I am Really an Insider

March 6, Staples, Los Angeles.

At this time, there is no statue of Shaq outside the Staples Center, and naturally there is no statue of Kobe.

In the sky above the arena, there are no jerseys No. 8 and No. 24.

This place is so familiar yet strange.

Before the game started, Artest and his hairy Odom hugged each other warmly.

Beside them, Kobe also hugged Payton.

In fact, during their time with the Lakers, Kobe and Payton had a good relationship.

At least compared to Sharks and Malone, Payton didn't have any conflicts with Kobe.

Even in front of Payton, Kobe's attitude has always been very humble.

But compared with the group of Artest and Odom, it is not difficult to see how perfunctory the hug between the two was.

That's the case with Kobe. When he faces an opponent he desperately wants to win, all he can think about is victory.

The first thing this guy thinks about when he wakes up every day is how to win, and the last thing he thinks about before going to bed is also this.

But Wayne is puzzled. There seems to be no enemy of Kobe Bryant on the Pacers side!

Why do you want to win against us so much?

After Kobe and Payton hugged, their eyes became very fierce.

Wayne accidentally looked at Kobe and found that Kobe was staring at him.

Wayne quickly turned his head back. There was no one around.

Are you glaring at me?

No, when we first met, why are you so fat?

The 2003 class was hated by the media, and they were extremely jealous when they saw me. This is understandable.

What are you picturing?

I helped you defeat the shark, isn't that good enough?

What else do you want from me?

In Kobe's heart, it's not enough for Wayne to defeat O'Neal.

Wayne has to defeat O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant has to defeat Wayne, then it's a complete job.

Just like that, under Kobe's inexplicably vicious gaze, Wayne stepped onto the court as a starter.

For the Lakers, to be honest, the lineup is really not good enough.

Starting point guard Chucky Atkins is a pretty average player.

Although the average of 13+4 per game this season seems to be very good, there are also many criticisms.

The first is that as a point guard, he often makes stupid mistakes. The second is his height of 1.8 meters, which puts him at a disadvantage on the defensive end.

Of course, it is a mystery how much this 1.8 meter is rounded up.

The starting small forward is the real gangster Caron Butler. With only 30% three-point shooting rate, he has become the Lakers' second scorer this season.

This simply exposed the incompetence of the rest of the Lakers.

In addition, Butler's defense during this period was still very poor, far from reaching the level of his peak years in the future.

At this time, if there was anything special about Butler, it would undoubtedly be that he went to the detention center 15 times at the age of 15!

May I ask who among you can fight?

Starting center Chris Mihm is a white center who wanted to be a swimmer when he was a child, and a tennis player when he was 14, but ended up playing basketball.

Although in the first game of the new season, Kobe deliberately fed Mim a double-double in order to piss off Shaq, telling O'Neal: "Any center who works with me will be equally strong!"

But as the season progressed, Kobe discovered that this was really different!

How to evaluate meme? To quote what Kobe Bryant said later: "What else can I do? Should I hand the ball to Chris Mihm? I'm desperate too!"

Wayne remembers that when he used to play NBA LIVE games, whether it was 2005 or 2006, as long as he started a dynasty with the Lakers, the first thing he did was to trade Meme

Apart from Kobe Bryant, the only one who can be seen in the entire starting lineup is Odang Dang.

With this lineup, beat the Pacers?

With this lineup, you still dare to glare at me?

What a courage!

After the referee kicked off, Xiao Ao easily got the ball first.

Mim’s athleticism was a perfect match for his complexion and he didn’t disappoint.

In this first attack, Xiao Ao sat directly inside to beat Mimu alone.

Mim is very positive. You can't say that he has a bad attitude. His problem is just a matter of ability.

Xiao O got the basketball in the low post as he wished, and then turned around, a very easy turn, and passed Mimu cleanly.

"This is too slow." Wayne, who was outside the three-point line, looked envious. Xiao Ou was so lucky.

I met Camby in the last game, and I met Mim again in this game.

You can swipe it until it flies!

Mim was anxious when he saw Xiao Ao making a breakthrough like this.

So, he actively chased after him, and then used his unnecessary bounce to block Xiao Ao's attack frame.

"Dudududu!"

The referee's whistle sounded, Mim committed a defensive foul, and O'Neal made two free throws.

"This ball is simply unbeatable. Mim is probably the weakest starting center in the league!" In the CCTV studio, the old coach Zhang patted his trouser leg. This was very scary!

Mim is like this. He often commits six offenses early because he wants to actively defend, but his ability cannot keep up.

Therefore, the result of being active is fouls again and again.

Mim used practical actions to explain that the saying that attitude determines everything is actually only half the truth.

The premise is that at least on the basis of equal abilities, attitude can determine everything.

Otherwise, no matter how good your attitude is, it will be of no use.

Xiao Ao made two free throws and easily gained first blood.

Then, Kobe's death stare appeared on Mim.

Being Kobe's teammate is really unbearable if you have a bad mental quality.

