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TheKingofSting · Post #1181 » by **TheKingofSting** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:33 am

jtsmith wrote:Kobe going for 50

errrr... make that 60

I found myself rooting for him tonight even though he dissed us many moons ago. What an unbelievable feat at the age of 37. He absolutely left everything he had left in him on that floor.

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driveandkick · Post #1182 » by **driveandkick** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:38 am

I hate Kobe but that was cool. One of those things you'll never forget.

BatumtheGlue · Post #1183 » by **BatumtheGlue** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:43 am

Mad props. I hate him, but he is a perfect example of determination, work ethic, and swag. This guy just don't give a ****.

Flip Murray · Post #1184 » by **Flip Murray** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:43 am

one of the craziest **** things ive ever seen

Post #1185 » by **fatlever** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:58 am

so, um, my cable went out at halftime of the Lakers game, so I turned on the PS4. I guess I missed something historical huh?

ChokeFasncists · Post #1186 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:17 am

fatlever wrote:Fun read - SB Predicts NBA Coaching Changes (nothing related to Hornets)

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/4/11/11401382/nba-coaches-fired-hired-kurt-rambis-george-karl-byron-scott-tom-thibodeau

Except:

Knicks: Patrick Ewing should get real consideration.

Really interesting where Luke, Thibs and Jackson end up.

LamarMatic7 · Post #1187 » by **LamarMatic7** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:02 am

I still can't comprehend what the hell I watched. Felt like some sap for not being able to resist Kobe's last game. Yet, in the end, I couldn't have forgiven myself if I missed such a game.

-Ian- · Post #1188 » by **-Ian-** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:12 am

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't watch Bryant's last game. :lol:

Post #1189 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:20 am

Kobe took 50 field goal attempts?

Kobe got to Kobe.

Lol.

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LamarMatic7 · Post #1190 » by **LamarMatic7** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:02 pm

If anyone is in the mood for some Kobe retrospection, I tried putting together the feel and the theory I have on him as a player:
https://lamarmatic.com/2016/04/14/my-kobe-bryant-defining-theory-the-one-question-and-answer/

Nothing long. 500-600ish words. If anything, it was good practice for my creative writing.

predators · Post #1191 » by **predators** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:25 pm

If Kobe took less than 50 shots in his last game with that awful roster, it would have been a travesty. Pretty cool. Never thought I'd be sad to see him go.

Post #1192 » by **fatlever** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:13 pm

TheKingofSting · Post #1193 » by **TheKingofSting** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:13 pm

BigSlam wrote:Kobe took 50 field goal attempts?

Kobe got to Kobe.

Lol.

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He said postgame something along the lines of he got a negative rep by some his whole career by not passing yet last night his teammates kept saying don't pass!

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HornetJail · Post #1194 » by **HornetJail** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:54 am

fatlever wrote:

Exactly where you want to be. There's no better section to be in.

Eoghan · Post #1195 » by **Eoghan** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 3:56 am

-Ian- wrote:I feel like I'm the only one who didn't watch Bryant's last game.

You're not. F&$* Kobe.

Braggins · Post #1196 » by **Braggins** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:02 am

BrotherDave wrote:
-Ian- wrote:I feel like I'm the only one who didn't watch Bryant's last game.

You're not. F&$* Kobe.

TinmanZBoy · Post #1197 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:09 am

fatlever wrote:

this is realgm's advanced stats...
their offensive rating and defensive rating numbers are a little different from that of nba.com and espn... slightly though...
for example, based on nba.com/espn data... Boston's offense ranked 13th, not top ten...

Bassman · Post #1198 » by **Bassman** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:19 pm

I respect the guy a lot, and always admired his competitiveness and attributes. Never liked him for not wanting to be a Hornet. but having someone just go out and pig out on shots to reach 60 points is a cartoon. That stat and game needs an asterisk because it was an exhibition. No skin off my nose, so no sleep lost. Still, I got tired of the Kobe tour anyway, and this just put the overkill topping onto it.

Bye Kobe. You stayed too long, but oh well, it was always about you, wasn't it?

Eoghan · Post #1199 » by **Eoghan** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 2:54 am

His last year was a circus. He was close to being the worst player on his team (except for Sacre of course) but he got to chuck all season and stifle the chemistry and growth of the Lakers' young core. Even Kevin Garnett, one of the most egotistical players in a while, was modest enough to take a backseat and mentor the young players.

I'm not thrilled about the future of the NBA but at least Kobe is out of it. The only thing sort of positive I can say about Kobe is he was talented enough in his prime to win in spite of playing the wrong way.

TheKingofSting · Post #1200 » by **TheKingofSting** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:05 am

BrotherDave wrote:His last year was a circus. He was close to being the worst player on his team (except for Sacre of course) but he got to chuck all season and stifle the chemistry and growth of the Lakers' young core. Even Kevin Garnett, one of the most egotistical players in a while, was modest enough to take a backseat and mentor the young players.

I'm not thrilled about the future of the NBA but at least Kobe is out of it. The only thing sort of positive I can say about Kobe is he was talented enough in his prime to win in spite of playing the wrong way.

Who is your new team?

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