The older superstars of the NBA

The regular season is coming to an end.

The Minnesota Timberwolves also ushered in another opponent after the All-Star Game.

Unlike before, this opponent was Zhao Feiyang's former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, and this game was also the last game of Kobe Bryant's career when he officially decided to retire.

This time, the Timberwolves went to the Staples Center to challenge the Lakers.

Before the official start of the match between the two sides, the fans had been waiting inside and outside the arena, looking forward to this important moment of Kobe's retirement.

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After a brief exchange between the two sides before the game, the game officially started.

Perhaps the last time he stood on a professional court, Kobe was much more enthusiastic about offense than before.After his teammates dribbled the ball across half court, Kobe stood at the top of the arc and asked for the ball to look for offensive opportunities.

Zhao Feiyang didn't talk nonsense, he specially switched defenses with his teammates to Kobe, and he personally went to watch Kobe one-on-one to prevent him from attacking.

The two posed at the top of the arc.

Kobe still played back singles as usual, Zhao Feiyang immediately stuck to him when he saw this, and kept reaching out to interfere.

Kobe was not frightened by his defensive action, but began to use his body to try to knock Zhao Feiyang away.

However, this collision shocked Kobe.

"Zhao, when did your physical fitness become so strong?"

Kobe said in surprise.

Zhao Feiyang smiled lightly and shook his head, "No, I just did some simple training..."

Kobe thought it was true, and laughed helplessly, "In this case, it seems that I am really old..."

Having said that, Kobe did not relax in the slightest. He turned around suddenly after opening the singles, and he was about to make a shot in the next second. Zhao Feiyang jumped high and rushed towards him. Unexpectedly, Kobe didn't intend to shoot directly.

After Zhao Feiyang jumped up, Kobe, who was feinting for a while, took advantage of the situation and opened his hand.

Swish.

A fadeaway mid-range shot went steadily into the basket.

Kobe's shot drew cheers and shouts from the scene.

In the past ten years, in the land of Staples Center, this man has done this action countless times.

Many people have watched him play since they were students, later married wives and had children, and now they can bring their children to watch games together.

They accompanied that man like this, and that man has been dedicating his youth to the Lakers in this way.

There is no doubt that this kind of "one person, one city" story will be an unforgettable memory for both Kobe and Lakers fans.

After Kobe scored, the Timberwolves quickly counterattacked.

Zach LaVine dribbled the ball across the half, and when he reached the other side of the half, the ball was handed over to Zhao Feiyang.

Zhao Feiyang did not back down this time, and took the initiative to come to the top of the arc and wait for Kobe to mark it.

"Kobe, you are going to retire soon... If I don't find more opportunities to play against you, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have the opportunity to play with you again..."

"Come on! Just treat it as meeting the expectations of young people..."

Zhao Feiyang said to Kobe.

Kobe couldn't help but smile, and then posted Zhao Feiyang directly on the intensity.He changed his previous slack defense and used almost all his strength to interfere with Zhao Feiyang's ball control.

Zhao Feiyang did not expect the opponent to change so quickly, and almost dropped the basketball in his hand at first.

Soon, he stabilized his footsteps, and after a little distance, facing Kobe's marking interference, Zhao Feiyang directly swayed with a cross step.

When Kobe stretched out his right hand to grab the ball again, Zhao Feiyang suddenly changed direction and pulled away.Kobe didn't expect it, his body subconsciously moved his steps, and when Zhao Feiyang pulled back the basketball and Kobe followed suit, Zhao Feiyang's ultimate move finally came out.

"Oops!"

A long-lost sense of familiarity welled up in Kobe's heart.

In the next second, Zhao Feiyang swung Kobe away with a cross step and went directly to the basket.

When he rushed to the basket, the Lakers players inside didn't even react.Zhao Feiyang didn't hesitate at all. He pulled the bar in mid-air to avoid the opponent's defense, and then hit the ball accurately on the backboard and fell into the basket.

The ball is in.

The scene exclaimed.

The fans were shocked.

