Admittedly, “His Airness” is sick, but he can’t miss it. Even less when the young Kobe Bryant, whom he has met for a few months already, wants to challenge him in one of the most publicized matches of the season.
The rear of the Lakers will quickly show – some will also consider that he has done too much by shooting 16 times in 22 minutes – by placing two huge dunks.
“It was fun”, will react Michael Jordan. “I tried to push him away as much as possible. He came to pick me up very early. If you notice someone sick then you have to attack them. I like his attitude. “
Only, if Michael Jordan no longer has his legs of 20 or 25 years, his offensive panoply is then at its peak from a technical point of view. His mastery is such that Kobe Bryant can only see, suffer and admire. The master lectures the boy: “He put in two turnarounds and I was like, ‘Cool, let’s go’,” comments Kobe Bryant.
Michael Jordan will finish with 23 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and the MVP title in his pocket after the East victory. Kobe Bryant has 18 points and 6 rebounds. Talent and daring were with the “Black Mamba”, experience and mastery with “His Airness”.
“Kobe will go through the same moments”will announce Michael Jordan, concerning the evolution of his game, based more on technique and no longer on athletic qualities. “When we arrive in this kind of matches, it is normal to have a creative game, but it is with a solid basketball that we can play against anyone. “
The message will be perfectly understood by the future five-time Lakers champion.
