In T-Mac's mind, Roger is like a big brother, while Kobe is a buddy willing to play and mess around with him.
But, he truly doesn't think this will be the last time he tells Kobe: You haven't beaten Roger.
He wishes well for Kobe, but it's really tough.
Looks like not many people listened to Larry Hughes' advice.
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After the Hawks knocked out the Magic, their second-round opponents emerged—the Toronto Raptors.
This season's playoff matchups certainly make Roger feel unfamiliar, not a single familiar face.
No Pat Riley, no Patrick Ewing, no Reggie Miller, no Alonzo Mourning...
Despite previously having faced T-Mac, meeting Carter now is Roger's first encounter with them in the playoffs.
Roger suddenly realizes that time has reached 2001.
Since entering the League in 1993, he's been through eight years.
In these eight years, he's experienced a lot, grown a lot, and changed girlfriends quite a bit.
