Bryant praises himself for inspiring others

[irishock]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/kobe-bryant-congratulates-himself-influencing-ethic-generation-210017129--nba.html


This guy just doesn't stop:lol

[Stabula]

God damn he really doesn't stop. If you weren't aware how pretentious a prima donna like Bryant is then you know now.

[Deuce Bigalow]

Doesn't stop what?

[midnightpulp]

Doesn't stop what?

Being a faggot.

[irishock]

Doesn't stop what?

dumbass doesn't even understand

[LkrFan]

He taught LeBronze how to win in 2008 Olympics tbh. Now he's a champion.

[Deuce Bigalow]

dumbass doesn't even understand
Explain to me what he should stop exactly if you're so smart

[midnightpulp]

He taught LeBronze how to win in 2008 Olympics tbh. Now he's a champion.

No he didn't. He was shooting 30% against Angola and letting Rudy Fernandez torch him in the Gold Medal game.

Keep telling me about the 4 pt play, though. Aside from that moment, Kobe was garbage in the Olympics.

[Deuce Bigalow]

No he didn't. He was shooting 30% against Angola and letting Rudy Fernandez torch him in the Gold Medal game.

Keep telling me about the 4 pt play, though. Aside from that moment, Kobe was garbage in the Olympics.
13 points in 4th quarter and 20 in the 2nd half in Gold medal game. Be happy that he gave USA gold.

[Clipper Nation]

He taught LeBronze how to win in 2008 Olympics tbh. Now he's a champion.
Nah, LeGold tought Kobronze how to win...

[midnightpulp]

13 points in 4th quarter and 20 in the 2nd half in Gold medal game. Be happy that he gave USA gold.

How did he give the USA anything when Wade had the better game? He also let his primary assignment, Fernandez, outscore him 22 to 20.

Kobe's Gold Medal game is the most overrated performance in sports' history, only remembered because of that 4 point play.

[midnightpulp]

2:03 104 : 111 No.9 Wade, Dwayne (USA) hit the 3 point shot (Ass No. 6)
2:25 104 : 108 No.10 Jimenez, Carlos (ESP) hit the 3 point shot (Ass No. 7)

Kobefan constantly tells me everyone deferred to Kobe in the clutch and that he "rescued" Team USA from an embarrassing defeat.

Fact. Wade made the clutchest shot of the game. Spain was never closer in the 4th until that moment (before Spain's 3 to close within 4, Kobe missed a forced heat-check 3. Fitting).

Thank you, Dwyane Wade. 9/12 for 27 points and the clutchest shot of the game.

[LkrFan]

No he didn't. He was shooting 30% against Angola and letting Rudy Fernandez torch him in the Gold Medal game.

Keep telling me about the 4 pt play, though. Aside from that moment, Kobe was garbage in the Olympics.Without Kobe, he garnered a Bronze Medal playing with Tim Duncan. With Kobe, he won 2-Gold Medals.

[midnightpulp]

My fave Kobe performance from the Beijing Games:

http://oi45.tinypic.com/xue4j.jpg

0-8 from downtown against a bunch of midget spear chuckers :lol

[pass1st]

My fave Kobe performance from the Beijing Games:

http://oi45.tinypic.com/xue4j.jpg

0-8 from downtown against a bunch of midget spear chuckers :lol

He got an assist :tu

[midnightpulp]

Without Kobe, he garnered a Bronze Medal playing with Tim Duncan. With Kobe, he won 2-Gold Medals.

Gold Medals are team accomplishments, though.

Kobe never steps foot in China and the USA would still roll. That team was far, far better than the '04 team that heavily featured Starbury and A.I. as Wade and James looked on from the bench.

[midnightpulp]

Without Kobe, he garnered a Bronze Medal playing with Tim Duncan. With Kobe, he won 2-Gold Medals.

http://oi49.tinypic.com/2n0m39i.jpg

[Deuce Bigalow]

http://oi49.tinypic.com/2n0m39i.jpg
Why was their FT% so bad? wtf

[midnightpulp]

Why was their FT% so bad? wtf

Small sample size. They didn't really take a whole lot. I think Kobe had only 12 attempts throughout the entire Olympics.

[LkrFan]

Gold Medals are team accomplishments, though.

Kobe never steps foot in China and the USA would still roll. That team was far, far better than the '04 team that heavily featured Starbury and A.I. as Wade and James looked on from the bench.

Out of curiosity, what were TD's Olympic stats?

[midnightpulp]

Out of curiosity, what were TD's Olympic stats?

13 and 9 on 58% shooting.

[Deuce Bigalow]

Nah, LeGold tought Kobronze how to win...
Are you posting this from a mental institution?

