Although Kobe played with great flair, Jordan helped the Eastern Team gain an advantage with one mid-range shot after another.
During halftime, Jordan shouted to Gan Guoyang, "You need to step up, softie. Are you always going to let your little brother take the lead for you?"
"Show some respect, Michael. What's wrong with you lately? Losing too much at gambling, or messing around with Jerry Krause and getting all messed up mentally?"
"Screw you, don't mention that disgusting guy. I just want to tell you, stop watching the show and join in the game, let's settle this."
Watching Kobe indeed struggle to hold the fort, he played hard and was talented, but after all, he was just a second-year rookie.
And this kid was as disrespectful as ever; when Malone wanted to come over and screen for him, he directly told Malone to get lost and not to interfere with his isolation play.
