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Kobe inspires strong motivation when facing powerful opponents. This scene is also what Staples fans like to see the most.

The Lakers took the backcourt rebound and handed it to Fisher.

But this time Kobe took the initiative to ask for the ball from the outside, and Fisher passed the ball.

When everyone at the scene thought that Kobe would directly challenge his opponent Nick Young, Kobe suddenly waved to Gasol.

In the commentary box, Joel Myers' breathing became rapid after seeing this scene.

"Oh! It's Kobe. He wants to challenge Li Kaiming! He wants to beat Li Kaiming down in front of more than 1 spectators! Hahaha!"

Neither Stu Lantz nor Marco Jackson spoke, but stared closely at the court.

Sanders' defensive strategy is not to switch defenses, allowing outside players to squeeze into the screen or inside players to delay.

After Li Kaiming, who was standing behind Odom, reminded Nick Young, he discovered that Odom's screen speed was very fast. Nick Young had no time to react and was directly stuck by Odom.

Li Kaiming's reaction was very quick and he rushed out immediately to delay.

But Kobe didn't give him a chance to delay. After seeing Li Kaiming coming out of the inside, Kobe dribbled directly to the inside. Li Kaiming had no choice but to cover Kobe with his arms while moving quickly with his feet.

But his outside defense was so bad at first. Even though this is the 32-year-old Kobe, he can still use his speed and skills to break through his defense, and then rush into the penalty area and beat Lewis, who is helping to defend, for a layup!

The whole stadium burst into cheers!

When Kobe chooses to do it himself, that's when the Lakers' home court voice gets the loudest!

Joel Myers in the commentary box clenched his fists to celebrate after Kobe Bryant scored, "Kobe Bryant scored against Li Kaiming's defense. This is teaching this young man a lesson to let him know whose territory this is!" "

Even Marco Jackson next to him said with emotion, "Kobe is worthy of being the second shooting guard in history after Jordan. Even at the age of 32, he can beat the young scoring champion!"

The Wizards served from the baseline, and Hinrich dribbled to the frontcourt.

After Li Kaiming reached the frontcourt, he ran directly to the three-point line to catch the ball.

Since Kobe wanted to compete with him, as a real man, how could he not challenge?

Immediately afterwards, a scene happened that made the fans at Staples Center excited!

Li Kaiming stood outside the three-point line on the court and waved directly to Nick Young to come over for a pick-and-roll.

Kobe Bryant, who was following Nick Young, also showed an expression of interest on his face. He directed Gasol, "Paul, switch defense directly!"

Of course Gasol understands what these two people are going to do. When two kings appear on the same court, the two people will involuntarily decide the winner, because in each of their hearts, they believe that there can only be one on the court. king!

Staples fans shouted that it was wonderful, and many of them couldn't help but stand up, raising their stiff necks, and staring at the big screen above their heads without blinking.

With a smile on his face, Kobe suddenly clapped with both hands while still two steps away from Li Kaiming!

"Rookie, you are quite courageous. Let me see where your courage comes from?"

Facing Kobe's provocation, the expression on Li Kaiming's face did not change. He took a deep breath and suddenly changed his posture with a scissor step. At the same time, he used the power of the ground to bounce off and hit Kobe in one step!

Although Kobe was also surprised by Li Kaiming's speed, he didn't panic at all. After lowering his body's center of gravity, he blocked Li Kaiming's breakthrough route with a lateral movement!

Li Kaiming was not surprised at all by Kobe's veteran defense. Just kidding, the man in front of him had been on the regular season All-Defensive First Team from 2002 until last season.

This kind of stable and terrifying defensive performance can be ranked among the best outside players even if we look at history.

If one scissor step could pass Kobe in one step, that would be the biggest joke!

However, Li Kaiming would not sit still. When his body was about to hit Kobe, he suddenly raised his left arm ball protector. While confronting the latter, he dribbled the ball to his right hand and suddenly controlled the ball from behind and changed direction!

At the same time, his feet also changed directions in an instant, from right foot in front to left and right, with his left foot slightly in front.

Kobe's reaction was also timely, forcing him forward with a sliding step, leaving no room for Li Kaiming!

Li Kaiming stepped out with his right foot followed by his left foot, and quickly moved a step toward the left. At the same time, he patted the ball with his left hand and straightened his left arm, using the inertia of the ball spinning in his hand to increase the distance between the ball and Kobe.

Li Kaiming discovered in the last round that Kobe Bryant's defense is characterized by quick and accurate strikes, and he first engages in physical confrontation, and then uses the opponent's confrontation to disrupt the offensive rhythm to directly cut the ball.

Even if the defense can't steal like this, the rhythm of the offensive players will be completely disrupted!

Faced with this kind of sophisticated defense, Li Kaiming naturally did not dare to be careless. In terms of confrontation, he, a power forward, must be stronger than Kobe, so as long as he keeps the ball away from Kobe, he can ensure safety when attacking.

Li Kaiming’s operation really works!

After all, Kobe was half a head shorter than him, and coupled with the difference in wingspan, Li Kaiming used a suspended dribble to directly open the distance between the ball and Kobe.

