Yao Ming took the magic bone water and his expression of joy was the same as Kobe's. Both of them had to pay a high price to buy it.
Lin Feng said at the time that even if he didn't play basketball and only sold drugs in the NBA, he could still make a fortune.
But it's just something he can think about. He can't do such a thing as asking Lin Feng to sell medicine exclusively.
If someone finds out, he'll be in trouble.
So Lin Feng waved his hand and said, "Brother Yao, I don't sell this stuff. I only give it to my good friends. I gave Kobe three bottles. Now these three bottles are for you. When you use them up, call me again and I'll give you more."
"Haha, okay then. Thank you very much, Lin Feng."
Yao Ming was ecstatic. He felt the energy in his body and the discomfort from his multiple injuries were relieved. He felt it was both magical and incredible.
"This potion is much better than undergoing surgery. The recovery period is quick, and you won't feel any discomfort after drinking it."
Yao Ming nodded secretly, "By the way, Lin Feng, this thing works so well, there won't be any side effects, right?"
"Please rest assured, Brother Yao, I am taking it myself and there won't be any side effects."
"That's good. I believe you." Yao Ming was very happy. "Well, I have recovered some of my form now. You and Kobe should be careful in this game. Our Yao-McGrady combination will not lose to your Lin-Kobe combination."
"Haha, I'm looking forward to not letting up on the court and playing this game with all our might!"
"That's for sure."
Lin Feng chatted with Yao Ming for a while and returned to the Lakers locker room.
McGrady, Alston, Battier and others came out, looked at Lin Feng's departing back, and asked, "Yao, what did this guy say to you?"
"He gave me a gift."
Yao Ming made an excuse casually. Before leaving, Lin Feng reminded him not to spread the news about the potions to avoid any trouble.
"I'm giving you a gift?" McGrady curled his lips. "Aren't you here to declare war on us? The whole league is talking about a hot topic right now, saying that our Yao-McGrady duo can't beat the Lin-Kobe duo. I don't accept that. I have a way to deal with Kobe. I'm guarding Kobe tonight."
"Battier, you come and guard this guy Lin!"
McGrady is like the boss of the team, telling his teammates what to do on the court.
In the past, McGrady rarely gave orders to his teammates. He was easy-going and indifferent to worldly affairs, and not as strong as Kobe.
Being teammates with McGrady is easy to a certain extent.
Battier said, "T-Mac, I'm afraid you don't have the final say. Let's see how Jeff Van Gundy arranges it."
Jeff Van Gundy is the head coach of the Rockets. He once said a famous quote: Never underestimate a championship heart!
At half past nine, the battle of the lake of fire was about to begin.
Players from both teams came on stage one by one under the introduction of the DJ.
When the DJ called out the names of Yao Ming and Lin Feng, the audience burst into warm applause and cheers.
Even American fans want to see who will win this exciting derby.
Kobe tied his shoelaces, raised his foot and touched the sole out of habit, put his hands in his No. 24 jersey, walked in front of Lin Feng, and whispered: "Lin, you can't let Yao win in this game just because you and Yao are from the same country. Our winning streak cannot be ended."
"Haha." Lin Feng laughed as Kobe's words rang in his ears. "Kobe, don't worry. I need a winning streak more than anyone else. There is no such thing as letting others win. I remember you once said that the greatest respect for others is to try your best to beat them on the court!"
"You didn't let him down against the old Jordan, so why would I let him down against Yao Ming?"
"Haha..." Kobe laughed, "I'm glad you think so! Come on, keep up the winning streak."
The game started and both sides competed for the ball.
In the center circle, two Chinese players jumped the ball, Yao Ming and Lin Feng. It was a derby between two players from the same country, and there was a huge height difference between them.
According to official data, Yao Ming is 226 cm tall and weighs 140 kg.
Lin Feng is 189cm tall and weighs 83kg.
From this pair of data, one can feel the huge gap in the two people's innate conditions.
Some people say that Yao Ming's height is more than 226 cm. In order to confuse his opponents, the official data has been changed. His real height is 229 cm or even higher.
Allen Iverson's official height is 183cm, but some fans have said that they have seen him in person and found that after comparison, he is not 183cm at all and is actually a little shorter.
It's just a business alliance. If you take it too seriously, you'll lose.
The data on players' physical fitness should not be taken seriously, of course excluding Lin Feng, whose official data is true and reliable.
The jump ball was over and the result was surprising.
Lin Feng failed to steal the ball from Yao Ming, and the ball belonged to the Rockets.
There was no way, Yao Ming was too tall, and when he stretched out his hand, the ball was almost within his reach.
"Lin, this is your first failed jump ball, and it also proves that we can end your winning streak."
McGrady spoke, and looking at his smiling expression, it seemed that he was intentionally provoking Lin Feng?
Kobe responded: "T-Mac, you think too much. Lin and I are invincible. You are just a stepping stone for our seven-game winning streak."
"Oh! Kobe, you are still so arrogant. I will score 40 points on you in this game!"
It is normal for McGrady and Kobe to trash talk each other. They are both rivals and friends.
Kobe was not to be outdone and said, "T-Mac, just stop it. How could I not know your abilities? You lose to me in training, and you can't beat me in a game either."
"Hey! Brother, you better shut up. I don't want to listen to your nonsense. I have congenital scoliosis. Otherwise, I would beat you a hundred times in terms of training results!"
"Haha, every time you're not as good as me in training, you always use this excuse. Can you put it another way, bro? I'm tired of hearing it."
As soon as the game started, Kobe and McGrady started to argue with each other.
The two were still competing with each other. Yao Ming got the ball and passed it to McGrady, who immediately got close to him.
Kobe was really pissed off by McGrady's words that he would score 40 points on him.
"Hey! T-Mac, why don't you score 40 points on me? I'm waiting for you to complete this impossible task!"
"Is it impossible to accomplish?"
McGrady got angry and accelerated to break through Kobe. When he reached the mid-range, he made an illusory back-turn, which directly made Kobe lose his position. Then he made a signature pull-up jump shot to end this round of duel.
The two points were easily scored. Even a superstar like Kobe, who was always selected for the All-Defensive Team, could not completely limit McGrady when defending him alone.
Kobe once participated in a talk show, and the host asked him who was the toughest opponent he had encountered in his 20-year professional career?
Kobe gave multiple answers at the time, including No. 0 General Gilbert Arenas.
There are also a series of scoring maniacs such as Vince Carter and Carmelo Anthony.
But in the end, Kobe gave the most clear answer. If he had to say who was the toughest opponent in his life, it would still be Tracy McGrady wearing the No. 1 jersey!