Kobe admits his knee is nearly bone-on-bone

[duncan228]

Just Kobe's quotes, hit the link for the whole piece. It's based on an 'exclusive' by Peter Vecsey with more quotes, link to that at the bottom.


Kobe admits his knee is nearly bone-on-bone (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/07/kobe-admits-his-knee-is-nearly-bone-on-bone/)
Kurt Helin

...“Because I have very little cartilage under my right knee cap, it’s almost bone on bone…

“You know how competitive and combative I am on the court,” he said. “There’s nothing I like better than to practice. In fact, I like practice more than the games, because I get to go at my teammates hard. That’s when you find out what they’re made of, how much you can push some to get the most out of ’em, and how you have to back off others so you don’t lose ’em…

“So, in order to protect my knee and avoid a situation like last year (where he had to have his knee drained of fluid during the playoffs), we decided before the season to sacrifice the team’s intensity by minimizing wear and tear as much as possible.”

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/07/kobe-admits-his-knee-is-nearly-bone-on-bone/


Lakers' Bryant practicing, despite knee agony, to ignite teammates (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/kobe_pain_3X1vmSkbZlQquPUGNwrPfK/0)
Peter Vecsey

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/kobe_pain_3X1vmSkbZlQquPUGNwrPfK/0

[lefty]

I call BS

CIA Lakers

[BlackSwordsMan]

Karma eating that cartilage.

[Giuseppe]

His lift is severely degraded. And his ability to foray into traffic without the ball coming out reminds me of Tom Chambers when his game went hurriedly South.

Reminds one a little of Jabbar passing the torch to Magic.

We as Laker's brethren are not so fortunate this time around,,,though Bryant takes great joy in the fact that he can categorically refuse to pass his torch without nary a by-your-leave. There ain't no "Magic" for him. Just a petered out Gasol.

That's ok though. No matter how long it takes. No matter how much misery there lay ahead....I'm gonna go home with who brung me.

And daddy-O's, Bryant brung me.

Kobe Bryant

[WeNeedLength]

Non-issue.

[ChumpDumper]

Those quotes were intense.

[BUMP]

Giuseppe

[Giuseppe]

Karma eating that cartilage.

That Karma is one tardy motherf'er.

He done rung that bell, not once, but, twice.

Just like that.

[Ghazi]

Giuseppe

[Giuseppe]

G-Man, sidin' the Cubby.

Ghazi

[DeadlyDynasty]

it was a nice run...looks like he'll only tie Jordan though

[jjktkk]

I'm gonna go home with who brung me.




Wow! Shes a real doozy!

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4474/fatgirly.jpg

[DeadlyDynasty]

Wow! Shes a real doozy!

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4474/fatgirly.jpg

posting pictures of your fanbase is telling him

[WeNeedLength]

posting pictures of your fanbase is telling him

That girl is pasty white. You know spurs fans only come from brown decent right? :lmao

[DeadlyDynasty]

That girl is pasty white. You know spurs fans only come from brown decent right? :lmao

She is pasty b/c her fat, bagel bite-loving ass hasn't seen the light of day in probably 5 years. If she could fit through the door I'm sure she'd still be brown

[WeNeedLength]

She is pasty b/c her fat, bagel bite-loving ass hasn't seen the light of day in probably 5 years. If she could fit through the door I'm sure she'd still be brown

Nope. Being brown does not equal being tan. You can't "lose" your browness...

[jjktkk]

posting pictures of your fanbase is telling him

DD, cmon man, you can do better than it.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3676/youfail12825.jpg

[DeadlyDynasty]

Nope. Being brown does not equal being tan. You can't "lose" your browness...

True, once a beaner, always a beaner

[slayermin]

Yeah, you're such a warrior Kobe. Fucking pathetic.

[DeadlyDynasty]

DD, cmon man, you can do better than it.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3676/youfail12825.jpg

Do better than the facts? San Antonio has cornered the market on fat and unattractive people.

When I stay there I request a room without a view, tbh.

[jjktkk]

She is pasty b/c her fat, bagel bite-loving ass hasn't seen the light of day in probably 5 years. If she could fit through the door I'm sure she'd still be brown

Its not really a problem. Giuseppe just turns her sideways and greases his doorframe.

[Muser]

Huh? How does Kobe having nearly bone on bone make him pathetic? The guy will be in agony when it's all gone.

[ElNono]

I thought the 'Kobe is playing injured' talk didn't come until Feb-March... a little earlier this season, it seems.

