Chapter 586 The Strongest Single Perimeter Defense in History!

Anfernee Hardaway looked at O'Neal with a gloomy face and smiled helplessly.

He knew his old partner very well. O'Neal seemed cheerful and open-minded, but he was actually very narrow-minded! He has also heard about the things his fans have done. It is normal for O'Neal to be angry.

But in this game, Pence wants to win.

So important! For this newly formed Magic, winning this game is of great significance! Although the Magic are currently ranked first in the Eastern Conference, as most people think, this Magic still has no way to compete with the Bulls for the Eastern Conference Championship.

Magic lacks enough representative battles! They haven't proven they can fight a tough fight yet!

And winning the Christmas Day game ended the Lakers' 26-game winning streak. This gold content is enough to put the Magic and Bulls in the same position. This will also give the Magic's role players a belief that we are going for the championship!

Pence wants a championship so much. With Webb this year, this is the best time to win!

Both his and Weber's contracts expire next year, and next season is full of too much uncertainty. It's hard to say whether the stupid management of the Magic will spend 200 million to renew the contracts of themselves and Webber.

Moreover, his knees are in the best condition so far. Hardaway is not sure how long this good physical condition can last.

Once injuries occur, everything is empty talk.

So this season is crucial!

"Shaq."

"snort."

When O'Neill greeted Pence, he grunted with a straight face.

This damn fat man hates himself too.

Hardaway smiled bitterly.

"Penny, don't pay attention to them. These guys from Los Angeles just look down on us people from the backwoods." Now Webber is still a young boy with a middle-aged child. Seeing his partner's hot face touching a cold butt, he couldn't help but sneer. stand up.

"That's not the case." Hardaway shook his head, but didn't know what to say.

"Okay, the game is about to begin." Michigan's top five player Juwan Howard walked to the midline.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Merry Christmas~ This is the second game of the National Basketball League's Christmas Day game brought to you by Erwin and Kenny - the Lakers vs. the Magic!" The commentary voice in front of the TV sounded, announcing this The start of a game.

"This game has attracted a lot of attention! It can even be said to be the most popular among the three Christmas games!"

"Kobe VS Penny! Will this duel become the main theme of the NBA in the next 10 years like you and Bird?" Kenny Smith asked.

"Kobe and I are very similar, but Pence's durability makes it impossible for him to become a high-volume player. Pence can be an excellent second-in-command, but he will never be like me, Larry, and Kobe." Player." Magic's hidden meaning is that a second-in-command should not compete with us.

"The starting lineups of both sides are out! The Lakers keep their starting lineup unchanged, and Horry has assumed the role of starting four in more and more games, even when facing the Magic's super power forward Chris Webber! "

"On the other side, the Magic's starting lineup is guards Anfernee Hardaway, Nick Anderson, Derrick Strong, Chris Webber, and Juwan Howard."

"All five players averaged double figures per game! Their offense, coached by Pistons godfather Chuck Daly, averaged 117.6 points per game, second only to the Lakers' 121.5 points."

"On their bench, they also have Derek Harper, a veteran signed in the summer. They also have undrafted Darrell Armstrong who averages 9+3+5 per game. There is also backup power forward Bo who averages 7+7 per game. -Outlaw. These high-quality substitutes give the Magic a very good lineup depth."

"Chuck Daly has given this team a new look! This season, they are aiming for the championship!"

"If there were no Bulls and Lakers, then I believe the Magic would have a chance to win the championship in any season, but the Lakers and Bulls are too strong this season! Whether the Magic can beat the Galaxy Jazz is a question."

"Don't underestimate Anfernee! He is the strongest defender in the league!"

"Really? Then I'll wait and see."

jump ball!

O'Neal was as fat as a dragon in the sky, and his exaggerated weight was not affected by gravity at all. He crushed Juwan Howard and handed the ball to Kobe.

Push forward!

The Lakers' iconic opening fast break!

Kobe advances with the ball!

Eddie Jones, Bowen, and Horry scattered outside the three-point line!

After O'Neal completed the jump ball, he went straight to the basket!

Kobe threw the ball high!

"Is this also true?" Penny Hardaway stared in surprise.

"Don't underestimate Shaq." Kobe smiled.

"Drink!" O'Neal is like Lin Zicong in Shaolin Football!

One step at a time! Lotus grows every step of the way!

The floor seemed to be lifted by his steps!

Leap high, jump to an exaggerated angle, twist your waist in the air, and catch the ball.

No way to dunk! It's still far away from the basket!

But O'Neal did not wait for the ball to land before completing the attack, but directly threw the ball into the net!

Kobe nodded with satisfaction. Fatty's body really has endless potential.

Throw it higher next time!

Orlando fans booed, but O'Neal walked like a bully and looked at Hardaway provocatively.

"Fake, you're too arrogant. Penny, give him back!" Weber said angrily.

"good."

Hardaway held the ball, and just after halftime, Kobe's defense pressed forward.

Hardaway is 2.01 meters tall and has a high center of gravity. Faced with Kobe's pressing pressure, Hardaway remained calm in the face of danger.

Crotch, turn sideways.

Change direction and break through again!

quick!

Several of Hardaway's movements are simple and unpretentious, but his excellent ball feel and exaggerated movement speed allow him to easily break through more than 95% of the league's players!

Even those players are shorter than him! The center of gravity is lower than him!

But Kobe is not in this category.

"Blocked!?" Hardaway was stunned.

Kobe seemed to have completely predicted Hardaway's next move and immediately grabbed the position!

Then the two people bumped into each other!

Strong physical confrontation!

If it was last year, Kobe would have been easily knocked away by Hardaway when he was defending like this, and then he would get to the basket and score.

but now?

"Bang!"

Kobe doesn't move at all!

And the penny is a stagger!

"This is impossible!" Before Hardaway could recover, the basketball in his hand had been snatched away by Kobe!

Ride alone and get off!

When Kobe reaches the basket, he performs a one-handed dunk with a flat basket and 360% extension of his abdomen!

A model of violent aesthetics!

"This defense!" The dunk was beautiful, but everyone's attention was attracted by Kobe's defense.

"Excellent defensive anticipation! Beautiful confrontation ability! Decisive attack!"

"Steal! Hardaway was guarded by Kobe! Steal!"

"This defense is so strong! I would call it the strongest single perimeter defense in history!"