Almighty Sportsman

Chapter 85 To Kobe

It was dark at four o'clock in Los Angeles.

In the morning, I opened my eyes in a daze, turned on my phone, and there were a bunch of messages in the WeChat group.

"Is there any good news about the epidemic?"

"Kobe Bryant's death scene video exposure! The NBA officially confirmed that Shaquille O’Neal issued…”

A push from a certain browser sent by a friend made me sneer and a little angry.

"Nowadays, some media really don't want to lose face for blogging traffic!"

Open another group, a close friend of mine posted a screenshot of a news, "A helicopter crash in the United States killed 5 people, including former NBA star Kobe Bryant"

News sources are Xinhua News Agency and CCTV News.

My mind buzzed, and I quickly chatted with my best friend in private, isn't it fake news?
The best friend replied 10 minutes later, "I hope it's fake."

There are overwhelming remembrances in the circle of friends, and all kinds of massacre news in Hupu.

Made me realize that my family is really gone...

One summer vacation in high school, I followed my parents to my uncle's house to pay New Year's greetings.

Afraid of meeting adults, I was shy and hid in my cousin's small room.

My cousin is the main force of the school team and is known as the No.1 basketball player in our local middle school.

I was a thin person at that time, so I was quite envious and admired my cousin, who was an expert in sports.

Although I can't play basketball, I at least recognize the Jordan posters on the wall.

Jordan finally came back at that time and hadn't retired yet.

After looking up at his flying and vigorous figure on the poster, I was attracted by the three other posters next to him.

I am a little puzzled, don't people who like to play basketball generally like Jordan?
Why is there only one poster for Jordan, but there are three posters for this person.

Facing my question, my cousin smiled and handed me a sports magazine.

Through the introduction of the article in the magazine, I knew that this young guy with hedgehog hair, a little beard, honest and honest appearance, like a precocious senior in school, was called Kobe Bryant.

"What a twisty name." I muttered.

Unexpectedly, this tongue-twisting name would later become the foreign name I read the most smoothly and talked to others the most.

Although I don't watch much football, I know more and more about him.

The 6th player in NBA history entered the NBA draft directly from high school, and was selected by the Hornets with the 13th overall pick.

West, who was the team's vice president of basketball affairs at the time, had a discerning eye and made one of the most important decisions of his life.

In the summer trade of that year, center Vlade Divac was exchanged for rookie high school student Kobe Bryant.

And signed former Orlando Magic super center Shaquille O'Neal who has become a free agent.

The following story is familiar to every basketball fan.

The most dominant OK combination in history finally led the Lakers to achieve the NBA's first three consecutive championships after the Bulls dynasty from 2000 to 2002.

It seems that a new era is coming.

But the flowers are not popular, and the young Kobe encountered setbacks.

The time in Eagle County caused the reputation of Kobe, who was in full swing, to plummet, and he also carried a huge psychological burden.

Lost in the battle with the pinnacle Spurs.

Sitting on the F4 luxury lineup but losing to the civilian team Pistons.

After rumors of a disagreement and the loss of O'Neal, Kobe rejected the Clippers and stayed with the Lakers on a 7-year contract.

Changing coaches midway, the struggling Lakers, even Kobe, couldn't turn the tide. For the first time since the 1993-94 season, they failed to enter the playoffs.

After the trough, a turning point came when Phil Jackson returned to coaching.

Bryant ushered in the best scoring season of the season.

He scored 62 points in three quarters, higher than the Mavericks.

Less than a month later, it created a miracle of 81 points, the second highest score in history.

But in the playoffs, Kobe's Lakers still lost to the Suns led by MVP Steve Nash who performed better.

Won the scoring champion for two consecutive years, and lost to the Suns in the first round of the playoffs for two consecutive years.

In the new season, Kobe, who changed to a new number 24, overcame obstacles all the way, defeated his old rival, the Spurs, and reached the finals, but still lost to the Celtics after 6 games.

In the 08-09 season, Kobe led the team to revive, tied the best start in team history, and ranked second in the regular season after LeBron James.

