I’m Really Playing Basketball

February 24, 2003, Los Angeles.

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers were double-killed by the Nets and Kobe Bryant was yelled at by the Wonder Boy, Phil Jackson has been in a good mood.

Because the Los Angeles Lakers, who were getting older and declining, are slowly becoming stronger and stronger visible to the naked eye.

Especially Kobe, who played like a role player like Fisher next to O'Neal before. After being woken up by the Wonder Boy, the fighting ability he showed made him, the Lakers management, and the Lakers fans. The Lakers players were shocked!

Beat the Knicks on February 6, 46 points.

Played against the Nuggets on February 11th, 42 points.

In back-to-back games against the Nuggets on February 12, he scored 51 points.

Beat the Spurs on February 14, 44 points.

Beat the Knicks on February 16, 40 points.

Beat the Rockets on February 18, 52 points.

Beat the Jazz on February 19, 40 points.

Beat the Trail Blazers on February 21, 40 points.

Played against the SuperSonics on February 23, 41 points.

In just half a month from February 6th to February 23rd, Kobe scored 40+ in nine consecutive games!

In the history of the NBA, in addition to Chamberlain's 14 consecutive games with 40+, Jordan and Kobe followed with 9 consecutive games with 40+!

That's right, after nine consecutive games with 40+ points, Kobe has tied Jordan's record!

Now, as long as Kobe scores 40+ in the next game against the Clippers, he will surpass Jordan and become the player with the second longest consecutive 40+ streak in NBA history!

Can the Clippers stop Kobe Bryant?

How can it be!

Therefore, after 10 consecutive 40+ games, Kobe is not that far away from Chamberlain's 14 consecutive 40+ games.

Now, Kobe's condition is really incredible.

After Kobe cut his hair, shaved his beard, and changed his number, Phil Jackson really felt that Kobe was like a different person!

In the past, he had a "smiling" attitude towards the Mamba Mentality mentioned by Wonder Boy. Not to mention ridicule, as an adult, he felt that this was very middle-class!

But now, after Wonder Boy awakened Kobe's Mamba Mentality, Phil Jackson now really believes that Mamba Mentality is a real thing!

In the past nine games of the Lakers, the Lakers' opponents have included teams with strong defenses such as the Spurs and Jazz, as well as teams without defense such as the Knicks and Rockets, as well as the SuperSonics' Payton and the Trail Blazers. A team like Peng with extremely strong defensive players.

But no matter what kind of opponent he faces, Kobe can always score more than 40 points regardless of whether his shooting percentage is good or bad.

That feeling as if you could score 40 points just by standing on the court. The last time he saw it, it was when Jordan was there!

That's right, the current Kobe gives Phil Jackson the feeling that as long as Kobe is willing, he can score 40+ points in every game!

No matter what his shooting percentage is, he has enough means to score points in various ways!

It's amazing, really amazing!

Phil Jackson has always believed that he was very optimistic about Kobe Bryant.

However, he never thought that Kobe would one day have such strength and feel like Jordan!

This is really incredible!

"Can Kobe be like Jordan, averaging more than 35 points per game in a season?!"

"Kobe, do you have such strength now?!"

Phil Jackson doesn't know what level Kobe's specific strength is now.

But what he knows is that Kobe is really becoming more and more like Jordan!

During this time, Kobe's scoring became more and more incredible.

What he found incredible about Kobe during this period was that Kobe's style of play also began to change.

Why do people now say that OK group has become KO group?

Why is everyone talking about a combination now, but not saying that O'Neal and Kobe are working on their own?

Because the current No. 24 Kobe, nicknamed the Black Mamba, and the previous No. 8 Kobe, nicknamed Peter Pan, not only have their jerseys changed, but their playing styles have also changed!

In the past, Kobe No. 8's flying and flying skills were slowly decreasing, but Kobe No. 24 was taking more and more mid-range shots, more and more turnaround shots like Jordan, and even more three-pointers than Jordan. Sub-projection!

Kobe no longer tries to steal O'Neal's space under the basket.

Kobe, he took the initiative to give up the basket to O'Neal!

For a player, changing his style of play is very, very dangerous.

The average NBA player rarely changes his style of play when it is effective.

Generally speaking, players want their teammates to sacrifice and will never choose to sacrifice themselves.

This is also one of the sources of conflict between Kobe and O'Neal.

Kobe communicated with him before changing numbers.

He said that he was tired of fighting with O'Neal and that he did not want to continue this meaningless competition.

Phil Jackson was a little skeptical at the time.

But now, Phil Jackson really believes it.

Kobe really jumped out of the fight with O'Neal.

He really changed his goal to surpass Jordan!

Although Kobe said he chose No. 24 because he didn't want to relax 24 hours a day, but who doesn't know that the reason he chose this number was to surpass Jordan!

