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Chapter 73 The Paranoid Competitor
There is no doubt that Kobe is still one of the best defenders in the league. Let’s just say that since the beginning of the 21st century, in 2000 of the 2011 seasons from 12 to 11, Kobe was selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team Or the second team, this is undoubtedly the best proof.

It's just that not many people still remember Kobe's defensive strength nowadays. His excellent defensive performance has been overshadowed by the omnipotent and almost unsolvable offensive light.

But it is undeniable that Kobe became a star by defense, and he became an emperor-level superstar by offense.Bryant was an excellent, tough defender for any player who played against him.

When Kobe made a free throw, Leonard relayed Kobe's words to Yang Ke who came over, with a dignified and worried face, and at the same time said somewhat inconceivably: "Could it be that Kobe has just started to be serious now?"

"Probably not."

Looking at the back of Kobe's free throw from a distance, Yang Ke frowned and shook his head. He couldn't answer this question, but from the feeling that he and Kobe played directly, Kobe should have been very good from the beginning of the game. Serious and focused.

"Yang, be careful when you attack."

Leonard exhorted with extreme concern, having watched countless games between the Heat and the Lakers, of course he knew very well how intense Kobe was defending Wade, the ultimate death entanglement.

"En." Yang Ke nodded cautiously.

Kobe has always been very accurate in free throws, and this time was no exception. After an easy free throw, the point difference was narrowed to nine points. Then, amidst the cheers of the fans, Kobe quickly retreated to defend with his teammates.

The basketball is still led by the point guard Mills, and Yang Ke runs up the field easily, but this time Yang Ke just took a step outside the three-point line, and Kobe directly stuck to it , tightly stuck in the seat.

Yang Ke frowned, he had been entangled by Kobe, and even found it difficult for him to run, let alone catch the ball to organize an offense.

Kobe's solid stance and footsteps, long arms and big hands that accompany him like a shadow, even if Yang Ke swayed around, he was helpless. Space.

Damn it!Is this the defensive intensity Kobe defended Wade? !

Yang Ke clenched his teeth, squeezed and moved desperately, but every time a few centimeters of space was vacated, Kobe stuck it up again within a second, and was stuck tightly by Kobe all the time. There is no solution at all.

Because Yang Ke was strangled to death by Kobe, Borrego's tactical arrangements were completely useless. Fortunately, the Spurs' substitutes had their own regular style of play, and Mills, as a point guard, was not so rigid.

Under the organization and planning of Mills, he still played well. Opportunities were quickly created, but the efficiency was not high. Bonner's layup was hindered by Jordan Hill, Did not score.

"The Lakers' defense and offense have been upgraded to a whole new level!"

In the audience behind the Spurs bench, Ginobili in casual clothes watched the back-and-forth offense, groping his chin, his eyes shining.

Parker nodded, and slightly exclaimed: "It seems that the Lakers are here according to the intensity of the playoffs!"

"What do you mean?"

Emma, ​​who doesn't know much about football but has long cared about the game, turned her head, her beautiful eyebrows slightly frowned, and looked at Parker suspiciously: "Shouldn't the attitude be the same in every game?"

"There are many games in the regular season, and not every game is so important and critical."

Parker shook his head. Generally speaking, there are 82 games in the regular season. Even this shortened season has more than 62 games, except for some games that may have other important meanings related to the playoffs.It's really not going to be so hard all the time. After all, although the players' bodies are good, they are not made of iron.

"The playoffs are different. You can't let go of every game. Once you relax and lose a game, it is very likely that you will be defeated. Everything you have put in this season will be in vain."

Parker said again with a serious face. Teams in the NBA playoffs are notorious for their intensity during games, with lots of action, lots of trash talking, all kinds of strong fouls, and so on.If this is put on the field, there are nine layers that may cause many fierce conflicts, even fights.

Duncan didn't pay much attention to the discussion about the intensity of the team's game. Only when he saw Kobe, who was extremely active on the court, his dull eyes finally changed, and deep worries welled up in them.

Sighing, Duncan said solemnly: "In comparison, I am more worried that Kobe may teach Yang and Leonard a big lesson...or even worse..."

In fact, just as Duncan was worried about, in the subsequent games, Kobe successfully showed the audience and fans all over the world, and the players on both sides of the scene what a competitor is!
Kobe completely dominated Yang Ke and Leonard on the offensive and defensive ends, mercilessly crushing their efforts time and time again.Even Yang Ke and Leonard, who are in an explosive state, are like small boats in the sea under such circumstances, precarious, and will be completely defeated if they are not careful.

When defending Kobe, Leonard should not only guard against his most direct performances such as his sudden attack of neurosis, weird and tough breakthroughs, astonishing backward jumpers, etc., but also his off-ball running. position, pulling the threat of defensive positions.

When Yang Ke faced Kobe's defense, his sticky personal defense was like a death entanglement, so Yang Ke had no resistance.Of course, what Yang Ke is facing is far more than this. You must know that Kobe's blocking of the passing line is also terrifying.

Coupled with the frequent trash talking and unpredictable little moves, Yang Ke was completely frozen by Kobe.Under the leadership of Kobe, before the end of the second quarter, the Lakers successfully equalized the score, even if Borrego changed the starter back to no avail.

And in the referee's whistle, Yang Ke made a defensive foul with 20 seconds left in the second quarter, and Kobe got two free throws, and this was also a chance for the Lakers to overtake the score!
"MVP!"

"MVP!"

"MVP!"

Amidst the deafening voices of the audience and fans, Kobe stepped onto the free throw line step by step. Under the illumination of the lights, the sweat on his head reflected bright light.The high-intensity and all-round performance made Kobe feel very tired, but it was all worth it.

In front of the Spurs bench, where the eyes could not be focused, Yang Ke and Leonard stood side by side, bending over and bowing their heads. Their jerseys were already wet with sweat, and they were breathing heavily.

Among them, Yang Ke, whose physical fitness was not good at all, was even more unbearable. The right hand holding the energy drink kept trembling, and sweat fell from his face to the ground like running water.

His eyes were also blurred by sweat, and Yang Ke, who lowered his head, could not see any expression in the eyes of other people, only the abnormally frequent and rapid breathing in his ears.

"Hu, hu, hu!"

　Both Parker and Leonard are injured, the Spurs are afraid that they will be eliminated by the Warriors!

　　Oh, it hurts.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)