But this time, as Garnett was running to the front court, he shouted, "Don't rush, that little kid just got lucky. I don't believe he'll be this lucky every time. Don't panic, attack slowly, control the tempo..."
When Kobe played, what made opponents most despair was this kind of miracle shot. During high school, he frequently relied on these types of plays to lead his mediocre teammates to win the Pennsylvania high school basketball league championship. He also broke several records held by Chamberlain in his senior year. His dad Joe Bryant would often get on TV for no reason just to boast about how amazing his son was. It wasn't just empty bragging, as Kobe's outstanding performance laid a solid foundation for Joe's remarks. This is why, even at 16, Kobe had almost the same level of attention as Garnett.
He often shattered the confidence of his opponents when the game was tight. Tonight, during their phase of chasing points madly, his key isolations had a similar effect.
