My Name is Kobe Bryant

The spirit of Christmas is very strong in Boston. As the financial and academic center of the eastern United States, Boston has a large middle class or above.

These upper-class people with time and money have a completely different love for basketball than Detroit.

This also makes Boston fans seem fanatical, but also full of rationality!

Fans will support the team when the team is at its lowest point, but appear to be rational. They will not give up on the team because they believe that their team will eventually return to the top.

And when the current Celtics, step by step, came out of reconstruction, they once again stood in front of their old rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, and had a chance to defeat them.

This Christmas game has come to the critical fourth quarter. At this moment, all the fans are extremely excited!

The battle and confrontation between Kobe and McGrady simply fit their image of the most perfect player!

Purple-gold and green jerseys ran back and forth, and Celtic fans seemed to have crossed the river of time and witnessed those legendary yellow-green battles!

This is the continuation of fate!

The performance of Kobe and McGrady did not make this fateful matchup embarrassing!

They even appear to be greater than their predecessors!

And this legendary Christmas war has come to its final moment!

The fourth quarter of this legendary battle was full of miracles from the beginning!

Harris replaced the league's No. 1 sixth man, Argentinian demon Manu Ginobili, to play with Kobe in the backcourt!

Stop being defensive!

The Lakers directly gave up their perimeter defense at the beginning of the fourth quarter and went all out to attack!

Kobe adds a demon knife!

The demon sword is unsheathed!

European step!

Weird pass!

Cooperation with Kobe!

A series of goals instantly led to the lead!

Ginobili!

He is the strongest player on the bench in this league. So far, he has won two Best Sixth Man awards, and he still leads the Best Sixth Man rankings this year. No one can compete with him.

Some people even think that Ginobili is the Lakers' second-in-command. He is the Lakers' strongest player besides Kobe. Even if he is not a starter, his role in the team far exceeds that of other players.

If it weren't for Ginobili's poor defense, he would have even been voted into the All-Star in the past few seasons!

This season, with O'Neal leaving, a large amount of the team's ball rights have been released. The demon sword also has a lot of opportunities to attack.

Averaged 25.6 minutes of playing time per game, scoring 18.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists! All data are career highs!

Maybe Yaodao can really be selected into the All-Stars on the bench this year!

But soon, the Celtics made it clear why Ginobili couldn't directly start and partner Kobe in the backcourt.

That's right, the offensive firepower of Kobe + Yaodao is simply the best in the league's backcourt. Both men have invincible offensive abilities, can shoot and break out, and are good at organizing passes.

So why don't the Lakers start Ginobili, a player who is an All-Star or above based on offense alone?

Defense.

Ginobili's defense is not at a disadvantage when facing substitute players, but it is a bit difficult when facing the starters of top teams.

Then Billups finally found a chance to prove himself!

Ginobili succeeded in consecutive singles.

Billups' offense is simple!

It's just a plain pick-and-roll!

But Ginobili just couldn't prevent it.

This season, Bu Zhong has already achieved quasi-All-Star level ability, and it is of course very difficult for Ginobili to defend players of this level.

Kobe defends McGrady.

Bowen defends Penny.

Billups seized the opportunity and made consecutive shots, unlimited single-handedly eating the demon knife! Played some very exciting attacks.

The Celtics finally took the score advantage again.

The Lakers were also forced to replace Ginobili.

When encountering a team with two star-level players on the outside, the Lakers can also let Kobe and Bowen cover, allowing the Argentinian Demon Blade to play as late as possible in the game.

But when it comes to a three-star outside line like the Celtics, once Ginobili is beaten, Harris can only replace him quickly.

Otherwise, Ginobili is a cash machine.

Then the situation between the Lakers and Celtics turned into a one-on-one show between Kobe and McGrady!

The fans seemed to have seen the legendary scene in the finals. All eight players on the field were spread out, watching Kobe and Jordan 1 on 1 SOLO!

The same goes for Kobe and Tracy McGrady in this game!

The confrontation between Kobe and McGrady in this game has been considered to be the beginning of the next legendary showdown!

Kobe scored 7 of 11 in 9 minutes of the fourth quarter, 19 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist! The total game statistics came to 53 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 4 turnovers!

McGrady made 5 of 10 shots and scored 12 points and 3 rebounds! Scored 51 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block!

Both men's statistics are legendary!

And the game isn't over yet!

