Capítulo 1425: Chapter 447: LeBron’s Last Words
So, even though Shaq’s limited low-post plays were beautifully executed, their impact on the overall situation was negligible.
Kobe’s touch was outstanding, and what’s even more deadly was that today LBJ also had an exceptional shooting touch.
In the second quarter, Jason Kidd tried to handle Jas by conceding the shot but not the drive, resulting in Jas scoring 15 points in a single quarter.
Rick Carlisle was not swayed by this. In the second half, he chose to continue testing Jas’ shooting, but Jas punished him for it.
Rick Carlisle still did not understand one principle: in such a favorable situation without any burden or pressure, no one can test LeBron Jas’ shooting. If you want to make him lose himself, you have to throw him into adversity.
When his teammates can preserve the floor of the ga, he can raise the team’s ceiling.
As long as you let him stand on the shoulders of giants, he can play the role of the Chosen One.
In the third quarter, Jas scored another 14 points, accumulating 35 points in total.
During the break, Rick Carlisle waved his hand: “Let LeBron shoot!”
And then everything was over; LBJ scored another 11 points in the fourth quarter, totaling 46 points, a new career high in the playoffs, finishing the ga.
This was a victory belonging to LBJ; he was undoubtedly the best-performing player in this star-studded Lakers team.
Kobe only had 22 points in this ga.
All of this stemd from sothing Rich Paul told LBJ before the ga: “Try to be a dominator, try to be tougher.”
He noticed that Jas had the risk of becoming more like Pippen in the Lakers, so he gave this reminder.
And Jas imdiately showed the world with a perfect ga that he is not Pippen.
Rich Paul applauded for his best friend at ho, hoping this would be the first fallen domino, hoping LBJ would continue to dominate like this.
After the ga, number 15 and number 23 embraced tightly.
They both knew that their real battle was about to begin.
As for that damn number 14, it’s ti to tear him to pieces!
At this mont, O’Neal walked over, disdainfully said: “A pretentious hug between a viper and a traitor? Bloody brilliant. Co on, you never experienced the kind of mont when Roger and I had our iconic alley-oops, that genuine mutual trust and dedication, you’ll never be a great duo.”
“Get lost, Shaq,” Kobe snapped impatiently, “didn’t you and Roger have a falling out in the end?”
“Yeah, we did, with three rings on our fingers. What about you? Can you even get one?”
O’Neal definitely had the right to say this because back then he was just like LeBron Jas now, not wanting to fully support Roger. Thus, the Magic Team disbanded. But in those years before that, he and Roger were truly inseparable, and that was the foundation of their success.
However, there was no such foundation between Kobe and Jas; Shaq didn’t believe that soone as pragmatic as Jas would be willing to be Kobe’s sidekick and sacrifice for him.
Especially since Jas had once promised that he would beat the Warriors.
This was practically a death sentence for the Lakers.
At the post-ga press conference, Kobe, Jas, and the Zen Master all seed in good spirits.
This season, the Mavericks achieved 61 wins, undoubtedly a strong team, and the first team with 60 wins to be swept this season.
The Lakers’ strength had been proven, as they were definitely closer than the New York Knicks to defeating Roger.
Kobe’s topics were more focused on Shaq.
“What did I say to him after the ga? It doesn’t matter, just a complaint from a petty loser. Besides, I don’t care about a loser’s words at all.”
After hearing enough of Kobe’s complaints, the reporters started questioning LBJ.
“LeBron, 46 points in a single ga, a great victory, what do you have to say?”
Jas glanced at Kobe: “Thanks to Kobe for not fighting for shooting opportunities, and thanks for not missing more than 10 shots today.”
The whole room burst into laughter, and Kobe shook his head with a laugh.
Jas and Kobe often joked around, and their relationship appeared very good in front of the dia.
“Next, it’s your last playoff matchup with Roger. If you lose, you and Kobe’s entire careers will be labeled as ‘never defeated Roger.’ How do you see the next series?”
Jas initially wanted to make a harmless joke, but he rembered Rich Paul’s reminder: Try to be a dominator, try to be tougher.
So, number 23 leaned into the microphone.
“I think if Roger decided to retire right now, it’s probably because he knows he can’t beat us, just like when Michael retired the second ti, he retired because we chased him out!”
The next day, the cover of “Sports Illustrated” featured Jas.
Title: “LeBron’s Last Words.”
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