Kobe Bryant used his new number to express his ambition.

And now, he is about to really surpass Jordan!

It's only been a long time since he made his ambition, and he did it!

As long as he faces the Clippers in the next game and scores more than 40 points again, he can surpass Jordan!

Maybe in terms of strength, he has not surpassed Jordan, but in terms of consecutive 40+ points, he has done what Jordan has not done!

Therefore, at this time, the media across the United States are frantically discussing the fact that Kobe has 9 consecutive 40+ games and is about to surpass Jordan.

Kobe Bryant, with the Mamba Mentality that was ridiculed by the entire Internet, is really on the road to surpassing Jordan!

In this regard, Phil Jackson felt both incredible and very moved.

Phil Jackson never shy away from it.

In the previous battle between O'Neal and Kobe, he had always been on O'Neal's side.

This is easy to understand, because O'Neal is the leader of the team. If he doesn't serve as the leader, should he serve as the second leader?

Therefore, his one-sided support for O'Neal made O'Neal become more and more willful.

Every time the two fight, the sacrifice is Kobe.

This time, Kobe Bryant chose to change from No. 8 to No. 24, which was also a sacrifice for O'Neal.

He gave up to O'Neill what the two of them had always coveted, while he took the risk of opening up a new battlefield.

In the end, Kobe succeeded.

Not only did Kobe succeed, but a new combination of Kobe and O'Neal, the KO combination, was also formed.

What a happy time it is!

Take a step back and open up!

It's really a bright future!

Which media reporter would still hype up a soap opera about OK’s feud?

Now, all the media reporters are hyping the fact that Kobe Bryant surpasses Jordan!

The Lakers' internal conflict suddenly turned into an external conflict between Kobe and Jordan!

Maybe this will make Jordan more miserable.

However, if only Michael is lucky, the entire Lakers team is lucky.

He is also willing to see.

In short, now, Phil Jackson is really cool!

The kind of coolness that is so refreshing!

Just as Phil Jackson was looking at Kobe's nine-game statistics in his office, and the constant hype in the media about Kobe surpassing Jordan, there was a rapid knock on the door of his office.

"Please come in."

Phil Jackson frowned and put down the newspaper, and at the same time, the door was pushed open by a fat man.

"Phil, tell that poisonous snake that he is not allowed to score 40+ points in the next game!"

"..."

Seeing O'Neal looking furious at this time.

Phil Jackson, who was originally frowning, frowned even deeper.

Kobe scores more than 40 points in the next game. This is not only Kobe's own task, it is also the Lakers' task!

He was just praising Kobe for turning the Lakers' internal conflicts into external conflicts.

How could it prevent Kobe from taking 40+?

Kobe scored 40+ points and surpassed Jordan. The national media will hype Kobe and Jordan even more crazily, and will forget about Kobe and O'Neal even more.

What a great thing.

Why should he stop it?

Even if Kobe doesn't want to win 40 against the Clippers in the next game, he won't!

"Phil, that kid is so popular right now. I don't want to see him outshine me. This will make me lose interest in the game!"

"..."

Seeing O'Neal like this, Phil Jackson was shocked.

He had always thought O'Neal was a very smart kid.

In fact, O'Neill is really smart.

However, how could a smart child say such a thing?

Haven't you seen how important it is to the Lakers that Kobe keeps scoring 40+ points?

Looking at the angry fat man standing in front of him, Phil Jackson thought that he had been blinded by jealousy.

He didn't want Kobe to compete with him.

But Kobe didn't compete with him, and he didn't want to compete with Jordan.

How selfish and selfish this is.

Phil Jackson really didn't expect that O'Neal, who he had always doted on before, would be so selfishly doted on by him.

Obviously, the reason why O'Neal only has eyes for himself now is not only related to his invincibility in winning three consecutive FMVPs, but also to his connivance.

Every time there is an argument or quarrel, it is someone else who gives in.

This time, he also felt that he was unhappy, and others needed to make concessions.

"Shaq, you need to calm down."

What? !

Faced with his anger and unhappiness, Phil Jackson didn't comfort him like before, didn't go to help him immediately like before, but actually asked him to calm down.

Seeing the Lakers head coach sitting in front of him at this time, O'Neal even wondered if he had read it wrong.

"Are you really Phil?"

O'Neill's eyes widened.

Seeing O'Neal at this time, Phil Jackson sighed in his heart.

"Shaq, tell me, what do you want, the team's victory, the championship, or your growing jealousy."

"Shaq, I don't need you to make any sacrifices or concessions for Bryant. This time, I beg you, don't let Bryant sacrifice for you again."

"If, you think, I have treated you fairly well these years."

"Shaq, it only takes one season, no, just half a season!"

Looking at Phil Jackson who was standing in front of him and bowing at this time, O'Neal opened his mouth wide and couldn't say a word, but the expression on his face was constantly changing.