[racm]

13 and 9 on 58% shooting.

What were Starbury's and AI's stats?

[midnightpulp]

What were Starbury's and AI's stats?

http://oi46.tinypic.com/2012l2r.jpg

Starbury averaged 10.5 on 50% shooting. So he was decent.

[midnightpulp]

http://oi46.tinypic.com/2012l2r.jpg

Starbury averaged 10.5 on 50% shooting. So he was decent.

AI also let Manu rape him in the Semis. Manu went off for 29 on 9/13 shooting, while the "Answer" responded with 10 points on 3/12 shooting.

[Deuce Bigalow]

pulp making excuses for Duncan getting Bronze I see. Bbbb-bb-but I though he carried "scrubs" to a championship in the NBA?

[Deuce Bigalow]

http://www.biography.com/assets/images/bionow/men%27s-basketball-olympics-04.jpg

http://i.imm.io/Nylp.png

http://i.imm.io/AiKB.jpeg

[Clipper Nation]

Wasn't that the year Kobe was busy with his rape charges but used "the terrorists" as his excuse not to play?

[purplengold]

Duncan hopeless outta pop system

[HI-FI]

God damn he really doesn't stop. If you weren't aware how pretentious a prima donna like Bryant is then you know now.
I don't think Kobe is pretentious. I think he suffers from a narcissistic personality disorder, basically a sociopath. The type of people that make everything about them, manipulate everyone to get their way, usually end up violating someone's personal space via raping or buttfucking someone when they say no.

[LkrFan]

13 and 9 on 58% shooting.
That's true, but I can't find a pic of Kobe like this one:

http://i.imm.io/AiKB.jpeg

:downspin: that shit mid. :lol

[Sean Cagney]

Duncan hopeless outta pop system

I am pretty damn sure Duncan made Pops system what it is... I mean that dude is a decent player you know.
That's true, but I can't find a pic of Kobe like this one:

http://i.imm.io/AiKB.jpeg

:downspin: that shit mid. :lol

Yes you can find a pic of Kobe crying on the net or one of him in some white outfit looking mighty gay! I am sure you can. The one with the WHITE HAT ON!

[purplengold]

I am pretty damn sure Duncan made Pops system what it is... I mean that dude is a decent player you know.

or maybe pop made Duncan better than he truly is by puttin him in a role he good at

[Sean Cagney]

or maybe pop made Duncan better than he truly is by puttin him in a role he good at

Come on man stop it, Duncan has been good in SA since day one. POP is a HOF coach no doubt but I could say maybe Shaq made Kobe better during his prime or Phil made him better with the triangle as well if we want to go there, but TALENT is talent, you can't teach the knack for cluth or the leadership some have, it's natural! Lets not take away from HOF players now because we don't like them or hate at times.

[DMC]

Are you posting this from a mental institution?

I fully expect that you are in a face fuck video where the piston pusher is wearing a Kobe mask.

[Koolaid_Man]

That's true, but I can't find a pic of Kobe like this one:

http://i.imm.io/AiKB.jpeg

:downspin: that shit mid. :lol

Let me stop you Laker fan...Let's get one thing straight about Tim Duncan ....

Tim Duncan was the leader of the US National Bronze Team in the 2004 Olympics.

Duncan got exposed on the international stage and was an embarrassment to our Nation... he didn't like FIBA because it was too physical and he was intimidated by the presence of 7'4" Roberto Duenas. Duncan looked like he wanted out from the first game. Dude was a total failure on the Olympic stage...a quitter and seemingly borderline turncoat on his country...he said and I've quoted many times before that he's never play for Team USA again and had nothing to teach other players interested in international play...now if this isn't the Apex of selfishness then nothing is...

[Ice009]

Without Kobe, he garnered a Bronze Medal playing with Tim Duncan. With Kobe, he won 2-Gold Medals.

If Kobe bothered to show up along with that faggot Garnett it would have been a gold then too. A lot of those players stayed home because they were scared shitless and made excuses not to go.

[djohn2oo8]

:lol this thread

[Clipper Nation]

That's true, but I can't find a pic of Kobe like this one:

http://i.imm.io/AiKB.jpeg

:downspin: that shit mid. :lol
http://fourhorsementattoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/kobe-crying.jpg

[LkrFan]

http://fourhorsementattoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/kobe-crying.jpg
Clippers' trophy case (in HD):

[djohn2oo8]

He does inspire others to get traded pretty well. Gotta give him that.

