It may be hard to fathom but I actually like Kobe

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  • retrohelix
    Rookie
    • Feb 2003
    • 239

    #1

    It may be hard to fathom but I actually like Kobe

    I know It's standard operating procedure to hate on Kobe and he has shown some "bitchassness" during his career, but besides all the controversy I like the guy, and I think he represents the NBA well. I watched an Interview with him on ESPN discussing his Olympic experiences, and It was refreshing for me to see a young African American athlete who Is so articulate, and Intelligent, And as far as the arrogance, or cockiness, criticism he gets why shouldn't he be? He is arguably the best basketball player In the world, he Is adored Internationally. The guy just has a lot going for him, I don't really understand the hate that he receives. I like Shaq also but he has done, and said some stupid things also. I think we need to just give the guy a break, and give credit where it's do. The guy represents the league well. Just my two cents. Thoughts?
    Last edited by TheMatrix31; 08-22-2008, 10:10 PM.
  • TheMatrix31
    RF
    • Jul 2002
    • 52908

    #2
    Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

    Tread lightly in this thread topic, everyone....

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    • P2K
      Banned
      • Aug 2006
      • 8845

      #3
      Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

      Another Kobe thread.

      Life in the OS NBA forum continues on.

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      • Brankles
        Banned
        • May 2003
        • 5113

        #4
        Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

        What's not to love about this guy? Someone give me one reason. Can't.

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        • DakkoN
          All Star
          • Sep 2006
          • 5611

          #5
          Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

          Originally posted by Brankles
          What's not to love about this guy? Someone give me one reason. Can't.
          The way that he feels the need to take plays off to complain to the refs at least 5 times a game. You'd be better off having Earl Boykins play defense on somebody than having Kobe on the other end throwing his arms at the ref only to come running down the court and getting a totally unnecessary foul.
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          • Brankles
            Banned
            • May 2003
            • 5113

            #6
            Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

            Originally posted by DakkoN
            The way that he feels the need to take plays off to complain to the refs at least 5 times a game. You'd be better off having Earl Boykins play defense on somebody than having Kobe on the other end throwing his arms at the ref only to come running down the court and getting a totally unnecessary foul.
            I like that about him. He has passion, unlike all other NBA players.

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            • BobbyColtrane
              Just some dude...
              • Sep 2007
              • 2284

              #7
              Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

              yeah, it is hard to "fanthom".
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              • trobinson97
                Lie,cheat,steal,kill: Win
                • Oct 2004
                • 16366

                #8
                Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

                Good for you.

                But I'll bite. Sure, if the league is all about arrogant adulterous snitches then yes, Kobe represents it quite well in that regard.

                "Hey come on guys, look past that bad stuff, he speaks well and is intelligent for a black guy."

                Please. Yeah the dude can play ball, but give me a break with all this bull****.
                Last edited by trobinson97; 08-22-2008, 05:03 PM.
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                • Kashanova
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Aug 2003
                  • 12695

                  #9
                  Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

                  Originally posted by Brankles
                  I like that about him. He has passion, unlike all other NBA players.

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                  • DC
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Oct 2002
                    • 17996

                    #10
                    Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

                    Kobe is my man but I do hate how much he cries to refs
                    Concrete evidence/videos please

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                    • DTX3
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Jun 2003
                      • 13022

                      #11
                      Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

                      In before the lock.
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                      • DC
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Oct 2002
                        • 17996

                        #12
                        Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

                        Originally posted by DTX3
                        In before the lock.
                        Why even say this? What purpose did this comment have?
                        Concrete evidence/videos please

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                        • dossier
                          Banned
                          • Oct 2006
                          • 2272

                          #13
                          Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

                          You'll find alot more people who hate the Spurs.

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                          • ctdaprince
                            Rookie
                            • Jan 2008
                            • 213

                            #14
                            Re: It may be hard to fanthom but I actually like Kobe

                            ive been a kobe fan since i was in 3rd grade now im startin my freshman yr in college but i dont think kobe is as arrogant as the media tries to depict that all nba athletes are. but kobe has been through all the rough times now i think he has learned and is ready to become the second greatest player of all time

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                            • jfsolo
                              Live Action, please?
                              • May 2003
                              • 12965

                              #15
                              Re: It may be hard to fathom but I actually like Kobe

                              Originally posted by retrohelix
                              I know It's standard operating procedure to hate on Kobe and he has shown some "bitchassness" during his career, but besides all the controversy I like the guy, and I think he represents the NBA well. I watched an Interview with him on ESPN discussing his Olympic experiences, and It was refreshing for me to see a young African American athlete who Is so articulate, and Intelligent, And as far as the arrogance, or cockiness, criticism he gets why shouldn't he be? He is arguably the best basketball player In the world, he Is adored Internationally. The guy just has a lot going for him, I don't really understand the hate that he receives. I like Shaq also but he has done, and said some stupid things also. I think we need to just give the guy a break, and give credit where it's do. The guy represents the league well. Just my two cents. Thoughts?
                              OS's feelings to the contrary, its O.K. to like him, just realize that this site isn't a place where you can have a discussion concerning him without it quickly degenerating into a message board Jerry Springer show. The usual suspects will always show up and torpedo the the whole thread until its locked.
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