Who could have imagined that a nine-time NBA championship coach would do such a thing.

But for Phil Jackson.

If O'Neal can be exchanged for such an act of his own, it will be worth it.

As long as O'Neal is willing to accept the reality that the Lakers have entered the 'KO' era this season, then everything will be worth it!

Looking at Phil Jackson, who was bowing to himself at this time and begging to let Kobe go, O'Neal finally gritted his teeth and held his hands tightly.

At the same time.

Lakers practice facility.

Kobe frowned and looked at the clock on the training hall.

That damn fat man is crying for his father and mother again?

Wait a minute, Phil is coming over again to ask me to give in?

Thinking of this, Kobe's face showed a trace of sadness and anger.

This time!

I will never give in again!

Just when Kobe was thinking that O'Neal might cry for his father and snatch his mother from Phil Jackson, Phil Jackson and O'Neal walked in from the outside.

Phil Jackson still has a smile like the old man at KFC on his face.

O'Neal, who was next to him, had an angry look on his face. After he came in, he glared at Kobe fiercely.

Faced with O'Neal's incompetent and furious glare, Kobe was very disdainful.

After so many years, this guy has been unable to do anything but glare at him incompetently and furiously, plus looking for his parents!

Looking at Phil Jackson walking up to him with a smile, Kobe thought to himself with a serious face.

Here we go, here we go again!

This guy made me give in again!

"Bryant, in the next game against the Clippers, no matter what, you must score 40+. Whether it's me or Shaq, we will support you to surpass Jordan or even Chamberlain!"

"..."

Seeing the smile on Phil Jackson's face, Kobe's big eyes widened!

Didn't you make me sacrifice again? !

The stepmother has become a mother-in-law? !

Because of Kobe's 9 consecutive 40+ games, the entire United States has focused its attention on Kobe.

At this time, Kobe was the protagonist of the entire NBA.

After all, nine consecutive games with 40 points or more!

Because Chamberlain's 14 consecutive games is really too old.

Therefore, in the eyes of experts and fans across the United States, Kobe and Jordan's nine consecutive games with 40+ points are definitely more valuable.

Now, Kobe has the opportunity to surpass Jordan. How much traffic is this!

Moreover, with Kobe's current divine state, he may not only surpass Jordan, he may even surpass Chamberlain!

The eyes of the United States are now on the Lakers and Kobe Bryant.

In New Jersey, Chen Xiao's eyes were fixed on the player of the week announced by the league.

Last week, Chen Xiao received the best of the week and used that D-level potential card for balance.

After raising the balance's ability and potential to 65, Chen Xiao urgently needs a new D-level potential card to raise the balance to 70.

However, the Eastern Conference Player of the Week announced by the league from February 16th to February 22nd was ultimately awarded to McGrady of the Magic.

Last week, the Nets won three consecutive games, and Chen Xiao averaged 26.3 points and 4 rebounds per game. This statistic is worthy of being the best statistic of the week.

After all, three in a row.

But in the end, the league did not let him re-elect, but gave it to McGrady.

In the past week, McGrady had 2 wins and 1 loss in three games, averaging 38 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.

This average data per game is the same as magic, not much worse than Kobe Bryant who averaged 43 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game in the Western Conference.

Really, these are the two gods in the NBA now!

If it weren't for Kobe's scoring explosion, McGrady would definitely be the headline in the NBA.

It's a pity that McGrady missed the headlines because Kobe's scoring was so explosive.

Yesterday, February 23, in the Magic's away game against the Nets, McGrady made 16 of 27 shots and scored 46 points while also recording a triple-double with 13 assists and 10 rebounds.

A triple-double of 45+!

Although the Magic were defeated by Chen Xiao with a three-pointer in the end, they lost 113 to 115 in the away game.

But McGrady's incredible statistics will definitely make headlines no matter what.

But there is no way, the headline is still Kobe, because yesterday, Kobe tied Jordan's 9 consecutive games with 40+ points.

Although Chen Xiao was a little regretful that he was not able to win the Best of the Week award in the new week, he was still very convinced of Tracy McGrady.

The head player of the Magic is really strong this season!

And his cooperation with McGrady in the All-Star Game was also very good.

The pick-and-roll between him and McGrady in the All-Star Game is even talked about by many fans as the strongest pick-and-roll in the NBA.

February 25, 2003.

Chen Xiao came to Cleveland as a guest with the Nets players.

In this game, the Nets will face the Cavaliers, who are currently second to last in the league, on the road.

Before the game against the Cavaliers, Chen Xiao met Akron's son, LeBron James, who made him very hungry.

"LeBron, what are you thinking about now? It will be very, very interesting to join our Mamba Cult and understand the Mamba Spirit of our Mamba Cult."

