Moreover, half of Kobe's points were scored off-ball.
Perhaps Kobe himself hasn't realized how well-suited he is for off-ball offense.
Previously, he was unwilling to relinquish control because subconsciously he was in competition with Shaq.
Now he is willing to let Grant Hill handle the ball because he never considers Grant Hill a threat.
The impact of Grant Hill exceeded the expectations of Lakers fans. Not only did he perform exceptionally on the court, but he also became a mediator between Kobe and O'Neal.
When Kobe and Shaq argued over who should get the ball, the Zen Master would give the ball to Grant Hill, and no one objected.
Of course, Grant Hill also benefited, achieving a triple-double with 22 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds tonight.
The Sacramento Kings were destroyed again. After the game, Shaq in his suit stood up and waved to the Kings players, "Goodbye, Queens!"
