This is off-topic, but I don't know where else to post this. I'm just thankful for the intelligent discussions (and members) on this forum, very little bickering, lots of positivity, unlike some of the other laker forums I browse. It's as if the average IQ of the members of this forum is noticeably higher than members of other forums.
Reading how one player called Bryant's play "disgusting" reeks of vindictiveness and a lack of class. I wonder who that was? My guess is Paul Pierce.
The 2nd tweet bothers me a lot. You can say something nice about Jordan because he did a really nice thing, but just because someone else (Kobe or whoever) doesn't decide to do such a thing doesn't mean he isn't a giver or selfish. Media today.... Instead of talking about the good Jordan does or anybody does they ask why someone else isn't
^That dude is the biggest Jordan homer ever. If Jordan asked him to do unspeakable things, he'd do it. Regarding Kobe, I don't think he knows how to play off ball in a offense that isn't the triangle. He either just stands there or goes in to the high wing and just demands the ball. He doesn't let the play develop or let the ball naturally come to him.
o I know he is. Just making a statement about not being cool with him doing that and saying those things.
in fairness, his last two attempts were uncalled fouls. the one on the three was blatant, and I think the only reason he hoisted the shot (dude had a fistful of jersey right in front of the ref). still, he was bad again.
I don't like the stupid substitutions... they put him in to start the 4th, and take him out for a breather I assume, then put him right back in within 2 minutes. It's screws the entire team up and it doesn't seem to help him at all... Sit on the bench and come in at the 6 minute mark or something.. or not at all and let the young guys play who were doing pretty well on their own merits.
I said it in game time and I'll say it again, when you shoot multiple airballs in consecutive games, and these games are like 4 days apart so fatigue isn't an excuse, it's time to retire. His shot selection is also garbage. When he started pump-faking behind the 3 point line, and his man remained right up on him, and then he started to shoot a fade-away 3, I reached my limit that game with him. He's absolutely delusional if he thinks he can still make that shot, and if he thinks he still needs to take that shot. It's like he's bored with open jumpers so he has to create crazy Kobe hero shots, and I'm sick of it.