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The article is well written article. There is nothing in the content to suggest any sort of bias on Henry's part. Just an honest examination of the circumstances of Kobe's career since it had started in 1996. I think the most eye opening graphic in the article is the timeline showing how often the Lakers front office had been able to pair and sometimes triple up talent over the years. That stopped once Kobe arrived unfortunately. The only time Kobe had played with a superstar over 150 games had either been Shaq and Pau.
SmoothKobra wrote:So....what happens when Kobe asks for a new contract in 2016? Do the Lakers still have to grant him another 30% of the cap deal because he's Kobe? The guy is holding the franchise hostage at this point, and probably stunting the development of Julius Randle.
HotRocks34 wrote:Also, I saw this on another forum (Lakersground). A reader claims to have read the entire article and says it is "well written" and does not include any "homerism" from Abbott. You have to scroll down to read what this person says, his username is "Kidd Supreme:"
http://bit.ly/ZL7bA3The article is well written article. There is nothing in the content to suggest any sort of bias on Henry's part. Just an honest examination of the circumstances of Kobe's career since it had started in 1996. I think the most eye opening graphic in the article is the timeline showing how often the Lakers front office had been able to pair and sometimes triple up talent over the years. That stopped once Kobe arrived unfortunately. The only time Kobe had played with a superstar over 150 games had either been Shaq and Pau.
Actually I just read the actual ESPNmag article and that's pretty much exactly what it says. The article makes some pretty outrageous allegations and tries to explain away why the FO made the extension if Kobe is such a problem. The article is completely unsubstantiated: it's a whole lotta "says several NBA agents", "says one source close to Lakers decision makers", "says one rival team executive" type quoting. I'm not a fan of this kind of he said she said type "reporting". I've had my ups and downs with Kobe over the years, but I'm wary of the blatant vilifying of him in his final stage of his career, and just tired of the general ESPN shenanigans with Kobe and the Lakers.
HotRocks34 wrote:Also, I saw this on another forum (Lakersground). A reader claims to have read the entire article and says it is "well written" and does not include any "homerism" from Abbott. You have to scroll down to read what this person says, his username is "Kidd Supreme:"
http://bit.ly/ZL7bA3The article is well written article. There is nothing in the content to suggest any sort of bias on Henry's part. Just an honest examination of the circumstances of Kobe's career since it had started in 1996. I think the most eye opening graphic in the article is the timeline showing how often the Lakers front office had been able to pair and sometimes triple up talent over the years. That stopped once Kobe arrived unfortunately. The only time Kobe had played with a superstar over 150 games had either been Shaq and Pau.
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Imon wrote:I don't totally buy the argument that the Kobe contract is worth it and more because he puts butts in seats. I do think there are those people who will come see Kobe just to see Kobe but more so than any one individual winning brings people to the arena.
It's not a coincidence that the Lakers sellout streak snapped last season. The last time they didn't sellout was during the 2006-07 season (Kobe plus Kwame & Smush will do that).
I still believe the Lakers will have plenty of people in attendance and there will be lots of media coverage on Kobe's farewell tour but Kobe plus scrubs doesn't exactly make for a hot ticket.
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HotRocks34 wrote:Also, I saw this on another forum (Lakersground). A reader claims to have read the entire article and says it is "well written" and does not include any "homerism" from Abbott. You have to scroll down to read what this person says, his username is "Kidd Supreme:"
http://bit.ly/ZL7bA3The article is well written article. There is nothing in the content to suggest any sort of bias on Henry's part. Just an honest examination of the circumstances of Kobe's career since it had started in 1996. I think the most eye opening graphic in the article is the timeline showing how often the Lakers front office had been able to pair and sometimes triple up talent over the years. That stopped once Kobe arrived unfortunately. The only time Kobe had played with a superstar over 150 games had either been Shaq and Pau.
LeChosen One wrote:Kobe handicapped them by taking that contract.. Always talking about trying to win a 6th ring, then throws that out the window for money
Slava wrote:fancynapkin wrote:Slava wrote:Asking Henry Abbott for an opinion on Kobe is like asking Fox news for their opinion on Obama. You already know the answer before he opens his mouth.
Who is asking for Abbott's opinion here? This is about the Lakers FO.
cute analogy though...
No fancytampon, unless abbott comes up with a direct quote, his only sources are his ass and his mouth.
mosdef wrote:LeChosen One wrote:Kobe handicapped them by taking that contract.. Always talking about trying to win a 6th ring, then throws that out the window for money
The FO office offered him that contract, not like he demanded it
also that front office gave Jordan Hill $9 million a year. they probably would have overpaid another guy if Kobe was signed to less money.
fancynapkin wrote:Slava wrote:fancynapkin wrote:
Who is asking for Abbott's opinion here? This is about the Lakers FO.
cute analogy though...
No fancytampon, unless abbott comes up with a direct quote, his only sources are his ass and his mouth.
Lakers would have a better season if they got advice from Abbott's ass and mouth.
