Pancho_Pantera wrote:Kobe couldn't handle the physicality of the Boston Celtics, I doubt he can handle international play.
And yes, international play is more physical but it's nothing the NBA can't adjust to. Stop using Stern as a cop out. This has nothing to do with him. It's just a simple adjustments the players must do.
Seriously, how dumb/ignorant/uneducated are you? Kobe was the 3rd leading scorer for team usa in the fiba tourney and was by far its best defender. The physicality helps--not hurts--his role on team usa