Al Michaels isn't a Kobe fan; he wouldn't say Kobe is the Jordan of that era.
But you have to admit, in the entire league, he is the closest to Jordan, and he is also the closest to defeating Roger.
However, the Bay Area King didn't let his people panic for long. Just one possession later, Roger returned the favor with a high-difficulty basket against the Lakers.
Facing the double team from Nash and Caron Butler, Roger slowed his pace as if preparing to pass before abruptly changing direction and accelerating, scoring with a drifting shot despite their pursuit.
"In the face of such double teams, my offense can be better than Kobe's."
Erik Spoelstra said Roger is the only person in the league qualified to say this, and he wasn't wrong.
"Kobe, you're definitely not going to lose a Game 7 this year, because the game won't even reach Game 7. Rest assured, I'll make sure you and your old friend Shaq can go on vacation soon."
"Keep Shaq's old eczema for yourself to enjoy."
