A story about Kobe Bryant's work ethic

CousinOfDeath · Post #61 » by **CousinOfDeath** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:01 am

Why doesn't Kobe spend some of that time figuring out how to make his shot selection more efficient and practicing those shots more than the inefficient ones he probably practices.

Jellybeans824 · Post #62 » by **Jellybeans824** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:04 am

Jellybeans824 · Post #63 » by **Jellybeans824** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:05 am

CousinOfDeath wrote:Why doesn't Kobe spend some of that time figuring out how to make his shot selection more efficient and practicing those shots more than the inefficient ones he probably practices.

Too easy for him? :shrugs:

WhatRickyThinks · Post #64 » by **WhatRickyThinks** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:09 am

All that to have McGrady stats.

PurpleRooster · Post #65 » by **PurpleRooster** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:16 am

This is an honest question:

How much longer can Kobe not win, and we get to say:

"Kobe Bryant is just a winner."

"All the dude does is win.."

"Love him or hate him...the dude is a winner."

We are going on three seasons of him, not winning.

I'm being serious here, it seems to me the narrative of a player shifts over time, is this "stats be damned Kobe will shoot the ball, score, has the clutch gene, and he wants it more and he is a winner!" narrative stay cemented, or will he have to leave a better taste in our mouths in his dwindling years than first round exits, and perhaps not making the playoffs with one of the most highly touted NBA rosters in NBA history?

If Bryant doesn't win any more titles, never has another meaningful playoff moment, or game, is that fine? Is his legacy more or less the same?

If Kobe would of retired after the 2010 title, would his legacy have more of a punch right now? Serious idea I'm batting around.

OneWhoKnocks · Post #66 » by **OneWhoKnocks** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:23 am

Longevity is never a bad thing if you're still playing at a very high level. I don't see how his career should viewed in a negative light for playing extremely well even in his 17th season. It's not like he's approaching Brandon Jennings like stats and efficiency to the point where he hurts his team in a very negative manner.

Frank Dux · Post #67 » by **Frank Dux** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:26 am

Cream always rises. You could argue in nearly every craft, there is a guy out there as dedicated as Bryant is. Bryant's dedication to the game reminds me of Jiro Ono- The greatest sushi chef in the world(Check out Jiro's documentary on Netflix if you have the chance, really inspiring stuff). Jiro's life is 100% dedicated to making sushi, and pushing the limits of the art of sushi making. Like Bryant, Jiro refuses to let off the gas and call it a career.

LakerFanMan · Post #68 » by **LakerFanMan** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:47 am

PurpleRooster wrote:This is an honest question:

How much longer can Kobe not win, and we get to say:

"Kobe Bryant is just a winner."

"All the dude does is win.."

"Love him or hate him...the dude is a winner."

We are going on three seasons of him, not winning.

I'm being serious here, it seems to me the narrative of a player shifts over time, is this "stats be damned Kobe will shoot the ball, score, has the clutch gene, and he wants it more and he is a winner!" narrative stay cemented, or will he have to leave a better taste in our mouths in his dwindling years than first round exits, and perhaps not making the playoffs with one of the most highly touted NBA rosters in NBA history?

If Bryant doesn't win any more titles, never has another meaningful playoff moment, or game, is that fine? Is his legacy more or less the same?

If Kobe would of retired after the 2010 title, would his legacy have more of a punch right now? Serious idea I'm batting around.

Damn that Kobe for not winning a title every season. He's such a loser. He's failed to win a title for 2 whole years now. I guess he's not a winner. In order to be a winner you have to be like Timmy D, KG, etc.... oh wait.....

In all seriousness though, what does a player have to do to be a winner? Are 7 finals appearances, 5 rings, being 2 1/2 years removed from back to back titles, and getting into the playoffs damn near every year of a career not enough? The guy is in his 17th season and putting together a fantastic and, in spite of the misguided criticism, pretty efficient season. What does he have do?

Jellybeans824 · Post #69 » by **Jellybeans824** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:49 am

Frank Dux wrote:Cream always rises. You could argue in nearly every craft, there is a guy out there as dedicated as Bryant is. Bryant's dedication to the game reminds me of Jiro Ono- The greatest sushi chef in the world(Check out Jiro's documentary on Netflix if you have the chance, really inspiring stuff). Jiro's life is 100% dedicated to making sushi, and pushing the limits of the art of sushi making. Like Bryant, Jiro refuses to let off the gas and call it a career.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi!!!

GAME TIME · Post #70 » by **GAME TIME** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 5:50 am

Kobe legend continues to grow

DFolks · Post #71 » by **DFolks** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 6:15 am

all workers worldwide should be as dedicated to their craft as Bryant.

