"Kobe Bryant's provocation? That's right, I heard, how dare he challenge Michael. Scottie Pippen first began to speak out in the media.

'That's right, they beat us last time. But it was just a regular season! ”

"If it's the playoffs, the Bulls can sweep the Lakers led by O'Neal!"

"Please tell him if he wants to challenge us. Please settle Olajuwon in the playoffs, Utah, and Seattle. ”

"yes, I don't think the Lakers will be able to break through these old powerhouses. Kobe Bryant Past, Present, Future! Never be a match for the Bulls! If you want to win the championship, wait until we retire! This season, the championship must be ours! ”

Immediately after that, the Lakers players also counterattacked, and O'Neal supported Kobe Bryant in the interview.

"What Bryant said, that's what I wanted to say! I came to Los Angeles for the championship! ”

"Bull? I won them once three years ago, and I'm going to tell you that the Lakers are stronger now than the Magic were three years ago! ”

"Don't worry if we can break through to the West, Jordan's old rival Pistons are always waiting to pull you down!"

At the same time, the media is divided into two main factions.

One side, led by the Los Angeles media, supported Bryant.

Based on the analysis of Kobe's achievements this season and his performance at key moments, it is reasonable to say that Kobe Bryant is a top player.

And the Lakers team has the best record in the league, and hard power cannot be faked!

Kobe Bryant is fully capable of emulating the Magic of the year, winning the Western Conference championship with O'Neal and challenging Jordan to try to win the championship.

On the other hand, led by experts from Chicago.

They can't attack Kobe Bryant from the basketball level, after all, it's impeccable for a rookie to do this.

They started to work seniority, a newcomer who had just entered the league, didn't play a few games at all, and didn't even win honors in college, how could such a player challenge Jordan, who won 4 championships?

You must know that Jordan is the first in the history of the Chicago media!

Although he only has 4 championships now, he is far more than the 5-time champion Magic in the eyes of Chicagoans!

At the same time, they began to exaggerate Kobe's statement, emphasizing Kobe's arrogance. Trying to portray Kobe Bryant as a nameless kid who doesn't know the height of the sky.

Both sides have their own opinions and argue endlessly.

In the end, the debate on this topic finally reached a climax after Michael Jordan came out to speak, and it was over.

"Kobe Bryant's speech, I listened to some live recordings of media friends, and what he said was what he should say as a basketball player."

"A lot of the media distorted Kobe's words, and I'm pretty sure of that, he just challenged me normally, challenged the Bulls."

"I took his challenge, we'll see you in the finals. But the one who wins will only be me! ”

Clear! Jordan's speech was a very clear explanation of what happened, while showing his determination to win the championship.

Fans finally realized that it was some media that was creating a gimmick, not Kobe Bryant's pretending to provoke.

Being able to stand up and speak at this time, Jordan has such a charm.

"Jerry, what do you think of what Kobe Bryant said this time?" At the Los Angeles Lakers office, Dr. Buss and West watched Jordan's speech together.

"It's just an old trick of the Los Angeles media, don't bother with it." West shook his head, he didn't think the Kobe incident was a surprise to him.

"That's true, but I think what Kobe Bryant said was what I wanted."

"Boss, what do you mean?"

"Champions don't wait for anyone, Jerry. Is it really a sure thing that Jordan will win the championship? I don't think so. ”

"Anything can happen on the basketball court, no one is sure that Jordan will win the championship, but the Bulls are really the strongest. There is no doubt about that. ”

"I mean, if we're willing to throw away some long-term assets, can we monetize them and take the team to the next level?"

Jerry West was thoughtful.

'The players in the starting line-up played really well, but on the bench, maybe some people should make way for the newcomers. Dr. Bass smiled and walked out of West's office, confident that West would get things done to his satisfaction.

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Bryant was in the training gym, changing his clothes, ready to participate in today's team practice.

At this moment, the phone rang.

"Kobe, I'm Grant."

"HI, Grant. How do you call me? Kobe Bryant was a little surprised, they didn't have any personal relationship in this life, and they didn't even know where Grant got his number.

"Hah, but how about you? Those people in the media are really annoying, aren't they? Hill also knew what happened to Kobe Bryant recently, and he called to comfort Kobe.

"Indeed."

"What I want to say is, Kobe, stick to what you have to do."

Without waiting for Kobe Bryant to reply, Grant Hill continued.

"Tomorrow's game, I hope you don't get disturbed and play to your fullest."

"Do you know what I mean?"

"Understood."

"Good." Grant Hill hung up the phone.

This is the end of a conversation that lasts no more than 60 seconds.

It feels a little inexplicable, but Kobe Bryant knows that Hill means to keep himself unaffected and play well with all his might.

Of course, when it comes to being hacked, Kobe Bryant can be described as an expert. This is a small battle, and besides, Kobe Bryant did it intentionally, and Kobe Bryant didn't care at all.

No need to be reminded by Hill, Kobe Bryant will also try to score 40+! The best tribute to your opponent is to defeat him!

Kobe Bryant thinks so.

Seven consecutive 40+ completed four games.

There are three games left! They are the Pistons, the Mavericks, and the Warriors.

The Detroit Pistons, the second in the East, are the Lakers' next opponent and will play tomorrow.

In this game, Kobe Bryant felt that it was the most difficult game to win 40+, neither the Mavericks nor the Warriors were strong teams, and there were no outstanding defenders.

And the Pistons still have top defenders like Joe Dumas and Grant Hill, although Dumas is old, but he has the title of Jordan's finisher back then, known as the best player to defend Jordan.

Although Hill's defensive skills are average, he is physically talented, and if he is willing to defend, then he will inevitably produce high-intensity defensive pressure, which is not possessed by ordinary players.

The Lakers' training today also revolves around Grant.

How to deal with the crazy Grant Hill, who averaged a triple-double per game in January! 32.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 11.3 assists!