Super Legendary Superstar

"Does Charles think the same way?" Host Ernie looked at Charles Barkley.

Barkley spread his hands and said: "What Kenny Smith said makes sense. When you lose to someone in the finals, you don't want to lose to him again, especially for a guy like Kobe who has a strong desire to win." , However, the Lakers also have their problems. Bynum is absent due to injury, and their players are not as tough as the Celtics. Think about it, under the Celtics' tough defense, Sundu scored 70 points. I I can guarantee that the Lakers will have no way to take down Sun. Similarly, Kobe is also a scorer of the same level, but the Magic have a very good defender in Ron Artest. When they played against each other in the regular season, he let Kobe is very uncomfortable. In the finals, he will limit Kobe's performance to a certain extent. I think both personal data and the final result will be biased in favor of Sun and the Magic. Although I dare not imagine it, I think the Magic are really We may win three consecutive championships.”

In fact, Ernie is more inclined to see Sun Zhuo win three consecutive championships. He hopes that Sun Zhuo, the number one player in the league, will become more legendary and can stand shoulder to shoulder with the greatest players soon. He can't wait to see that scene. , Ernie boldly hypothesized: "If this year's finals is really as Charles said, the Orlando Magic won the championship, then Sun will definitely win the FMVP, and there won't be any other possibility. , then I would like to ask, where will Sun’s historical status be ranked by then?”

Kenny Smith thought for a while. He really hadn't thought about this problem. He always didn't want to waste time thinking about things that haven't happened yet. "Sun has been in the league for four seasons and has won three championships and two finals. Most valuable player, if he wins again this year, he will have four championships, three finals MVPs, plus two regular season MVPs, I think there is no problem for Sun to be among the top ten in history."

After saying this, Kenny Smith looked at Charles Barkley with doubts. Barkley was more determined than Kenny Smith: "There is no doubt, old man, Sun is definitely one of the top ten players in history. , the current top ten players in history, can Larry Bird be considered? He has 3 championships, 3 regular season MVPs and 2 FMVPs. Sun is already above him. Sun also has so many scoring champions, but he is still The dunk contest champion, he is still so young, he will definitely win the MVP again, there is no doubt about it."

Ernie couldn't help but sigh: "A player who has only played in the league for four seasons can actually be compared with those players who have been fighting for more than ten years. Perhaps it is only a matter of time before Sun will replace Michael Jordan. It depends on whether Kobe can stop him." Just a moment."

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Sun Zhuo is so young and has entered the finals for the fourth time. His honor has already been ranked above the seniors who entered the league earlier than him, including Kobe Bryant, who just won the regular season MVP this season. Many people They are all waiting for him to reach the top and become the first person in history. I am afraid that at that time, it will be a long time before he retires...

At this time, Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles found Zen master Phil Jackson, and the two talked privately about their upcoming confrontation with Sun Zhuo.

The Zen master was surprised by Kobe's visit. He received him in the courtyard and sat quietly drinking tea with him. Kobe had heard about Phil Jackson's lifestyle for a long time, but he was not used to it, and he did not think Phil was mysterious or mysterious. .

Kobe said bluntly: "Let Sun and I have a personal duel. I want to prove on the highest level stage in front of the whole world that I am the strongest."

Phil Jackson was very calm after hearing this. He seemed to have guessed that Kobe would have such thoughts. Phil said: "Sun Sun is now the strongest scorer in the history of the NBA. He has layups, breakthroughs, and fast breaks." Dunks, pull-up mid-range shots, and three-pointers from various positions. He has no weaknesses. He can take shots in every position and facing anyone. I know this must have stimulated you. You really want to know, what are you two doing? Who is the strongest one?"

Phil Jackson doesn’t think Kobe’s decision is naive. This is a pursuit of a realm that ordinary players cannot understand. Both Kobe and Sun Zhuo have won several championships. Championships are not rare for them. Compared with general Champion, Kobe wants to know who is stronger between him and Sun Zhuo. Just like the attitude he showed when he met Jordan for the first time, he wants to challenge the strong. This desire is not much worse than the desire to win the championship.

