However, during these days of rest, peace was not found within the Trail Blazers team; the players' focus was not concentrated on basketball games.
After eliminating the Suns in the fourth round and returning to Portland, Kobe Bryant flew to Los Angeles to propose to his girlfriend Vanessa.
He brought a diamond engagement ring worth $100,000 and openly showcased this relationship before the media, expressing that he and Vanessa were not playing around but were stepping into the hall of marriage.
This event immediately caused a huge stir across the entire West Coast. Kobe and Vanessa appeared at the fifth game between the Lakers and Supersonics, drawing more attention than the game itself.
Far away in Portland, Pamela was originally waiting for her son's victorious return, but instead of waiting for her son, she saw the news of Kobe's proposal on television.
Pamela was furious and flew to Los Angeles with her husband; they opposed this marriage!
