When the Lakers reached the NBA Finals, countless fans couldn't help but shout:
What year is this!
No one expected, in 2013, to see Su Wan VS Kobe on the Finals stage.
No...
Is it really "the longest river" VS "the highest mountain"?
The outside world is full of anticipation.
This is Kobe's 9th trip to the Finals in his career. On the NBA stage, besides those from the ancient Celtics, since the 80s, only "Magic" Johnson has achieved this, and now Kobe has become the second to do so!
From 1996 to 2013, a full 17 years!
The media in Los Angeles believes Kobe now stands on par with "Magic" Johnson.
They have both brought a brilliant era to the Lakers, ensuring the team always remains competitive under their leadership.
It's said that Kobe's journey has been even more tumultuous than "Magic" Johnson's.
"Magic" Johnson had the script of being "born the protagonist".