[jjktkk]

Do better than the facts? San Antonio has cornered the market on fat and unattractive people.

When I stay there I request a room without a view, tbh.

tbh, most Motel 6s don't have a view.

[Cry Havoc]

I thought the 'Kobe is playing injured' talk didn't come until Feb-March... a little earlier this season, it seems.

It's not really an injury, tbh. Once that cartilage is gone, he's pretty much limited in what he can do on the court for the rest of his career.

[jjktkk]

It's not really an injury, tbh. Once that cartilage is gone, he's pretty much limited in what he can do on the court for the rest of his career.

Take away Kobe's hops, and what exactly does Kobe have left? No more Kobe's fade away jumpers? The abilty to finish in the paint? Alot of miles on those knees.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lolKobe getting the excuses ready, as usual..

[TheMACHINE]

Stupid Kobe....playing injured. He should be hated for that.

[Killakobe81]

I read this earlier ... and I cringed. I think it's pretty amazing that he has ben able to go this long at this rate. And if things are that bleak as much as I admire Kobe as aplayer the team is bing irresponsible by signing Kobe for that many more years at THAT type of salary ... but hey it's not My money ...

[TheNextGen]

Take away Kobe's hops, and what exactly does Kobe have left? No more Kobe's fade away jumpers? The abilty to finish in the paint? Alot of miles on those knees.

good thing Kobe with no hops is still better then 85% of the league

[Killakobe81]

Non-Tissue.

fixed

[diego]

“So, in order to protect my knee and avoid a situation like last year (where he had to have his knee drained of fluid during the playoffs), we decided before the season to sacrifice the team’s intensity by minimizing wear and tear as much as possible.”

so basically kobe is saying his knee is more important than the team?

I don't like the guy, and won't hate on him for being injured and playing through it (there's still plenty left to hate!), but that quote was just stupid. why even mention the team's intensity? the reporters would have connected the dots anyway, and it just reads as "my teammates suck unless I push them but I can't because my knee hurts. :cry"

[TheMACHINE]

so basically kobe is saying his knee is more important than the team?

I don't like the guy, and won't hate on him for being injured and playing through it (there's still plenty left to hate!), but that quote was just stupid. why even mention the team's intensity? the reporters would have connected the dots anyway, and it just reads as "my teammates suck unless I push them but I can't because my knee hurts. :cry"

lol so he gets hated when he rest and he gets hated when he plays. :lmao

[diego]

he could have just said


“So, in order to protect my knee and avoid a situation like last year (where he had to have his knee drained of fluid during the playoffs), we decided before the season to minimize wear and tear as much as possible.”

why mention the teams intensity?

[jjktkk]

good thing Kobe with no hops is still better then 85% of the league

Disagree. Not when Kobe's game is predicated on his athleticism. Kobe's still a great shooter, but once his knees are gone, theres goes his ability to finish to the rim and hes already losing his lateral quickness due to age and knee problems. you never win against father time.

[DeadlyDynasty]

you never win against father time.

Exactly, which explains why Duncan has been irrelevant the past 3 seasons.

[Killakobe81]

The most valid critique come from Vescey's article. how can he truly lead when he does not practice ... "we talkin' about PRACTICE!"

Kobe repeatedly tried to say it (knee) was fine and he was not discussing it anymore ... in fact, he asked the local guys to stop asking him. Peter asked him directly why he doesnt practice and he answered. i dont care if yall hate him ...but come on no need to make shit up or twist the story.

[j.dizzle]

frsId3goYYE

[lefty]

Exactly, which explains why Duncan has been irrelevant the past 3 seasons.
At least TD has won NBA titles as the main guy, unlike Kobe

[Killakobe81]

besides ... Kobe has plenty of other things to hate on if you want to ...

[j.dizzle]

At least TD has won NBA titles as the main guy, unlike Kobe
:lmao Nice comeback bra. Sound like a 12 year old.

[DeadlyDynasty]

At least TD has won NBA titles as the main guy, unlike Kobe

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/1%20Miami%20Heat/youmad-.jpg

[Killakobe81]

:lmao Nice comeback bra. Sound like a 12 year old.

LOL i thought the same who says "at least" ... in a forum debate? ROFL

[WeNeedLength]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/6/toss_off_2.gif
Woah, stepped into a Lakers fan circle jerk. My bad.

