Releasing internal team pressure in this way can both resolve conflicts and make divisive factors disappear without causing disaster.
So, after the training session, Bird let everyone else leave, leaving Kobe and Riddle on one half of the court, giving them a chance to resolve their conflict with basketball.
"The old rules: one-on-one duel, 10 balls. Regardless of winning or losing, you two are not to fight in private anymore. You don't have to be friends, and it's okay to dislike each other. But remember, at this moment, you are still teammates, still people who need to fight side by side. That's the minimum requirement. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"
Kobe wasn't afraid at all, especially after getting punched, he was eager to use this chance to regain himself on the court.
So Kobe immediately stepped forward, came to the court, and said he accepted the challenge of the duel.
Riddle hesitated a bit, but seeing Kobe step up, how could he back down?
