Chapter 1391: The Birth of the Strongest Opponent

Chapter 1391: The Birth of the Strongest Opponent The Staples Center was in a dead silence. (Read the novel)

Los Angeles Lakers fans couldn't believe what they saw. Kobe, who was so majestic just now and had left Jordan with only the strength to defend, at the most critical moment, made the last shot and deceived Jordan, but was blocked by Yao Ming from China. This was unacceptable to them.

"Long live! Marching into the finals!" James, Wade, Yao Ming, Boozer, Hughes and other young people rushed together frantically, hugged each other and shouted, venting their excitement. Especially Yao Ming, he raised his right hand that slapped Kobe's buzzer-beater. This moment, he will remember for the rest of his life!

I lost! Why? Why didn't I find where Yao Ming was? ——Kobe looked at the basketball rolling on the floor with a frustrated face, full of regret. He didn't understand, he clearly beat Jordan, why did he lose the game in the end? Jordan was already only able to defend under him, he had proved that he was stronger than Jordan, but why did he lose the game?

Kobe couldn't understand it and couldn't figure it out.

"Huh, kid, this is the outcome of handing the game to you. You are not worthy of leading the team at all!" O'Neal came over with a face full of anger. In the entire fourth quarter, he basically didn't touch the ball at the critical moment, and the game was lost as expected. This made O'Neal almost jump with anger.

"Is that person destined to be our nemesis in this life!" Malone and Payton looked at Jordan who was immersed in happiness and were speechless. The most glorious moment of their basketball career was destined to be a tragedy. Are they old and going to hug thighs, and still be restrained by Jordan, who is already 42 years old! Then their lives are not living "tableware".

Phil Jackson sighed. The game was lost as expected, as he expected. This was expected by him, but what worried him was that Kobe seemed to fall into a conclusion of self-doubt and self-denial. If no one helps him to open this knot, I am afraid that Kobe will enter the "Shura Road", the "Shura Road" that infinitely advocates personal skills, which is a real tragedy.

After thinking for a while, Phil Jackson walked up to Jordan.

"Michael, congratulations on entering the finals again. I hope you can win the championship again this time!" Phil Jackson congratulated.

"Thank you, coach. I didn't expect that I could win the championship again in the twilight of my basketball career! This is also a miracle for me!" Jordan exclaimed.

Phil Jackson sighed. The greatest player in NBA history, this is it!

"Michael, can I ask you for something!" Phil Jackson asked.

Jordan was shocked.

This tone was the first time he had heard it in his life.

"Coach, as long as I can do it, I will do it." Jordan said seriously.

"What do you think of Kobe?" Phil Jackson pointed at Kobe, who was standing alone on the basketball court, isolated by his teammates and ignored by the fans.

"Very strong! He is very strong, probably the strongest one after me. However, his personal skills have reached perfection, but in terms of teamwork and leadership, he lacks a lot, and this aspect needs to be improved. Otherwise, he can become a superstar in this life, but that's all!" Jordan said seriously.

Phil Jackson nodded. It can be said that Kobe is the most promising star he has coached since Jordan. He has seen countless stars in his life, but he only admires two people in his life. One is Jordan, and the other is Kobe. The two have too many similarities. Whether in height, weight, talent, persistence and hard work, Kobe is very similar to Jordan. Even the experience is the same! Kobe now is like Jordan before he was 29 years old. He is very much admiring of personal strength and ignores the role of the team.

Especially in this game, Kobe exerted his personal strength to the limit, but was eventually defeated by Jordan using the team's strength. Phil Jackson was afraid that Kobe would continue to be entangled in the lack of personal strength. After all, it was only the last shot away from victory. If Kobe noticed Yao Ming, it might be different. But in fact, Phil Jackson knew that even if Kobe noticed Yao Ming, I am afraid that James or Billups would appear to block Kobe's last shot.

It can be said that from the beginning, Kobe entered Jordan's game. Jordan used his fame and technology to lead Kobe into a losing situation little by little. This game is a perfect combination of Jordan's personal strength and team strength. But in Kobe's eyes, it is probably because of his own lack of strength or insufficiency that he lost. And this will definitely lead Kobe astray.

Phil Jackson does not want Kobe to go astray. Of course, he also hopes to keep some suspense for the NBA, otherwise the future NBA will be dominated by the Houston Rockets. Too strong, this team is really too strong!

"Okay, I'll try!" Jordan nodded.

Phil Jackson breathed a sigh of relief. If there is anyone in the world who can enlighten Kobe, it must be Jordan. Only Jordan's reputation and strength can convince Kobe.

"Hey, kid, do you know why you lost this game?" Jordan stepped forward.