[silverblk mystix]

Take away Kobe's hops, and what exactly does Kobe have left? No more Kobe's fade away jumpers? The abilty to finish in the paint? Alot of miles on those knees.

ummm...free throws every time he lets out that rapist yell...

easy 15-22 points a game...

[4>0rings]

lol 2014
lol 32 mil

[TheNextGen]

Disagree. Not when Kobe's game is predicated on his athleticism. Kobe's still a great shooter, but once his knees are gone, theres goes his ability to finish to the rim and hes already losing his lateral quickness due to age and knee problems. you never win against father time.

Yes...but that also goes for every other veteren in the NBA.

Also, Kobe's game is NOT predicated on his athleticism. Who you think will get hurt more from losing athleticism? Lebron or Kobe? Griffin or Kobe? T-Mac or Kobe? Carter or Kobe? Richardson or Kobe?

Out of all the people who get old, Kobe is the last one to worry about.

[Killakobe81]

lol 2014
lol 32 mil

Regardless of whether his game ages relatively well like it has so far ... 32 million in 14 is ridiculous ...but whata helluva expiring contract would the Lakers ever trade Kobe? doubt it but that is enough salary for two all-stars

[Muser]

Laker fan trolling is like magnet to GNSF. DD picking up the slack from luva I see.

[TheMACHINE]

Also, Kobe's game is NOT predicated on his athleticism. Who you think will get hurt more from losing athleticism? Lebron or Kobe? Griffin or Kobe? T-Mac or Kobe? Carter or Kobe? Richardson or Kobe?

.

:toast

[Giuseppe]

ummm...free throws every time he lets out that rapist yell...

easy 15-22 points a game...

Your Neal raped too. You've no room.

[WeNeedLength]

Your Neal raped too. You've no room.

WRONG. Gary Neal does not yell when he is fouled, therefore you are incorrect.

[Giuseppe]

Neither here nor there. Your Neal raped, just like Kobe.

[WeNeedLength]

Neither here nor there. Your Neal raped, just like Kobe.
http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/65/barkays.jpg

[TheMACHINE]

Neither here nor there. Your Neal raped, just like Kobe.

fortunately, our rapist is better then thier rapist. :downspin:

[4>0rings]

Regardless of whether his game ages relatively well like it has so far ... 32 million in 14 is ridiculous ...but whata helluva expiring contract would the Lakers ever trade Kobe? doubt it but that is enough salary for two all-stars
San Antonio would never do that to Duncan and LA would never do that to Kobe. Now a scenerio I could see is Kobe asking for a trade if his contract is hurting his teams chances to compete.

[WeNeedLength]

fortunately, our rapist is better then thier rapist. :downspin:

Obvious Laker fan is obvious...

[Giuseppe]

I read this earlier ... and I cringed. I think it's pretty amazing that he has ben able to go this long at this rate. And if things are that bleak as much as I admire Kobe as aplayer the team is bing irresponsible by signing Kobe for that many more years at THAT type of salary ... but hey it's not My money ...

No. He was owed that much, and more.

We were this||close to going out when he took off after Buss and made him live up to our heritage. Buss had forsaken it. Had lost his zeal. Buss was inert. Had taken up the rockin' chair. Kobe brought us back from that abyss. I don't need ESPN/Media to tell me this. We all bore witness. All of us.

Kobe Bryant

[TheMACHINE]

Obvious Laker fan is obvious...

no shit.

[crc21209]

Only a matter of time.....

[Giuseppe]

.....

He got inside the wire, his back up against the wall and hammered out 4 & 5 before you could blink an eye.

tee, hee.

[Baseline]

Yeah, this guy's all about his team. Puhlease. Who on earth is going to fall for that one again?

It's not surprising that he's playing the martyr card, though. Saw that one coming ten miles away.

[Koolaid_Man]

Just Kobe's quotes, hit the link for the whole piece. It's based on an 'exclusive' by Peter Vecsey with more quotes, link to that at the bottom.



http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/07/kobe-admits-his-knee-is-nearly-bone-on-bone/


this has been well known amongst true Laker faithful for at least 3 yrs now but especially the last two years...:lmao

[TheMACHINE]

Only a matter of time.....

i agree..im sure he'll slow down in a the next few years. (isnt that what happens to most players his age? lol)

[DeadlyDynasty]

i agree..im sure he'll slow down in a the next few years. (isnt that what happens to most players his age? lol)

:rollin

Spurfan is a regular nostradamus..."Kobe is getting older and has lost a step."

