Chapter 138 The Youngest 50 Points
"God is above, Mr. President, I think you need to watch the game between the Lakers and the 76ers." The little bald-headed Adam Silver looked at the ratings data, his glasses were about to fall off, and he quickly stabilized himself.
"Be careful, you are the man who will be the president of the NBA in the future." Stern was not in a hurry. He hadn't seen any kind of game in so many years. It was just a regular season, so what can he do.
"36 points? 31 points? There is still a whole quarter of the game? Xiaohua, did you say something to the referee?" Stern's glasses shook, surprised, the two rookies played against each other at the level of superstars ?
"No! President, look at their free throws, they are all very normal data!" Xiao Hua categorically denied that now he does not have Stern's consent, so he would never dare to play some small tricks. You must know that Stern is not a little bit now. Don't be confused, this shrewd Jew is taking the NBA to another peak.
"interesting."
"Compared with other games, the ratings have increased by 3 percentage points and are still rising. Everyone is looking forward to what great things these two players who have just signed huge sneaker contracts can do."
"A big deal? Can you still break Chamberlain's record?" Stern laughed when he said this, probably scoring 40 points would be the upper limit for these two rookies. You must know that no rookie has scored 50 points in the past two decades, even if they are as strong as Jordan and Bird.
Most of those 50+ rookie records for the highest scoring in a single game were in the fast-paced NBA games in the 1970s. At that time, the number of rounds in the game could even reach more than 100, far more than the current 80 or so. Big, very big teams with abysmal rosters. That's why a series of exaggerated rookie single-game scoring was born.
Even if Stern believes that the NBA will produce talents in large numbers and get better and better, he still doesn't think there are any players who can score more than 50 points in this era as a rookie. Kobe's 49 points against Houston was basically capped. In that game, he hit multiple three-pointers in a row to increase his score. In this game, Kobe obviously did not use three-pointers as his main attack method. With the loss of physical energy, the success rate of attack will be lower and lower.
If Kobe and Iverson were starting to feel a little tired, Jerry Stackhouse, who was playing against Kobe, was already drenched in sweat. Every matchup with Kobe is a torment for him. Kobe's movements are too confusing, requiring a high degree of concentration, and Kobe will play tricks if he is negligent. Coupled with Kobe's extremely fast speed, his playing style with and without the ball made him suffer both mentally and physically.
"Jerry, do you need to double-team Kobe?" 76ers small forward Clarence Witherspoon asked.
"No! I'll do it myself!" Jerry Stackhouse collapsed on the bench, even so he rejected the proposal of his teammates. Even if Kobe blows him up, he will defend Kobe alone this time!
"Allen, the hope of winning is in your hands!" Jerry Stackhouse has already convinced him after fighting with Iverson again and again. If there is a rookie who makes him willing to serve as a foil, then This person can only be AI Allen Iverson.
Kobe didn't know the bloody drama on the bench for the 76ers. He was figuring out how to play to break a record. In 12 minutes, he has now scored 36 points. It's a bit far from Chamberlain's 58 points, but it's not impossible to try.
"Guys, make the ball for Kobe." O'Neill waved his hand, he wanted to fulfill his little brother, and he was the first to express support for Kobe.
"Okay! Kobe! Last 50 points!"
The game continued, the Lakers had the ball, and Harris replaced Horry to give Kobila offensive space.
Since it is necessary to score explosively, three points are essential. Stern felt that Kobe didn't shoot too many three-pointers in this game, so he was destined not to score high.
But Kobe can make a shot at any time as long as he wants to! A commentator once said that he didn't know how to judge the Lakers' game, because even if he fell behind, Kobe might stand up at any time and give you a few three-pointers to tie it up. Kobe has this terrible scoring explosiveness.
Kobe and Horry hit a pick-and-roll, Horry bounced outside, and Kobe switched to Derrick Coleman.
The lumbering Derek Coleman certainly couldn't guard Kobe, especially since he wasn't focused on defense. Kobe made a three-pointer, made a dry pull, and the ball crashed into the frame.
39 points!
Iverson also played a pick-and-roll with Coleman, but Eddie Jones nimbly squeezed through the pick-and-roll, and the defense did not lose its position!
Iverson doesn't care! Jump high under strong interference! CIC shot!
Iverson's jumper jumps very high, because he can only avoid the interference of the big men in the NBA by jumping very high.
Same hit!
Bryant stared at Jerry Stackhouse, already sluggish in his legs. That being the case, just eat it alone!
The change of direction in front of the body is not only used well by Iverson! Kobe's front body change is also a must, there are no fancy moves, it is the perfect combination of explosive power and ball feel!
After passing, Jerry Stackhouse was passed by Kobe like a stake. Kobe cut to the basket and avoided the interference of Scott Williams for a layup.
41 points!
Kobe has it all! One person took over all the offense of the Lakers in the fourth quarter. Whether a star is good or not, how much ball rights he can digest is a very important factor. For example, Durant of later generations, although his offensive efficiency is extremely high, his scoring ease seems to be easier than that of Jordan and Kobe. Scoring 30 points is like finding something out of a pocket.
But his ability to digest the ball is obviously weak. It is easy to score 30 points, but it is rare for him to score higher points. I have won 40+ 50 times, and the average share is about the same as the current O'Neal. You must know that outside players are naturally easier to digest the ball than inside.
And Kobe may be one of the strongest players in consuming the ball. The ability in this area will definitely not be weaker than that of Jordan. The diversity of Kobe's style of play is destined to allow him to flexibly choose offensive methods for different defenses. And Jordan's three-pointers always make his offensive space weaker than Kobe's.
Especially the current defensive pressure of Jerry Stackhouse no longer exists for Kobe!
Pick-and-roll three-pointer!
Breakthrough layup!
The two scoring methods with the highest scoring efficiency were used continuously by Kobe.
Iverson also showed no sign of weakness. Even though Eddie Jones' defense was impenetrable, Iverson still hit consecutively, but his efficiency was getting lower and lower, and his breakthroughs were getting fewer and fewer.
Kobe knows that AI's physical fitness is not enough. The physical reserve of this player who averaged 40 minutes per game this season is not as good as that of the Lakers.
The result of the game should be decided, and the battle between Kobe and Iverson should also be decided.
At the last moment, Kobe knocked Jerry Stackhouse down and hit the fourth three-pointer in the fourth quarter. Jerry Stackhouse, who was lying down, looked at Kobe who was celebrating with a fist and sighed. Tone, as if the 76ers trial that day was yesterday.
At the end of the game, the 76ers 102:115 the Lakers.
Kobe scored 55 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists!
Iverson scored 48 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists!
The most brilliant twin stars of the 96 golden generation began to leave their traces in this era, this era of bright stars!