THE ANSWER VS THE MAMBA. 2001 Finals. This piece is a tribute to two legends who changed the game of basketball forever. An iconic duel between two ICONIC basketball players. This was a battle for the books.. Unfortunately The Answer came up short this game, but his legendary crossover and step-over on T-Lue, along with a torching 48 points to start off the series Game 1 was an iconic moment that'll be forever remembered.. Although it wasn't enough to stop the Black Mamba and the Lakers. Kobe and the Lakers took the series by stride and went on to win one of The Mamba's 5 rings. Rest In Power to one of the GOATs. Mamba forever.
