For many people, they will compare Jordan and Kobe, the strongest men in the history of the league, but they don't know that there is an unknown deep relationship between them.
When Kobe Bryant retired from the Lakers and joined the team, the big brother on the team was also the famous Magic Johnson. Kobe claimed that his idol was Johnson, but he was imitating and chasing Jordan. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that the man with a shining heart in Kobe was Jordan. Kobe In fact, I never admitted to learning from Jordan in my early years. This is actually quite understandable, because my self-esteem will be stronger when I am young. Learning from others will make others feel that I am not good enough. But in fact, Kobe's early details have proven that he was learning from Jordan. For example, Kobe used to stick out his tongue like Jordan during games. There is a kind of love called imitation. Everything you do has a panoramic view.
So many Kobe fans will attack the other party when they hear others say that Kobe imitates Jordan. It wasn't until Kobe retired that Kobe himself revealed the answer to this question. Kobe gave us a simple answer: In an industry, two people fall in love and kill each other on the court, and two people off the court are always connected. How many people remember Jordan's last All-Star Game after his retirement. Kobe and Jordan came and went, as if announcing the end of an era and the arrival of a new era. After Jordan retired, Kobe would also consult Jordan privately about his experience in leading teams and watching games. Even before retiring, Kobe was seen having dinner together.
Jordan said The reason why Kobe is like his little brother is definitely not just a casual comment, nor is it a polite comment in this situation, but he really thinks so. Although Kobe himself did not admit it, he actually always regarded Jordan as his big brother because /kloc-. You might as well think about it another way. When we are Jordan, we retire from high positions, and when we want to come back to help the new team bring new people, the vast majority of NBA stars are not welcome, but all kinds of people who want to step on your shoulders.
Only Kobe gave Jordan the highest respect. Before the All-Star Game, he greeted Jordan in the locker room and said that he would play to his full capacity and not give any face. Jordan was also very supportive, as this advance greeting was a sign of great respect. In the next All-Star Game, Jordan hit a jaw-dropping fadeaway shot to kill Marion in the final seconds, but Kobe fouled out in the next three minutes to send the game into overtime. , and ultimately won the game. Some people say that Kobe is so right. The greatest respect for you is to do your best!
During the genius period of Jordan and kloc-3/, every time he met Jordan, he would try his best to show his progress in front of Jordan, but he always maintained a very good competitive atmosphere, and Jordan was smiling on the court. say. Know that many games often require a bite and a laugh. I think this may be because Kobe gave Jordan feedback about his respect for him in the 1998 All-Star Game. In the 1998 All-Star Game, the then rookie Kobe Bryant planned to challenge Jordan in front of a global audience. At that time, many star players dismissed Kobe.
Also, Jordan was injected with the flu for three days before the game and was very weak. I was going to go through the game in the All-Star Game and forgot about paddling. But I didn't expect Kobe to play very seriously. Jordan didn't look down on Kobe because he was a rookie, but seriously planned to pass on Kobe, teach him by words and deeds, and demonstrate Kobe's fadeaway jumper skills on the court. That All-Star Jordan responded to Kobe Bryant with his skills. The God of Basketball can not only fly, but also dunk, and can use his skills to completely defeat his opponents. Those who really know Jordan will know the value of that All-Star Game. Kobe kept scoring through layups and dunks, while Jordan maintained 2+1 through backcourt singles, even if Kobe and Jordan
And Kobe really achieved a lot because of Jordan's display. He practiced imitating Jordan harder and harder. In the offseason of 1999, Kobe once took a Jordan CD borrowed from Payton, and it only took one summer to see the extent of the damage. In the end, Kobe did not take any detours after Jordan, but practiced shooting hard and created his own Lakers dynasty. So the gratitude from Kobe to Jordan later turned into respect, which is a typical healthy competition. Then after Jordan finally retired, people were asked many times who is the best player in the NBA right now. Jordan answered without hesitation, Kobe, because he stole all my skills.