Chapter 454: Surpassing

"Step!"

Kobe stepped out, facing Su Yan, without a trace of fear in his eyes, nor could there be any trace of fear.

As the only player among the current "Four Great Shooting Guards" with three consecutive championships.

He also won the vote leader title last season.

Whether it was personal strength or popularity, Kobe felt he was top-tier, a league elite.

In the future, he would be the player to become "Jordan's successor," or even... "the man closest to God"!

Su Yan?

An undrafted player!

No matter how well he played now, Kobe couldn't possibly be afraid.

On the contrary.

Kobe was a bit excited now; he had heard a lot of rumors about their matchup from the outside, and of course, he would care.

So tonight.

On the All-Star stage, under the eyes of the world, defeating him and teaching this kid a lesson would certainly be a pleasant thing.

Confident.

Kobe was incredibly confident.

However... little did he know that Su Yan, who looked at him with calm eyes, was just as calm and composed, even more so than Kobe.

The current Kobe.

Compared to when he first entered the league, he was already much stronger; the "Little Flying Knight" name was famous, largely because of his increasingly powerful personal strength.

Kaleidoscope-like offense.

Explosive body that could fly and leap.

The current Kobe had already established his personal strength and popularity, which was also his capital to challenge O'Neal, have conflicts with him, and want to take the position of the leader.

If it were Su Yan when he first entered the league.

Even with the 【Eye of the Heavenly Emperor】, to be honest, he might not necessarily have been able to take advantage of Kobe one-on-one, just like the feeling of his first battle with McGrady.

However.

It was different now.

Su Yan now possessed 【Primary Swift Footwork】 and 【Primary Rubber Ejection】, with both speed and jumping ability improved.

Combined with the 【Eye of the Heavenly Emperor】, it was even more explosive.

Everything was different.

Additionally... with the record of suppressing the peak McGrady, what was there to fear when facing "Little Flying Knight" Kobe one-on-one?!

"Su Yan, come on, before the regular season matchup, we can spar now; if you want to be as famous as the "Four Great Shooting Guards."

You must pass my test."

Kobe smiled.

"Ha..."

Su Yan also smiled, "I was just thinking the same."

As the words fell.

Both of their smiles faded, and they both entered a serious state.

"Whoosh!"

Su Yan, holding the ball in his right hand, pushed off the ground to accelerate and rushed out; Kobe's eyes narrowed, his reaction was extremely fast, and he immediately moved laterally to keep up.

'Fast enough.'

Su Yan felt Kobe's speed, explosiveness, and reaction slightly, pulled the ball back with a between-the-legs dribble, and then a left-hand hesitation step.

【Eye of the Heavenly Emperor】 read the defense.

'Center of gravity is unmoved, preparing to watch my offense first, then make a defensive reaction; he is very confident in his talent.

After all, he is a player who will have 9 All-Defensive teams in the future.

He is a defensive tough guy.

Not many flaws.

Since you are waiting for me to move before defending, then I will wait for you to move, and then predict!!!'

Thinking at high speed.

Su Yan accelerated into the left wing, saw Kobe step up to follow, did a quick stop hesitation, and saw through his quick stop follow-up.

Continuous prediction.

The next instant.

"Whoosh!"

Full-speed sprint, shaking off Kobe, leaving him behind, then quick stop and step back to the left, jump shot, and Kobe, who was still chasing on one side, could only stare.

This shot?

Hit steadily.

"Good shot!"

"Wooow~ Su Yan eats Kobe one-on-one, this is a beautiful offense!"

Transition offense.

Kobe brought it up, found Su Yan again, smiled and said, "Good rhythm, reading defense ability is also okay.

Amazing prediction ability.

This is the foundation for you to stand in the league."

"Uh-huh."

Su Yan was noncommittal.

Kobe narrowed his eyes, "However... my offense is also unstoppable."

As the words fell.

Kobe accelerated, fast as lightning, actually using speed to shake off Su Yan by half a body, and then... slammed on the brakes for a quick stop.

Pulled up for a jump shot, leaning back to shoot.

If it were an average player, let alone keeping up, even if they kept up, facing Kobe's fadeaway, there would be no way.

But.

Su Yan had long since seen through all this, turning into a "steal maniac," and the moment Kobe stopped and pulled up, he swiped the ball away with one hand.

One-on-one.

Single defense against Kobe.

And during the transition of ball possession, Su Yan faced Kobe again, in his prediction, rushed into the basket, and in the situation where Kobe followed.

A feint shot.

"Little Flying Knight" took flight, and Su Yan easily made the layup.

And facing Kobe's confident charge to the basket again, Su Yan... relied on the improvement of speed and jumping ability.

What?

"Bang!"

He swiped Kobe's layup away with one hand, once again making his offense return empty-handed.

"Oh, my! God!"

Mike Breen's widened eyes were full of shock, "Su Yan and Kobe's two matchups, Su Yan on the offensive end, one breakthrough jump shot, one layup to the basket.

All hit.

And on the defensive end, Su Yan had one steal and one block, both successfully defending Kobe.

Two rounds of matchups, Su Yan on both ends of offense and defense, completely defeated Kobe.

This... this is too exaggerated."

"Hiss..."

Mark Jackson also took several cold breaths, "Matching up with Kobe, calm offense and defense, it's as if Su Yan is the league superstar.

This is truly exaggerated.

However... it's only been two rounds, the duel between the two has just begun."