My Name is Kobe Bryant

On December 10, the Lakers ushered in a challenge from the Sacramento Kings at home.

When it comes to the Kings, Mitch Richmond has to be mentioned.

The 1.96m, 98kg shooting guard is playing the best performance of his career. He averaged 25.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game, all of which have created new career highs.

This all-around shooting guard who combines offense and defense is now the second shooting guard in the league after Jordan.

His former teammate Chris Mullin commented: The great thing about Mitch is that he can continue to move forward after encountering difficulties and play a great career. All negative emotions have not hindered his progress. This kind of professionalism and discipline has allowed him to achieve great things. This guy is one of the best shooting guards of the era.

Kobe carefully studied his video before the game. He may not be a superstar, but he is infinitely close to that level. Unfortunately, he is currently 31 years old. If he is 5 years younger, he will undoubtedly be able to hit the barriers of superstars.

If Richmond's style of play can be described in one word, it would be tough!

Just like his nickname "The Rock", his style of play is unpretentious, and he has honed every basic skill to the top level, whether it is offensive or defensive, or three-point backs. He's almost the Stone Buddha of shooting guards.

He can use 42.8% of the three-point shooting rate, averaged 2.5 goals per game, he can go inside, and averaged 6.6 free throws per game. He can carve space inside with his muscular build.

It can be said that he is currently a big killer second only to Jordan!

It's a pity that he is in Sacramento, looking around, it is difficult to find players who can help him.

King's starting lineup PG Mahmoud - Lauf SG Mickey - Richmond SF Collis - Williams PF Billy - Owens C Alden - Polynice.

None of the players can average more than 15 points per game. If the top pick is selected among the dwarfs, Mahmoud Lauf should be the team's second-best player. The 1.85-meter point guard had the best performance of his career next to Uncle Mu in the Denver Nuggets last year, averaging 19.2 points and 6.8 assists per game. But this season declined rapidly, becoming a third-rate point guard with 13.7 points and 2.5 assists.

Collis Williams was the No. 13 pick in the first round in 1995. He was the same pick as Kobe. As a rookie, he averaged 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. This season, he averaged 11.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. He is a potential new star of the Kings.

Billy Owens, the No. 3 pick in 1991, averaged 11.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season.

Alden Polynice, a 32-year-old veteran center, Haitian, 2.11 meters. A standard blue-collar center, he averaged 12.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season.

Smelly fish and rotten shrimp.

That's Kobe's view of the Kings' players besides The Rock, who undoubtedly dragged down Richmond's peak career.

This is why the league's second shooting guard currently leads the team with only 7 wins and 13 losses. Their goal for the season is to pursue entering the playoffs.

"Hi, kid." The kick-off was about to start, and the players gathered in the middle of the field. Richmond found Kobe.

"What?"

"This game, I'll guard you." Richmond showed his exaggerated biceps.

"oh."

What does this kid mean, don't you feel scared when you see my bucket-thick arms?

Kobe secretly laughed, no matter how strong you are, can you be stronger than Malone? Also, do you know what kind of defense you're going to face?

In this game, Harris made a defensive strategy before the game.

folder!

The king's crowded offensive space, as long as Richmond is killed, they are finished.

How to clip? Bowen defended frontally, and Kobe and Eddie Jones took turns to flank, no matter where they were, they would flank after receiving the ball after halftime!

The Lakers' powerful forward and defensive team, 3 people deal with you Richmond together!

Second shooting guard? This game lets you enjoy the treatment that Jordan enjoyed in the Pistons!

O'Neal won the jump ball again, and his jump ball success rate has been too high this season.

Bryant catches the ball and throws it to the fast-down Eddie Jones.

Eddie Jones arced away from Collis Williams and headed for the hoop, just in front of him.

Catch the ball without hesitation, round your arms, and make a big windmill with one hand!

Mitch Richmond didn't have the ball, and Mahammad Lauf, the point guard, came to the Lakers half with the ball.

Kobe stuck up, bullying the thin, diminutive point guard with his growing body.

Mahammad Lauf couldn't organize normally under Kobe's defense, and he crossed the ball to Richmond outside the three-point line.

Richmond received the ball with great difficulty under Bowen's defense. Just as he adjusted his posture, a black hand beside him came over!

It's Kobe! Kobe had just stopped Mahmoud Lauf in midfield, and immediately turned around and double-teamed Richmond!

Bowen and Kobe!

This defensive treatment is simply an imperial enjoyment. Richmond was stabbed by Kobe, and the three rolled together to grab the basketball on the ground. The basketball was finally knocked out of bounds by Bowen.

"Mitch, the game has just begun." Kobe said meaningfully.

Richmond's face changed. The defense of these two men made him feel the horror of being double-teamed by Jordan and Pippen when he was playing against the Bulls.

Richmond was ready to hunt Kobe, but found himself the prey of the Lakers' three-forward guard.

The Lakers' offense is smooth and smooth, and Kobe's organizational ability and field control ability have been steadily improving since he became a point guard. In the first quarter, the Lakers starters were connected in series and played a very relaxed and freehand offense.

While Richmond faced Bowen's frontal defense, Kobe and Eddie Jones waited for an opportunity to attack, and they couldn't get an offensive opportunity at all. After passing the ball, the Lakers quickly rotated and successfully filled the position.

This is very embarrassing. Except for Richmond, the other Kings players do not have the slightest independent offensive ability. Not to mention the Lakers succeed in quickly filling their positions.

Fortunately, Richmond led the team on the bench to recover some situations. This season, Richmond averaged 39.6 minutes per game. The team's weak substitute needs his leadership.

At halftime, the Kings 37:52 the Lakers.

At the end of the three quarters, the Kings 55:76 the Lakers.

In the fourth quarter, the Lakers' starter did not appear on the court. Checked in three quarters again and easily won this victory.

The defense of the three forwards and guards of the Lakers made many people's eyes shine. It turns out that our Lakers not only have a gorgeous offense, but also have a bull-like perimeter defense!

Kobe knew that the team's current perimeter defense was actually two levels behind the Bulls. When his ability to fight against power came up and Bowen overcame his fear of superstars, the Lakers' defense would replace the Bulls and top the league.

Richmond was sweating profusely. Even though the third quarter had ended, he still fought hard.

Facing the attack of the Lakers' three forwards and guards, his statistics were 2 of 9 shots, 6 points and 4 turnovers. Facing the Lakers substitute, he hit hard, making 7 of 11 shots and scoring 18 points.

Richmond still scored 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

Kobe had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, and O'Neal had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists.

When Kobe sat on the sidelines, he made an old acquaintance—Jack Nicholson.

As a die-hard Lakers fan, he never stopped buying infield tickets. This time he found Kobe and praised Kobe severely.

"Keep playing like this, boy! Your name will be on the sky above the Great Western Forum."

"I want my name to become synonymous with basketball." Kobe expressed his ambition.