The spotlight shines down, and the arena is shrouded in light.

With an inexplicable reverence in his eyes, Nowitzki was having a brief conversation with Kobe.

As an opponent, Nowitzki's most admired and respected person is Kobe, but unfortunately, he has not had the opportunity to be teammates with Kobe Bryant throughout his career.

It can be said that Nowitzki was already conquered by Kobe's performance at the American Airlines Center arena in the early years.

"Kobe, are you ready to overtake Michael?"

In the midst of the tsunami created by the fans, Nowitzki smiled and spoke.

Kobe Bryant smiled, and his face barely changed: "Of course." By the way, Dirk, being able to overtake Michael in your chassis is really what I'd love to see. ”

Nowitzki was slightly bitter, he has been Kobe's background too many times: "It's like 62 points in the 3rd quarter of the year? But, Kobe, I'm not going to let you get away with it easily, and today we're ready to stop you. ”

"Stop me? That can't be, Dirk, even though I'm 36 years old, but you say something like that, I still want to make you look good. Bryant smiled a little.

Nowitzki didn't care, and looked as usual: "Kobe, you can't be too absolute." Maybe you can only get 7 points? Then you'll have to wait for the next game to overtake Michael. ”

Kobe Bryant laughed: "Dirk, so this is your idea?" Do you want to push back that moment? ”

Nowitzki laughed, "yes, Kobe, I think you should do it." You know, your team is playing the Houston Rockets in their next game. Dwight Howard is better suited to enjoy that moment, and I think you'd be more than happy to put that moment at the Toyota Center. ”

Kobe frowned slightly, but still chuckled and shook his head: "Dirk, do you want me to release the water?" But I can't do that. I need this record and the team needs me to score. Because, it's also important to win. ”

"Okay, Kobe, looks like you've got it figured out. All I can say is that I'm sure I'm not going to make it too easy for you. So, show your strength. Nowitzki laughed.

Kobe Bryant smiled and nodded slightly: "Of course, I must go all out." ”

*******

On the TNT live stream, O'Neill and Barkley sat together.

The two were in charge of live-streaming the Lakers and Mavericks game today, and as commentators, they naturally talked about Kobe Bryant's potential to surpass Jordan in total points today.

"Shaq, how do you think Kobe Bryant will complete the overtaking of Michael Jordan? Penalty kick? Two points? Or three points? ”

"I think it should be a two-pointer, and it's Kobe's signature step-back jumper. In Kobe's personality, it would be a very journalistic gimmick to surpass Michael in a way that Michael is equally good at, and he is most likely to do so. ”

"Shaq, you're right. I think so, too, but it's incredible. Kobe Bryant has already scored this score, and now even you and I are starting to look up to him. ”

O'Neal smiled slightly, now he and Kobe Bryant have long been reconciled, so he will not be stingy with his evaluation of Kobe: "This is a great achievement, he has played for 18 years, but there are not many guys who can maintain the star level for 18 years." It can only be said that he deserves such an honor. ”

Barkley nodded, his face full of indignation: "yes, it's really incredible." And, judging by his current situation, he still has a chance to continue to increase his career scores. ”

O'Neill smiled, "Yes, Charles, there's no doubt about it. I think he can score 40,000 points. ”

Judging from the look on O'Neill's expression, there is no doubt that he has a sense of joking.

However, what he said was only an exaggeration.

And there is no doubt that when Kobe Bryant retired, the total number of career points was definitely a very terrifying number.

As we all know, Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 78, that is to say, at the end of the 13~14 season, he was only 36 years old. Based on his current average of 22 points per game, he still has close to 50 games left in the season, and if Kobe Bryant can play the remaining 50 games, then he can still score about 1,100 points.

In other words, by the end of the season, Kobe Bryant's career total should reach more than 33,000 points.

If Kobe Bryant can play until he is 40 years old, then there are still 4 seasons left. And if Kobe can play 60 games per season, that is, 240 games, if he scores 20 points per game, it is 4800 points. By that time, Kobe Bryant's personal career score would have been able to exceed 38,000 points.

You must know that Abdul-Jabbar's career total is only 38,387 points...... That said, Kobe Bryant will have a hard time reaching O'Neal's 40,000 points, but he still has a good chance of surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the league's all-time leading scorer.

Therefore, what O'Neill is saying is a truth, but it is an exaggeration.

"Whether he can score 40,000 points or not, I'm sure he'll achieve even more career achievements." Barkley laughed.

O'Neill nodded: "Yes, Charles, you're right. Now the Lakers are in such a good situation, Kobe Bryant will definitely be able to win more honors, and if he can win another championship, his career achievements will definitely be closer to Michael's. ”

In the process of O'Neal saying this, it is not difficult to hear the envy in his words, the former Lakers boss and the league's most dominant insider.

"Shaq, why close? Can't it be surpassed? You know, Kobe Bryant's most hopeful thing is to surpass Michael Jordan. Barkley's eyes burned and he had a strange smile on his face.

O'Neill was slightly stunned, and quickly laughed: "Maybe, I can only say maybe!" Beyond Jordan? But no one has the ability to do that. ”

*******

The game is about to begin, and fans all over the world are already showing a lot of enthusiasm and they are talking about Kobe Bryant going to surpass Jordan in total points.

And some people who don't watch the game much because of work and other reasons also surprisingly unanimously chose to watch today's game.

Far away from the Chongyang continent, the Xinlang Sports Channel is streaming the game live on video.

By 9:20 a.m., the game was finally underway.

In the live broadcast room, Kefan, who was in a suit and leather shoes, immediately introduced the starting lineups of both sides today.

"Dear viewers and friends, welcome to watch the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks in the 13~14 season. The game is about to start, so I'm going to introduce the starters for both sides today......"

In today's game, on the Lakers' side, the starters continued the lineup from the previous game, namely Nash, Kobe, Green, Gasol and Noll.

The starting five Tigers of the Mavericks are Devin Harris, Monta Ellis, Marion, Nowitzki, and Dyham Porter. The strength of their squad can be said to be remarkable.

This season, Ellis, who played for the Mavericks in his first season, was able to contribute 20.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.2 steals per game, becoming an All-Star-level guard and a core player that Cuban had high hopes for.

In this way, Ellis is also expected to be Novitzki's successor.

As for Nowitzki, at the age of 35, he still maintains a demonic level, averaging 19.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game this season, and is still one of the best power forwards in the West.