Phil Jackson truly believed the Lakers could end up as the final winners, even though almost everyone else was convinced that the invincible Atlanta Hawks would be the ultimate victors.
He had absolute confidence in Kobe.
Kobe Bryant, he had put so much thought into arranging this dinner, warmly inviting him and Shaq over to his house, just to tell everyone that he could now play team basketball.
It's Amazing!
Before this, Phil Jackson thought there was a nickname more suitable for Kobe than "The Black Mamba" — Werewolf.
What are werewolves like in magical stories? They might be competent husbands, gentle fathers, or even honest and simple farmers during normal times. But when transformed on a full moon night, they lose all reason, completely unleash their bestial nature, and hurt everyone, even those closest to them on regular days.
Kobe was such a werewolf; when his normal personality controlled him, he was a fairly outstanding super sidekick.
