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Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple Cente
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:30 pm
by dub81
I was wondering what everybody opinion on Kobe at least not showing up to the last game of the Season. My opinion is he could of addressed the crowd giving us hope that next season would be better rather than Swaggy P who might not be a Laker next year.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:45 pm
by GeorgeDillion
He's already done that enough in the media this season and the result is always "Well if Kobe wanted to win he should have took less money" he's said enough. He needs to get prepared for next season and if anyone needs to say something about next season being better it needs to be the F.O..
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:48 pm
by LApwnd
yea no more word need be said by Kobe.....nothing he says will ever change the perception of that contract he just has to prove himself all over again next season.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:54 pm
by Slava
He didn't have to speak but as a team captain and face of the franchise he should have been in the arena and appreciated the home fans for coming through a tough season. This has always been one of my issues with Kobe, as much as he has matured over the years, he still lacks some compassion and people skills for a leader.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:14 pm
by TonyMontana
Slava wrote:He didn't have to speak but as a team captain and face of the franchise he should have been in the arena and appreciated the home fans for coming through a tough season. This has always been one of my issues with Kobe, as much as he has matured over the years, he still lacks some compassion and people skills for a leader.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:34 pm
by crazyeights
At least he showed up to be immortalized in the team picture
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:39 pm
by Ckay
he's busy counting his money lol
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:56 pm
by ArC_man
He forgot we're not in the playoffs this year.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:22 pm
by dub81
Slava wrote:He didn't have to speak but as a team captain and face of the franchise he should have been in the arena and appreciated the home fans for coming through a tough season. This has always been one of my issues with Kobe, as much as he has matured over the years, he still lacks some compassion and people skills for a leader.
I agree brother. He could of just showed up to support the team. Paul has Vertigo and he's still on the bench. Just my humble oppinion.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:33 pm
by dockingsched
I think he was scheduled to make the annual appreciation speech to the crowd but for whatever reason didn't show up. Ended up being nick young making the speech.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:51 pm
by GeorgeDillion
dockingsched wrote:I think he was scheduled to make the annual appreciation speech to the crowd but for whatever reason didn't show up. Ended up being nick young making the speech.
He was but supposedly he missed it because he had a migraine.
SportsCenter @SportsCenter 16h
Kobe Bryant did not address fans at Staples Center tonight. He missed his planned appearance due to a migraine.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:53 pm
by Slava
He should work on his excuses skills
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:02 pm
by stunnar0b
I've always viewed Kobe as a "lead by example" guy, never a leader of men, more so just a great talent. So him not being there isn't that big of a deal IMO.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:05 pm
by Kilroy
Slava wrote:He should work on his excuses skills
Dude can make free throws on a blown Achilles, but a migraine renders him speechless...
Bitch move TBH...
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:30 pm
by Marionettetc
honestly, who really cares? Dude has put his entire adult life into the Lakers, and some of you are making him out to be some greedy traitor.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:01 pm
by DwnShft2Xcelr8
Marionettetc wrote:honestly, who really cares? Dude has put his entire adult life into the Lakers, and some of you are making him out to be some greedy traitor.
No one said anything about "traitor."
I appreciate everything Kobe has done for the Lakers, but a part of me is almost relieved knowing his time with the franchise is coming to a close soon. Dude has had great moments, but his personality is not appealing.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:41 pm
by Kilroy
I don't see this as some piece of a greater puzzle... I just see it as a single lapse in judgment...
I think he thought it would be some big statement, but he doesn't seem to get that he's transparent as hell and we all know instantly why he did it...
Regardless, it was a bad call.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:13 pm
by LLcoleJ
Tank Commander not showing up for for the final home tank, well played Kobe, well played. Swaggy's got this.
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:15 am
by leeprettyp
But how do we know he didn't actually have a migrane?
Re: Kobe not on Laker bench during last game in the Staple C
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:21 am
by Kilroy
leeprettyp wrote:But how do we know he didn't actually have a migrane?
I thought that's what medical cards were for...