At the postgame press conference, Kobe and Yao Ming appeared together!
This was not Yao Ming's first time attending a press conference, but even he, with all his experience in the Chinese Basketball Association, was a little taken aback by the scene this time.
These reporters were insane! Especially since Yao Ming's English was still fairly poor, making it difficult for him to understand what the reporters were saying.
The Lakers-Rockets game was over, but its impact was far greater than that of an ordinary regular-season game.
The showdown between Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal!
The showdown between Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal!
The shifting Western Conference landscape!
The direction of the league MVP race!
Speculation about the Lakers' true strength!
This game was practically the most anticipated regular-season game in the league this season.
Countless cameras and microphones swarmed Kobe and Yao Ming!
"One at a time! You first! Los Angeles Times." The Lakers' media relations officer hurriedly took control of the situation.
"Mr. Bryant! You defeated your former partner, Shaquille O'Neal! Does that mean you are the true ruler of Staples and the greatest architect of the OK Dynasty?" The female reporter in red was flushed with excitement. She was a diehard Kobe fan and a familiar face around the Lakers.
"Shaq played great, and our players played great too. As for who Staples belongs to, the fans should have the final say." Kobe's seasoned response drew applause from the reporters below.
After several questions about the relationship between Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal were quickly wrapped up, the reporters began questioning Yao Ming!
"Yao! You put up 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 blocks, and 4 turnovers! And you did it against the Big Shark, Shaquille O'Neal! Six of your seven blocks came against O'Neal. Since Olajuwon retired,