At the last moment, everyone believed that such a great and legendary player would contribute to a more exciting duel!

The score came to Lakers 87:92 Celtics! The difference is only 5 points!

"Anfernee, let me do it." Maddie stopped Pence who was about to step forward.

Until this moment in the game, it was Pence who defended Kobe.

Pence's defense is impeccable, but just like Bowen couldn't guard Tracy McGrady, Pence couldn't do anything to Kobe.

Basketball is always a sport where offense is greater than defense. Even if there is almost no way to criticize the penny defense, what Kobe improved was his ability to score.

Penny Hardaway has done everything a second-in-command should do.

He scored 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 turnovers.

If Kobe hadn't led him in the first half, his data would have been even better.

And now, McGrady is ready to defend against Kobe!

Celtics lead by 5 points!

What is the Lakers' only comeback point?

It’s Kobe!

As the boss of the team, the core of the Celtics.

At this time, you should stand up.

Not only do we have to score points on the offensive end, but we also have to face off against Kobe on the defensive end!

This is the glory of the Celtics!

This is what McGrady should do!

"Tracy, you have really grown up." When Auerbach in the box saw McGrady taking the initiative to defend in front of Kobe, Auerbach's cloudy eyes revealed a glimmer of light.

The Cardinals knew their former protégé would become one of the most legendary players in the NBA.

But because of McGrady's somewhat lazy character, Auerbach doesn't know when he will be like the Celtics' predecessors, doing his best for every game and playing every moment as the last game.

Now, facing Kobe, McGrady's performance makes Auerbach happy.

"Come on, young man!" Danny Ainge on the side also clenched his fists.

"Come on! Kobe." McGrady opened his hands, and his exaggerated wingspan made his defensive area unexpectedly large!

The eyes of the dead fish reveal the desire for victory!

3 minutes!

5 points difference!

If he holds on to the last minute, he can defeat Kobe!

Beating Kobe has been McGrady's dream since high school!

This time! The opportunity has come!

Kobe is also full of fighting spirit!

In the fourth quarter, he made 7 of 11 shots and scored 19 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist! The total game statistics came to 53 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 4 turnovers!

But now, Kobe's performance is still not over.

Kobe glanced at McGrady.

No need to say more!

Kobe knew what McGrady was thinking.

Want to win!

Then come grab it!

Kobe never gives up on basketball!

"Kobe Bryant singled out Tracy McGrady! All the other players on the field came to attack!" Kenny Smith exclaimed.

"T-Mac's physical talent has advantages in all aspects! It is undoubtedly irrational for Kobe to want to take on McGrady alone!" Seeing this scene, Barkley suddenly thought of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar playing Chamberlain alone.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook skills were at their peak, but it was still difficult for him to score against Chamberlain, whose physical talent overwhelmed him in all aspects.

Basketball skills have come to an end and are still not as useful as physical talent.

This is the reality of basketball.

Stern is also trying to gradually change this reality.

Too many children who like basketball have mediocre bodies. Have they lost the right to pursue their basketball dreams?

This is wrong. Basketball should allow more people to participate, and talent should have less and less advantage in the game, at least in non-professional games.

"Here it comes!" Kobe didn't have any fancy tricks to beat McGrady in singles!

Crotch!

Butterfly step through flowers!

Maddie is tall!

But the center of gravity is also high!

No matter how fast his steps are!

It's impossible to be faster than the offensive Kobe!

McGrady kicked the ground hard with her legs!

The shoes rubbed against the floor leaving traces.

and!

Must keep up!

And the next moment, Kobe pulled the ball back!

"Three points?"

McGrady instantly adjusted his body's center of gravity! Pounced out!

This momentary change of center of gravity, no other player in the league who is over 2.06 meters tall can do it!

This is the horror of McGrady’s talent!

But Kobe just bowed to Buddha, accelerated twice in an instant, and cut in!

Kobe's three-point threat is too big!

This caused McGrady's defense to be out of position!

Kobe drives to the basket and hits the ground with his right foot!

Leap high!

Swing yourself into a long bow!

"Bang!"

One-handed chop!

No one dares to stop it!

Rain Man Kemp stepped aside!

"Now, three more points."

The look in Kobe's eyes made McGrady grit her teeth.

"Give me!"

"What?" Chauncey Billups was a little confused.

"I'm calling you, give me the ball!" McGrady growled.

