After the game, the Lakers' locker room remained calm despite the easy win. The players chatted casually, bragging about their performances.
Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar came to the Lakers' locker room after finishing their broadcast work.
"Oh my God. It's Magic and the Skyhook!" Fisher spotted them first and jumped up excitedly. Little Fish was Magic's biggest fan.
"Hey, guys. Great performance tonight." Magic was remarkably approachable, and his elegant, gentlemanly smile was the mark of an era.
"Little Fish, those ten assists of yours were beautiful." Magic's encouragement made Fisher grin from ear to ear.
After chatting for a while, Kobe exchanged contact information with both Magic and the Skyhook.
"Kid, if you ever need advice or help, come find me. On or off the court, I'll always have your back. You understand?" Magic gave Kobe a promise. He thought very highly of this young king, though he was somewhat worried that, at eighteen, Kobe might do some immature things.
"Thanks, Magic." In his previous life, Kobe had maintained excellent relationships with the Lakers' many legends, and he had gotten along very well with Magic too. He knew Magic had not only achieved outstanding success in basketball; his business acumen had also allowed him to build a massive commercial empire.
"If you have time, come over to my place for dinner this weekend." Magic invited Kobe. In the United States, inviting a friend into one's home was the highest form of courtesy.
"No problem, sir. I'll be there." Kobe gladly accepted.
Nearby, Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal were having a great conversation as well. Both had joined the Lakers from other teams, and both were all-time great interior stars, so they had plenty in common.
"Shaq, your team is so much like ours back then. Magic and I won