For the fans in China, this was a bittersweet dilemma.
Although many die-hard Yao Ming supporters were heartbroken when the Lakers lost Game 2 at home, most people already knew in their hearts: The Lakers stood no chance of winning the championship.
Little Sheep Su Xi was just too dominant.
Or rather, Goat Su Xi was gunning for the title of greatest of all time.
Yao Ming was very good, of course.
But they weren't stars on the same level.
Even Kobe wasn't on Su Xi's level.
That was already an undeniable fact.
During an interview with TNT, Su Xi was asked for his thoughts on Kobe challenging him to one-on-one duels. Su Xi said, "I could have ignored it, but because it's Kobe, alright! I'll show him enough respect to engage in some one-on-ones."
"Do you think you beat him tonight? I mean in the one-on-ones."