Billups heard McGrady roar for the first time.

It is also rare for McGrady to dribble the ball by himself.

Billups felt that he should maintain his pride as a point guard, then thought for 0.356 seconds, and then passed the ball to McGrady.

No one would pass it on!

If you don't pass the ball at this time, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave the Celtics' home court!

McGrady faces Kobe!

Everyone pull away!

Kobe signaled McGrady with his eyes, come on!

Maddie snorted!

No pre-action!

Just pull it out on the spot!

Three meters away from the three-point line!

McGrady suddenly jumped up!

Even Kobe didn't react and just stretched out his hand.

Basketball is fast and urgent!

Hit the basket and bounce into the net!

"Here it comes! Is McGrady's moment coming?!" Barkley exclaimed again and again!

Who else!

Who else in the league dares to shoot a long three-pointer in front of Kobe! ?

We can still get in!

This ball! Domineering!

"Now! It's six points!" McGrady said coldly to Kobe.

Kobe curled up his lips!

Interesting!

This game is really interesting!

Turned!

Kobe drives the ball forward!

At the Celtics LOGO.

Kobe looked at McGrady, who was two steps behind the three-point line.

"Why don't you guard against it?"

"what are you saying?"

Kobe pointed at the Irish elf dressed as an old man at his feet.

"This is not far enough!"

Say it!

Kobe just threw the ball!

"What?" Maddie's eyes flashed with panic again!

Impossible!

This is the last moment of the game!

The Lakers are 6 points behind!

Who would shoot directly at the LOGO at this time?

Crazy?

Is Kobe crazy? ! ! ? ? ?

Maddie looks back!

What I saw was a picture of a basketball going hollow into the net.

For a moment, the Celtics players were as stunned as if they were under a petrifying spell.

"Boom!! It's booming!!"

"Tracy McGrady hit a super long three-pointer against Kobe!"

"Kobe just fired back!"

"At the Celtics LOGO!!! It's almost a super long three-pointer across half the court!"

The commentator's crazy shouts made McGrady react.

"Farke!"

"You want to scare me? Kobe! I'm used to this move of yours!"

"Give me the ball!"

McGrady stared at Billups.

This time Billups only thought for 0.016 seconds before passing the ball to McGrady.

"Come on! Tracy." Kobe bent down, with a smile on his lips.

"Wonderful!!! Kobe and McGrady gave us the most exciting game of the year!"

"70 points!!! Kobe scored the legendary 70 points again in the regular season!"

"Tracy McGrady scored 62 points! No more concessions!"

"Great game! Kobe and McGrady are like Magic and Bird!"

"The perfect Christmas game! This game is for all the fans!"

"This is a legend! The game between Kobe and Tracy McGrady is a legend!"

"The legend of the yellow-green battle continues with Kobe and Tracy McGrady!"

"Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers! 107:105 Celtics in overtime! Narrowly winning the game!"

Kobe and Tracy McGrady's battle!

It lasted until overtime!

This has almost become the most classic one-on-one picture of superstars at critical moments this season!

All kinds of super long three-pointers!

Breakthrough aerial juggling!

Fighting between gods!

Two of the league's strongest scorers, giving full play to their talents.

The last 3 seconds of regular time! The Lakers are four points behind!

Kobe caused McGrady's 3+1!

This goal directly silenced the Celtics Arena!

GOAT!

The key god Kobe!

Kobe used free throws to send the Lakers into overtime.

Kobe dragged the Lakers into overtime!

In overtime, Kobe and McGrady continued to fight!

Kobe has a wealth of experience in confrontation, while McGrady integrated into the team most of the time in this game!

At this time, Kobe's physical advantage is reflected!

Kobe may not be as talented as McGrady, but his willpower and his experience in handling the ball when exhausted are far superior to McGrady!

In the end, McGrady missed the buzzer-beating three-pointer. The Lakers narrowly defeated the Celtics 107:105 in overtime!

Kobe played 45 minutes and made 25 of 41 shots, 8 of 19 three-pointers, and scored 70 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 5 turnovers!

McGrady played 43 minutes, making 22 of 39 shots, 8 of 17 three-pointers, and scored 62 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and 4 turnovers!

Fighting between gods!

On Christmas Day 2002, the two most outstanding players in the NBA had a legendary showdown!

This Christmas battle will be engraved in the memories of countless fans!