Kobe Bryant Discussion: Mamba Out!

Softening his foe to take them down later

mamba 101

 

Thanks lakerjones. I'm definitely someone who processes through written word, so I'm thankful to have this outlet.

Happy to be here sirronstuff. Not sure how much I'll be posting, I'm more of a reader than a poster.

My intention in bringing this up wasn't to go down a "did he or didn't he" rabbit hole, but rather to grapple with the idea of our heroes being all too human. The thought of "there but for the grace of God go I" comes to mind. Anyone casting stones at Kobe needs to take a long hard look at himself. There is a blackness in us all. Kobe overcame his in a way that we call can draw inspiration from.

 

***sigh***

 

24 second violation followed by 8 second violation

 

Didn't mean to make you think that I thought you were making disparaging remarks towards Kobe. Your comments were fine and your questions are fair. I was just trying to explain my feelings about it in general and about people who are making downright disparaging remarks towards Kobe, especially at this time. It's like telling a guy who's wife had just died that she was a slut. So unnecessary! FWIW, I have seen a fair amount of that on Facebook and have ended out blocking a couple of idiots over it.

 

That tribute broke me. I really don't have much more to say right now, except that Kobe will live forever in us. I wouldn't change the 20 years of Kobe for nothing. Not even Michael Jordan, not even for 2 extra championships to surpass Boston. Those 20 years clearly meant to me much more than any championship. This guy was just a privilege to have, not only as a basketball player but as a personality. I will always be incredibly proud to say I watched all of Kobe's career.

I did it way before the tragedy, but I will really make it a point to always think "how would Kobe act in this situation". I will enforce the Mamba Mentality in me. No excuses, put in the work and do everything possible to accomplish the things I want... and very importantly, never forget to spend time with the people I love.

We should never be afraid of taking the last shot. Missing is much better than not shooting out of fear. This really embodies Kobe Bryant, and it really applies to life itself.