Forcing Sloan's Hand!

Kobe watched Malone strolling around the court, even humming a little tune, and instantly felt his anger flare.

The lead built by the trio at the start was quickly erased once Pippen entered the game.

Kobe, O'Neal, and Garnett were playing for real, but they still couldn't withstand Jordan and Pippen from the Bulls going all out!

Jordan and Pippen were giving it everything they had!

Anyone with eyes could see it!

Kobe refused to believe Sloan couldn't see it too!

Having him guard Jordan while Malone guarded Pippen was practically serving them up on a platter!

Was Kobe the kind of person to swallow that sort of grievance?

During the official timeout, he went straight to Sloan!

"Stop playing these stupid games! Put the players who actually want to play on the court." Kobe lifted his chin. Seeing this, O'Neal, Jones, and Garnett silently stepped up behind Kobe.

"What do you mean by that?" Jerry Sloan was an old coach worthy of respect, but this time, he had gone too far! His face turned livid as he looked at Kobe.

"Hey! Hey, hey! Is that how you talk to our coach?" Karl Malone raised his elbow and moved to step forward!

The Lakers Three Blacks weren't here to protect you! You don't get to act wild in front of my coach!

"You are tarnishing the pride of a basketball player! When you grow old and frail, will you regret this game—deliberately throwing away the pride you possess?" Kobe pressed him relentlessly.

Stockton and Richmond rose to their feet as well, looking ready to aggressively demand an explanation from Kobe!

"Is there some conflict on the Western Conference side?" Iverson frowned.

As a rookie attending his first All-Star Game, he did not get along particularly well with the established veterans.