The 21st century single-handed challenge is Kobe. Except for Jordan, it is difficult for an opponent to play single-handed challenge with him.

May 13, in the world of basketball, single-handedness ability has always been one of the important criteria for measuring players' personal skills. When it comes to the one-on-one king since the 21st century, Kobe Bryant's name is undoubtedly the most important. His skills, willpower and control over the game have made him the most difficult one to defeat after Michael Jordan. Although there are many great scorers in basketball history, Kobe's comprehensiveness and killer instinct make him almost invincible in a one-on-one showdown.

Kobe's single-handed ability is first reflected in his unsolvable skills. His offensive arsenal is extremely rich, and he can do it with both mid-range jump shots, back-to-back singles, breakthrough layups or three-point long shots. Especially his back-to-body skills are textbook-level. Kobe was able to use his footsteps and fake moves to easily shake the defender away and create shooting space. His "dream footsteps" even left many defensive experts helpless. In addition, his backward jump shot was almost impossible to block. This technique not only inherited the essence of Jordan, but also perfected by him. In a one-on-one challenge, the defender often can only watch him send the ball into the basket, because his movements are extremely coherent and have almost no flaws.

In addition to technology, Kobe's game IQ and psychological quality are also the key factors for him to become the one-on-one king. He is good at reading defense and can adjust his offensive strategy based on his opponent's weaknesses. If the opponent guards his shot, he will choose to break through; if the opponent blocks the breakthrough route, he will use fake moves to create a shooting opportunity. More importantly, Kobe never ruthless at critical moments. His "Mamba spirit" makes him more threatening as he reaches the last moment of the game, and many classic one-on-one shots appear at critical moments of the game. For example, the double winning goal against the Suns in 2006 and the fatal jump shot against the Magic in the 2009 Finals all showed his unparalleled one-on-one ability.

Kobe's single-handed ability is also reflected in his dominance over the game. He averaged 35.4 points per game in the 2005-2006 season, including a legendary performance of 81 points in a single game. In that season, he almost carried the team alone and solved the battle countless times with one-on-one challenge. His explosive scoring makes his opponent unable to defend. Whether it is double-teaming or single-man marking, he can always find a way to score. This dominance is extremely rare in the 21st century NBA, and only a few players can compare to it.

Of course, when it comes to the one-on-one challenge, he has to be compared with Jordan. Jordan is recognized as the best one-teacher in history, and his skills, physical fitness and competitive awareness are all top-notch. But Kobe replicated almost all of Jordan's moves on the technical level, and even surpassed them in some aspects. For example, Kobe's three-point shooting ability is more stable than Jordan, which gives him an extra scoring method in the one-on-one challenge. In addition, Kobe's physical coordination and flexibility also make his movements more difficult to defend. Although Jordan's physical fitness is slightly better, Kobe has made up for this gap through technical polishing. Therefore, it is difficult for a player to truly suppress Kobe in a one-on-one fight.

In the 21st century NBA, although many outstanding scorers have emerged, such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, etc., they are difficult to match Kobe in the field of singles. LeBron is better at team basketball. His breakthrough and passing skills are first-class, but in a pure one-on-one contest, his skill is not as delicate as Kobe. Durant's height and shooting ability make him a top scorer, but his back-to-body skills and footstep movements are slightly inferior to Kobe. Harden is also very capable of fighting in one-on-one, especially his three-pointer in a step back, but his defense and game temperament are still far behind Kobe. Therefore, Kobe is still the strongest one-on-one challenger since the 21st century.

Kobe's single-handed ability is not only reflected in the NBA, but also impressive in international games. During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the US men's basketball team held a one-on-one match during training, and Kobe defeated almost all his teammates. His performance amazes his teammates and coaches, further strengthening his position as the head-on king. In addition, Kobe has also conducted private single-handed training with many NBA players during the offseason, including young stars such as Paul George and Kyrie Irving. They all said that Kobe's single-handed ability is incredible.

Kobe's one-on-one legend is also reflected in his influence on his younger generations. Many current players regard Kobe as an idol and work hard to learn his skills. For example, young players such as Devin Booker and Jason Tatum all have obvious Kobe marks in their single-handed styles. Kobe not only proved his one-on-one ability through the competition, but also passed on this skill through words and deeds. This influence further proves his dominance in the one-on-one field.

Overall, Kobe Bryant is the well-deserved one-on-one king in the 21st century. His comprehensiveness in technology, game IQ, psychological quality and dominance in the game have made him the most difficult one to defeat after Jordan. Despite the continuous development of basketball, Kobe's single-handed ability is still an insurmountable peak. His legend not only stays in data and honor, but also reflects in those unforgettable one-on-one matches. For fans and players, Kobe is synonymous with one-on-one challenge, and his "Mamba spirit" and invincible skills will be remembered forever.