Fascinating insight :tu

[Cane]

Even Kobe's knees gets more attention than Duncan's :cry:cry:cry:elephant:deadhorse

[Giuseppe]

Stands to reason, Cane:::Kobe has 5 rings. Duncan only has the 4.

[ElNono]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view4/1538711/walking-ass-o.gif
http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/65/barkays.jpg

[Giuseppe]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view4/1538711/walking-ass-o.gif
http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/65/barkays.jpg

:lmao

[TheMACHINE]

:rollin

Spurfan is a regular nostradamus..."Kobe is getting older and has lost a step."

Fascinating insight :tu

Spurs fan knows plenty about aging players. They also know as much about rapists then us.

[Giuseppe]

TheMACHINE

[Ghazi]

TheMACHINE

[TheMACHINE]

TheMACHINE

1LE7KS9c7Y0

[Ghazi]

:lol

[cobbler]

Yep... just Kobe putting out the "excuses" early for winning titles. Damn him! :lol

[Giuseppe]

Cobbler

[21_Blessings]

Kobe's just being a pussy, either shut up and play or retire.

Or he could wear a suit on the bench, like Dirk.

Instead, Kobe will just settle for number 6.

[LnGrrrR]

That Karma is one tardy motherf'er.


:lmao

[The Batman]

Or he could wear a suit on the bench, like Dirk.

Instead, Kobe will just settle for number 6.

Or Kobe will do his usual routine of saying how bad he is hurting before a game, and if he has a good game, he'll say his injury isnt as bad as he made it out to be

[ezau]

And the excuses begin...

[Ghazi]

Or he could wear a suit on the bench, like Bynum

Instead, Kobe will just settle for number 6.


fify

[midnightpulp]

His lift is severely degraded. And his ability to foray into traffic without the ball coming out reminds me of Tom Chambers when his game went hurriedly South.

Reminds one a little of Jabbar passing the torch to Magic.

We as Laker's brethren are not so fortunate this time around,,,though Pau takes great joy in the fact that he can categorically refuse to pass his torch without nary a by-your-leave. There ain't no "Magic" for him. Just a petered out Bryant

That's ok though. No matter how long it takes. No matter how much misery there lay ahead....I'm gonna go home with who brung me.

And daddy-O's, Pau brung me.

Pau Gasol

Excellent post, Cul.

:tu

[024]

is his pinky still injured? because it seems like he has had that injury since 2006.

[Budkin]

Man the guy's been playing at full tilt since he was like 18 or something... not surprising.

[Andy25]

woOu_4l3lio

[ohmwrecker]

Coincidentally, Luva and Kool's new joint that drops on Valentine's Day is titled Bone On Bone.

[ChuckD]

I read this earlier ... and I cringed. I think it's pretty amazing that he has ben able to go this long at this rate. And if things are that bleak as much as I admire Kobe as aplayer the team is bing irresponsible by signing Kobe for that many more years at THAT type of salary ... but hey it's not My money ...

Kobe was selfish for taking it. He should have done them a solid, and left some money on the table to shop for some younger team mates for his last couple of years.

[ChuckD]

Exactly, which explains why Duncan has been irrelevant the past 3 seasons.

19/11
19/11
18/10

If that's irrelevant, Bynum is non-existant.

[HarlemHeat37]

I give Kobe respect for playing through injuries and pain, he's obviously tough..I don't have a problem with any of this..I just find it funny that he talks about his injuries more than any player I've ever seen, in any sport..even though the media asks for it, he still blames his injuries for his poor play, which annoys me..

[Ghazi]

lol Spurs/Knicks/Heat fan

[Yorae]

fortunately, our rapist is better then thier rapist. :downspin:

Fortunately our rapist knees is better than their rapist knees...He got acquitted too.

[Baseline]

Fortunately our rapist knees is better than their rapist knees...He got acquitted too.

No, Bryant did not get acquitted. He paid the girl and undisclosed amount of money, and she dropped the case.

OJ Simpson didn't have that luxury.

Michael Vick didn't have that luxury.

But Bryant did it, and everybody knows it. Yet Laker fans still cheer for him every single day, and even dress their daughters in #24 jerseys.

Wow. Just wow.

[TheMACHINE]

No, Bryant did not get acquitted. He paid the girl and undisclosed amount of money, and she dropped the case.

OJ Simpson didn't have that luxury.

Michael Vick didn't have that luxury.

But Bryant did it, and everybody knows it. Yet Laker fans still cheer for him every single day, and even dress their daughters in #24 jerseys.

