Volume 2 Talent Show Controversy Chapter 83: One-on-one Challenge with Kobe
Kobe's shouting attracted not only Sun Hao, but the attention of everyone in the training hall.
Including Phil Jackson and Kupchak.
They were all curious about why Kobe suddenly appeared in the training hall.
Kobe walked straight towards Sun Hao.
"Challenge me."
Kobe was also very direct after he came on.
Sun Hao looked confused.
He didn't know why Kobe suddenly challenged him to a one-on-one challenge.
Their only previous interaction was during a tryout in Chicago.
But even then, the two of them never spoke to each other, let alone any conflict.
"If you have the guts, challenge me in a one-on-one duel."
Kobe didn't say the reason and was just looking for a fight.
"good."
Sun Hao agreed. Although he didn't know the reason and might not be able to beat Kobe, he would not back down.
At this time, Fu Baoluo came up and pulled Sun Hao, signaling him with his eyes not to do it.
Sun Hao waved his hand, indicating that he had made up his mind.
Kobe took a ball from the basket and threw it to Sun Hao, directly signaling him to attack first.
"Phil?"
Kupchak saw this and looked at Jackson.
He didn't know what happened to Kobe today. It was a bit strange and abnormal.
Especially since his target now is Sun Hao.
You should know that when Kobe came back from a trip to Chicago, he mentioned Sun Hao when the two were chatting and said that Sun Hao's three-point shooting was good.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, he could feel that Kobe had a good impression of Sun Hao.
But in this situation, Kobe seems to be very unhappy with Sun Hao?
"Um?"
Phil Jackson turned his head.
"We stop them?"
The rookie is facing the second-in-command of the championship. Kupchak is worried that Sun Hao will be psychologically traumatized by Kobe.
"No, let's see."
Phil Jackson flashes his signature smile.
He was not very satisfied with the quality of the players trying out today. Now Kobe's sudden appearance allows him to see whether Sun Hao is really worthy of the Lakers using the first-round pick to select him.
Kupchak didn't say anything else. Although he was the general manager and Jackson was the head coach, he had just taken office while Jackson was already a seven-time champion.
The two people have different status and voice in the team.
"don’t worry."
Burtka smiled and patted Kupchak.
Kupchak nodded helplessly.
Since the two big guys had said so, he didn't know what to say.
I just hope Kobe doesn't go too far.
The one-on-one match between Sun Hao and Kobe is about to begin.
"Did Kobe and Sun have any problems?"
Zhang Weiping turned to Su Qun and asked.
He is very conflicted now.
Kobe is his favorite basketball star, and Sun Hao is his own man, but now the two seem to be at odds with each other.
"I haven't heard of it. They probably didn't know each other before."
Su Qun was also confused. He and Sun Hao arrived in Los Angeles at the same time.
“Maybe it’s because of Tyronn Lue.”
Fu Paul spoke at this time.
“Tyronn Lue?”
Su Qun doesn't even know who Tyronn Lue is.
"How does this have anything to do with Tyronn Lue?"
Zhang Weiping is a reporter stationed in the United States. He is more familiar with the rosters of each team, but he is also confused.
Rich Paul recounted what happened on the beach court.
“No wonder.”
Zhang Weiping had an expression that said, "I see."
"Two years ago, when Lu first came to the Lakers , I heard that Kobe liked this little brother very much and was very active in carrying bags. Oh, yes, it seems that once Kobe came to the gym for training and the door was not open, and Lu ran to the physical trainer to get the key."
After listening to Zhang Weiping's gossip, Su Qun seemed to be thinking about something. It seemed that he had found new material for his article.
“This is not a good thing.”
Fu Paul muttered to himself at this time.
Originally, it was pretty certain that Sun Hao would get a draft commitment from the Lakers.
If Kobe had beaten him in a one-on-one match, the situation would probably have changed.
It's not just about personal strength. After all, it's not surprising that a rookie like Sun Hao was beaten by a second-in-command.
The key is interpersonal relationships.
Sun Hao's actions just now have already shown his character. He is the kind of person who will not give in easily.
Kobe is even more so.
Whether Sun Hao was beaten or Sun Hao won Kobe by chance, both of them will accumulate resentment.
The Lakers' general manager Kupchak is here. If he sees that kind of result, he will probably give up choosing Sun Hao.
After all, no matter how good Sun Hao is, he is just a rookie at the end of the first round and is not on the same level as Kobe.
The Lakers just won their first championship, and no one wants any discord within the team.
He tried to stop it before, but failed. Now the matter is done and he can only take it one step at a time.
The duel on the court has begun. Sun Hao threw the ball to Kobe, and Kobe passed the ball to Sun Hao. Sun Hao took the ball... and shot!
Sun Hao knew that Kobe had been named to the All-Defensive Team nine times in his career, and last season was the first time Kobe was named to the All-Defensive Team in his career.
It would be hard for him to win if he played in a methodical manner, so he had to seize every opportunity.
Kobe didn't expect Sun Hao to throw the ball at the beginning.
Before, when he was in Chicago, he didn't have time to watch the one-on-one match between Sun Hao and Reed because he received a call from Vanessa at the last minute.
So he was not that impressed by Sun Hao's three-pointer.
Although he reacted quickly and rushed out, it was too late.
“Swish!”
A crisp sound.
Sun Hao did not let the opportunity slip away.
First shot, first score!
1 to 0!
There was a cheer from other players on the sidelines.
