Kobe was unruly at this stage.
His unruliness wasn't just directed toward outsiders; he treated his Lakers teammates with the same attitude.
It was a coldness akin to that of a snake.
In the "Eagle County incident," his teammates ignored his dire situation, making him feel isolated. And like the paranoid player he was, his response to isolation was to isolate the whole world, treating everyone as an enemy.
The only exception was Vanessa.
From the "Chosen One" to the subject of public scorn, only Vanessa steadfastly stood by his side, sharing both his advances and retreats.
Su Wan's response touched on his sensitive nerves, prompting him to strike back even more ruthlessly.
But Su Wan was no pushover.
Upon hearing Kobe's response from a reporter, he immediately said, "No wonder Del Harris had him play as a substitute for so long."
During Kobe's rookie season, he only averaged 15.4 minutes of playtime per game, which increased to just about 25 minutes in his second season.