The Lakers attacked, and Artest took the initiative to stick to Kobe's side.

But before Artest could attack, Kobe took the lead.

"Boom!"

"Fuck!" Artest felt severe pain in his chest. How could this guy have the same virtue as Wayne!

As we all know, Kobe is also known as Malone.

Many people think that the origin of this nickname is that Kobe gained this reputation because of his bodybuilding muscles during the 2002-03 season.

But the actual reason has just been experienced by Zitai.

After pushing away Artest, Kobe received a pass from Atkins.

Facing the Pacers' strongest defensive beast, Kobe was not afraid at all and bravely broke through to the inside with the ball.

Then, facing the double blockade of Artest and O'Brien, he succeeded in a layup with an extreme pull-up!

"Hoho, what kind of devilish ability is this to stay in the air? Can you believe it? He actually scored a goal under the defense of Ron and Jermaine!

It's so scary, as if he can score whenever he wants! "

Not only was the commentator shocked, but Wayne was also shocked.

This little waist can be twisted so powerfully.

Kobe did not celebrate the goal, but urged his teammates to retreat quickly with a serious look on his face.

He means winning.

After this, Xiao Ao is ready to continue to make mistakes in the low post.

But Mim simply came to attack the front defense.

He just got a goal and went straight ahead. It seems that Mim still knows his own strength.

Artest became active at this time. Mim already knew it, couldn't you also know it?

At this time, it’s time to pass the ball to me, the Yincheng magician!

My ghost pass will go directly through Mim's body and fall into Xiao O's hands.

"I'm empty, Johnson, I'm empty!" Artest's second formula was once again performed on the court.

Everyone on the Pacers team is used to hearing this, so they don't think it's a big deal.

But after hearing this, Kobe changed his mind.

What the hell are you doing that makes you empty?

Look down on my defense?

Want to know about the best defensive team last season?

Damn, you are so angry, I will definitely beat you to tears today!

Then, after Johnson passed the ball to Artest, Kobe directly stuck to it, not giving Artest a chance to dribble.

Kobe's ability to press the ball is very strong. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is one of the strongest perimeter defenders of this period.

During this period, Kobe was still relatively young, so he played a lot of crazy-dog defenses, just risking your life.

In fact, Kobe didn't originally plan to spend so much energy on the defensive end today, but Artest's few words just now really turned on the switch of Kobe's desire to win.

"Come on, let me see what you will do when you face the 'open' position!" Kobe silently shouted in his heart.

It's okay for Artest to beat ordinary players with the ball, but when faced with a desperate top defense, Yasuko's offense is really difficult to deal with.

When Artest looked at Wayne with helpless eyes and motioned for him to come over quickly, Kobe had already taken action.

I saw Kobe slapping it hard, and the ball was knocked out of the hands of the muscular club Artest!

The basketball was intercepted, and Kobe caught up and counterattacked.

Usually, Artest tortures others like this.

Today, it was up to him to experience the feeling of having a basketball snatched from his hand by someone else.

In this way, the Pacers could only watch as Kobe completed a beautiful 180° turn and one-handed dunk.

Kobe was completely showing off his outstanding athletic ability, and everyone on the Pacers was silent.

"What a ball. Kobe's steals are all in one. So, no matter what, the Lakers can't be considered a weak team. As long as Kobe and Odom stay healthy, the Lakers are actually very strong."

Just bragging, Director Zhang's commentary was directed towards the Lakers for only a day or two.

Artest shook his head, there was nothing he could do about it.

As a point forward, it is normal to make one or two mistakes.

But just one mistake can't extinguish the enthusiasm of Zhai Tai.

However, in the next matchup, Kobe still bit Artest like a mad dog with the ball.

When he was young, Kobe was definitely a physical monster. Because of his poor physical fitness, it was impossible for him to score 81 points.

Therefore, on the defensive end, young Kobe also habitually squandered his physical fitness.

"Be brave, come and beat me, Mr. Vacant." While defending, Kobe was still muttering, just like his usual habit.

Sometimes his thoughts don't seem to be addressed to his opponents, but rather to himself.

Artest was badly guarded and could only hand the ball to Wayne.

When Wayne faced Odom, his speed advantage was not as great as usual.

Odom's defense, generally speaking, is just like Guagua's, it's a matter of attitude.

The physical conditions and abilities are there, it just depends on whether you want to defend or not.

When he becomes active, he performs various tricks in an endless stream. When he is distracted, all kinds of saucy tricks come out one after another, making people dumbfounded.

Once on a show, when Barkley and Maggie talked about Odom, Barkley asked a question: "How long will Odom concentrate on each game? Will the Lakers be sure to win?"

Moji showed five fingers in a very pretentious manner.

Barkley: "You mean 50 percent of the time?"

Moji smiled disdainfully and shook his head: "No, five minutes!"

It seems that Maggie also learned a lot of tricks from Bird.

