420: This is Memphis
On November 20, the Lakers defeated the Nets with 5 points. A day later, on November 21, the Lakers killed the Sacramento Kings again.
Because he is about to play against the Lakers, Link has observed both games. The more he looks at it, the more worried Link is about the No. 23 game.
Because Kobe's condition is really good!
Playing against the Nets can only be considered a small test. But when playing against the Kings, Kobe really began to explode wildly.
With Howard and Gasol only scored 8 points and 7 points in the entire game, Kobe scored 38 points in a single game, including 3 three-pointers and 3 shots in the fourth quarter, helping the Lakers turn the game over.
Originally, the Kings had the advantage all the game, and they had only 2 wins and 8 losses to the present, and they seemed to be about to take advantage of the Lakers.
Little did you know that "Black Mamba" showed his fangs at the last moment, and it was hard for you to believe that this was something a 34-year-old veteran did.
At this time, I will look back at the members of the 96 Golden Generation. Who can carry the team forward like him?
Ai has long disappeared, Stephen Marbury has become a Ba star. Ray Allen plays roles in the Heat, averaging less than 10 points per game. Nash is plagued by injuries without a few games in the Lakers, and Anthony Walker, Stojakovic, Jermaine O'Neal and others have long been history.
Only Kobe is left, still fighting on the front line, still crawling hard like five or six years ago, carrying the down-and-out Lakers.
At the end of the game, the fans were still cheering, and the Lakers won four consecutive victories! But what about Kobe? He looked solemn and couldn't laugh. Only he knew how difficult it would be to win such a game.
But will Kobe give up? Surely not. He will continue to move on paranoidly, even if he only uses his power. If he gives up, he will not be called Kobe Bryant.
After the interview, Kobe walked back to the player channel alone. This may be the most difficult season that Kobe has played since Paul Gasol joined the Lakers.
In the past few seasons, Kobe has been able to perform such crazy performances, but most of them are not forced. Even if he doesn't play so tired, the Lakers can win.
But now, the situation is completely different. Kobe must fight like this in every game to meet the outside world's expectations of the Lakers and to satisfy his own expectations of himself!
When Jordan was the last All-Star, the young Kobe attempted to challenge the status of "god". That All-Star was the most serious player in all previous games. Kobe and Jordan even blew up trash talk in the All-Star Game.
At that time, Jordan's words were always remembered by Kobe, and it echoed in his mind from time to time, "I have 6 championships, and you only have 3."
This sentence has no dirty words, but it deeply touched Kobe's heart. For Kobe, this may be the most trash talk he has ever heard.
So for so many years, he has worked extremely hard and cruelly urged himself. In order to one day when people mention Kobe, they will say, "He has six championship rings like Jordan. This guy may not be worse than Jordan."
Now, he has won two more championships after leaving the Shark. He holds five rings in his hand, and as long as he takes them again, he can face the "god" with a smile, and then says to him, "I have 6 rings too."
Once, just need to be again!
Therefore, Kobe is unwilling to give up. Even if the Lakers have become like this now, even if he is 34 years old, he is still persisting and moving towards his dream.
After watching Kobe's interview, Link turned off the TV.
There is nothing to say about the Lakers' tactics, it's simply chaotic. Howard and Gasol didn't score in double digits, is they not capable enough? Just kidding, one is O'Neal and Yao Ming's number one center, and the other is the top five power forward in the league, and their abilities are fine.
The problem lies in tactics and systems. D'Antoni advocates a 7-second offense. He needs a point guard who can attack, pass and run as the core, such as the young Nash, and Jeremy Lin last season. But if you throw him two big guys and a super single player, he may not be able to use it well.
So, there is nothing special about the Lakers' tactics. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the No. 24.
At this moment, Link's cell phone rang. It was not the cell phone with the private number, which means that the person who sent the text message was not Rachel.
Link took out his cell phone and found that it was Kobe! Did that guy just returned to the locker room and sent him a text message?
"I know, you beat James, Durant and Anthony recently. You are amazing, and I know you will become amazing. But don't make a mistake, you can't beat me!"
Link smiled. This is Kobe's style of conduct.
Link respects Kobe, and he also admires Kobe's spirit. But just like Kobe against Jordan, Link will not be ruthless to the elderly Kobe!
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The Los Angeles Lakers, even if they have poor record, are definitely one of the most eye-catching teams in the league.
In terms of strength and honor, the Lakers dare not say that they are the first. But in terms of commercial value, no team can compete with the Lakers.
Therefore, as long as the Lakers participate in the game, it will attract the attention of fans around the world.
So during the media opening hours on the afternoon of the 22nd, the training ground of the Federal Express Arena was full.
Journalists from all over the world have poured into Memphis. The Lakers, who have just won four consecutive games, faced the Grizzlies, the number one in the West, and this game is naturally eye-catching.
"Link, do you feel pressure when facing the Lakers who have just won four consecutive games!?"
"If the game goes to a critical moment again, who do you think you and Kobe can kill the game!?"
"Bryant often breaks out in the fourth quarter and wins in one fell swoop. Do you think you can curb Kobe in the fourth quarter?"
Link was a little at a loss. Although the reporter came to interview him, every question was related to the Lakers and Kobe.
What does this give Link a feeling of being ignored.
Have you figured out whose home court this is? Have you figured out who is the number one in the West?
It's either the Lakers or Kobe, then you go and interview them, why do you go to the Grizzlies' training ground?
"No pressure, it can kill the game and curb Kobe." Link answered angrily, not thinking too much about the consequences.
The reporters all opened their mouths, Link is so crazy now!?
"By the way, I forgot to say that this is Memphis, the FedEx Arena, and my home court! Since the playoffs last season, we have not lost at home! So, you should ask Kobe and the Lakers players, will you feel pressure when facing the unbeaten Grizzlies at home? I've finished answering, you can tell me."
Link turned around and left angrily, leaving only the confused reporters.
If Kobe knew that this group of reporters had aroused Link's desire to win deep in his heart, he would definitely be furious.
Chapter completed!