The Lakers' New System

"Too strong. Players who can change the course of a game the moment they step on the court are truly rare." Kerr pursed his lips, and the image of his former leader surfaced in his mind.

"As expected of Kobe." Kersey let out a long sigh. Three years ago, he might not even have been able to guard young Kobe, let alone the invincible Kobe of today.

I want to play like Kobe. Will I become a player like him someday? Ginobili watched Kobe's broad back, a hint of admiration showing in his eyes. It was the first time the proud Pampas Eagle had ever felt such emotions.

Just three minutes!

Kobe had erased the ten-point deficit!

Even with Duncan on the court, he still had no answer for Kobe!

Kobe had not even tried to go head-to-head with Duncan. Instead, he cleverly used his gravity and unstoppable outside shooting to lead the Lakers' reserves on a 14-4 run.

After Kobe took the lead in hounding the ball handler on defense, Duncan even found it difficult to get the ball.

The Big Fundamental had no choice but to move up to the high post, even beyond the three-point line, to help his teammates handle the ball.

And that sharply reduced his opportunities to initiate offense directly.

"They've tied it." Duncan panted heavily. He had to admit it—his ability to lead a team was still inferior to Kobe's.

The two teams' lineups should not have been all that different, both featuring top-five bench units in the league. The only difference was Kobe and Duncan, and with his sky-high basketball IQ, Kobe had made Duncan feel like he had punched cotton!

Duncan was itching to block Kobe, but he never got the chance.

"Spurs timeout!"

Popovich called timeout and sent all his