"Is that okay?" Kobe asked.

The Zen master nodded: "Then let's play the first game. That is our home court. Sun Ye will definitely try his best to win a game. He will give you the best confrontation."

With a calm smile on his face, the Zen master did not feel any surprise or displeasure because of Kobe's request, and he was definitely not forced to do this because he was afraid that Kobe was a superstar.

Kobe had conflicts with Zen Master before, and even if they collaborated again, the past seemed to still be in the middle, preventing the two from becoming closer.

Kobe did not expect that the Zen master would agree to his request so easily. Perhaps out of gratitude, or perhaps because he really wanted to know more about what was hidden under that calm face, Kobe continued to talk about other topics: "Listen to Jenny Say, you were rebellious when you were young, do you miss the person you were at that time?"

Phil Jackson smiled, leaned back, and said: "In the United States in the 1960s, hippies and rock bands began to appear. At that time, young people also began to grow their hair long, XD, and abuse JIAO. You know Jack Kerouac (Author of "On the Road")? After his death in 1969, young people like me were riding motorcycles and driving cars on the road of Dean Moriarty (the character of "On the Road"), The basketball court has changed to a bar and nightclub, the object of release of hormones has become a young lady, and instead of running and shooting, smoking and riding a motorcycle are used.”

"You also slept with your boss's daughter. You hadn't divorced your second wife at that time. Haha, I never thought that someone like you would be called a 'Zen Master' now." Kobe was talking about the current Lakers boss. daughter, Jeanne Bass.

"Haha." Phil Jackson also smiled and said: "Actually, I really visited a real 'Zen Master'. I remember that at that time, he didn't speak and only gave me an empty cup and asked me to pour water. Then I started to do what he said, but he didn't stop until the water overflowed."

"Then what? What did he say? What did you ask again?" Kobe stopped when Phil Jackson said this, and was very curious about the story that happened next.

Phil Jackson smiled and said: "I didn't ask, and he didn't say anything. I watched the water overflow the cup and flow freely on the smooth mirror-like table. Then I threw away the kettle and walked away laughing. Get out."

"Then you become another 'Zen Master'. Haha, congratulations. What you did sounds really mysterious. I definitely can't do it. If it were me, I would ask that bastard what he wants me to do. How long will it take to pour the water?"

"Hahaha." Phil Jackson also laughed with Kobe.

At this time, Kobe also stood up slowly: "It's time for me to go. It was a pleasure chatting with you. Phil, I will bring you another championship."

Kobe turned around and took a step, and Phil Jackson suddenly looked serious and said: "Kobe, whether you believe it or not, if you want to win against Sun Yat-sen, you must rely on my help."

Kobe snorted lightly and left immediately.

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U.S. time, June 5th.

The Staples Center Arena in Los Angeles ushered in the first game of the Finals.

Since Sun Zhuo was also a player for the Lakers before, Lakers fans have no hostility towards Sun Zhuo.

In today's game, the audience is also full of stars, not only because this is the finals, but Kobe and Sun Zhuo are the two strongest players in the league, and they are both at their peak. This kind of matchup is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Not every great star has a chance to play against each other in the finals.

Off the court, you can see big names from all fields, and the price of game tickets has already skyrocketed. Even O'Neal and Wade are here.

After both players entered the court, Sun Zhuo and Kobe, old partners and old friends, looked at each other and smiled after meeting, and couldn't help but go to say hello to each other.

"I'm so happy that the opponent is you." Kobe said with a smile.

Sun Zhuo also held Kobe's hand without any hostility, "I know you want to fight with me, not those three guys from the Celtics. How can I let you down?"

"Haha, I like the current state, 0:0, everything has not started yet. Once it starts, it will end with a winner." Kobe became a little emotional.

Sun Zhuo didn't say anything. He could see Kobe's desire to face him. Kobe definitely wanted to defeat him, whether as an individual or as a team.