After Chen Xiao smiled and talked to James on the sidelines, Chen Xiao saw hesitation on James' face!

This kid, he hesitated!

Obviously, he was really attracted by Mamba teaching and Mamba spirit!

I have to say that during the recent period, the performance of Ke Boss is really attracting fans!

Boss Ke's performance of 40+ in a row is not only very hot in the United States, but also very hot in China.

After all, Kobe is Chen Xiao’s idol.

Kobe's popularity in China is also rising explosively.

Seeing the Mamba spirit that is being hyped all over the United States at this time, and Kobe's strength, it is impossible if young players have no ideas.

Of course, although James was tempted, he finally gritted his teeth and refused.

Mamba Mentality, he is interested.

But the slightest trace of etiquette...

To be reasonable, he will have nightmares when he thinks about the appearance of Arenas!

What a shame!

I don’t want my handsome character any more!

"LeBron, after the game, let's watch the Lakers and Clippers game together."

For Chen Xiao's invitation, James did not refuse again.

After all, the two of them are friends now.

Although the relationship between James and Chen Xiao is not as good as Anthony and Paul.

But the four of them are indeed friends.

Everyone got along well during the All-Star Weekend.

Chen Xiao has a good impression of these three teenagers.

And these three young men also have a good impression of Chen Xiao.

We are all of the same age and will work together in the NBA in the future.

Maybe, we will become brothers in the future.

This game between the Nets and the Cavaliers is the first game in the NBA today.

I have to say that this is Chen Xiao's luck.

Because there are eight games in the NBA today. Except for the game between the Nets and the Cavaliers, other teams with game missions, except for the Clippers and Lakers players, cannot watch the entire game between the Clippers and the Lakers. There is no way to completely watch the game. Witness the moment when Kobe surpassed Jordan!

February 25, 2003, this day is destined to become a very special day in NBA history.

In eight games, the game between the Nets and the Cavaliers was basically ignored by no one except Cavaliers fans and Nets fans.

Everyone's eyes were on the Lakers and Clippers later.

Even Chen Xiao and the Nets themselves are like this.

Therefore, in this game with the Cavaliers, the basketball was very fierce on and off the net.

I wish I could kill the Cavaliers right away, then go back to the hotel and wait for the Lakers and Clippers game that will go down in NBA history!

Facing the Nets who want to swallow the Cavaliers in one bite.

The Cavaliers struggled in this game.

And the struggle was very big.

This has to be said about the Cavaliers' head coach Ricky Davis and their center Big Z, especially Big Z. Big Z in this game is simply possessed by Yao Ming.

He made 10 of 13 shots in the game, efficiently scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks, a strong team.

He single-handedly beat Boozer and Martin to pieces.

To be honest, Martin and Boozer really have a height problem. They will really suffer when they encounter a Yao Ming-style center like Big Z!

Therefore, the Nets originally wanted to solve the problem in three quarters.

But in the end, he was forced to play a fierce game by the Cavaliers.

Of course, the Nets still won in the end.

100 to 93!

The Nets defeated the Cavaliers on the road and won their seventh consecutive victory.

At the same time, Chen Xiao made 12 of 22 in this game and scored a game-high 31 points.

In this game, Chen Xiao's touch was better than in the last game against the Magic. Against the Magic, Chen Xiao actually shot 10 of 25 from the field against the Magic who were so poor in the paint.

After winning the game against the Cavaliers, the Nets won seven consecutive games, and Chen Xiao's consecutive 20+ games reached 12.

Only one game away from Duncan and Mourning's 13 games.

However, this has still not received attention in the United States.

Because everyone is staring at Kobe and the Lakers!

On February 25, at 11:30 pm, the Nets were in the hotel where they were staying in Cleveland.

Watching the Lakers and Clippers game on TV, listening to the crazy roars of Barkley and Kenny Smith on TV.

Chen Xiao was in front of the TV, his blood boiling with excitement!

"109 to 98, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers at home. Kobe made 15 of 33 in the game and scored 44 points!"

"Kobe Bryant scored 40+ points in ten consecutive games!"

"LeBron, Kobe surpassed Michael Jordan!"

"KO! KO! KO!"

"LeBron, the Los Angeles Lakers, has officially entered the KO era from the OK era!"

"Hahahaha, we can see the strongest Lakers again!"

Looking at Chen Xiao who was as excited as crazy at this time, James looked shocked.

KO the Lakers!

Your enemy has become the strongest incarnation, why are you so excited and happy? !

James was puzzled.

James was really puzzled.

"Face the desperate situation, challenge the strongest, believe in miracles, LeBron, this is our Mamba Mentality!"

Mamba Mentality…

This is the Mamba Mentality...

James, solved.

ps: In this chapter, the history of Kobe and the Los Angeles Lakers has changed.

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