Next season, Jordan will disappear from this league, and at the shooting guard position, Kobe believes there's no one worth emulating and surpassing.
Only Gan Guoyang, in the past, present, and future, is someone he aims to surpass, and the next season is no exception.
When the preseason training camp started in October, Kobe realized there was still a huge gap between imagination and reality.
After the first day of training, Kobe approached Gan Guoyang and said he wanted a one-on-one challenge with him.
Gan Guoyang readily agreed, and then gave Kobe a 10-0 thrashing, with three blocks and two steals.
Kobe, as a shooting guard, faced a significant disadvantage in a one-on-one challenge against a strong 6'10" interior player.
Moreover, during the summer, Gan Guoyang slightly reduced his weight to relieve pressure on his knees and enhance mobility.