On the sidelines, O'Neal and Wade were sitting together. Although the two were no longer teammates, O'Neal had been traded to the Phoenix Suns. In fact, when O'Neal expressed that he wanted to be traded out, he gave the team a hint that he wanted to go to the Magic. The Magic team really wants to get O'Neal and let O'Neal and Sun Zhuo partner again.

However, Pat Riley stopped that from happening, saying the Magic didn't have what he wanted.

"Just watch, D-WADE. From what I know about Sun and Kobe, their showdown in the finals this year will be the best in history. There has never been a finals in history that has such a strong scoring ability. , this will be more exciting than the matchup the year before." O'Neal said to Wade with a cold face.

Wade smiled and said: "Of course I guessed it, otherwise, you wouldn't come back to your former home stadium to watch the game."

Wade knows that the relationship between O'Neal and Kobe has not improved yet. The Lakers are now Kobe's team. As a member of another team, O'Neal is willing to come to the scene. There must be something exciting that he does not want to miss.

O'Neal looked at Kobe and Sun Zhuo on the court and said to Wade: "The main reason why I am here is because these two strongest guys in the world were once my little brothers!"

"..." Wade saw O'Neal looking very emotional.

O'Neal said: "I don't want to be a center in my next life. I am only 36 years old and I am no longer at my peak. Players like Michael Jordan, Kobe and you should still be able to score at will when they are 36 years old, right?"

Wade smiled and said nothing, knowing that O'Neal wanted to continue his peak form and did not want to be forgotten early, so he comforted him: "Shaq, after all, you have had glory. When you were at your peak, no one could compare to you." you."

O'Neal is still sentimental: "But now, people only remember Kobe and Sun, and will not remember the past. Maybe, many years later, people will gradually forget Kobe and Sun, and only appreciate the games of Stephen Curry or any new era player. .”

"Haha, why did you say Stephen Curry?" Wade understood what O'Neal meant. No matter how great the predecessors are, they will be forgotten over time. Everyone is still chasing the latest stars, but the future successors mentioned by O'Neal The name, however, was that of the thin and insignificant Stephen Curry, which made Wade curious.

At this time, O'Neal also laughed: "Haha, it was Sun who said this kid will become a superstar. I just mentioned it casually, not really referring to him. I don't think the future NBA will degenerate to the point where he can dominate. To the extent, hahaha.”

O'Neal and Wade were laughing and chatting, and the game soon started.

Lakers starting lineup: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Derek Fisher, Lamar Odom and Radmanovic.

Magic starting lineup: Sun Zhuo, Monta Ellis, Ron Artest, Kevin Durant and Marc Gasol.

In this finals, there is no tension like the previous Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics, and there is no strong venting from the beginning. In this series, there is not even a word of dissatisfaction between the two aces Sun Zhuo and Kobe. Respect each other's trash talk.

However, this kind of finals is no less intense and exciting than the just-concluded Eastern Conference Finals.

Phil Jackson looked deeply at Kobe and Sun Zhuo on the court. Both of them were his former disciples. This made him sigh with emotion. These two guys who now lead their teams to the finals were once in the same team. A team.

"I can't believe they didn't win the championship that season when they worked together." Phil Jackson couldn't help but sigh that Sun Zhuo and Kobe were on the same team, but they lost to the Spurs in the playoffs.

At that time, Sun Zhuo was not as powerful as he is now. If Sun Zhuo is based on his current strength, he will definitely be invincible when paired with Kobe.

After the game started, Kobe's first goal was to show his strong desire to score when facing Ron Artest.

"I will block you in this series." Artest said to Kobe. Sun Zhuo would not trash talk Kobe like he did with Pierce and Garnett. It does not mean that Artest would not do the same. His pleasure is to block the opponent's ace player.

"You can try it. This season I will let you know the difference between the ordinary and the great."

Kobe's first shot, he broke through quickly, then stopped and hit a fadeaway jumper!

"The great showdown is about to begin!" Phil Jackson secretly said.