Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 441 Destroying Kobe
Ronnie Fields scored the first two points for his team with a pull-up jumper, and couldn't help but turn his gaze toward the VIP seats.

His eyes were full of anticipation, hoping to gain the recognition and appreciation of Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler.

To his disappointment, the two seemed to be talking and didn't seem to care about his performance.

As legendary football stars, their vision far surpasses that of ordinary people.

For them, Ronnie Fields' attack was nothing special.

Nevertheless, Fields was not discouraged. He decided to continue working hard on the field, hoping to impress the two legends with better performances.

While Ronnie Fields was distracted, Lower Merion High School saw an opportunity and quickly launched an attack.

Unfortunately, they underestimated Ronnie Fields' explosiveness.

Kobe bypassed Ronnie Fields and quickly rushed to the frontcourt.

Ronnie Fields was startled, immediately realized what was happening, and turned to chase after him.

At the beginning, Kobe had a clear advantage, with a lead of two or three body lengths.

However, Ronnie Fields quickly closed the gap between himself and Kobe with a visibly superior advantage.

By the time Kobe crossed half-court, Ronnie Fields had already caught up.

In terms of speed and explosiveness, Ronnie Fields was still superior to Kobe.

Of course, this does not mean that Kobe's physical abilities were average.

As we all know, Kobe had outstanding physical abilities and was even close to the level of NBA history in the future.

In fact, Kobe's biggest physical flaw was that his hands were too small, which was also the biggest difference between him and Jordan.

In the VIP section, Drexler couldn't help but exclaim, "This guy is fast!"

"Hmm, she's almost as big as 'Little Bug,' just a bit thin!"

Hakeem Olajuwon rested his chin on his hand, referring to Tim Hardaway as the 'little bug' he was talking about.

Hakeem Olajuwon also had a deep impression of Tim Hardaway.

Tim Hardaway is a player who is not tall but has amazing explosiveness, but what makes him most troublesome for opponents is his unpredictable dribbling and breakthroughs.

Tim Hardaway's quick changes of direction often catch defenders off guard, making him the type of player Hakeem Olajuwon least wanted to face.

在1991-92和1992-93赛季，蒂姆·哈达威连续两个赛季获得20分10助攻，成为MVP的有力争夺者。

Unfortunately, last year, during an intra-team scrimmage, Tim Hardaway suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, ending his season.

On the court, Ronnie Fields tried to stick to Kobe, but Kobe easily overpowered him with a fake move.

sigh~
After completing the breakthrough, Kobe also scored with a pull-up jump shot.

Hakeem Olajuwon shook his head and commented, "He's fast, but his defensive awareness isn't great!"

As a strong contender for the title of greatest defensive player of all time, he admires players who excel at defense the most.

Hakeem Olajuwon is the only player to rank in the top ten all-time in blocks, steals, and defensive rebounds. He is also the all-time leader in blocks and won the Defensive Player of the Year award twice.

In last year's Finals, Hakeem Olajuwon limited Patrick Ewing to 36% shooting percentage.

"Stop looking down on people!"

When Kobe stood in front of Ronnie Fields, he was not smug; instead, he looked resentful.

Ronnie Fields' distraction during the game made Kobe feel that he was being underestimated by his opponent.

Although he is not as good as Ronnie Fields in the high school rankings, he is still in the top ten.

"Dude, you're taking this too seriously! But you're a worthy opponent, so I'll play with you!"

Ronnie Fields' lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

However, his eyes clearly became serious.

In order to win this match, he decided to go all out.

"It's still too early to tell who will win and who will lose!"

Kobe's eyes instantly filled with fighting spirit and determination as he decided to deliver a powerful blow to Ronnie Fields.

Farragut Academy launched another attack soon after.

Kogure passed the ball to Ronnie Fields again, who quickly broke through with a skillful crossover step and scored a layup.

While Ronnie Fields was formidable, Kobe Bryant's performance was equally outstanding.

Kobe quickly launched a counterattack, using a jab step to bait Ronnie Fields into shifting his weight before stepping back and making a jump shot.

He proved with his own strength that he was by no means an opponent who could be easily defeated.

The match continued, and the audience's attention was involuntarily drawn to the two players.

