"Iverson's contract with Kobe? I've heard that I don't know how two stinky boys are entitled to this money. The Hornets' Glen Les is indignant, as the current scoring champion at the small forward position, he considers himself one of the best players at the small forward position, but he still doesn't have such a good shoe contract.

"50 million? 30 million plus shares? It's crazy, if it's Jordan, it's penny, it's Hill and I'm not surprised to get this kind of contract. It's just two rookies, they don't deserve it. Gary Payton was indignant when he learned the news, his sneaker contract was only 1 million per year, and he openly shouted in the media that the next time he met Kobe and Iverson, he would give them a good look.

"They're taking more money than I've had in my career combined, and that's not fair!" Dennis Rodman's remarks resonated with many players, who signed a long-term contract in his early years, and had an average salary of less than $1 million in the early stages of his career. Even though he signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the Bulls this summer, he was still blushing at Kobe Bryant and Iverson.

Countless players and media are slamming and ridiculing Kobe Bryant and Iverson for their shoe contracts, believing that they don't deserve them. The same is true in the NBA, where many veteran players are unwilling to accept that their salaries that they have worked hard for for many years cannot catch up with the shoe contracts of these two rookies, especially some interior players.

The sneaker market pays attention to an inside line that does not sell shoes, and even if they are as strong as the four major centers, their sneaker contracts and sneaker sales are not optimistic. One reason is that the inside shoes are generally bulky, and the other reason is that most fans are not that tall, and the wild beasts on the inside line have no way to give them a sense of substitution.

With flying guards like Kobe and Iverson, it is easier for them to feel substituted when they challenge outside players who challenge the inside giants. They've been bullied by a lot of big guys on the court, and they want to ride on the heads of those big guys like Kobe.

Although Kobe's sneaker contract has not been officially announced, eBay has already released some news to build momentum. The sneaker contracts signed by Bryant and Iverson at the same time caused a lot of turmoil. Whether it's an active player, a retired player or a media critic, there's a lot to say about these two endorsement contracts.

There are also some players who take the opportunity to ask their sneaker spokespeople, why are the two hairy boys bigger than my contract?

The media is generally optimistic about these two contracts, and they believe that a single injury can cost tens of millions, which is a complete gamble.

The game between Kobe Bryant and Iverson unfolded in this fierce atmosphere of public opinion.

On Dec. 29, the day after Kobe and Iverson signed their contracts, they played at the Great Western Forum Arena, the Lakers' home arena.

The Philadelphia 76ers have an 11-15 record, which is a huge improvement from last year, and many believe that Iverson has a chance to lead the team to the playoffs in his first year. Once he can do it, he will have a big lead in the Rookie of the Year award. Even though Kobe Bryant's record numbers are better, he is always the second best. The defensive pressure on a two-man and a big boss is very different.

"Aaron, congratulations on signing a big contract." Before the game, Bryant and Iverson sat in front of the technical table and chatted.

"Man, you too." Aaron's eyes were full of joy, but he pretended not to care.

"A lot of people say we don't deserve this contract, prove it to them today?"

"It will prove to them that this contract is not worthy of us!" Allen raised his chin proudly, and he also heard what the media said, just like Kobe. The media, which was frantically touting him some time ago, suddenly changed its tune and began to belittle him.

Bryant knew it was a hatred of the rich, and those media reporters and players were looking at their income to put it bluntly. If Kobe Bryant and Iverson play well, it will be fine, and when they play badly, they will fall into the well like crazy.

The game started quickly and Philadelphia's starting lineup was PG Allen Iverson, SG Jerry Starhouse, SF, Clarence Witherspoon, PF, Derek Coleman, C Scott Williams.

The point guard and the point guard are old acquaintances, and Jerry Starkerhouse walked up to Kobe Bryant with a bitter face, and their coach John Davis assigned to defend Kobe Bryant in this game.

Clarence Witherspoon is a 1.98-metre striker, the No. 9 pick in '92, and his early career stats are very good. In his second season, he averaged 18.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Derek Coleman is the top pick in '90 and at 2.08 meters he is very physical. But he gradually became addicted to alcohol and drugs, and his performance continued to decline, but even so, he was a perennial stable 18+10 power forward.

Scott Williams was the top interior bench for the Bulls' first dynasty, but after the 76ers signed him and promoted him to the starting lineup, he didn't contribute to the performance the team wanted to have, and he didn't inject a winning culture and championship culture into the team.

Kobe Bryant was ready before the game, and this game is going to pick up. It's a pleasure to score against Allen Iverson, especially when they all need to use a game to silence the media.

The referee tosses the ball and O'Neill jumps the ball to win.

Kobe Bryant held the ball just over half the court, and in the face of Starkerhouse's defense, he suddenly accelerated and went straight to the basket.

The 76ers' defensive enthusiasm at the beginning was still good, Clarence Witherspoon hurriedly made up for the defense, and Kobe Bryant made a neat mid-range pull-out jumper and hit the board into the frame.

"Kobe Bryant's desire to attack today is so strong." Harris on the sidelines saw Kobe's decisiveness from the first shot.

The same is true of Allen Iverson, with the help of the inside double block, blocking Kobe Bryant's three-point shot in one position!

The same determination, the same hit!

The eyes of the two point guards met, and the battle intent in their eyes was undisguised.

In the first quarter of the game, Kobe Bryant was unusual, and he was very aggressive at the beginning, hitting 5 of 8 shots in a single quarter and scoring 13 points. This is very different from the usual Kobe, who usually only explodes in the third or fourth quarter. It's not because of a lack of fitness, but as an attacking initiator, he always has to pay attention to keep his teammates from cold.

Allen Iverson also shot wildly, even more resolutely than Kobe, with the 76ers taking 23 shots in a single quarter, Iverson alone accounted for 12 of them, hitting 5 shots and scoring 11 points. A large number of shots in exchange for offensive statistics that are not far behind Kobe, that is, the mission rate is slightly lower, but Iverson is no longer helpless in the face of Kobe's defense.

His shaking was more realistic, and he shook Kobe Bryant with a number of forward changes of direction to score. Compared to the last game against Kobe's defense, Allen Iverson was stronger in this game!