Wow. Just wow.

And he got 5 rings too.

Wow. Just wow.

[Giuseppe]

Your Neal raped too. You've no room.

[Killakobe81]

I give Kobe respect for playing through injuries and pain, he's obviously tough..I don't have a problem with any of this..I just find it funny that he talks about his injuries more than any player I've ever seen, in any sport..even though the media asks for it, he still blames his injuries for his poor play, which annoys me..

Exaggerate much? Hyperbole is your forte! Look we all know you hate Kobe but that is bullshit. But i guess one must deflect when their favorite player develops a mysterious elbowmymomfuckedatrollitits in the playoffs last year ...

[Baseline]

And he got 5 rings too.

Wow. Just wow.

Yes, he did. Riding the coattails of Shaquille and Pau.

By the way, Fisher has five rings, too.

So...wow. Just wow.

[Voice of Reason]

I give Kobe respect for playing through injuries and pain, he's obviously tough..I don't have a problem with any of this..I just find it funny that he talks about his injuries more than any player I've ever seen, in any sport..even though the media asks for it, he still blames his injuries for his poor play, which annoys me..

Hyperbole. If someone is actually injured, it usually results in a reduced level of play...and when prompted I don't see a problem in stating what is wrong with them. I can't recall when Kobe has said I played bad because of my pinkie, knee, back spasms, etc.

[HarlemHeat37]

Hyperbole. If someone is actually injured, it usually results in a reduced level of play...and when prompted I don't see a problem in stating what is wrong with them. I can't recall when Kobe has said I played bad because of my pinkie, knee, back spasms, etc.

Kobe was asked about his struggles during the OKC series and the end of last season, and he said it was due to his injuries..

Obviously injuries result in a reduced level of play..however, using them as an excuse, especially if you're a star player, is a pussy move IMO..what makes it even worse is that Kobe is portrayed as a "warrior" that doesn't make excuses..

[it's me]

Kome already working on his excuse just in case they fail to threepeat.... nothing to see here.

[HarlemHeat37]

Kome already working on his excuse just in case they fail to threepeat.... nothing to see here.

:lol..

[Killakobe81]

Kobe was asked about his struggles during the OKC series and the end of last season, and he said it was due to his injuries..

Obviously injuries result in a reduced level of play..however, using them as an excuse, especially if you're a star player, is a pussy move IMO..what makes it even worse is that Kobe is portrayed as a "warrior" that doesn't make excuses..

So your problem is with his protrayal? LOL he has control over that?!

Just say you hate his punk, raping ass ... stop trying to come up with new reasons it smells of desperation.

[greyforest]

kobe plays a SHITLOAD of minutes, not surprising. mentioning the injury now is a win/win crutch; if he loses, it's no surprise. if he wins, it's that much more adversity.

[it's me]

:lol..

I know...:lol

[jjktkk]

Kobe just needs alittle help as he gets older.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6527/41925983.jpg

[it's me]

Kobe just needs alittle help as he gets older.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6527/41925983.jpg

More help? he already has the Zebras, Stern, Memphis,etc...... :lol

[BoricuaCJA]

Exaggerate much? Hyperbole is your forte! Look we all know you hate Kobe but that is bullshit. But i guess one must deflect when their favorite player develops a mysterious elbowmymomfuckedatrollitits in the playoffs last year ...
Just wondering, what other player, in any sport, has talked about his injuries more than Kobe? Not saying I agree with HH37 but I can't really think of any other player.

[ElNono]

tbh, this is one thing Kobe didn't copy from MJ... Jordan never made excuses about his injuries, etc.

[Killakobe81]

Just wondering, what other player, in any sport, has talked about his injuries more than Kobe? Not saying I agree with HH37 but I can't really think of any other player.

kobeobsession yall got a bade case ...

[Jacob1983]

Jordan was 6 for 6 in the Finals.

[lefty]

The solution

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/1222/pg2_kobe_shoe1x_576.jpg

[TheMACHINE]

Just wondering, what other player, in any sport, has talked about his injuries more than Kobe? Not saying I agree with HH37 but I can't really think of any other player.

its the other way around. Reporters claim that Kobe gets pissed everytime they ask him about injuries. Phil Jackson just said that this "Bone on Bone" injury has been going on for the past two years, yet this is the first time we all heard about it.

Just cuz the media talks about all his injuries non-stop, that doesnt mean Kobe himself is going around talking about it.

ALso maybe people talk about it cuz he actually plays during his injuries instead of just sitting games like everyone else.

