The flying pig did it too?
When O'Neal heard this, his face instantly turned dark. He glared fiercely at Barkley, wishing he could kill him.
What does that mean?!
The original quote should have been, 'Kobe said: Shaq did it too.'
Shaq, of course, refers to Shaquille O'Neal.
The 2003 Kobe Eagle County incident came to light during Kobe's three consecutive championships, at the peak of his career.
This almost ruined his entire career, as well as his once happy family.
Back then, the immensely popular Kobe would be surrounded by countless beautiful women outside his hotel after every game, when he returned to rest.
They all wanted to get close to Kobe.
They all wanted to sleep with Kobe, even if it was just a simple sleep, they would enjoy it immensely.
The so-called Eagle County incident.
It was when the young and impetuous Kobe couldn't control himself, couldn't resist the temptation, and slept with one of the beautiful hotel receptionists.
Yes, the kind that kept them up all night.
This is normal.
This is the treatment big stars have always received.
And then... afterwards, a sum of money would ensure that such matters would not be exposed, as if they had never happened.
The result.
That girl exposed it, claiming she was forced despite it being consensual, which drastically escalated the nature of the situation.
Kobe couldn't explain, and he couldn't explain it.
Immediately after... an overwhelming wave of negative repercussions arrived.
Firstly, his positive image from the three consecutive championships was completely wiped out, and all sponsorship contracts with Nike, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and others were changed.
Nike slowed down the signature shoe plan, delaying it for two years.
McDonald's and Coca-Cola couldn't withstand the public pressure and directly terminated their contracts.
Overnight, Kobe became an object of scorn, and crucially... he couldn't explain what happened.
His teammates didn't speak up for him either.
He was framed, but he was isolated and couldn't defend himself.
And that year, he was only 25 years old. When all sorts of terrible things overwhelmed him, making him unable to breathe and unsure what to do.
He uttered this classic quote: Shaq did it too.
Meaning, O'Neal also slept with her, but he paid to resolve the issue, so why are you all constantly targeting me?
Kobe was too young, and he said such words in despair and helplessness.
It's somewhat understandable.
But this act of backstabbing a teammate is definitely wrong, and it largely exacerbated the breakup of the 'ok combination'.
Even though there was still no evidence.
Everything was just Kobe's word.
But it also subjected O'Neal to public criticism for a period, and more importantly... this feeling of being 'betrayed' was very unpleasant.
I treated you like a brother, poured my heart out to you, and you turned around and sold me out?
No one could accept that.
Barkley now says: The flying pig did it too.
On the surface, it means: O'Neal bragged, but I had already bragged before him.
The flying pig did it too.
Underneath, it's naturally teasing O'Neal about being 'betrayed' by his good brother Kobe!
I have to say.
Barkley's counterattack was really ruthless.
O'Neal's face instantly became very ugly; if they weren't recording a show, he might have erupted on the spot.
Magic Johnson and Big Bird also understood.
"Hahaha!"
Seeing that the two were about to get heated and the show might not be able to continue.
Magic Johnson laughed and interrupted them, bringing the topic back: "Charles and Shaquille both made excellent points.
I didn't understand at first.
I thought... the Three-point Shot was too far, it couldn't guarantee accuracy, and it couldn't become a regular scoring weapon.
It couldn't lead a team to the top.
The closer to the basket, the easier it is to score.
That was our basketball mantra back then.
But after witnessing the Three-point Shots of Ray Allen, Peja, Stephen during his NCAA days, and Su Yan's recent unreasonable Three-point Shots.
My opinion has changed.
I think the Three-point Shot is quite good."
"Hmph, what Three-point Shot or Two-point Shot, to play basketball, you still need to learn from me; using your brain is the way to go.
Bad shots and reckless charges.
These are not the correct ways to win."
"king of pretending" Larry Bird, as soon as he opened his mouth, was his usual tsundere self.
He changed the subject, saying: "However... times are always changing, and basketball rules are also changing.
We must also adapt to the development of the times.
In the past... it was not only an era of interior confrontation, but the rules were also more suited to the interior, and perimeter players had almost no room to survive.
Now it's different.
After the NBA abolished the hand-check rule in the 2004-2005 season, the league has subtly supported perimeter offense.
Times are changing.
The 'four great shooting guards' of earlier years, or the group of Small Forwards growing up today like LeBron, Carmelo, Pierce, Kevin, and so on.
The era of the Center is about to end.
Now, a Three-point Shot craze is sweeping through, and the prototype of the small ball era has indeed emerged!
Of course.
I am still firm that as long as you play smart enough, then no matter what Three-point Shot, physical talent, you don't need to be too outstanding.
You can thrive in the NBA.
For example, me, with average talent, the greatest Small Forward in history, a top ten, even top five level legend in NBA history!!!
Alright.
The tsundere king of pretending, after all, is going further and further down the path of praising himself!
Hmm, Larry did it too!!!
The four legends, bickering and boasting wildly, almost all agreed that the league had a nascent form of the small ball era.
The Three-point Shot gradually became the main theme of this era.
And this symposium also ingrained the less famous Su Yan and Curry into the minds of fans.
[Potential stocks adapting to the times].
This was the fans' impression of the two... 6 PM.
After the TNT symposium.
Manhattan Central District.
555 Ten.
This is a modern glass tower filled with luxurious apartments.
With oversized floor-to-ceiling windows and an extremely open view, one can take in the beautiful scenery of New York City at a glance.
Clearly.
This is an exclusive area for the wealthy.
A luxurious 800-square-meter apartment on the 28th floor.
Ding.
The elevator door opened.
A young girl in a white dress walked out, beautiful like a little princess from a fairytale.
Behind her followed a private male butler, carrying the little princess's schoolbag.
The butler asked with a smile: "Miss Wot, have you been studying well lately?"
"Of course."
Wot Marcia said as if it were a matter of course, "I've been diligently studying and working hard lately.
Only by becoming better can I make him like me more."
She was the very girl who, not long ago, held flowers to confess her feelings to Su Yan, but was rejected.
She possessed unparalleled beauty.
"Miss Wot is amazing."
The butler praised with a smile.
Princesses are meant to be spoiled; this is the butler's duty, and besides, Wot Marcia was indeed so beautiful that one couldn't bear to criticize her.
The butler stepped forward and opened the door.
The first thing Marcia did after returning home was to head straight to the study, take out the latest basketball news from the newspaper rack.
Searching for news about him.
She attended Loyola High School, a top aristocratic high school in New York.
Those who study there are either rich or noble; almost all are wealthy.
There's a reason for their nobility; the school's faculty is all top-notch, and the students who graduate from there.
All are excellent students, and... highly capable.
During their time at school, they are forbidden from using mobile phones and must focus wholeheartedly on their studies.
The 'him' she referred to was naturally Su Yan.
As soon as she returned home, she eagerly and joyfully flipped through the news about Su Yan.
Longing to know everything about him.
She naturally also saw Su Yan publicly reject a female fan who was hot and pretty.
This made Marcia very happy.
Sure enough... Su Yan likes me, and only me, that's why he rejected her.
His heart only holds me.
It's just that... I'm still too young, that's why he hasn't agreed yet!!!