[Clipper Nation]

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1032/1418770594_2370f2e356.jpg

[Koolaid_Man]

If Kobe bothered to show up along with that faggot Garnett it would have been a gold then too. A lot of those players stayed home because they were scared shitless and made excuses not to go.

^ Translation = Duncan wanted to ride Kobe's coattails to a gold medal....

[ambchang]

Not sure why you guys are so negative about it. A reporter asked him how he inspired, and he answered. I think it's legit that Kobe did pass down some of this work ethic to a younger generation.

One thing the youngin's can never learn from Kobe is how to attract a dominant front line, use it up, spit them out, and then pretend the team success was all due to himself.

[Leetonidas]

NBA title > Gold Medal

like a gold medal means anything :lol

[purplengold]

Come on man stop it, Duncan has been good in SA since day one. POP is a HOF coach no doubt but I could say maybe Shaq made Kobe better during his prime or Phil made him better with the triangle as well if we want to go there, but TALENT is talent, you can't teach the knack for cluth or the leadership some have, it's natural! Lets not take away from HOF players now because we don't like them or hate at times.

he gotta plenty of talent but im sayin maybe what make him top 10 insteada top 10-15 be pop's system

[JamStone]

2:03 104 : 111 No.9 Wade, Dwayne (USA) hit the 3 point shot (Ass No. 6)
2:25 104 : 108 No.10 Jimenez, Carlos (ESP) hit the 3 point shot (Ass No. 7)

Kobefan constantly tells me everyone deferred to Kobe in the clutch and that he "rescued" Team USA from an embarrassing defeat.

Fact. Wade made the clutchest shot of the game. Spain was never closer in the 4th until that moment (before Spain's 3 to close within 4, Kobe missed a forced heat-check 3. Fitting).

Thank you, Dwyane Wade. 9/12 for 27 points and the clutchest shot of the game.

Just fact checking here, but are you suggesting that with a 4 point deficit, Spain was closer than when it was a 2 point deficit at 91-89?

At 91-89 early in the 4th quarter, that's when Kobe took over, and helped account for 14 of the next 17 points until the Wade three pointer.

It's okay if you think Wade's three was the most clutch. But I have a hard time understanding why you think 4 points is closer than 2 points.

[Koolaid_Man]

NBA title > Gold Medal

like a gold medal means anything :lol

hey sweet leets...let Kool put it in perspective for ya...

Kobe 5
TOSB 4

Kobe 2 Gold Medals

TOSB 1 Bronze

[Koolaid_Man]

Not sure why you guys are so negative about it. A reporter asked him how he inspired, and he answered. I think it's legit that Kobe did pass down some of this work ethic to a younger generation.

One thing the youngin's can never learn from Kobe is how to attract a dominant front line, use it up, spit them out, and then pretend the team success was all due to himself.


what I love most about Kobe's attitude is that he feels he knows it all...I love this:





Asked what it’s like to be the old guy on the team, Bryant said, “I’m where everybody wants to get to. I just happen to be still playing.”

“Can you learn anything from these young guys?” he was asked.


Bryant: “No.”

“You know everything?”


Bryant: “I don’t know if I know it all, but I know more than they do.”

my nigga

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/09/kobe-says-his-usa-teammates-cant-teach-him-anything-new/

[DeadlyDynasty]

What most of the pee-ons in this thread (like ambchang, for starters) don't get--and will never understand--is that Kobe is legendary because he's played 17+ years in the league on the 2nd most notable sports franchise (behind the Yankees) and has done pretty much whatever he's wanted to do. He ran the most dominant center out of town b/c he wouldn't cede the limelight to Kobe. He did the same to the GOAT coach--only for him to come back to him with apologies.

He does anything he wants to do and doesn't give a shit what people think. He's basically living the life that everyone here dreams of living.:lol

[Koolaid_Man]

What most of the pee-ons in this thread (like ambchang, for starters) don't get--and will never understand--is that Kobe is legendary because he's played 17+ years in the league on the 2nd most notable sports franchise (behind the Yankees) and has done pretty much whatever he's wanted to do. He ran the most dominant center out of town b/c he wouldn't cede the limelight to Kobe. He did the same to the GOAT coach--only for him to come back to him with apologies.

He does anything he wants to do and doesn't give a shit what people think. He's basically living the life that everyone here dreams of living.:lol

I've said it before I wish I was Kobe...rape allegations and all...I can only dream what the adulation, access to women, fame, money and constant shitting on the Spurs is like....the only other person's life I wish I could experience is Michael Jackson's...

[HeatChamps]

He inspired others to rape and get away with it. lol

[JRHernandez88]

This is what is expected to come out of the goat spoiled brat of the league.

[irishock]

How the fuck did this become Tim vs Kobe part 3000?