[TheMACHINE]

The solution

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/1222/pg2_kobe_shoe1x_576.jpg

these colors sucks but the shoes are aweeesooommmeee!

[ezau]

its the other way around. Reporters claim that Kobe gets pissed everytime they ask him about injuries. Phil Jackson just said that this "Bone on Bone" injury has been going on for the past two years, yet this is the first time we all heard about it.

Just cuz the media talks about all his injuries non-stop, that doesnt mean Kobe himself is going around talking about it.

ALso maybe people talk about it cuz he actually plays during his injuries instead of just sitting games like everyone else.

What a hero:cry:cry:cry

[TheMACHINE]

What a hero:cry:cry:cry

i would cry, but i wont let gravity take my tears.

[lefty]

Kobe must be really tired


Player by day,SuperHero by night


http://dundemworld.com/index/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kobe_isTHATyou2.jpeg

[Baseline]

Just wondering, what other player, in any sport, has talked about his injuries more than Kobe? Not saying I agree with HH37 but I can't really think of any other player.

Evel Knievel?

Nope, not even close.

Nobody in the history of sport - including gladiators in ancient Rome - has talked about his injuries, or perceived injuries, as much as K. Bryant. And nobody has ever begged to be referred to as a warrior as much as K. Bryant.

[Baseline]

Kobe must be really tired


Player by day,SuperHero by night


http://dundemworld.com/index/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kobe_isTHATyou2.jpeg

Uber-Douche 24/7.

[it's me]

Uber-Douche 24/7.

:lmao

[duncan228]

Practice issue put to rest (http://www.ocregister.com/sports/bryant-283307-practice-team.html)
Janis Carr
The Orange County Register

LOS ANGELES – It's not unusual to see the Lakers practice without Kobe Bryant. It's been protocol for the past three seasons because of Bryant's ailing knees.

Bryant had his right knee drained during last season's playoffs, then had surgery on the knee — his third such procedure — during the summer to repair some of the wear and tear cause by 14 NBA seasons.

Not participating in scrimmages and full drills was seen by the coaching staff as a way to save Bryant's knees and energy.

"He manages it really well," Coach Phil Jackson said Friday. "He has the ability to do that. It was an issue last year and then he had the operation in the summer. Now he's come back in a way that is most appropriate. He's stronger and started to practice some, and that helps."

Bryant, 32, has been showing up at practice more often since the Lakers lost to Miami on Christmas Day. After that embarrassing loss, Bryant said he was going to get his team focused and "beat it into their heads" during practice.

Peter Vecsey of the New York Post took exception to Bryant's infrequent practicing. The writer insinuated there is a conspiracy to keep the information quiet, and he asked the five-time NBA champion why he sits while his teammates go through drills.

Bryant said it was because he has "very little cartilage under my right knee cap, it's almost bone on bone."

Jackson said limiting Bryant's practice time — as well as that of Derek Fisher, who is 36 — was a well-thought out plan.

"When I sat down with him three years ago before the season, I told him (Bryant) the issue here is about getting older, maintaining leg strength and your ability to play," Jackson said.

"(I said) you're going to have issues, so practices are going to be monitored and you and I have to reach a point of agreement on this and I'm going to give you the liberty to pick and choose how you want to practice so we can do this the right way. That's been going on for a while."

Jackson said the team also is on board.

"We talked about it as a team," he said. "I'm sure the adjustment in having Kobe out there on the floor is a major adjustment and having him out there in practice makes it better for our team.

http://www.ocregister.com/sports/bryant-283307-practice-team.html

[ButtHurt Committee]

Evel Knievel?

Nope, not even close.

Nobody in the history of sport - including gladiators in ancient Rome - has talked about his injuries, or perceived injuries, as much as K. Bryant. And nobody has ever begged to be referred to as a warrior as much as K. Bryant.


Spurfan claims the Spurs suck because Jim, Manu and Tony are not healthy. Kobe goes back2back not being healthy.

[FkLA]

Kobe making excuses for his poor play, except this time he tries to make it more serious. What was it last season during that poor stretch? They tried to hype the fuck out of a small little chip in one of his fingers and made it seem like he was playing with a broken finger that was dangling and broken in half.

[Killakobe81]

LOL Ok so if Kobe is douche for making these so called injury excuses ...what does that make spur (some) fans? Yall whine about injuries from 3 years ago like some bitchy little girls ...

