Choking the Head Coach!

When Kobe and O'Neal raised the AMVP trophy together, Kobe's face, which had been tense throughout the game, finally broke into a smile.

This trophy, which would be named after Kobe Bryant in later generations, was once again in Kobe's hands.

The stars surrounded the moon!

Countless All-Stars gathered around Kobe and O'Neal, cheering with abandon!

"Let's go." Michael Jordan took a deep breath.

He walked into the players' tunnel with Pippen, looking somewhat dejected.

As Madison Square Garden surged with people and every spotlight shone on Kobe, Jordan felt something for the first time in his life—powerlessness.

He had left countless classic moments on this stage.

Jordan had battled New York countless times and once made innumerable New York fans grind their teeth in hatred. But now, he was no longer the center of attention beneath the arena's lights.

"Michael, we'll win it back in the Finals." Pippen patted his old teammate on the back. Over all these years, even after being defeated by the Bad Boys time and again, he and Jordan had only grown stronger each time! In the end, they had overcome everything!

This time would be no different!

"Mm." The flames of revenge burned in Jordan's eyes.

The God of Basketball looked forward to his next meeting with Kobe!

Perhaps their next encounter would be in the Finals!

Back-to-back AMVPs! Looking across All-Star history since 1950, only two players had ever accomplished it.

The first was Bob Pettit. In the 1957-58 and 1958-59 seasons, he put up 28 points and 26 rebounds, then 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists, winning consecutive AMVPs.

This Hall of Fame big man could be called the strongest center of the primitive era!

One championship, two MVPs, four AMVPs, ten All-NBA First Team selections, one All-NBA Second Team selection,