Team Report-In! Kerr Blasts Kobe! Kukoc looked slightly awkward, with a faint sense of resentment rising in his heart.
He was a decorated veteran of the Bulls Dynasty Forum, having won two championship trophies alongside Jordan.
And now, he was being publicly lectured and laid down rules for by a young junior barely in his twenties.
He inevitably felt uncomfortable, but for the sake of team harmony, he forcibly suppressed his emotions.
But Steve Kerr, blunt by nature and never one to hold back his tongue, had no intention of indulging him.
He had spent many years in the league, seen countless prodigies, and clashed with innumerable superstars.
Even when facing Jordan at his peak, he had dared to argue back and fight his case.
Now that he had been publicly reprimanded by the young Kobe, Kerr's temper flared instantly.
He stepped forward and stared straight at Kobe, his tone openly sarcastic and forceful.
"Kid, you'd better rein in that holier-than-thou attitude."
That single sentence instantly shattered the silence, and everyone's eyes focused on the two of them.
A hint of surprise flashed through Kobe's eyes. He had not expected the seemingly refined Kerr to be so fierce.
Kerr did not pause, continuing with every word striking at the heart of the matter.
"I admit that you work hard, that you're disciplined, gifted, and fiercely competitive."
"But you have no right to lecture us with that attitude."
"You think you're the only one who works hard? You think you're the only one who wants a championship?"
"I fought with the Bulls for years. I've seen the harshest training and the cruelest battles."
"We went through life-or-death fights in the Finals and won real championships."
"Our desire to win and our commitment to training are no worse than anyone else's."
"Put