[ElNono]

LOL Ok so if Kobe is douche for making these so called injury excuses ...what does that make spur (some) fans? Yall whine about injuries from 3 years ago like some bitchy little girls ...

You really can't tell the difference between a player and fans making excuses?

[duncan228]

Kobe Bryant stops practicing with the Lakers. Again. (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/10/kobe-bryant-stops-practicing-with-the-lakers-again/)
Kurt Helin

It was during the Colonel Kurtz-like decent into darkness that was the Lakers play around Christmas that Kobe Bryant decided to do something very Kobe — fight through his knee pain (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/07/kobe-admits-his-knee-is-nearly-bone-on-bone/) and swelling because he needed to practice with the team again. That knee had kept him from practicing all season but it was no longer going to be an issue, he decided. As if one can just decide that.

The Lakers were lacking energy and cohesion, and practice is where those things are earned, so Kobe returned to push his teammates in practice.

Well, that time is over.

Kobe went back to not practicing with the Lakers Monday, according to Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register (http://lakers.ocregister.com/2011/01/10/kobe-goes-back-to-not-practicing-with-team/46496/). Kobe shot and did some work on the side but was not part of the Lakers intensive practice. Phil Jackson was good with this.


…“it’s time for him to be back” to individual strength training and avoid extra “wearing, tearing on the court.”

“It’s not an issue,” Jackson said. “He has to work with what sustains the effort he can put on the court (in games).”

The Lakers have won four in a row and six out of seven. Sure, those wins primarily have not been against the most stellar competition the league has to offer, but considering the Lakers have lost at home to the Bucks and Pacers and Grizzlies, Lakers fans should just gladly accept the wins with a smile.

The energy is up, so it seems Kobe’s practice return did the job. For now. Next week and through the end of the month Los Angeles will get tested against better teams, then in February there comes the seven game Grammy road trip, which will be the midterm for the Lakers and Kobe’s knee.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/10/kobe-bryant-stops-practicing-with-the-lakers-again/

[LeHeat_Dynasty]

This to me shows how valuable Kobe really is for the Lakers. Yes he has questionable shot election, yes he can still be too stubborn at times and yes I think he tends to make a big deal of his injury sometimes, but no one can really deny Kobe's impact on his teammates off the court. I honestly can't imagine Gasol commanding the same respect or presence from his teammates if he becomes a leader, so this where Kobe becomes a valuable commodity for the team.



I think Kobe's work ethic is what seperates him from the rest of his peers. With the amount of minutes and years he has logged in those legs, its quite remarkable to see him still play at this level. Never a huge fan of him, but I admit it will be a sad day in sports when this guy finally hangs it up.

[Giuseppe]

This to me shows how valuable Kobe really is for the Lakers. Yes he has questionable shot election, yes he can be stubborn at times and yes I think he tends to make a big deal of his injury sometimes, but no one can deny Kobe's impact on his teammates off the court.



I think Kobe's work ethic is what seperates him from the rest of the peers. With the amount of minutes and years he has logged in those legs, its quite remarkable to see him still play at this level. Never a huge fan of him, but I admit it will be a sad day in sports when this guy finally hangs it up.

LeHeat, obviously in the sauce of a Monday evening.

[LeHeat_Dynasty]

The thing I like about Kobe's legacy is it has a lot of character, it has its ups and down, he had a legitimate swagger and like most great players he's thick skinned who never backed down from failures. This makes him a true entertainer in my eyes, which is why I will miss him when he's gone. I believe Lebron is on the same path, his new villain role and recent dumb statements has made him more human, its all working for him TBH. Only thing he needs is a chip or two, maybe three or four.

[ElNono]

“Non Issue” Jackson said

[Giuseppe]

The thing I like about Kobe's legacy is it has a lot of character, it has its ups and down, he had a legitimate swagger and like most great players he's thick skinned who never backed down from failures. This makes him a true entertainer in my eyes, which is why I will miss him when he's gone.

LeHeat, you're shovelin' pretty deep there.

I'll shit where I eat for moment:::Kobe takes, but, he does not give. His quitting in Phoenix sticks in my craw. He's never acknowledged, nor apologized for that act. It's unforgiveable.

And he's not thick skinned. A thick skinned person would not hold close to his heart every transgression ever done to him. Kobe holds in such a way. Witness his bushwhack of Daddy in the post game news conference last June.

He portends to be an entertainer, but, he's never acting. What you see is what is there.

Colorado fucked him up.

[mabrignani]

Why does Peter Vecsey need to find Osama?

