On February 8, 1998, Master Jordan lectures again to student Kobe
sure, Michael Jordan is sick, but he can’t miss it. Even less when young Kobe Bryant, with whom he has been meeting for several monthshe wants to challenge him in one of the most high-profile matches of the season.
The Lakers point guard will quickly prove himself — some will also believe he did too much shooting 16 times in 22 minutes — by knocking down two huge dunks.
“It was pleasant”, Michael Jordan will react. “I tried to push him away as much as possible. He came for me very early. If we notice someone is sick, we have to attack them. I like his attitude.”
However, if Michael Jordan no longer has the legs of 20 or 25 years old, his offensive range is then at its peak from a technical point of view. His mastery is such that Kobe Bryant can only watch, endure and admire. The teacher lectures the child: “He did two flips and I was like, ‘Great, let’s do it.'” kobe bryant comments.
Creativity versus solidity
After the victory of the East, Michael Jordan will finish with 23 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and the title of MVP in his pocket.
Kobe Bryant returned 18 points and 6 rebounds. Talent and audacity were with “Black Mamba”, experience and mastery with “His Airness”.
“Kobe will go through the same moments”will announce Michael Jordan, regarding the evolution of his game, based more on technique and no longer on athletic qualities. “When you get into games like this, it’s normal to have a creative game, but with solid basketball, you can play against anybody.”
The message will be perfectly understood by the future five-time champion of the Lakers, disappeared in 2020.
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