[purplengold]

all that matter is lakers got da spurs championship number squared

[irishock]

all that matter is lakers got da spurs championship number squared

4^2 = 11?

[ambchang]

What most of the pee-ons in this thread (like ambchang, for starters) don't get--and will never understand--is that Kobe is legendary because he's played 17+ years in the league on the 2nd most notable sports franchise (behind the Yankees) and has done pretty much whatever he's wanted to do. He ran the most dominant center out of town b/c he wouldn't cede the limelight to Kobe. He did the same to the GOAT coach--only for him to come back to him with apologies.

He does anything he wants to do and doesn't give a shit what people think. He's basically living the life that everyone here dreams of living.:lol

What most idiots on this thread ( like DeadlyDynasty, for starters) don't get--and will never understand is that I stated multiple times Kobe did whatever he wanted to do in this league multiple times, and they still can't see where I stand.

[DMX7]

Oh, that was great when Kobe was crying like a little bitch in 2003, then decided to go rape some chicks on Colorado to get Bruce Bowen off his mind.

[baseline bum]

What most of the pee-ons in this thread (like ambchang, for starters) don't get--and will never understand--is that Kobe is legendary because he's played 17+ years in the league on the 2nd most notable sports franchise (behind the Yankees) and has done pretty much whatever he's wanted to do. He ran the most dominant center out of town b/c he wouldn't cede the limelight to Kobe. He did the same to the GOAT coach--only for him to come back to him with apologies.

He does anything he wants to do and doesn't give a shit what people think. He's basically living the life that everyone here dreams of living.:lol

He wanted to miss the playoffs in his prime and blow a 3-1 lead to a team not built for the playoffs?

[baseline bum]

Can anyone find a pic of Duncan like this one?

http://www.absolutenow.com/mugshots/images/BryantKobe.jpg

[purplengold]

4^2 = 11?

no it is 16, ya dumbfuck

[whitemamba]

Can anyone find a pic of Duncan like this one?

http://www.absolutenow.com/mugshots/images/BryantKobe.jpg


Innocent tbh, it wa mutual.

[baseline bum]

Innocent tbh, it wa mutual.

Doesn't really matter tbh, as ratting Shaq out to the one time was worse.

[whitemamba]

Doesn't really matter tbh, as ratting Shaq out to the one time was worse.

Shaq was fat and out of shape

[irishock]

no it is 16, ya dumbfuck

lol dumbfuck doesn't get the joke

[Deuce Bigalow]

4^2 = 11?
Minneapolis LAKERS

[The Batman]

Minneapolis

[irishock]

Minneapolis

[Deuce Bigalow]

Minneapolis Lakers

[Deuce Bigalow]

http://www.latimes.com/includes/projects/img/lakers/bio_photos/george_mikan.jpg

http://www.hokiephotos.com/images/stories/sports/basketball/hall-of-fame/holy-grail-of-basketball-george-mikan-1948-bowman-psa10.jpg

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2005/06/02/sports/02mikan.jpg

[The Batman]

Minneapolis

So you followed them back then?

[purplengold]

lol dumbfuck doesn't get the joke

yeh I know you tryna make a joke, but you still look lika dumbfuck with it

[midnightpulp]

Let me stop you Laker fan...Let's get one thing straight about Tim Duncan ....

Tim Duncan was the leader of the US National Bronze Team in the 2004 Olympics.

Duncan got exposed on the international stage and was an embarrassment to our Nation... he didn't like FIBA because it was too physical and he was intimidated by the presence of 7'4" Roberto Duenas. Duncan looked like he wanted out from the first game. Dude was a total failure on the Olympic stage...a quitter and seemingly borderline turncoat on his country...he said and I've quoted many times before that he's never play for Team USA again and had nothing to teach other players interested in international play...now if this isn't the Apex of selfishness then nothing is...

FIBA = physical?

Possibly the stupidest thing I've ever read on any forum anywhere. FIBA's a guard's and shooter's league, which is why Carmelo Anthony loves it, which is why Manu Ginobili can lead Argentina to a Gold Medal, and which is also why it's beyond pathetic that Kirby couldn't even break 50% shooting when Wade and James were shooting 70%.

Kobe played like hot, steamy shit in the '08 Olympic, including the Gold Medal game in which he let NBA scrub Ruby Fernandez outscore him 22 to 20.

:lol Doberman Defense

[midnightpulp]

FIBA = physical?

Possibly the stupidest thing I've ever read on any forum anywhere. FIBA's a guard's and shooter's league, which is why Carmelo Anthony loves it, which is why Manu Ginobili can lead Argentina to a Gold Medal, and which is also why it's beyond pathetic that Kirby couldn't even break 50% shooting when Wade and James were shooting 70%.