What everyone cares about is not that Zhao Feiyang can score this goal, but that Zhao Feiyang swayed Kobe away.You know, there are too many people in the league who want to do this, but not many can succeed, especially those new generation players.

Even a first-class point guard like Irving was intercepted by Kobe during the one-on-one singles.

"Oh! What the hell?"

"Damn! This guy shook Kobe away?"

"Damn the Lakers management! This guy has grown so fast? If we didn't let him go, the Lakers still have the ability to win the championship... No matter how bad we are, we can also rush to the Western Conference Finals... ..."

The fans exclaimed.

Kobe himself was stunned.

He turned his head to look at Zhao Feiyang, who scored the goal, as if a memory of a certain period was gradually awakened in his mind, "This feeling... no, why is it so similar to Allen Iverson? It's so similar It's..."

"In that peak period, only guys like Allen Iverson could threaten me...how did this guy do it? Did Zhao learn from Iverson?"

Kobe looked puzzled.

But no matter what the truth is, Kobe is already shocked by Zhao Feiyang's change!

In the past, he only thought that Zhao Feiyang was a star player below the All-Stars, but now, Zhao Feiyang's age is not a problem at all.

Everyone is being fooled by his age, but everyone is being slapped in the face by his reality!

The game continues.

Kobe's attack did not weaken at all. On the contrary, he seemed to be in a good mood, and kept taking the initiative to put on a posture to fight Zhao Feiyang one-on-one.

Zhao Feiyang also enjoys this kind of singles opportunity very much. Even if he is sometimes suppressed by Kobe's fadeaway jumper, he still chooses to keep going up to guard against interference.

The two fought against Maimang like this for almost two quarters.

At the end of the first half, Zhao Feiyang could finally take a quiet rest.As the protagonist of the scene, Kobe finally walked to the middle of the court under everyone's gaze.

The owner of the Lakers, Jenny Buss, walked out of the court in person. After the general manager of the team made a brief speech, Jenny Buss went up to express her gratitude to Kobe.

The lights on the scene gradually dimmed, and the only beam of light was concentrated in the middle of the court. The live shots were constantly exchanging faces of Jenny Buss and Kobe, and occasionally the reactions of the fans would be interspersed.

"I am so sorry that the greatest player on the Lakers retired today, it is a huge loss for us and for the league..."

"From the day Kobe entered the league in 96, I knew this young man would change the world. Later, he really affected the entire league with his performance, and for the Lakers, he will always be the hardest one. ..."

"He was the first to enter the arena for training, and the last to leave. He would always sit there alone and watch videos, always find time to practice more, and look for all possible opportunities to improve himself..."

"He is the totem of the Lakers. He helped the Lakers bring many honors and 5 championships..."

While the owner Jenny Buss was giving a speech, the fans in the audience cheered.

And Kobe, who sat in the middle seat of the court, burst into tears from time to time.

At this moment, he is finally leaving!

Leaving this league that he has been in for more than ten years, leaving this field that he is extremely familiar with!This is undoubtedly difficult to let go.

No matter what mistakes he's made in his career, no matter what grievances he's had off the court, from a basketball standpoint, he's great.

He influenced countless people.

Jenny Buss' speech ended quickly, and the Staples Center Arena was immediately flooded with applause.Kobe, who is the protagonist, also stood up from the chair, and he gave Jenny Buss a hug.

Next it was Kobe's turn to speak.

Under the gaze of the audience, Kobe first wiped his tears, and then eased his emotions.

"I really didn't expect to leave so soon! It seems like everything is still yesterday, as if I am still the kid who just entered the league not long ago, as if I am still helping the Lakers win the championship..."

"Everything is so nostalgic! But when I look back, those old guys I used to have already left, Ray Allen, Allen Iverson... .That string of names is reminding me that it's time for me to retire..."

"It's a really frustrating time! But on the other hand, I can finally rest, eat things I couldn't eat before, relax, take a vacation and travel the world , take Vanessa to live our two-person world..."

"If possible, I hope not to say goodbye. But I know that time flies, and my time has passed. Then, I will leave my blessings to those young people and the future of the league... I It's Black Mamba Kobe, thanks to those who supported me and followed me..."