In order to chase the ball, Kobe had to slide towards Li Kaiming's left side again.

And this scene is what Li Kaiming hopes to see the most!

The moment Kobe slid over and just landed on his feet, Li Kaiming lightly hooked his left wrist, moved his left arm toward his body, and dribbled the ball under his crotch to transfer the ball to his right hand. At the same time, he lowered his left shoulder and moved his center of gravity downwards. At the same time, he directly passed Kobe in one step!

The fans at Staples Center let out a chorus of exclamations after seeing Kobe being passed!

Kobe reacted quickly. After realizing that he had been passed, he immediately turned around and chased the inside.

But in such a small space, explosive power becomes secondary, and whoever has the longer legs has the advantage.

After Li Kaiming passed Kobe, it only took one step to reach the basket, and then faced Gasol's help to block the shot and scored with a one-handed throw!

40 is better than 35!

Staples Center was silent!

No one could have imagined that this rookie from the Wizards could actually use his dribbling to pass Kobe!

Joel Myers in the commentary box was also stunned. Before this, they all thought that even if Li Kaiming chose to fight back, he would try his best to misplace Kobe in the paint.

After all, one is on the outside and the other on the inside, and each has its own advantages on the offensive end.

But Li Kaiming actually chose to fight back the same way Kobe Bryant hit him. This was something no one expected!

Marco Jackson smiled and sighed, "Li Kaiming's dribbling skills are very skilled, and he does not have the shortcomings of ordinary big men, such as high center of gravity, poor coordination, and slow speed. On the contrary, his dribbling is very smooth and fast. soon!"

Stulantz also nodded, "He is a [-]-foot-[-] guy, but he can actually lower his center of gravity so low. And you can't help but notice that his body control ability when he breaks through is also top-notch. That shoulder pressure is so professional." When the breakthrough comes, the whole person will be like a blade!"

Joel Myers felt hot on his face as he listened to the comments of the two people next to him. The guy he looked down upon in every possible way actually received such high praise from Stu Lanz and Marco Jackson.

Kobe was also very shocked on the court. In his mind, if he tried his best to defend, any outside player in the league would feel a headache.

But the guy opposite him was able to defeat him with three strokes, five divisions and two. Not only his movements were smooth and fluid, but his posture was also handsome!

Who can bear this?

So after coming to the frontcourt, Kobe chose to take the ball in singles again, but this time Nick Young was smart and took a step outside the three-point line before Gasol came up!

This is also the result of Li Kaiming reminding Nick Young earlier than the previous round.

Seeing that there was no chance for Kobe to fight back, he had no choice but to play Nick Young in isolation. He picked up and threw from outside the three-point line. Unfortunately, he didn't score. Kobe's training.mp3 was played on the court.

Li Kaiming squeezed Gasol away to protect the backboard. I have to say that his choice to add points to the backboard was really wise.

If his rebounding attributes are still the same as before tonight, then if he plays five outside at Staples today, the frontcourt boards will definitely be smashed by the Lakers!

Not to mention Gasol, who averaged 11.3 rebounds per game. Lakers No. 4 Odom also averaged 9.8 rebounds per game last season, Artest averaged 4 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant averaged 5 rebounds per game.

Except for the point guard, the Lakers' rebounding averages at the remaining positions all crushed the Wizards.

In addition to the number of rebounds, except for Li Kaiming, the physical fitness of others is also worse than that of the Lakers.

Even if Li Kaiming's rebounding attributes have improved, every time he grabs a rebound, he has to face the rush of many people, and it takes a lot of effort to protect the rebound.

At this time, Li Kaiming understood why some teams still have to prepare a black and tough center in the team even if they fail to play in most games!

This kind of role is important even if it is important, and it is not important even if it is not important.

But it can be summarized in one sentence. You don’t have to use it, but you can’t live without it.

If no one does this kind of work, wouldn't the star players on your team have to spend their energy on these things?

After protecting the backcourt rebounds, Li Kaiming passed the ball to Hinrich, who dribbled to the frontcourt and started a pick-and-roll with Li Kaiming.

Gasol was shot in the mid-range by Hinrich. This time he chose to delay. Fisher also responded quickly. Gasol and Gasol were pressing forward step by step. It looked like he wanted to eat Hinrich. !

Seeing this, Li Kaiming clapped his hands and shouted, "Koke, pass the ball high!"

When Hinrich heard this, he immediately raised the arc and threw the ball over Gasol's head!

Since the arc of this ball is a bit high, and Hinrich cannot judge Li Kaiming's specific position at all, the force of this ball is a bit small, and the distance is also short!

Li Kaiming was about to rush over to catch the ball when Nick Young on the other side suddenly yelled, "Li, there's someone behind you!"

Li Kaiming didn't have time to look back, but he could tell from the footsteps behind him that the person behind him was very fast!

Li Kaiming gritted his teeth and moved a little faster!

Just when his fingers were about to touch the basketball, a figure suddenly appeared beside him and made a sliding tackle!