.
In mid-December, the Bulls and Lakers' strongest teams of the season, the two division champions, will face a game.
And that game is destined to be a battle of dragons and tigers!
"Kobe, congratulations!"
"Boy, you're really there!"
"Oh roar! The youngest month in our history is here! ”
The game is about to begin, and the Lakers' locker room is giggling.
"Kobe, why isn't the best of the month me?" O'Neal asked this question with a grin, Kobe Bryant, who is familiar with O'Neal's mentality. I know that this dead fat man is unbalanced!
The sweep defeated the three centers! An average of 32+18 per game in a single month! Such a performance was eventually snatched away by a teammate of the month.
O'Neal seems to be happy for Kobe Bryant on the surface, but he is unhappy on the inside.
It's time to comfort the 200-kilogram giant baby again, and Kobe Bryant feels tired.
Kobe Bryant was so good at talking about it, and it took half a day to coax O'Neal well.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Bryant felt more tired than playing a whole game. If it weren't for Kobe's thorough understanding of O'Neal's mentality, a contradiction would have arisen in the previous life.
Both players who share the determination to become GOAT will eventually have irreconcilable contradictions.
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"Kobe Bryant won Player of the Month?" Pat Riley was speechless in surprise.
The 19-year-old Player of the Month, this is the youngest Player of the Month in history!
Such an achievement undoubtedly shocked Pat Riley, even when he was coaching Magician and Abdul-Jabbar, he had never seen such dominance!
And the Heat will face such a player next, and Pat Riley began to worry about what kind of performance his players will have in the face of Kobe Bryant after winning the best of the month.
"Tim, can you stop Kobe?" Pat Riley asked.
"Definitely not!"
"Then who's going to defend Kobe?"
"I'm only 183! I can't! "Tim Haddawei is not angry, and he actually wants to let himself defend Kobe.
Now the league is recognized as the most difficult outside player to deal with is Kobe Bryant, who has no solution to offense, defense, endless physical fitness, and a big heart at critical moments.
Tim Hardaway is not willing to play against such a player.
Pat Riley shook his head, it seems that Tim Hardaway didn't have the fighting spirit to defend Kobe Bryant, and set his eyes on Woshan Leonard.
Leonard lowered his head in a panic, his thumb twitching repeatedly, showing his inner unrest.
No, no, no!
Coach don't let me defend Kobea!
The guy who defended Kobe Bryant last year has been sent to the Development League, and Leonard doesn't feel how much better his defensive ability is.
Riley sighed, pinched his temples, and finally looked at Mashburn.
"That's... Then I'll do it..."Mashburn smiled wryly, he didn't want to take this job, but is there anyone on the outside of the Heat who can defend Kobe?
"I'll fill in for you." Mo Ning patted the sad face of Mashburn with a sympathetic expression.
"Amozo, guard your O'Neal!" Pat Riley was speechless, it would be good if this guy Mourning could deal with the big shark, and it was unrealistic to expect him to help defend it.
The Heat players walked onto the court with such a nervous heart.
"Del, long time no see." Pat Riley hugs old friend Harris.
"Long time no see! Pat, you don't want to interrupt our winning streak, do you? ”
"Give it a try, you have to try it."
"Haha, then we can't be friends." Harris raised an eyebrow, and the two old friends laughed and cursed.
"Kobe, congratulations on winning Player of the Month." Tim Hardaway finds Bryant.
"Thanks, Tim." Bryant was surprised that the players in the league who provoked him before the game were able to pull out a large line, and there were not many veterans like Tim Hardaway who greeted him before the game.
"Kobe, you know what. I love the California sunshine. The two men exchanged pleasantries, and Tim Hardaway said meaningfully.
Kobe Bryant understands that this is a player who wants to come to the Lakers and hug his thighs to win the championship. The current Lakers momentum is too strong, and a veteran like Tim Hardaway, who does not have championship honors, will definitely consider joining the Lakers as an option at the end of his career.
It's like Harper Rodman joins the Bulls and Drexler joins the Rockets. When they win the title, no one will say they are not great enough.
Many veterans will choose to hug their thighs, and Kobe Bryant can understand it. Without the addition of Mullin, the Lakers' roster would not be as fluid this season.
The game started quickly.
O'Neill is obviously holding his breath!
The jump ball crushed Mourning directly, and the ball was re-flicked into Bryant's hands.
Bryant shook his hand after receiving the ball.
Dead fat man has a lot of strength!
Get! With such strength, give me a strong beating!
Throw the ball to O'Neal.
O'Neill singles Mourning!
The first shot was not pinch by the Heat, and Pat Riley seemed to want to test O'Neal's touch.
After all, the tough guy Mourning can be said to be the first person under the four centers, and maybe he is in good shape and has the possibility of defending O'Neal alone.
"Drink!" O'Neill roared angrily, his face grimacing.
The huge unicorn arm opens the way!
Pull out Mourning directly, and hit it with a strong shot under the basket.
"Shhh Pat Riley gasped, this big shark felt something was wrong!
Heat serve.
Harris first called a full-court press, he wants to try to see if the Heat has the ability to crack the Lakers' pressing tactics, if not, he will be killed directly!
TIM HARDAWAY, THE FATHER OF CROSSOVER, STILL HAS VERY GOOD BALL CONTROL ABILITY, AND HE STEADILY CARRIES THE BALL THROUGH THE HALF COURT UNDER KOBE'S DEFENSE.
Pass the ball to Mourning!
Tough guy Mourning doesn't admit defeat!
He's going to fight back!
Carry it on your back and go inside!
Top!
Top!
Top!
"Don't move!" O'Neill didn't move!
Mourning is strong!
"Smack!" A loud cap.