Christmas game, the match is scheduled for three o'clock in the afternoon to give players time to spend Christmas with their families.
During warm-up, Allen Iverson, wearing jersey number 1, greeted Kobe on the court.
Iverson had always worn number 3, but in Los Angeles, number 3 was already taken by Gerald Wallace.
Wallace was originally willing to give number 3 to Iverson, but Iverson politely declined, saying he didn't want to take what someone loved.
His number 3 jersey could stay in Philadelphia, and in a new city with a new team, he should have a new number.
He chose number 1.
"Number 1, you don't look like yourself wearing that number, Allen."
Kobe teased Iverson about his jersey number.
In the 2006-2007 season, Kobe seemed much more mature than before.
He has battled in this league for 10 years, from a naive high schooler to a father.
In these two seasons, Kobe's personal condition and performance have reached the peak of his career, both physically and technically.
