Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 98

After getting Stephen Jackson, the Magic have more options on the wing. The starting Stephen Jackson's data in the Magic is 16.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Compared with the Lakers, except for the decline in efficiency, other All have been greatly improved.

Coupled with the strong performance of Tracy McGrady, the Magic won five consecutive victories and raised the team's ranking to sixth in the Eastern Conference. In the last three games in the past week, McGrady's data is a terrifying average of 41.3 points and 8 rebounds per game. With 5.7 assists, he was elected the best player in the Eastern Conference without any suspense.

"Tracey is without a doubt the most talented teammate I've ever played with. Yes, he's more talented than Kobe. I love playing with Tracy. Kobe doesn't communicate at all. Playing with him Playing is too tiring, and as for Kevin Garnett, he can do nothing but swear on the training ground." Stephen Jackson's big mouth did not show mercy to his former teammates at all, thanks to Jim, even All the players on the Lakers resented together.

The Magic are about to visit Staples and challenge the Lakers. Jackson's remarks at this node are obviously about to declare war.This makes this supposedly ordinary regular season, in addition to the matchup between Kobe and McGrady, there are more points worthy of attention.After all, the peak matchup between Kobe and McGrady in the last game was a pleasure to talk about.

"It seems that I completely offended him this time. Fortunately, I can't play, otherwise he might kill me. Kobe, Kevin, I want to express my apologies to you, even you were brought in this time." Jim threw the newspaper in his hand on the table, speaking with a little disdain.

Kobe, Garnett and Fisher sat across from each other. The core of the field and the big brothers in the locker room were all present. Jim just recited Stephen Jackson's words in front of the three of them.

To say that what Stephen Jackson did is really unreasonable. Everyone knows many things, but they tacitly don't let it out, and his remarks to vent his anger, apart from completely tearing up with his old club, are of great help to him in the future. There is no benefit to his development, and other team managements have to consider one or two when signing with him, which is typical of harming others and benefiting oneself.

Garnett's already dark face became even more gloomy, and he couldn't bear it at first with the hottest temper. He burst out a series of foul words and greeted all the immediate family members of Stephen Jackson.

"I thought we were brothers, but I didn't expect this %￥ raise to look at us like this! I'll beat him to the ground and beg for mercy tomorrow!"

Kobe sat with his head bowed without saying a word, but his clenched fists indicated that he was not in a good mood.

"Boss, I know what you are worried about, but please rest assured, I guarantee that the other members of the team are still united. Our goal is the championship. This has not changed. It is a pity to lose Stephen, but we still have other players. Talented player, Matt has performed very well recently." Fisher, as a veteran and future president of the players union, speaks unequivocally.

After Jim and the other three expressed their opinions respectively—let’s assume that Kobe has already expressed his opinions, after all, silence is also an attitude—they made concluding speeches.

"I heard a saying recently, 'Purple gold for a day, Lakers for life', any player who contributes to the team, we will not begrudge our rewards, such as Shaq, we still provide him with the best sports Doctors, such as Danny Manning, he may only play 10 minutes for us, but we still gave him the championship ring. I also hope that players can be proud of being a Laker player, no matter he is on this team How long has the team been playing?"

Jim stopped and observed the reactions of the three of them.

Kobe was still staring at the ground, but his clenched fists had been slightly loosened. Garnett gasped heavily to calm down his anger, while Fisher looked directly at Jim intently.

"Obviously, I was wrong."

There was silence in the office, and after an unknown amount of time, Jim spoke again.

"Our goal will not change, Lakers championship."

"The Lakers Championship!"

The Magic's challenge to the Lakers was held as scheduled. When Stephen Jackson entered the arena, he was booed and welcomed by the audience. He seemed to enjoy this feeling and waved to the audience.

McGrady walked towards Kobe, and the two briefly hugged each other.

"Brother, I'm sorry, this is not my intention." McGrady whispered, Stephen Jackson vigorously boasted about McGrady's derogation in the interview, embarrassing McGrady, who is Kobe's friend.

"Play well." Bryant's answer was simple and direct.

McGrady quickly discovered that the Lakers in this game were very different from those in Orlando a few weeks ago. The defense was more aggressive and the offense was more concise.

Needless to say, Kobe's candy-style defense, if the game time is not limited to 48 minutes, he can provide 24*7 personal service without dead ends.

And if it was replaced by Artest, the scene would be completely different.

McGrady was dribbling the ball at the top of the arc, and in front of him was Artest, who was wide-eyed and baring his teeth and claws. He knew that McGrady's first step was very fast, and he had such a stunt as a pull-up jumper. He didn't dare to relax at all. Trying to harass McGrady's dribble, he opened his right hand to prevent McGrady from suddenly pulling.

Seeing that Artest's position seems to be on the right side, McGrady chose to go left to break through, but Artest seemed to make way out of the way very cooperatively, just sticking to McGrady and constantly harassing him, not letting McGrady start to hit the basket Opportunity.

Figure 21 appeared on McGrady's breakthrough route, waving his long arms, blocking all attack angles, Garnett's net has been woven, waiting for McGrady to throw himself into the net, and Artest also stepped forward, Maddie wrapped in the bottom corner.

Big Ben stared at the basket, and it was difficult for his own pass to pass through Garnett and then safely pass Big Ben to find De Klerk.

With Billups standing in front of Mike Miller, passing across the diagonal to the weak side at 45 degrees is not a good choice.

Stephen Jackson moves to the top of the arc, and Kobe seems to be helping to defend Kemp near the free throw line, which is a good spot for the ball.

McGrady held the ball with both hands, and in the crazy double-teaming of Garnett and Artest, he threw the ball to Stephen Jackson at the top of the key.

The golden figure flashed past, and Kobe, who had been prepared for a long time, rushed to the passing line with a stride, intercepted the ball, left behind Stephen Jackson who was posing for the ball, and drove away at full speed. 1 hit, 0 turns, 360-degree dunks with one hand! ShowTime!
If any Bulls fans read this textbook-like defense, they will definitely think of the 72-win Bulls back then, the death blockade composed of Harper, Jordan, Pippen and Rodman, and the unique skill of the Zen master at the bottom of the box. Van Gundy remembered the "bottom line trap" for a lifetime!
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