Why did Kobe take that last shot?

[mardigan]

What are you talking about? It was 10 seconds left and the lakers were up by 5. The game was pretty much over. There was no way the wolves would of came back 5 down with 10 seconds left. And Kobe knew how many points he had that's why he did that selfish crap.

Like I said, so what that he wanted 50, as you said the game was already over, what player wouldnt have taken that to the hole needing only one bucket? It doesnt make him selfish, it makes him aware of what is going on. If the game was still in the balance and he had a teamate open for a layup or something, that would be selfish, but your argument doesnt make sense to me

[TheNextGen]

Like I said, so what that he wanted 50, as you said the game was already over, what player wouldnt have taken that to the hole needing only one bucket? It doesnt make him selfish, it makes him aware of what is going on. If the game was still in the balance and he had a teamate open for a layup or something, that would be selfish, but your argument doesnt make sense to me

Heck 5 points, 10 seconds....i'd take it. I wouldnt risk getting fouled when you can get an easy basket.