You have to know that Sun Hao was facing Kobe!
Although Kobe at this time was not the omnipotent Peter Pan he would become in the future, he was already the second in command of the championship team and an All-Star player who led his team to victory with 15 points in a single quarter in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals!
Phil Jackson stroked his beard with a smile on his face. This was the tryout game he wanted to see.
Sun Hao received the ball from Kobe again. This time, Kobe quickly defended and shortened the distance between himself and Sun Hao to about 30 centimeters.
This is the golden distance for defense.
Sun Hao made a fake shot.
Kobe slid to close the distance to 20 centimeters and was ready to jump at any time.
Sun Hao faked a shot and then made a real breakthrough, receiving the ball and taking the first quick step to the right.
Kobe pulled his body back and slid to the right, blocking Sun Hao's first step.
This is real sticky candy.
And Kobe's full talent is displayed just in defense.
Reaction, physical flexibility, as well as awareness and judgment.
This player is not at the .
"Snapped!"
And before Sun Hao could make any move in the next second, Kobe Bryant shot and directly knocked the ball out of Sun Hao's hand!
So fast!
The players on the sidelines were agitated.
Although they were not the ones on the court, they already felt the suffocating pressure of Kobe's defense.
Is this the strength of a defensive team?
Kupchak couldn't help but shake his head.
He could already foresee Sun Hao's tragic end.
The two sides exchanged the ball.
Kobe had a blank expression.
Sun Hao passed the ball, and Kobe received it and broke through.
Sun Hao made a successful prediction and rushed forward to grab the ball.
Kobe's momentum has not diminished, and the two men have a physical confrontation.
But soon, Sun Hao felt that he was at a disadvantage.
After ten years of hard training, Sun Hao's strength in confrontation is very strong, a standard small cannon.
But Kobe practices just as much as him!
Besides, given their height and weight, it would be a disadvantage for a point guard to defend a shooting guard!
After the confrontation, Kobe took a step forward and scored by dribbling past the defense.
1 to 1.
Continue Kobe's ball possession.
Sun Hao widened the distance this time, but Kobe still chose to break through.
The two players confronted each other at the free throw line, and Sun Hao predicted the situation and lowered his center of gravity in advance.
Kobe didn't go over this time. He just turned around and leaned back!
Before the end of last season, Kobe relied more on breakthroughs and changes of direction to score, and his mid-range shooting was very unstable.
This can be seen from the Western Conference Finals against the Trail Blazers last season.
After the season ended, he began to work hard on his mid-range shooting skills, including changing his shooting method.
His original shot was very fast, but the shooting point was forward and his body was leaning forward at the same time.
But now he has changed, his body is straight, his shooting point is higher, and it is further back than before, with a beautiful and stable posture.
Sun Hao raised his center of gravity and rushed forward to defend, but it was too late.
“Swish!”
2 to 1!
It's still Kobe's ball.
Sun Hao took a deep breath, and his eyes showed a stronger fighting spirit.
Kobe is the strongest opponent he has ever met, even stronger than him by more than one level.
But his character determined that he would not give up easily. He would rather die standing than live on his knees.
Kobe still breaks through.
This time, Sun Hao did his best in both prediction and footwork.
Kobe was also successfully defended by him!
Kobe was forced to stop at the free throw line.
Sun Hao pushed his whole body forward, not giving Kobe any chance to turn around or jump shot.
There was a glimmer of surprise in Kobe's eyes. He didn't expect Sun Hao could do this.
He feinted, then jumped up and leaned back on the spot.
Strong waist and abdominal strength.
Sun Hao rushed out to interfere, but couldn't reach it.
The strength of Kobe's new shooting posture is that it is basically uninterrupted!
“Swish!”
Kobe's difficult fade away shot went in!
3 to 1!
At this time, there was silence in the stadium, with only the sound of Kupchak coughing.
Kobe is so strong.
Fu Paul also put his hand on his forehead.
This one-on-one should never have happened.
"You didn't stand a chance. You shouldn't have stepped over Tyrann."
Kobe finally spoke.
Only then did Sun Hao understand why Kobe challenged him to a one-on-one match.
Are you protecting your calf?
This is normal. These black stars in the NBA are very protective of their younger brothers.
Iverson should be the most representative among them.
It’s just that Kobe was not at the scene, so the version he heard was definitely unfavorable to Sun Hao.
Sun Hao didn't explain.
"It's not over yet, is it?"
He resumed his defensive stance and showed even higher concentration than in the previous goal.
Just like he told his Real Madrid teammates when he was in Europe.
The game isn’t over until the final whistle blows!
Kobe was stunned for a moment, and looked at Sun Hao with a different look in his eyes.
Then he launched his fourth attack.
Sun Hao's defense was very effective.
Actual combat is a better way to improve one's abilities than training, and Sun Hao was already very clear about this when he was in Europe.
Although he only played a few games with Kobe, the improvement he brought was something that Sun Hao could never get in the system.
Kobe made an emergency stop and wanted to pull up for a shot, but Sun Hao anticipated the situation and pounced on him.
Kobe received the ball and prepared for a second shot.
It was at this moment that Sun Hao showed his reaction ability and stopped with his hands raised.
Kobe's shot this time was finally effectively interfered with.
“Bang!”
His shot finally missed!
"Yes!"
Fu Paul jumped up from the stool.
The one-sided massacre has finally stopped!
The two sides exchanged the ball!