In this tense and fierce duel, the two were evenly matched, neither able to defend against the other, and the two were on the verge of exploding.

Five minutes later, the two players were tied again, both scoring 12 points efficiently.

In the VIP section, Hakeem Olajuwon couldn't help but ask, "Clyde, are you sure he's really that good?" During those five minutes, Kogure mostly slacked off, offering almost no highlights.

"Hakim, you can't judge a book by its cover. Here are his stats for the last five minutes."

Drexler casually handed the data sheet that the staff member had given him to Olajuwon.

Hakeem Olajuwon casually glanced at the data sheet in his hand, but after seeing the data on it, he couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

4 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
This is the data Kogure obtained in just five minutes!
"I see, no wonder Lower Merion High School is down by nearly ten points..."

Looking at the numbers on the scoreboard, Hakeem Olajuwon suddenly realized what was going on.

With Ronnie Fields and Kobe Bryant trading blows, Kogure and Garnett have been filling in the gaps.

In contrast, at Lower Merion High School, no one else stepped forward except for Kobe.

This is completely Kobe's one-man team!
It was at this time that Coach Stephen of Farragut Academy made tactical adjustments.

Following the coach's instructions, the Farragut players reacted quickly.

Kogure and Ronnie Fields switched positions, with Kogure now guarding Kobe.

Coach Stephen's tactical change was clearly well thought out.

Kogure has always been the core of Farragut's perimeter defense.

When Kogure stood in front of Kobe, Kobe couldn't help but bite his jersey, revealing his barely suppressed excitement.

His eyes were filled with a thirst for challenge!

Facing Kogure, Kobe's competitive spirit was further ignited.

Since parting ways with Kogure, Kobe has realized his shortcomings. Upon returning to the United States, he began high-intensity training.

He has made great progress over this period, which is the main reason why he is able to compete with Ronnie Fields.

Despite Ronnie Fields' higher ranking, Kobe always believed that Kogure's abilities were underestimated.

However, no matter who his opponent is, he firmly believes that he will be the one who laughs last.

Beyond the three-point line, Kobe actively asked his teammates for the ball.

After receiving the basketball, Kobe began to attempt a drive to the basket.

Kobe's ball-handling skills were undeniably excellent, and his feints were highly deceptive.

Unfortunately, his opponent was Kogure.

pop~
Just as Kobe was about to complete his breakthrough, Kogure reacted quickly and easily made the steal.

Kogure not only possesses outstanding physical attributes, but also keen defensive awareness and rich match experience.

Even for a scoring machine like Kobe, Kogure's defense remained an insurmountable obstacle.

During high school, Kogure was a game-changer!

The game continued, and Kobe's offense was significantly limited under Kogure's tight defense.

Kogure was always able to accurately predict Kobe's driving route or interfere with Kobe when he was about to shoot.

His defense made Kobe struggle, preventing him from scoring as easily as before.

This adjustment has had an immediate and noticeable effect on Farragut Academy's defense, and the situation on the field has changed accordingly.

"Damn it, how is this guy so strong?"

Kobe, panting heavily, picked up his jersey again, licked the sweat off it, and stared intently at Kogure.

However, Kobe never gave up, choosing to face the challenge head-on and challenge Kogure time and time again.

At that moment, all he could see was the basketball hoop.

Unfortunately, in the face of absolute power, everything he did was in vain.

In the following period, Kobe seemed to transform into a Milanese blacksmith, frantically missing shots on the court.

bang ~ bang ~ bang ~
For a moment, the sound of basketballs hitting the rim echoed continuously on the court.

With Kobe limited, Farragut Academy quickly widened the score gap.

By the end of the first half, Farragut Academy had a lead of nearly forty points, making the outcome of the game a foregone conclusion.

The entire second half became garbage time.

Both sides sent their key players onto the court, but Kobe had no intention of padding his stats and therefore had no intention of playing.

For him, no matter how impressive the statistics are, a loss is a loss.

He disdains making excuses, and he certainly won't shift the blame to role players.

Throughout NBA history, only gOat, the "five-time journeyman champion," would do something so shameless.

Fifth crown – Sales champion!
Using the excuse of considering retirement to advertise is shameless.

(End of this chapter)