My Name is Kobe Bryant

When the Lakers led by Kobe Bryant and O'Neal defeated the Rockets 3-0 in a way that no one expected and advanced to the second round, while other teams in the league were still struggling, the Lakers had already begun to focus on the next step. The wheel is moving.

"Utah Jazz, it feels like the running-in is getting better and better." Rambis frowned.

The Jazz had the second-best record in the league during the regular season. This was the result of consecutive defeats by the Lakers and Spurs at the beginning of the season due to poor running-in.

In these playoff games between the Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers, the running-in between the three Jazz stars has reached a new level.

"This is the effect that Richmond achieved by sacrificing himself. The benefit is that the team's overall offense has risen to a higher level. But at critical moments, when fighting tough battles, only Malone is the only player who can stand up." Kobe said deeply. His voice made the Lakers players feel confident!

This is Kobe's confidence! The deeper meaning of Kobe's words is that he alone can kill Stockton and Richmond!

At the end of the Jazz fight, there was still only one Malone!

Then it's impossible for them to defeat the Lakers who have the OK King!

The scary thing about the Lakers now is that Kobe can kill almost any outside superstar, and then coupled with the two superstars Kobe and O'Neal, they can make all the difference on the offensive end. The effect Kobe achieves is to add one to his own team and let the opponent's The team loses one!

"3:1, the Jazz won. Malone averaged 27.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.6 steals in the series."

"Even though Sabonis and Rasheed Wallace worked hard, they couldn't guard Malone."

"For a team like the Trail Blazers without a superstar to be able to compete with the Jazz to this point is already very good."

"The game between the SuperSonics and Timberwolves actually went to Game 5!"

Just as Kobe expected, Garnett, who already has 90% of his peak strength, has a huge advantage against Vin Baker! Garnett also allowed Vin Baker to act as an invisible man in this series, and at the same time he also averaged a top power forward performance of 20+10+5+2+2 per game!

"Kevin is probably the best power forward after Malone right now." The Lakers players are also very familiar with Garnett because of the Mamba Academy.

"Duncan won a team, the league does have a hype gimmick."

"Does the league want to build a Kobe inside?" Horry's words were bloody.

The sensation of last year's rookie Kobe Bryant continues to this day, with Kobe being hailed as the No. 1 rookie. Even if Duncan's performance this year is not as good as Kobe's, many experts have begun to call Duncan the number one inside rookie.

The league just wants to build an inside line that can compete with Kobe Bryant's court, just like Jordan VS Olajuwon back then.

Outside line VS inside line, in this era everyone wants to know who is more dominant! Also in the West, the Lakers play against the Spurs many times every year. Hyping up Kobe and Duncan will attract more attention.

"It's a pity that Marbury's buzzer beater against Payton in the last game didn't hit."

"This kid Marbury can average 17+6 in the series in front of Payton, which is already very good."

"Top ball sense and ball-handling ability, organizational skills above the league level. His shooting skills after dribbling are also very good. The pick-and-roll between him and Garnett really caused a lot of trouble for the Sonics."

"Next season, if Marbury and Kevin continue to upgrade, then this Timberwolves will become a first-tier team in the league!"

The final series in the Western Conference is between the Spurs and the Suns.

The battle between fourth and fifth in the Western Conference should be very fierce.

But the result was almost one-sided.

Duncan and David Robinson unreasonably turned the penalty area into their home. The two averaged 51.2 points, 27.6 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 6.1 blocks, 2.1 steals and 5.6 turnovers throughout the series.

Whether it's Danny Manning or new aid McDyess, the Suns' insiders will collapse when faced with the combination of Shi Buddha and the Admiral!

Danny Ainge worked hard to rob a group of players acquired in the trade, but he was helpless when faced with the situation of being stabbed into a basket inside!

He who has the inside track wins the world! When the Spurs twin towers can grab more than a dozen offensive rebounds in a game, this game really doesn't need to be played.

The penalty area is blocked, and if the outside shot fails, there will be no second chance to attack! How to win in such a run-and-gun game?

Kevin Johnson and Kidd both play the style of attacking inside. They rushed into the penalty area and faced the double ghost shots of Duncan and David Robinson!

Tragic!

Looking at Kevin Johnson and Kidd being photographed on the ground again and again, Kobe couldn't help but shake his head.

In this era, under such defensive rules, such a defender of the penalty area is a breakthrough and ball-breaking player.

Even a peak James would not be able to penetrate the Spurs' restricted area without shooting.

"In the next round, it looks like we're going to play the Spurs."

The Spurs easily defeated the Suns 3:1.

Big win!

Danny Ainge's expression after the game looked like he had taken a big bite of Xiang!

He thought that the Suns could not go very far without superstars, but with two top stars like Kevin Johnson and Kidd, they should at least reach the second round!

So many unpredictable trades before the season, in exchange for a round trip to the playoffs?

Anji, the old thief, said he could not accept this result.

"Damn it! It can't work without a superstar." Danny Ainge secretly said, but there are only so many superstars in the league, and almost all of them are the team's treasures, so where can they get a super giant?

What Danny Ainge didn't know was that he traded an MVP-level player for a bargain price in the offseason.

"Damn! That rookie No. 1 pick is a softie. Kobe and I can easily deal with him!" O'Neal raised his chin. Rather than running against the Suns for a series, the Sharks were actually willing to play against Admiral Duncan!

"Don't underestimate Duncan." Kobe's words were resounding. He had played against the number one power forward in history countless times! No one knows the greatness of the Stone Buddha better than Kobe!

"Kobe, that's not it. I feel like you are more afraid of the Spurs than the Rockets."

"The Spurs' insiders are stronger than the Rockets!"

Olajuwon and Barkley are already in their twilight years. Although they can maintain a historical level on the offensive end, the defensive end is not at the same level as the current Admiral Shifo!

Their physical fitness is not at the same level either!

Facing the Spurs and Popovich, if you are careless, you will overturn!

In the previous generation, the Spurs won their first championship after Jordan retired by stepping on the Lakers' heads!

This life! Kobe will not allow the team to make that mistake again!

Although the Spurs are strong inside, their outside line is...

Kobe clenched his fists.