Chapter 285: The Seeker's Mindset (Two-in-One)

Yu Fei showed Kobe a well-rounded arsenal as a ball-dominant core player.

First was the step-back jumper, then the rhythmic changes in ball handling that tore through Kobe's defense for an under-the-basket floater to score, followed by a fake that shook Kobe, and then a dunk.

Yu Fei's height and wingspan combined with his dribbling and shooting made him an unstoppable monster one-on-one.

What Kobe showcased, on the other hand, was the stability of a post player's inside attack.

This is the most significant difference between the No. 24 Kobe and the No. 8 Kobe.

No. 8 Kobe was more like a versatile outside scorer, playing like Jordan, but his offensive choices were more like Irving, who played alongside James, while No. 24 Kobe, whether in terms of style or offensive tendencies, was moving closer to Jordan after 1996.