Kobe played like hot, steamy shit in the '08 Olympic, including the Gold Medal game in which he let NBA scrub Ruby Fernandez outscore him 22 to 20.

:lol Doberman Defense

http://oi46.tinypic.com/2zi3gbd.jpg

[DMC]

I've said it before I wish I was Kobe...rape allegations and all...I can only dream what the adulation, access to women, fame, money and constant shitting on the Spurs is like....the only other person's life I wish I could experience is Michael Jackson's...

Anything would beat being a Spurs fan pretending to be a Lakers fan pretending to be black, right ES?

[Dunc n Dave]

FIBA = physical?

Possibly the stupidest thing I've ever read on any forum anywhere. FIBA's a guard's and shooter's league, which is why Carmelo Anthony loves it, which is why Manu Ginobili can lead Argentina to a Gold Medal, and which is also why it's beyond pathetic that Kirby couldn't even break 50% shooting when Wade and James were shooting 70%.

Kobe played like hot, steamy shit in the '08 Olympic, including the Gold Medal game in which he let NBA scrub Ruby Fernandez outscore him 22 to 20.

:lol Doberman Defense

Exactly! Duncan spent most of the Olympics in foul trouble. He was tired of the ticky tack calls he kept getting where he'd get a clean block up top, but still be called for a foul because his off hand was touching the hip of the shooter. In FIBA, you are allowed ZERO contact on a block, otherwise it's a foul. That's what pissed him off the most about the FIBA rules.

[racm]

Didn't help that the US offense was letting Marbury and Iverson chuck. When they're your starting backcourt and Larry Brown sat LeBron/Wade/Melo, you're screwed.

[HeatChamps]

Didn't help that the US offense was letting Marbury and Iverson chuck. When they're your starting backcourt and Larry Brown sat LeBron/Wade/Melo, you're screwed.
One of the most baffling decisions ever. Some coaches have it in for young players. I don't get it but it seems they are harming more than helping that youngster.

[DMC]

Let me stop you Laker fan...Let's get one thing straight about Tim Duncan ....

Tim Duncan was the leader of the US National Bronze Team in the 2004 Olympics.

Duncan got exposed on the international stage and was an embarrassment to our Nation... he didn't like FIBA because it was too physical and he was intimidated by the presence of 7'4" Roberto Duenas. Duncan looked like he wanted out from the first game. Dude was a total failure on the Olympic stage...a quitter and seemingly borderline turncoat on his country...he said and I've quoted many times before that he's never play for Team USA again and had nothing to teach other players interested in international play...now if this isn't the Apex of selfishness then nothing is...

This was the year the nation was focused on Kobe's rape trial. Kobe was accused of rape in 2003, "Bryant was accused of sexual assault (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant_sexual_assault_case) after having sex with a hotel employee in Colorado (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado). In September 2004, prosecutors dropped the case after his accuser refused to testify. A civil suit was later filed and settled out of court." and "In the following summer, he had to withdraw from the Olympic team because of his legal case.[191] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant#cite_note-191)" So you feel Kobe was saved from bronze by a rape trial. Solid logic.

This was the year Kobe cost his stacked team the ring. "in the following 2003–04 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_NBA_season) season, the Lakers were able to acquire NBA All-Stars Karl Malone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Malone), and Gary Payton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Payton) to make another push at the NBA Championship.[59] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant#cite_note-59) Before the season began, Bryant was arrested for sexual assault.[60] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant#cite_note-60) (rape) This caused Bryant to miss some games due to court appearances or attend court earlier in the day and travel to play games later in same day.[61] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant#cite_note-61)"

This was the year the Lakers lost to the Pistons, the same Pistons the Spurs beat the following year.

This was the year the Spurs won the Olympic Gold (Manu, Oberto). So sure, one Spur lost, but 2 won. How many Lakers won anything?

2004 is not a year any Laker fan should ever want brought up in conversation, much less should they initiate it. (I say Laker instead of Lakers fan because, though you are just a Spurs fan in a troll costume, you pretend to be a Kobe fan).

Kobe's 3 year period was as follows: Watching Tim hold up the Finals MVP trophy, Rape and watching Chauncey hold up the Finals MVP trophy, Watching Tim hold up the Finals MVP trophy.

These are things we all know, things that have been established here, yet you get right back in the belt line and strip down again for your beating.

[purplengold]

sausage fingers up there gettin antsy

[JRHernandez88]

Lmao @ this thread. Shits comedy