The Lakers welcomed the Sacramento Kings at home on December 10.

Speaking of the Kings, we have to mention Mitch Richmond.

The 1.96-meter, 98-kilogram shooting guard is playing the best performance of his career. He averaged 25.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game, all of which set career highs.

The all-round quarterback, who is both offensive and defensive, is now the league's second-best scoring guard behind Jordan.

His former teammate Chris Mullin commented: The great thing about Mitch is that he can continue to move forward after the difficulties and play a great career, and all the negativity has not hindered him. This professionalism and discipline have enabled him to make a difference. This guy is one of the most prominent scoring guards of this era.

Kobe Bryant carefully studied his footage before the game, he may not be a superstar, but he is infinitely close to that level, but unfortunately he is currently 31 years old, if he is 5 years younger, there is no doubt that he can break the barrier of superstardom.

If Richmond's style of play can be described in one word, it is hard!

True to his nickname, "The Rock", his style of play is unpretentious, honing every basic skill to the top, whether it's offense and defense, three-point back. He can almost be said to be the stone Buddha of the scoring guard.

He can shoot 42.8 percent from three-point range, shoot 2.5 per game, and he can shoot inside and average 6.6 free throws per game. He can use his strong muscles to carve out space on the inside.

It can be said that he is currently a big killer second only to Jordan!

It's a pity that he's in Sacramento, and looking around, it's hard to have players who can help him.

The Kings' starting lineup: PG Mahmoud Raugh, SG, Mitch Richmond, SF, Collis, Williams, PF, Billy Owens, C Alden Pollinis.

None of those players are averaging more than 15 points per game, and if the best player among the shorts, Mahmoud Rauf would be the team's second-best player. The 1.85-meter point guard played the best performance of his career next to Uncle Mu at the Denver Nuggets last year, averaging 19.2 points and 6.8 assists per game. However, this season has declined rapidly, and he has become a third-rate point guard with 13.7 points and 2.5 assists.

Collis Williams was the No. 13 pick in the first round in '95, the same pick as Kobe, averaging 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in his rookie and 11.6 points and 4.1 rebounds this season. He is a potential rising star for the Kings.

Billy Owens, the No. 3 pick in '91, averaged 11.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game during the season.

Alden Polinis, 32-year-old veteran center, Haitian, 2.11m. A standard blue-collar center who averaged 12.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game during the season.

Stinky fish and rotten shrimp.

Here's Bryant's take on the Kings' other players besides the rocks, who have undoubtedly dragged down Richmond's prime career.

That's why the league's second-best scoring guard, who currently leads the team with a 7-13 record, is aiming to make the playoffs this season.

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"Hi boy." It was time to kick off and the players gathered in midfield. Richmond found Kobe.

"What?"

"In this game, I'll defend you." Richmond showed off his exaggerated biceps.

"Oh."

What does this kid mean, don't you be afraid when you see my bucket-thick arms?

Kobe Bryant secretly laughed, can you be stronger than Malone no matter how strong you are? And, do you know what kind of defense you're going to face later?

In this game, Harris formulated a defensive strategy before the game.

Clip!

The King's crowded offensive space, as long as they prevent Richmond, they are finished.

How to clip? Bowen defends frontally, Kobe Bryant and Eddie Jones rotate and pinch the ball, no matter what position, after receiving the ball in the half!

The Lakers' tough guard defense group, 3 people together to deal with you Richmond!

Second quarterback, yes? This game allows you to enjoy the treatment that Jordan enjoyed in the Pistons!

O'Neal won the jump ball again, and his jump ball success rate this season is too high.

Bryant catches the ball and flicks it at the fast Eddie Jones.

Eddie Jones dodged Collis Williams with an arc run and shot to the basket, where the ball flew just in front of him.

Catch the ball without hesitation, round your arms, and a big windmill with one hand!

Mitch Richmond didn't have the ball, and Mahmoud Laugh, the point guard, came to the Lakers half with the ball.

Kobe Bryant stuck on it and bullied the skinny point guard with his increasingly strong body.

Mahmoud Raugh couldn't organize properly under Kobe's sticky defense and exchanged Richmond from beyond the three-point line.

Richmond received the ball with difficulty under Bowen's sticky defense, and just adjusted his posture, a black hand next to him stepped in!

It's Kobe! Bryant had just stopped Mahmoud Raugh in the midfield, and immediately turned around and came to Richmond's side!

Bowen plus Bryant!

The defensive treatment was nothing short of a royal treat, as Richmond was stabbed off by Kobe Bryant, and the three rolled over to snatch the basketball on the ground, and the basketball was finally knocked out of bounds by Bowen.

"Mitch, the game has just begun." Kobe Bryant said meaningfully.

Richmond's face changed, and the defense of the two men made him feel the horror of being caught by Jordan and Pippen against the Bulls.

Richmond prepares to hunt Kobe, but finds himself the prey of the Lakers' triature guard.

The Lakers' offense is flowing smoothly, and Kobe's organizational ability and court-handling ability have been steadily improving after serving as a point guard. In the first quarter, the Lakers starters played a very relaxed and freehand offense.

Richmond, on the other hand, faced Bowen's frontal defense, and Kobe Bryant and Eddie Jones waited for opportunities to attack, and could not get offensive opportunities at all. The pass was passed, and the Lakers' quick rotation defense was successful.

This is very embarrassing, except for Richmond, other Kings players do not have the slightest independent offensive ability, not to mention the Lakers' rapid success in filling the position, even if they are out of position, it is difficult for them to play a high shooting percentage in the open position.

Fortunately, Richmond led the team on the field during the bench matchup, and only then did he recover some situations, and this season Richmond played an average of 39.6 minutes per game, and the team's weak bench needed his leadership.

At halftime, Kings 37:52 Lakers.

At the end of the third quarter, the Kings 55:76 Lakers.

In the fourth quarter, the Lakers' starters did not appear on the court. Once again, he clocked in the third quarter and easily won the victory.

The defense of the Lakers' three forward guards has made many people's eyes shine, it turns out that our Lakers not only have a gorgeous offense, but also an iron-blooded outside defense like a bull!

Kobe Bryant knows that the team's current outside defense is actually two levels away from the Bulls, and when his strength confrontation ability comes up and Bowen overcomes his fear of superstars, then the Lakers' defense will replace the Bulls and win the league.

Richmond was sweating profusely, and even though the third quarter was over, he still couldn't get off the court.

Facing the Lakers' three forward guards, he scored 6 points and 4 turnovers on 2-of-9 shooting. In the face of the Lakers, he came off the bench with heavy punches, shooting 7-of-11 and scoring 18 points.

Richmond still scored 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

Kobe Bryant had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, and O'Neal had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists.

When Bryant sat on the sidelines, he bonded an old acquaintance - Jack Nicholson.

As a die-hard Lakers fan, he never stops buying incourt tickets. This time he found Kobe Bryant and praised Kobe fiercely.

"Keep fighting, boy! Your name will hang above the Great Western Forum Arena. ”

"I want my name to be synonymous with basketball." Bryant spoke out about his ambitions.