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Quote: Originally Posted by gatorfan81

The point about Shaq being on the team is not dumb at all. Would the chances of Kobe having more rings if Shaq were still on the team be higher? The answer is unequivocally be yes. How does that sound stupid? Kobe didn't want Shaq on the team, because his ego wouldn't allow it. Kobe needed to be batman, and with Shaq around, he was viewed as Robin. Kobe did set the record for most missed shots in NBA history. That is a fact. He has over 1,000 more misses than anyone else.

Gatorfan, I am a Spurs fan and had to live with countless memories of Kobe shooting his way to a win against us. No player, other than Michael, would strike fear in my heart while watching on tv. I used to not stand the man, but I have grown in great appreciation of the maturation that has occurred in his life through the years. I will not for one second allow myself to think that I can imagine what their "celebrity" life is like. Your opinion of him being "overrated" is one of the most unreasonable comments I have ever read here on these forums. Kobe, as a player, commands our respect. #mambaout