Average Whiteboy
Bluelighter
I don't know about youse guys, but after Shaq was traded Kobe was all smiles at the press conference. Of course Kobe wasn't the reason Shaq was traded, but you'd be dumb to believe he didn't help push the situation along. Kobe thought he could lead the Lakers to another title without Shaq and have his legend fully established. He guessed wrong. And how's he gonna bitch about front office moves when he was given an EXCELLENT supporting cast from 1997-2004? When Kobe was a free agent he had a chance to go to upcoming teams like the Clippers or the Bulls. It was his choice to return to the Lakers. Yes, the Lakers have made some bad moves (trading Caron Butler, using a lottery pick on Andrew Bynum) but instead of whining for a trade he should be the first one to step up and be a team leader. This is exactly the reason I dislike Kobe Bryant: he's all about himself.
Although, on the other hand, I can see the frustration of being the only top tier player on his team. But Kobe shouldn't be THAT frustrated. He has three rings, millions of dollars, the admiration of many and is pretty much deemed by most basketball fans the best player in the NBA. He himself should know that Los Angeles Lakers fans and employees will not stand for not being among the NBA's elite. He's only 28 and the Lakers have some money to spend on free agents this year.
I guess what I'm saying is that Kobe needs to relax a little bit. It just pains me that such a great player is such a huge asshole.
Although, on the other hand, I can see the frustration of being the only top tier player on his team. But Kobe shouldn't be THAT frustrated. He has three rings, millions of dollars, the admiration of many and is pretty much deemed by most basketball fans the best player in the NBA. He himself should know that Los Angeles Lakers fans and employees will not stand for not being among the NBA's elite. He's only 28 and the Lakers have some money to spend on free agents this year.
I guess what I'm saying is that Kobe needs to relax a little bit. It just pains me that such a great player is such a huge asshole.