Within the West Team, Kobe and Gan Guoyang's rivalry seemed more intense than the competition between the Eastern and Western sides.
But soon, Kobe realized what it means when people say "the older the ginger, the spicier," and Ah Gan's formidable presence in everyone's minds.
Later, the West Team revolved completely around Gan Guoyang, even Jordan had to step aside.
Moreover, the cooperation between the two increased, playing pick-and-rolls fluidly, irresistible.
How did they seem like two 38-year-old veterans, their details were maxed out, always coming up with some clever ideas.
Similar to those Pong experts who could use frying pans, cleavers, or spatulas to play.
In a less intense match, the two were practically performing tricks.
There weren't explosive dunks or exceptional speed, mostly the control of technical details by old veterans.
