Take Phil Jackson’s words:“Kobe’s defense, to be accurate, has faltered in recent years, despite his presence on the league’s all-defensive team. The voters have been seduced by his remarkable athleticism and spectacular steals, but he hasn’t played sound, fundamental defense."Mesmerized by the ball, he’s gambled too frequently, putting us out of position, forcing rotations that leave a man wide open, and doesn’t keep his feet on the ground.”Jackson said this in his book “The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul.” 以菲尔·杰克逊的话为例:“科比的防守,准确地说,近年来虽然入选了联盟最佳防守阵容,但他的防守能力却有所下降。投票者们被他出色的运动能力和精彩的抢断所吸引,但他并没有打出扎实的基本防守。“他沉迷于球,经常赌博,使我们失去位置,迫使对手轮换,让对手大开空位,脚踏实地。”杰克逊在他的书《最后一个赛季:一支寻找灵魂的球队》中这样说道。
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