On November 20, the Lakers beat the Nets by 5 points. A day later, on November 21, the Lakers took out the Sacramento Kings again.

Due to the upcoming game against the Lakers, Link watched both games. The more Link looked, the more worried he was about the No. 23 game.

Because Kobe Bryant's form is so good!

Playing the Nets can only be regarded as a small test. And playing the king, Kobe Bryant really began to explode like crazy.

In the case of Howard and Gasol, two superstar insiders, who only scored 8 and 7 points respectively in the whole game, Kobe Bryant scored 38 points in a single game, including 16 points on 3-of-3 shooting in the fourth quarter, helping the Lakers turn the game around.

Originally, the Kings had the advantage throughout the game, and with a record of only 2 wins and 8 losses so far, they seem to be going to eat crabs on the Lakers.

As everyone knows, "The Black Mamba" showed his fangs at the last moment, and it's hard to believe that this is a 34-year-old veteran.

At this time, looking back at the members of the 96 Golden Generation, who can carry the team forward like him?

AI has long since disappeared, Stephen. Marbury has become a CBA legend. Thunder. Allen played as a role player for the Heat, averaging less than 10 points per game. Nash was plagued by injuries after not playing a few games with the Lakers. Walker, Stojakovic, Jermaine. O'Neill and others have long been history.

Only Kobe Bryant is left, still fighting on the front line, still crawling with the down-and-out Lakers as he did five or six years ago.

At the end of the game, the fans were still cheering, the Lakers had won four in a row! But what about Kobe? With a solemn face, I really can't laugh. Only he knows how difficult it is to win this kind of competition.

But will Kobe Bryant give up? Definitely not. He will continue to go on paranoidly, even if it is only with his own strength. If he gives up, he won't be called Kobe. Bryant too.

After the interview, Bryant walked back to the players' tunnel alone. This may be the continuation of Paul. Since Gasol joined the Lakers, Kobe Bryant has had his toughest season.

In previous seasons, Bryant has been able to put on such crazy performances, but most of them have not been forced. Even if he didn't play so tired, the Lakers could win.

But now, the situation is completely different. Kobe Bryant must fight like this every game in order to meet the expectations of the outside world for the Lakers and his own expectations for himself!

When Jordan was an All-Star for the last time, the young Kobe Bryant tried to challenge the status of "god". That All-Star was arguably the most serious ever played, and Kobe Bryant and Jordan even spewed trash talk at the All-Star Game.

At that time, Jordan's words kept Kobe Bryant in mind and echoed in his head from time to time, "I have 6 championships, and you only have 3." ”

There are no dirty words in this sentence, but it deeply pierced Kobe's heart. For Kobe, this may be the most striking trash talk he's ever heard.

So for so many years, he worked extremely hard, almost cruelly spurring himself. So one day when people talk about Kobe, they'll say, "He's got six championship rings, just like Jordan." This guy, maybe no worse than Jordan. ”

Now, he's already won two more championships since leaving "The Shark." He had five rings in his hand, and if he took them again, he would smile at the "god" and say, "I have six rings too." ”

Once, just one more!

Therefore, Kobe Bryant was unwilling to give up. Even if the Lakers become like this now, even if he is 34 years old, he is still persevering and moving towards his dream.

After watching Bryant's interview, Link turned off the TV.

There's not much to say about the Lakers' tactics, it's a mess. Howard and Gasol didn't score double-doubles, is it because they are not capable enough? Just kidding, one is the league's No. 1 center after O'Neal and Yao Ming, and the other is the league's top five power forwards, and their abilities are all right.

The problem is in the tactics and system, D'Antoni advocates a seven-second offense, and he needs a point guard who can attack, pass and run as the core, such as the young Nash, such as Jeremy Lin last season. But if you throw him two big guys and a super singlesman, he doesn't necessarily use it well.

So, there's nothing special about the Lakers' tactics. The only thing that needs to be paid attention to is the number 24.

Just then, Link's cell phone rang. It's not that private number's phone, which means that the person who texted is not Rachel.

Link took out his phone and looked at it, and found that it was Kobe! Did that guy just get back to the locker room and text himself?

"I know, you've beaten James, Durant and Anthony lately. You're great, and I know you're going to be great. But make no mistake, you can't beat me! ”

Link smiled, that's how Kobe Bryant acted.

Link respects Kobe, and he admires Kobe's spirit. But just like Kobe Bryant did to Jordan at the beginning, Link will not be soft on the aging Kobe!

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The Los Angeles Lakers, even with a poor record, are definitely one of the most notable teams in the league.

In terms of strength and honor, the Lakers dare not say first. But in terms of commercial value, no team can compare to the Lakers.

Therefore, as long as there is a game in which the Lakers participate, it will attract the attention of fans all over the world.

So on the afternoon of the 22nd, during the media opening session, the training ground of the Federal Express Arena was full.

Reporters from all over the world flocked to Memphis, and the Lakers, who had just won four in a row, met the Grizzlies, the No. 1 in the West, and the game was naturally eye-catching.

"Link, will you feel the pressure against the Lakers who have just won four in a row!?"

"If the game goes to a critical moment again, who do you think you or Kobe Bryant can kill the game!?"

"Bryant tends to explode in the fourth quarter and win in one fell swoop. Do you think you can contain Kobe Bryant in the fourth quarter? ”

Link was a little overwhelmed, although the reporter was here to interview him, but every question was related to the Lakers and Kobe......

This gave Link a sense of ...... How so? The feeling of being overlooked.

Have you figured out whose home is it? Have you figured out who is the number one in the west?

It's either the Lakers or Kobe, so why don't you interview them and go to the Grizzlies' training ground?

"There's no pressure, it kills the game, it can contain Kobe." Link replied angrily, without thinking much about the consequences.

The reporters opened their mouths wide one by one, Link is so crazy now!?

"By the way, I forgot to mention that this is Memphis, it's Federal Express Arena, it's my home stadium! From the start of last season's playoffs until now, we haven't lost at home! So, you should ask Kobe Bryant and the Lakers players, will you feel the pressure against the undefeated Grizzlies at home? I'm done, you can go and tell me. ”

Link angrily turned away, leaving only the reporters with bewildered expressions.

If Kobe Bryant knew that this group of reporters had stimulated Link's hidden desire to win, he would definitely be half angry.

Two guys who don't accept their fate and are both extremely paranoid are bound to make a big explosion in Memphis.