"Because I am not strong enough! If I were stronger, I could avoid Yao Ming's block, and I would win this game! And you are already defeated by me!" Kobe said arrogantly.

Jordan smiled. This kid is really like what Phil Jackson said, and he looks like himself before the age of 18.

"But in the end, it was me who made it to the finals!" Jordan smiled faintly.

Kobe was immediately furious.

"Okay, kid, if you want to win the championship with your own strength in the future, instead of relying on O'Neal's shark leg, you must be stronger. But it's not just about individual strength, but about being able to play the strength of the team. You have to combine personal skills with team strength, so that maybe you can cause some trouble to those little guys in our team in the future!" Jordan sighed.

"Huh, just relying on them!" Kobe glanced at James, Wade, Yao Ming and others with disdain.

"Why, you know they are all rookies. In another two seasons, if they continue to stay in the Rockets, they will become a powerful force sweeping the league!" Jordan said proudly.

You know, in these two seasons, Jordan has spent all his efforts on Yao Ming, James and others. Although Jordan's most glorious career was in the Bulls, the cold-bloodedness of the Bulls management made him extremely disappointed, so he regarded the Houston Rockets as his second home. For the future of this team, he gave everything and left everything he could.

Kobe frowned. Indeed, this season, James, Wade, Yao Ming and others are still very immature, but what about two seasons later? Thinking of James' strong body, all-around skills, Wade's fighting spirit and speed, Yao Ming's height and soft touch, Boozer's agility, Billups's calmness, Kobe's face darkened. Such a team is what any team dreams of. And such a combination, once grown up, is absolutely invincible!

Inexplicably, Kobe had an epiphany.

"Thank you, Michael! If I win another championship, the first person I want to thank is you!" Kobe stretched out his hand.

For the first time! Kobe showed respect and respect to Jordan for the first time. Although Jordan was Kobe's idol before, since Kobe entered the league, although he still respected Jordan in his mouth, he wanted to challenge Jordan and defeat him all the time in his heart. But this time, he really respected the "God of Basketball" in front of him.

Jordan nodded. It seems that this person will be the strongest opponent of the Houston Rockets in the future. But wouldn't it be more interesting this way? How boring it would be if there were no strong enough opponents on the road to winning the championship.

Suddenly, Kobe remembered something.

"Michael, what future did you just talk about? Are you going to retire again?" Kobe was surprised.

"Yes! I might be ready to retire at the end of this season. After all, I'm old, and it's time for young people to rule the world. Besides, I have no regrets to win another championship at the end of my career." Jordan said with great emotion.

Kobe looked at Jordan with a look of relief, not knowing what to say. Perhaps everyone will be disappointed with Jordan's retirement, after all, the man in front of him has dedicated countless great games to the fans.

"Hey, Barkley, get ready to report to the Rockets next season!" Lin Feng came to the commentator Barkley and Smith at this time. At this time, the two of them were already surrounded by reporters. You know, the bet between Lin Feng and Barkley before this game is well known to everyone. No matter who wins or loses, it is the focus.

Now that the Houston Rockets have won, Barkley will return to the Rockets next season. Think about it, can he still play in the NBA with this big belly? Many reporters are curious!

"Humph, Lin Feng, don't worry, I Barkley is willing to accept the bet and keep my promise. I will come back and report to the Houston Rockets next season." Barkley was also unambiguous. He has never had the habit of defaulting on his debts. Moreover, if he can win a championship after his comeback, even if he twists his chubby body and is ridiculed on the basketball court, it doesn't matter. At least he can realize his dream of winning the championship once.

"Then it's a happy cooperation! Charles, I wish you can win the championship next season!" Lin Feng stretched out his right hand.

"Haha, boss, please take care of me next season. But remember to give me more salary. Look at my belly. If the salary is less, it's not enough to eat!" Barkley joked.

Lin Feng laughed.

The flash lights of many reporters around him kept flashing.

"Hey, Michael, Barkley will report next season. I'm here to give you shoes. How do you feel?" Smith grabbed the microphone and shouted loudly.

Michael, who was in the middle of the court, laughed when he heard Smith's words.

"Hey, Michael, how about it, do you still want to retire?" Kobe asked with great expectation.

"It seems that you really don't want me to retire!" Michael Jordan looked at Kobe with a playful look.

"Of course, I lost this time, but I will definitely win next time! I don't want to lose the chance to make a comeback!" Kobe said with a fist.

"If I don't retire, I will win another three consecutive championships!" Jordan looked serious and then laughed.

At this time, Lin Feng said goodbye to the many players who were celebrating entering the finals and went to David Stern alone. Just now, he didn't give Stern face and didn't find Stern to ease the relationship. Stern may not make things difficult for the Rockets in the future, but in this season's finals, the team may suffer.