System Rewards at Last

"Ding-dong! The host's life achievement has reached A-rank. Reward awaiting collection."

"Side quest completed: Break the playoff single-game scoring record. Reward awaiting collection."

On the championship parade bus during Los Angeles's victory parade, Kobe, wearing a baseball cap and protective goggles, was spraying champagne over the heads of nearby fans. The sound in his ear jolted him awake from the feverish atmosphere of the celebration.

A-rank already. He was getting closer and closer to S+!

At the end of last season, he had only been B+.

Kobe was also curious about what changes he had undergone.

"System, use the ability inspection function."

Kobe Bryant, basketball player. Position compatibility: PG 100%, SG 100%, SF 100%, PF 85%, C 75%.

Physical attributes: A+. Layup skill: S. Dunking skill: S. Mid-range skill: S+. Three-point skill: S-. Ball-handling skill: S. Playmaking skill: S-. Defensive skill: S+.

Current physical condition: Fatigued. Moderate injury risk.

Current date: June 12, 1997. Main quest: Life Achievement S+ (current achievement: A)

Side quest one: Release a personal singing, dancing, and rap album.

Side quest two: Pour champagne over O'Neal's head and shout, "I can win a championship without you!"

Side quest three: Lead the team to 80 wins.

His defensive skill had risen to S+, while his playmaking skill had risen to S-. S+ defense was truly terrifying. Even the God of Basketball had to avoid attacking Kobe. Whether in one-on-one defense or help defense, Kobe had changed the course of countless games with his defense during this postseason.

The greatest defensive player in NBA history! Absolutely deserved!

The improvement in his playmaking was also within Kobe's expectations. After playing an entire season as the primary ball-handler, he had discovered during the playoffs that his control over the rhythm of the game had taken a qualitative leap.