Asianiac_24 · Post #72 » by **Asianiac_24** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:24 am

DFolks wrote:all workers worldwide should be as dedicated to their craft as Bryant.

It's kind of hard to be obsessed over math and physics and that sort of stuff than basketball though

Post #73 » by **kingkirk** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:27 am

CousinOfDeath wrote:Why doesn't Kobe spend some of that time figuring out how to make his shot selection more efficient and practicing those shots more than the inefficient ones he probably practices.

Really? You know this thread is about Kobe Bryant, a man that has done everything in the game, and not Jordan Crawford, yes?

Being one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood is not enough?

Geez, some will just find flaws in a positive story no matter what, ey?

Post #74 » by **kingkirk** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:29 am

PurpleRooster wrote:
If Bryant doesn't win any more titles, never has another meaningful playoff moment, or game, is that fine? Is his legacy more or less the same?

Yes, because he goes down as one of the greats and has 5 rings, which is generally 5 more than most players that ever get the opportunity.

Volcano · Post #75 » by **Volcano** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:29 am

Asianiac_24 wrote:
DFolks wrote:all workers worldwide should be as dedicated to their craft as Bryant.

It's kind of hard to be obsessed over math and physics and that sort of stuff than basketball though

it would be really hard for pornstars too

wutevahung · Post #76 » by **wutevahung** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:35 am

LakerFanMan wrote:
PurpleRooster wrote:This is an honest question:

How much longer can Kobe not win, and we get to say:

"Kobe Bryant is just a winner."

"All the dude does is win.."

"Love him or hate him...the dude is a winner."

We are going on three seasons of him, not winning.

I'm being serious here, it seems to me the narrative of a player shifts over time, is this "stats be damned Kobe will shoot the ball, score, has the clutch gene, and he wants it more and he is a winner!" narrative stay cemented, or will he have to leave a better taste in our mouths in his dwindling years than first round exits, and perhaps not making the playoffs with one of the most highly touted NBA rosters in NBA history?

If Bryant doesn't win any more titles, never has another meaningful playoff moment, or game, is that fine? Is his legacy more or less the same?

If Kobe would of retired after the 2010 title, would his legacy have more of a punch right now? Serious idea I'm batting around.

Damn that Kobe for not winning a title every season. He's such a loser. He's failed to win a title for 2 whole years now. I guess he's not a winner. In order to be a winner you have to be like Timmy D, KG, etc.... oh wait.....

In all seriousness though, what does a player have to do to be a winner? Are 7 finals appearances, 5 rings, being 2 1/2 years removed from back to back titles, and getting into the playoffs damn near every year of a career not enough? The guy is in his 17th season and putting together a fantastic and, in spite of the misguided criticism, pretty efficient season. What does he have do?

according to his logic, there are only about 20 winners right now in NBA
2011 mavs and 2012 heat

Uncle Mxy · Post #77 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:43 am

Jellybeans824 wrote:
Frank Dux wrote:Cream always rises. You could argue in nearly every craft, there is a guy out there as dedicated as Bryant is. Bryant's dedication to the game reminds me of Jiro Ono- The greatest sushi chef in the world(Check out Jiro's documentary on Netflix if you have the chance, really inspiring stuff). Jiro's life is 100% dedicated to making sushi, and pushing the limits of the art of sushi making. Like Bryant, Jiro refuses to let off the gas and call it a career.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi!!!

Kobe Dreams Of Beef!!!!

Darain · Post #78 » by **Darain** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:50 am

Volcano wrote:
Asianiac_24 wrote:
DFolks wrote:all workers worldwide should be as dedicated to their craft as Bryant.

It's kind of hard to be obsessed over math and physics and that sort of stuff than basketball though

it would be really hard for pornstars too

Zing

Tave · Post #79 » by **Tave** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 7:50 am

Zubby wrote:So what... Kobe dont sleep?
This is worse than the PEDs accusations... Kobe is a machine. an android, built by the LAL organization

More like old man Kobe went to bed early to get the jump start on his workout the next morning and trainer of questionable intelligence assumed Kobe hadn't slept in 17 years.

Jellybeans824 · Post #80 » by **Jellybeans824** » Tue Mar 5, 2013 8:17 am

Volcano wrote:
Asianiac_24 wrote:
DFolks wrote:all workers worldwide should be as dedicated to their craft as Bryant.

It's kind of hard to be obsessed over math and physics and that sort of stuff than basketball though

it would be really hard for pornstars too

Who is their version of "Kobe" in the pornstar industry? I will look them up