Although Moji's words are definitely exaggerated, they are enough to show how strong Odom's ability is when he is focused.

Odangdang actually didn't want to take it too seriously at first. After all, the game had just begun and there was no need for direct physical combat.

But at this moment, Kobe's roar appeared.

"Hold tight, Lamar!"

This loud roar scared Odom and rushed toward Wayne.

When Odang loses concentration, he only needs to use the skill "Kobe's Roar" to solve the problem.

Odangdang knew now that Kobe wanted to win this game. You'd better do what he wants, or you'll be scolded in training the next day.

To say that Odom is indeed willing to listen to Kobe, otherwise he can stay with Kobe for so many years and never have conflicts break out?

Not everyone can stand Kobe.

After leaving the Lakers and Kobe, without anyone to supervise him, Odom had no choice but to eat Wei Ge to survive.

At this time, standing in front of Odom was Wei Ge!

Wayne tried to break through Odangdang, but Odangdang was not slow either.

In the end, Wayne could only break the press in a Middle Eastern style.

However, under strong interference from Odom, Wayne's layup missed the target.

O'Neal Jr. got the offensive rebound and just took off to prepare for the second attack, but Kobe jumped up from behind like a green onion and fell down.

"This is wrong!" Payton on the bench was stunned. Didn't he tell him not to anger him?

Wayne couldn't hold it back?

It shouldn't be, Wayne didn't even talk to Kobe today.

what's the situation?

Payton certainly didn't expect that the desire to humiliate O'Fatty and the stimulation of the open Ty would have forced out a Kobe who wanted to win with all his strength!

"The shot was blocked. Kobe's defense is really active!"

Amid Coach Zhang's passionate shouts, Caron Butler received the ball and found Odangdang with a long pass from the backcourt.

Odangdang holds the ball and goes down quickly. His dribbling skills are completely inconsistent with his height.

Before James entered the league, people had always believed that O'Dangdang was the most versatile forward among the young generation, capable of all kinds of skills.

Odang thought carefully. If he dunked this ball, Kobe would definitely praise himself!

But just as Odom took off to dunk, there was a violent impact behind him.

"What!?"

Most insiders can't keep up with Odom's speed. Therefore, he was accustomed to thinking that Wayne was also in the majority.

He forgot that this guy was as "weird" as himself.

"ah!"

With a roar, Wayne even took the ball away from Odom.

Don't think that only the people on your side are willing to fight!

Although Odom fell out of the baseline, the ball actually came out very cleanly and he hit the ball directly in the first shot.

"Oh my God, what a terrible chase! Wei's speed is no slower than Odom, or even faster!"

The on-site commentator was dumbfounded. This is so intense just at the beginning?

Sharapova in the stands is so happy, my Wei is so handsome!

Um? Why do you say mine?

O'Neal smiled in front of the TV. It was time to dampen Kobe's spirit and see what he could get!

Odangdang, who was sitting on the ground, was confused. Who am I? Where am I? What hit me?

Kobe's praise is gone! ?

At this time, Kobe ran over, deliberately knocked away Wayne, and helped Odom up.

Wayne wanted to use his language skills to make a couple of slutty remarks, but when he thought of Payton's warning, he held it back.

But Kobe was obviously not in the right state today, and I didn’t stimulate him, right?

No matter, if you want to fight, I will fight with you.

Don't think I'm afraid of you.

With those ferocious expressions of yours, it's okay to scare others.

Scared me?

You have your paranoid competitive spirit, and I have the temptation of the 55-win reward!

Kobe and Wayne looked at each other. Although they didn't speak, it was as if there was a fire between their eyes.

A world-famous painting appears again.

The Lakers sent a baseline ball, and Odom was a little weak due to Wayne's attack just now, so he was not so active this time.

When Kobe sees it, he can do it himself!

So, he called Mihm for the pick-and-roll, and then went straight to the paint.

O'Neal Jr. switched defense immediately, but it was still not fast enough.

Just like that, Kobe Bryant made a helicopter-style dunk with O'Neill's hard pursuit!

It’s just showing off!

"Another dunk. Kobe is in great shape today. He is humiliating Jermaine O'Neal!"

Kobe turned his head, looked at O'Neal, and shook his finger: "I don't like guys named O'Neal, so I'm sorry. Besides, your defense is really weak."

Well, Kobe is actually also a player who is very good at talking trash.

Wayne:! ! !

Good guy, here comes the work, here comes the work.

Can you bear this? Look at me standing up for Xiao Ao!

But before Wayne could catch up and spray, Kobe retreated back.

"Fuck." Xiao Ao cursed unwillingly, but he was really helpless because he really couldn't guard the ball just now.

Seeing Xiao Ao take a 50-point psychological blow, Wayne felt quite uncomfortable mentally.

I wanted to leave with an easy victory.

Well now, you are the one who wants to start the war.

Then, you can’t go back on your word.

Wayne picked up the basketball and patted Xiao O's shoulder.

The mentality of playing this game has changed.