Selected to the NBA All-NBA First Team and NBA All-Defensive First Team for the seventh time.

The unstoppable Lakers in the playoffs finally won the championship.

Kobe won his fourth championship and won the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award for the first time.

In the 09-10 season, Kobe, who was plagued by injuries, continued to play even though his right index finger was avulsed, instead of resting and recuperating.

God pays off, the strong Kobe led the Lakers to defeat the Celtics in the tiebreaker for the first time, won the fifth personal championship, and the second finals MVP.

It seems that the omnipotent Kobe is about to chase a higher peak and launch an impact on the honor of his predecessors.

But Kobe, who worked hard, has been scarred.

In 12, he received platelet-rich plasma therapy on his left knee and left ankle. Kobe started the season with a wrist injury.

In 15, Kobe suffered a torn right rotator cuff tendon.

Kobe, whose body was twisted into a twist and who was able to shoot super difficult three-pointers, could no longer come back.

Kobe, who insisted on free throws even in pain, really couldn't hold on anymore.

On April 2016, 4, Kobe ushered in the last battle of his career (Lakers VS Jazz at home).

科比50投22中狂砍60分，其中三分21投6中，还包括4板4助1抢1盖的完美数据，率领湖人15分逆转爵士，上演完美告别战。

After the game, Kobe officially announced his retirement.

Looking back at Kobe's life as a player, although he is a legend, he also has regrets.

Once upon a time, Kobe almost became the domestic yearning for the highest level of basketball.

In the 08 Olympic Games, the cheers of mountains and tsunamis were the madness of the host audience.

Only player to retire two jerseys with the same team.

At his peak, he was not accompanied by a top point guard, Nash was plagued by injuries, and Peyton was quite old. Although Fisher shared the burden, his ability was indeed not enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with Kobe.

The combination of Kobe and Paul was stopped due to the panic of the league.

The combination of Kobe and Garnett with the best style failed to become a reality due to various reasons.

The desperate and unyielding style of play is certainly respectable, but it also overdrawn Kobe's body prematurely, and various injuries made people cry.

但科比留给联盟，留给球迷的，不止是最高得分81、最高篮板16、最多助攻数17、最多抢断数7、最多盖帽5次。

More than five championships, two scoring champions, one MVP, two FMVPs, four All-Star MVPs, and one slam dunk contest champion.

It's not just two Olympic champions, 18 All-Stars, 11 All-NBA teams, and 9 All-Defensive Teams.

And other records such as countless youngest scores surpassed by James.

He left it to the fans, to the players, to the basketball world, to the sports world, to this world, and to me.

It is his hard work, his strength, and his refusal to admit defeat!

Los Angeles at four o'clock in the morning, because of Kobe, became the endorsement of hard work.

During shooting training, he missed more than a dozen shots in a row, and Kobe thought the basket was about 0.6 centimeters lower.

Disapproved by rookie Henderson.

Under the measurement of the staff, the 0.63 cm lower basket made Henderson bow his head in shame, which shocked the daily maintenance staff.

Once upon a time, the lonely and powerful Kobe was my spiritual belief.

Los Angeles at four o'clock in the morning is the motto that I urge myself to work hard.

Be confident and never admit defeat, dare to fight with God, and dare to fight with Heaven.

Take all the burdens of others and resist them yourself.

Gasol said that the six and a half years with Kobe was the best time in my basketball career.

Durant said, in my heart, Kobe is the strongest.

The rose that bloomed again this year Rose said, I want to be like Kobe.

Howard, who turned his prodigal son back, said, I am very grateful to Kobe, and I hope to be forgiven by Kobe and the Lakers.

Howard is preparing to participate in the slam dunk contest this year and originally wanted Kobe to help pass the ball.

This time, the boss really can't pass the ball to you!

At four o'clock in the morning, there will be a star in the night sky. He is strong and fearless, he is confident and stubborn.

He is a beacon of faith for those who work hard, and he is a model of sportsmanship.

Don't say goodbye, thank you for having you.

Black Mamba forever, Kobe Bryant!
(End of this chapter)