Chapter 542: Special Treatment for Disobedience
In the past, Yang Mo and Kobe would often engage in verbal battles against the Lakers, intentionally or unintentionally, but now it's Stoudemire and Pau Gasol who have become the protagonists. However, when the game started, Kobe Bryant was still proving to the world that as long as he had the stage, he would always steal the show.
At the beginning of the game, when Bynum got the basketball from Tyson Chandler, Kobe Bryant quickly took the ball from the point guard, then ran straight to the frontcourt, and suddenly jumped and shot one step outside the three-point line...Swish!
The basketball went in. This ridiculous three-pointer at the start of the game instantly sent Staples Center into a frenzy, with people chanting Kobe Bryant's name and MVP.
Amidst the cheers, Kobe Bryant looked at Yang Mo provocatively. He moved his lips and said softly, "You said you were the best player in the league. Did you get my permission?"
"Haha." Yang Mo couldn't help but shrug and burst into laughter upon hearing Kobe Bryant 's words. He thought Kobe Bryant's stubborn stubbornness was truly endearing. The whole world knew he was no longer number one, yet he still stubbornly maintained his position of being number one. "You actually still think I need your permission to become the best player in the league? Are you sure you're not kidding? A wolf, no matter how fast or how loud it roars, can't stop a tiger. And you, right now, are still a lonely, old wolf. Perhaps, you could call yourself America's Big Bad Wolf."
"Boy, you are becoming more and more arrogant." Kobe Bryant shouted angrily, gritting his teeth.
By this time, Yang Mo had already received the serve from Jeffries and was dribbling slowly forward. "This has nothing to do with arrogance. I don't really want to steal Stoudemire's limelight tonight, but since you must prove something, I'll score a dozen points on you first."
As he spoke, Yang Mo quickened his pace, taking a step outside the three-point line. He paused, then hooked his finger at Kobe Bryant and said, "Perhaps you won't accept my direct three-point shooting. Then, I'll defeat you with Michael Jordan's scoring style."
"Tsk, Michael Jordan's way? Do you think that if Michael Jordan taught you post-up play, you will become Michael Jordan?" Kobe Bryant said with some disdain, but the defensive intensity suddenly increased.
Kobe Bryant was a brilliant one-on-one defender, his ability to judge footwork exceptionally impressive, earning him an All-Defensive selection nearly every year. But now, Yang Mo wasn't going to use his strength to break down his defense, even though that would have been easier. Instead, he planned to use his footwork to break down his defense and convince him.
This wasn't a risky choice, but an inevitable one. Yang Mo also wanted to show off his comprehensive skills to the world.
After Kobe had completely taken up his defensive position, Yang Mo gently moved forward to test him. Kobe didn't move at all. This is what a good defender should do, even though Yang Mo's fake moves were very realistic.
Yang Mo was not surprised by this. If a master shows a flaw at the very beginning of a fight, what kind of master would he be?
After the attempt failed, Yang Mo suddenly took a step forward, and his whole body suddenly jumped forward and to the right. Kobe quickly followed, but at this time Yang Mo suddenly stopped and turned around. His movements were extremely gorgeous, graceful and smooth.
At this moment, he really has a bit of Michael Jordan's style.
Kobe Bryant was secretly shocked, but he was even more surprised that Yang Mo didn't use his strength to crush him. Instead, he dodged his body, as if afraid of hitting him. This kid... Is this kid really going to beat me with his skills?
Kobe Bryant was secretly surprised. Yang Mo had already turned his back to him. He saw Yang Mo patting the ball with an uncanny rhythm. His shoulders began to shake inexplicably. Kobe suddenly felt like he was facing Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan gave him the feeling of mysterious dawdling. Although he dribbled the ball upright, you just couldn't tell what his next move would be. He could only wait for the outcome like a schoolboy, unable to stop it.
This guy actually learned something from Michael Jordan.
At that moment, Yang Mo's center of gravity suddenly shifted to the left, and he leaped back, facing Kobe head-on. Confused, Kobe quickly moved closer, thinking Yang Mo was going for a fadeaway. He was already feeling pessimistic, and his judgment wasn't quick enough. If Yang Mo was going for a fadeaway jumper, he definitely wouldn't be able to defend it.
However, Yang Mo did not give up. When Kobe Bryant came to defend, he spun around Kobe Bryant's body at an incredible speed. The centrifugal force of the rotation instantly made Kobe Bryant unable to control his center of gravity and slid forward a step. At this time, Yang Mo had already shot easily without even leaning back or jumping. He just threw the ball out like throwing a free throw...Swish!
A beautiful mid-range shot. Even the picky Lakers fans were speechless. This shot was truly stunning. Their leader, the king of Staples Center, Kobe Bryant, couldn't quite grasp its trajectory, being baptized like a schoolboy.
"Michael Jordan? He doesn't seem to be that great." Yang Mo smiled at Kobe and strode back.
Kobe was stunned. "This is Michael Jordan's rhythm! This is Michael Jordan's rhythm! I've been trying to figure it out my whole life, but I'm never as comfortable as him. How could he possibly master it at such a young age? How could he be more skilled than me?"
Kobe Bryant felt like his faith was about to collapse. Was this guy born to destroy his pride? He used to have reason to say that this guy relied on strength and speed to score goals, but now he had to admit that this guy's skills were also great, especially like Michael Jordan.
Kobe Bryant was so upset because he didn't know that Yang Mo already had all the experience of Michael Jordan. For Yang Mo at this point, he could switch to Michael Jordan mode at any time if he wanted to. However, he felt that Michael Jordan mode was too troublesome, and it was easier to defeat ten opponents with one force.
Of course, if he really meets a paranoid person like Kobe Bryant, Yang Mo doesn't mind using his best skills. After all, he has another personality, which is to deal with those who are not convinced.
