“In 1996, they told me that I wouldn’t go to Charlotte because they had already made a deal with Los Angeles before that.

And they told me that Los Angeles was a replacement for me with an All-Star center.

It was an exciting start because I felt valued for the first time.

Moreover, I will go to Los Angeles, which is the bustling metropolis that all players yearn for!

What a beautiful city in Los Angeles.

I was fascinated on the first day I came here.

There are traffic and rows.

The lights are red and the wine is green and the neon lights are noisy.

I was addicted to it and enjoyed a lot of things that I had never had the opportunity to enjoy before.

until……

I still remember the beginning very clearly, 6 minutes, 0 points, 1 rebound and 1 block.

I only got a chance to play on the second game of the team and I didn't score.

I was like I was punched hard by a boxer who was not wearing a boxing condom.

That also woke me up.

I told myself that such things must not happen again!

I began to lock myself in a small enclosed space.

Everything is wonderful in Los Angeles, but first of all, I have to survive here.

I quickly scored 10 points in Game 4, and my opponent was the Toronto Raptors, who were the team that they formed the previous year.

I still remember the player I faced was Rejae Slater.

Many people may not know who he is, but I will always remember his name.

He is taller than me, stronger than me, and more experienced than me.

But I also have my advantages, I am faster than him, and I have better explosive power.

He couldn't defend me.

You can never describe in words the mood when you defeat an opponent who is stronger than you.

It was also after that game that I told myself that I want to win and keep winning!!

Phil told me that I would be the best scorer in the league.

At that moment I was unwavering because he once coached Michael Jordan.

In my second season in Los Angeles, I became stronger than Slater. 10 points could no longer satisfy me. I started to score 20 points and 30 points.

I also clearly remember that on December 17, 1997, Michael and I were in the match.

He scored 36 points, and I scored 33 points.

Look, I'm as good as him.

But I know, I can be better.

Every summer I lock myself in the training room, and when I come out, I become stronger than before.

It just goes on and on, spring and summer alternate.

I'm getting stronger and stronger, and the team is getting closer and closer to the goal.

Los Angeles, that's where the dream begins!

No one had ever thought before that, including myself, that I actually completed three consecutive championships there!

According to others, we completed the dynasty!

That's something that only George McCann, Bill Russell and Michael Jordan have done!

That's really beautiful.

I also completed the wedding with my beloved Vanessa and had my first child.

Everything is on the right track.

I think I will stay in Los Angeles until I retire.

Yes, Los Angeles has become my second home.

Until today you ask me where I am from and I will tell you that I am from Philadelphia.

But in addition to that, I will tell you that I am from Los Angeles.

But the most helpless thing about life is that you can't control what will happen tomorrow.

I was traded.

They told me it was time for the team to make a change!

They also told me that I would do what I had done in another city.

And the difference is that I will get better opportunities there.

I said, ‘Well, it’s time to say goodbye to Los Angeles.’

The only regret is that due to the long training period, I haven't had time to take a good look at the true beauty of this city.

Dallas is a completely different place from Los Angeles.

There are not so many spotlights here, and I can train with peace of mind.

But here are fans as enthusiastic as Los Angeles, you know, Dallas Cowboys!

Amid their cheers, I got my first 60+ in my career.

I really really enjoyed this time.

But the biggest regret is that I failed to bring another championship trophy to this city.

Dirk and I met at the peak of our age, but failed to create a good result.

I thought it was God's injustice.

It was not until recently that I chatted with a friend that a large part of it was my problem.

I've always been a better scorer, but never learned how to be a leader.

So Dirk, I think I will always owe you a sorry.

However, what's more interesting about life is that something you're looking forward to may happen in a tomorrow that you can't control.

When I received a call from Donny and knew the final result, I was so excited that I just entered the league.

The place where my dream began was also the place that I always missed.

Los Angeles! Kobe is back!!

Until now, I still maintain the same excitement as that moment.

Forgive me, I can't describe that feeling.

But when you have the opportunity to make up for your regrets, I believe you will feel what I feel.

I just want to go to Los Angeles earlier now, just like a wanderer desperately trying to set foot on the land of his hometown again.”

...

One day after the deal occurred, Kobe posted a long post on Twitter in the early morning.

To be honest, before seeing this long article, Sun Hao really didn't expect Kobe to be so...literally talented!

Of course, it is not ruled out that this article was asked to be written by someone.

But regardless of whether it is, the content here must be what Kobe himself means.

And from this article, we can see that the conversation between Sun Hao and Kobe did indeed change Kobe's mentality greatly.

It’s not about the change in emotional intelligence, but about the mentality. He seemed to have finally figured it out and finally matured!

Otherwise, with Kobe's previous style of conduct, I would be sorry to Nowitzki? Such a thing would not have happened!

Some people may say, how can maturity be so fast?

But perhaps everyone who has experienced it understands that men's maturity is often overnight.

...

The day after Kobe posted the article, he flew to Los Angeles to prepare for the final physical examination of the transaction.

The airport in Los Angeles has gone to a considerable number of fans.

And they held a large number of signs such as "Welcome back, Kobe".

Although the transaction this time was with the Clippers but not the Lakers, it is actually not that important for Los Angeles fans.

Importantly, Kobe is back!

Even for fans in Los Angeles, they will enjoy a kind of happiness they have never enjoyed before for a long time.

Because of the showdown between Sun Hao and Kobe, it turned into a city derby!
To be continued...