Today's Kobe was the best Kobe O'Neal had ever seen. When he was surrounded, he saw Kobe's cool passing and solo plays, and also witnessed Kobe's serious defense. He knew, if he really had to rely on someone, Kobe was that person.
His talent, heart, will, and a competitive spirit far beyond his peers, brought him infinitely close to Roger at that time!
With only 4 seconds left in the game, the scales of victory had completely tipped toward the Lakers.
The Hawks now had only one chance to add points and tip the scales, but stopping the Hawks was too easy for the Lakers.
Because, besides Roger, no one else could possibly receive the ball.
Phil Jackson told everyone, "Block him from receiving the ball! If that fails, the moment he receives the ball, everyone must rush to defend him! Stop him, stop him!"
On the other side, Roger was much calmer than Zen Master.
He just wiped the sweat with a towel, then watched Lenny Wilkens drawing up the strategy.