[lefty]

Kobe knows a thing or two about being bone-on-bone

[21_Blessings]

Kobe knows a thing or two about being bone-on-bone

ugh

[lefty]

ugh
Ugh

[silverblk mystix]

...ohhh...

I thought this thread was about something Kobe & Artest did in the showers....

[Baseline]

All of this Bryant legacy crap is hogwash.

If the Lakers get Chris Paul, and I'm sure they'll end up getting him or some other top name guard at some point, they'll win more titles than they have with Bryant's current frontline of Pau/Lamar/Bynum.

How did the Lakers threepeat back in 2000-2002? They had a beast of a big in Shaquille, who was in his prime and was completely unguardable. Well, the triumvirant of Pau/Lamar/Bynum is as strong as O'Neal, or stronger, plus they shoot free throws better then Shaquille and can spread the floor.

Bryant isn't anywhere near as valuable as people think. When he's gone, people will realize how easy it is to win in the NBA if you simply pound the post. Bryant makes things more difficult with his selfishness.

If the Lakers were smart, they'd run something like San Antonio ran during the 2005/2007 Duncan championship years, where the office was clearly inside-out. Both Pau and Lamar are excellent passers, so they could easily do that.

But then, Bryant doesn't "get his." So as long as Bryant is breathing, it won't happen.

[Giuseppe]

Perhaps, but, neither Pau nor Odom could do diddly squat till Kobe showed 'em where the bear shit in the buckwheat. They'd both been sayin' it (like you typed it above), but, sayin' & actually doin':::world a difference.

& I ain't talkin' out a school about my beloved Mav's fellows, but, Daddy rang their bell like they was glad to just have it end. Conversely, Kobe matched that one when the Magic rolled over and played dead, but, this last one against Boston was not shaved puss. It was the deal. And daddy-O, the deal was real.

Boiled down? You know the drill, but, hang a right, take a look:

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

[silverblk mystix]

Perhaps, but, neither Pau nor Odom could do diddly squat till Kobe showed 'em where the bear shit in the buckwheat. They'd both been sayin' it (like you typed it above), but, sayin' & actually doin':::world a difference.

& I ain't talkin' out a school about my beloved Mav's fellows, but, Daddy rang their bell like they was glad to just have it end. Conversely, Kobe matched that one when the Magic rolled over and played dead, but, this last one against Boston was not shaved puss. It was the deal. And daddy-O, the deal was real.

Boiled down? You know the drill, but, hang a right, take a look:

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

this last one against Boston was the real deal...

here's the deal;

25 free throws in the last 20 minutes of the game.

The title was a gift ....plain & simple.

[Giuseppe]

this last one against Boston was the real deal...

here's the deal;

25 free throws in the last 20 minutes of the game.

The title was a gift ....plain & simple.

Eh. That's sour grapes.

We ended those fucks.

This time. This f'in time when Bryant was resisted, he didn't go off on a tangent. No. Uh, uh. That psychopathic sob went down to the paint and rebounded his screwball ass off. Same thing he did the other night Vs. New York.

[jjktkk]

Perhaps, but, neither Pau nor Odom could do diddly squat till Kobe showed 'em where the bear shit in the buckwheat. They'd both been sayin' it (like you typed it above), but, sayin' & actually doin':::world a difference.

& I ain't talkin' out a school about my beloved Mav's fellows, but, Daddy rang their bell like they was glad to just have it end. Conversely, Kobe matched that one when the Magic rolled over and played dead, but, this last one against Boston was not shaved puss. It was the deal. And daddy-O, the deal was real.

Boiled down? You know the drill, but, hang a right, take a look:

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

Guiseppe, you ever consider doing a rap about how Kobe's ass taste?

[Giuseppe]

Guiseppe, you ever consider doing a rap about how Kobe's ass taste?

It ain't all love. My record on Bryant is legible and present on this Board.

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.

[cobbler]

this last one against Boston was the real deal...

here's the deal;

25 free throws in the last 20 minutes of the game.

The title was a gift ....plain & simple.

And everyone a legit foul because Boston was out of gas and playing defense with their arms instead of their feet. Alanon ot Luva or some other Laker fan posted a pic of every foul a day or two after and everyone was legit.

Watch the games!

edit: watch them without the Laker hatred that is :toast

[Cant_Be_Faded]

<<<<<<<<<<< CBF's Title Strikes Again.

Now I'm going to change it to Kobe is able to move his legs.