228: He might need someone to back him up more (asking for monthly votes!)_2

"I don't want to drink during the season," Kobe refused.

O'Neal had enough; in some ways, Kobe was just like a little Roger!

But for some reason, maybe because he hated Roger even more, he felt Kobe wasn't so annoying, "Whatever you want, how do you feel? No concussion like me, right?"

"No, I felt great during today's training. How about you? How are you feeling?"

"My jaw still hurts, and my head is still dizzy. The doctor said it would take a week to heal."

"I won't let the team down, you rest easy."

O'Neal was about to mock Kobe as usual, but as he was about to speak, he paused, "Of course, I believe in you."

Kobe was somewhat surprised; this was probably the first time O'Neal had spoken like a human.

O'Neal realized that no matter how much he disliked Kobe, Kobe was his best ally at this stage.

He wanted to win, he wanted to crush Roger, he wanted the championship, and he needed Kobe.

He acknowledged Kobe's talent, just not his arrogance.