NBA: The Talent Burst from the Start

Not only were the fans moved, Kobe Bryant, who was on the rescue side, also showed a faint smile after seeing Garnett switch to the outside line, and even took the initiative to play a pick-and-roll with Lin Lei.

Kobe Bryant did this not only to help Lin Lei complete the scoring, but also to meet his old buddy on the perimeter.

Although Garnett in the last two years of the Finals also occasionally appeared on the perimeter and took on the task of defending Kobe, he was not a perimeter defender in the true sense.

Looking back on the showdown with Garnett, I am still a little excited.

However, what Lin Lei did next made Kobe unexpected. Facing Kobe's active pick-and-roll, Lin Lei didn't choose to accept it, but shook his head and said.

"I don't need a pick-and-roll, give me a chance, I'll have a good time with the former wolf king!"

As soon as Lin Lei's voice fell, several players on the scene were also silent. No one expected him to say such a thing.

After all, Kobe was also the first person in the league last season and the FMVP of the finals.

Lin 11lei faced the pick-and-roll of the first player in the league, but he didn't give any face at all, and even let him avoid it. Thinking about it makes people feel crazy enough.

However, when Kobe heard the words, he didn't have any hesitant look, instead he smiled and opened his position.

So next, the focus of the audience is on the heads-up between Garnett and Lin Lei.

As for why Bryant laughed, it was not because he was angry, but made him return to his youthful years when he entered the league.

At that time, Kobe was also fearless, and Jordan was already facing retirement at that time.

Once Jordan retires, it will have a great impact on the entire league. In this case, the league is also very anxious and decided to quickly create a group of top stars to take over the position of the basketball god.

After some searching, the league finally set its sights on Tim Hardaway and Kobe Bryant.

And when Kobe was in the West and Jordan was in the East at that time, it was just enough to facilitate a matchup.

So in a direct dialogue between Kobe Bryant and Jordan, the eyes of the audience all converged here.

Karl Malone also took the initiative to perform pick-and-rolls in order to allow Kobe Bryant to successfully score from Jordan.

However, Kobe Bryant was very angry at the time, and he directly reprimanded Karl Malone.

"Get out of the way, I'm going to talk to Jordan alone!"

For this matter, Karl Malone has been brooding, and even when he came off the court, he even specifically told the team's head coach.

"There's no need for me to come on stage, that kid Kobe actually told me to get out of the way!"

This incident was widely circulated later, and fans who liked Kobe believed that he was such a fearless character that he achieved today's achievements.

And the black fans who hated Kobe seized on this matter and began to criticize Kobe, saying that Kobe had looked down on others since he first entered the league, and he actually made nonsense about the seniors of the league.

But who would have thought that this scene would be repeated in the All-Star Game 15 years later, but the protagonists were replaced by Lin Lei and Kobe.

Looking at Lin Lei's focused figure, Kobe shook his head helplessly, and said in his heart: "Maybe this is fate, the future of the league is already this kid's!"

In the space where Kobe was thinking alone, Lin Lei and Garnett were already completely together. Garnett put on an unprecedented defensive posture, his center of gravity was very low, and he was focused on Lin Lei's dribbling position.

As one of the league's top defenders, Garnett has also experienced the 1990s, but he also knows something about Iverson's gorgeous dribbling.

Lin Lei's dribbling style is stronger than that of Iverson, but he has Iverson's shadow in it.

To deal with such a player, you must lower the center of gravity, don't lie easily, and at the same time focus on the position where he holds the ball, and don't pay too much attention to the fake moves in front.

Looking at Garnett's concentrated expression, Lin Lei also knew that this former wolf king not only defended on the inside, but also had solid basic skills, and was very strong even on the outside.

Therefore, there was no trace of neglect, and after a false dribble in disguise, he slammed towards Garnett's right.

Garnett moved his shoulders slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally chose not to move. He decided that Lin Lei's dribble just now was a fake.

This hesitation may not last for half a second, but Lin Lei didn't mean to play false, instead he took a step forward and broke through again in the direction of depth.

This time, Garnett was a little flustered, and his footsteps were a little messy. He quickly made a lateral shift to block Lin Lei's next path.

The two also had a physical confrontation in the process, but the referee did not intend to sound the whistle.

Lin Lei now understands that no matter how fierce Garnett's defense is, as long as he doesn't hit him directly, he won't be called for a defensive foul.

Today's league is also constantly changing, especially in the past few seasons, the frequency of player injuries is too much, resulting in the league has gradually tightened the confrontation between players.

For example, in the process of the player's movement, the defensive player cannot directly conflict with the offensive player, otherwise he will be fouled by lack of defense.

This was commonplace in the '90s and even the '00s, but the situation is different now, causing these veteran players to not know how to defend for a while.

Of course, it is also beneficial for the league to do this. First, it is to protect the safety of the players, and secondly, it is also to make the players' actions more standardized.

Because once the body confronts too much, there will be some small actions mixed in it, which will inevitably bring bad effects.

However, the on-site referee also grasps the rules of the penalty, whether it is strict or light.

Since this 153 game is an All-Star Game, and veteran players like Garnett are very eager to have a hearty and real defensive battle, the referee will naturally not be as impersonal as usual.

It has to be said that once the defensive intensity of the 1990s is restored, Lin Lei's easy access to the interior has become less simple.

This is also related to the fact that he has adapted to the new rules since he entered the league.

Attempted the first breakthrough and was directly blocked by Garnett near the free throw line. After Lin Lei dribbled the ball and took a step back.

In fact, from now on, it can directly pick up the head, but Lin Lei did not make such a choice.

He began to re-examine Garnett in front of him, and found that the veteran's eyes were full of excitement, and he patted the floor under his feet very happily.

"Boy, let's see what real defense is!"

Beverly, who saw this scene, was already full of enthusiasm, and even stood up and began to cheer desperately.

In a sense, Beverley's defensive strength is actually comparable to that of the 1990s. Although he is not tall enough, the strength is enough to give him a place in the league.

Garnett showed such a strong defense, and all the eyes of Foley were focused on him, hoping to learn real defensive skills from this senior.

And the audience was also moved, and they all said with emotion: "The era of iron and blood is finally back!"