The Lakers ushered in the challenge of the Sacramento Kings at home on December 10.
Speaking of the Kings, Mickey Richmond had to be mentioned.
The 1.96m, 98kg shooting guard is playing his best career. He averaged 25.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.5 steals. All statistics created a career high.
This offensive and defensive all-around point guard is now second only to Jordan in the league after shooting guard.
His former teammate Chris Mullin commented: Mickey's greatness is that he can continue to move forward after a difficult time and play a great career. All negative emotions have not hindered his progress. This professionalism and discipline makes him able to succeed. This guy is one of the most outstanding shooting guards of this era.
Kobe carefully studied his video before the game. He may not be a superstar, but he is almost close to that level. Unfortunately, he is currently 31 years old. If he is 5 years younger, he can undoubtedly hit the barriers of superstars.
Richmond's style of play is hard in one word!
Like his nickname "Rock", his style is unpretentious, and he has hone every basic skill to the top level, whether it is offensive and defensive, three-point back. He can almost be said to be the stone Buddha in the shooting guard.
He can use 42.8% of three-pointers, averaging 2.5 goals per game, he can score inside, averaging 6.6 free throws per game. He can use his strong muscles to dig into the space inside.
It can be said that at present he is a big killer after Jordan!
It is a pity that he is in Sacramento, looking around, it is difficult to have a player who can help him.
The King's starting lineup PG Mahmud Lauf SG Mitch Richmond SF Collins Williams PF Billy Owens C Alden Pollinis.
None of the players can average more than 15 points per game. If the dwarf is the top pick, Mahmud Lauf should be the second best player on the team. The 1.85-meter point guard played in Denver Nuggets last year and played his best career with Uncle Mu, averaging 19.2 points and 6.8 assists per game. But this season, it quickly declined and became a third-rate point guard with 13.7 points and 2.5 assists.
Collins-Williams was the 13th pick in the first round in 1995, and Kobe was the same pick. The rookie averaged 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds, and 11.6 points and 4.1 rebounds this season. It is a potential new star of the Kings.
Billy Owens, the No. 3 pick in 1991, averaged 11.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per season.
Alden Pollinis, 32-year-old center, Haitian, 2.11 meters. Standard blue-collar center, averaging 12.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per season.
Stinky fish rotten shrimp.
This is Kobe's view of the Kings players other than the Rock. They undoubtedly dragged Richmond's peak career.
This is why the league's second shooting guard, currently leading the team record is only 7 wins and 13 losses, their goal of the season is to pursue the playoffs.
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"Hi, kid." The kickoff is about to take place, and the players gather in the midfield. Richmond found Kobe.
"what?"
"This game, I defend you." Richmond showed his exaggerated biceps.
"Oh."
What does this kid mean, don't you see the thick arms of my bucket without fear?
Kobe is secretly funny, can you be stronger than Malone? And, do you know what kind of defense you will face?
In this game, Harris developed a defensive strategy before the game.
Folder!
The king's crowded offensive space, as long as Richmond is killed, they are done.
How to clamp? Bowen defended head-on, Kobe and Eddie Jones alternated between the rounds, no matter where they were, they caught the ball after halftime!
The Lakers' strong defense team, 3 people deal with you Richmond!
Is the second point guard? This game lets you enjoy the treatment Jordan enjoys in the Pistons!
O'Neal once again won the jump ball, this season his jump ball success rate is too high.
Kobe Bryant catches the ball and flicks towards Eddie Jones.
Eddie Jones ran away from Collis Williams in a curved running position and shot towards the basket, the ball just flew in front of him.
Without hesitation in catching the ball, round your arms, one-handed windmill!
Mitch Richmond didn't hold the ball. Mahmoud Lauf, the point guard, came to the Lakers half.
Bryant posted it and bullied the thin and small point guard with his increasingly strong body.
Mahmud Lauf could not organize normally under Kobe's defense and delivered Richmond off the 3-point line.
Richmond received the ball with difficulty under Bowen's defense, just adjusted his posture, and a black hand was inserted next to him!
Is Kobe! Kobe had just stopped Mahmud Lauf in the midfield and immediately turned around to Richmond!
Bowen and Kobe!
This defensive treatment is simply an emperor-level enjoyment. Richmond was stabbed by Kobe. The three men rolled together to the basketball on the ground. The basketball was finally thrown out of bounds by Bowen.
"Mickey, the game has just begun." Kobe said with deep meaning.
Richmond's face changed, and the defense of these two people made him feel the terror when playing against the Bulls and being trapped by Jordan and Pippen.
Richmond prepared to hunt Kobe, but found himself a prey for the Lakers' three forward guards.
The Lakers' offensive movements and flowing water, Kobe's organization ability, field control ability has been steadily improving after serving as the point guard. In the first quarter, the Lakers started in a series of very easy offense.
And Richmond faced Bowen's frontal defense. Kobe and Eddie Jones were waiting for the opportunity to attack and could not get an offensive opportunity. After passing the ball, the Lakers also succeeded in rotation and defensive replacement.
This is very embarrassing. In addition to Richmond ’s other King players, they do n’t have the ability to independently attack at all. Not to mention the Lakers ’quick replacement success, even if they are out of position ~ EbookFREE.me ~ It is difficult for them to play high in the open situation. Hit rate.
Fortunately, Richmond led the team on the field before playing back some situations. This season, Richmond averaged 39.6 minutes per game. The team's weak substitute needs his leadership.
At the end of halftime, the Kings 37:52 Lakers.
End of the third quarter, King 55: 76 Lakers.
In the fourth quarter, the Lakers' starting did not appear on the field. Once again, three quarters punched in and easily won this victory.
The defense of the Lakers' three forwards made many people shine. It turns out that our Lakers not only have a gorgeous offense, but also a bull-like outside defense like the Bulls!
Kobe knows that the team's current perimeter defense is actually two levels away from the Bulls. When his power confrontation ability comes up, Bowen overcomes the fear of superstars. Then the Lakers' defense will replace the Bulls and win the league.
Richmond was sweating, even if the third quarter had been declared over, he would still fight hard.
In the face of the Lakers' three strikers, his stats were 2 of 9 shots, 6 points and 4 turnovers. In the face of the Lakers bench, he hit hard, hitting 7 of 11 shots and scoring 18 points.
Richmond still scored 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Kobe Bryant had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, and O'Neal had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists.
Kobe Bryant sat on the sidelines, and he became an old acquaintance-Jack Nicholson.
As a Lakers fan, he never stops buying infield tickets. This time he found Kobe and praised Kobe strongly.
"Boy, keep going like this! Your name will hang over the Great Western Forum Arena."
"I want my name more and become synonymous with basketball." Bryant said his ambition.
