sons just another TYPICAL night for the media's "best player in the NBA"

[Double-Up]

She's also rich as . Hot, dumb, and rich. Marriage to her provides a great sex life, tons of money, and someone too stupid to prevent you from spending that money. Sounds like a sweet deal.

Sounds good to me, too bad 98% of guys can't pull her.

[The Gemini Method]

But you see, that's where the conundrum arises--what you're saying is an opinion. Does that necessarily mean he isn't one of the best to ever play the game? How come then, and this is merely a question, do a majority of his peers and even those who didn't play against him (Larry Bird for example...) continuously label him as much? His contemporaries know the game probably a bit more than you and I. Look, I'm not one to compare him to Jordan but to say he is a role player is stretching. One revert to old Kobe against a improving Clipper team doesn't diminish what the guy has done since coming into the league. Yes the media is a hypebeast because of its natural evolution from print to the world of twittering and universal exposure. Yeah, I'm a Laker fan until they prepare me for cremation, but as a basketball fan first--I know I would even consider the guy for one of the best to have played at the SG.

[The Gemini Method]

She's also rich as . Hot, dumb, and rich. Marriage to her provides a great sex life, tons of money, and someone too stupid to prevent you from spending that money. Sounds like a sweet deal.

I wonder how much of this is an act? I mean, to play the part is not that hard...beautiful blonde...not MENSA quality...body is kickin' type deal. She has to be a tad bit smarter than what she leads on.

[BRHornet45]

I wonder how much of this is an act? I mean, to play the part is not that hard...beautiful blonde...not MENSA quality...body is kickin' type deal. She has to be a tad bit smarter than what she leads on.

son I'm sure she is pretty damn ditzy like most blonde broads, but she probably takes it to the next level on purpose at times. personally I think Jessica is smart. why? because the "air head" act has provided her with millions of dollars that she may not have seen just acting "normal". I read that her shoe company has done over $400 million sales. crazy. regardless she is a true full grown beast imo

[The Gemini Method]

Perhaps she was also hired by the Eagles to date Tony Romo back in the day. You know, to mess up his legendary game-day focus...

She wasn't born into money, so she has to have some wits about her. I mean, she is still going strong even though she hasn't been directly in the limelight of late. I didn't even know she had a shoe company...though.

[JoeTait75]

son I agree. of course there is no secret that ALL star players get special treatment in the WWE, but none get anywhere near the treatment that Kobe and Lebron get. the hype is the worst part. for the media to actually have the audacity to compare Kobe or Lebron to someone like Michael Jordan, Magic, Bird, etc., etc. is a joke. lets wait 15 years and see how their numbers look before hyping them up.

If this was 20 years ago you'd be doing the same complaining about the constant fellating of Michael Jordan, BR. Because he got the same favorable treatment from officials, the same non-stop hype from the media- well before he won a championship.

This stuff has been going on for years.

[BRHornet45]

If this was 20 years ago you'd be doing the same complaining about the constant fellating of Michael Jordan, BR. Because he got the same favorable treatment from officials, the same non-stop hype from the media- well before he won a championship.

This stuff has been going on for years.

son not true. however no one is doubting that Jordan got favorable calls, but he never had to rely on being rewarded freebies at the line like Kobe has. Kobe has averaged roughly 8 free throws per game in his career, Jordan around 6.5.... that's a load of points in between. should I even mention the drastic difference between their shooting percentages? Jordan shot right at .500% for his career, Kobe is at a below average .450%.

also, should I bring up the playoffs? ...

[Double-Up]

LOL at this discussion, mother ers should be on hush mouth...Jordan > Kobe...to anyone with real basketbal knowledge.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I don't blame Kobe for the kind of night he had. The Lakers have had a lot of games recently when everyone besides Kobe and Pau don't show up. Fisher, Odom, Artest, and Farmar are 4 players who come to mind that have demonstrated terrible shot selection this year and have done things to send Kobe to message that he shouldn't expect them to make the right decision with the ball if he passes it to them.

Maybe Kobe was too trigger happy last night and shouldn't have shot 30 times. I also know when Gasol is injured, Bynum needs to step up his scoring and be more aggressive, not go 7-16 and only get to the line once. He's simply too gifted as a big man to be that inefficient and only draw one foul with 16 shots. Also, whether Gasol is injured or not but even moreso when he is, Odom should to do a lot better than go 3-11 and also get to the line more than once. Finally, regardless of Gasol, Fisher obviously could have done a few things differently when he has more turnovers (4) than points (3), a player as experienced and smart is Fisher playing like that his nothing to do with Kobe. Shannon Brown is the one player on LA other than Kobe who scored above his season average last night, a game when they needed more than two players to step their scoring up. So first, Brown should get more minutes, and second, Kobe isn't the one to blame for that loss.

[sexinthatsx]

I don't blame Kobe for the kind of night he had. The Lakers have had a lot of games recently when everyone besides Kobe and Pau don't show up. Fisher, Odom, Artest, and Farmar are 4 players who come to mind that have demonstrated terrible shot selection this year and have done things to send Kobe to message that he shouldn't expect them to make the right decision with the ball if he passes it to them.

Maybe Kobe was too trigger happy last night and shouldn't have shot 30 times. I also know when Gasol is injured, Bynum needs to step up his scoring and be more aggressive, not go 7-16 and only get to the line once. He's simply too gifted as a big man to be that inefficient and only draw one foul with 16 shots. Also, whether Gasol is injured or not but even moreso when he is, Odom should to do a lot better than go 3-11 and also get to the line more than once. Finally, regardless of Gasol, Fisher obviously could have done a few things differently when he has more turnovers (4) than points (3), a player as experienced and smart is Fisher playing like that his nothing to do with Kobe. Shannon Brown is the one player on LA other than Kobe who scored above his season average last night, a game when they needed more than two players to step their scoring up. So first, Brown should get more minutes, and second, Kobe isn't the one to blame for that loss.

Pau is out, which means their only presence in the low post is Bynum. The team basically became a 3 point shooting team like Orlando overnight, and Kobe turned back into his old ways of hogging the ball.

[BRHornet45]

Pau is out, which means their only presence in the low post is Bynum. The team basically became a 3 point shooting team like Orlando overnight, and Kobe turned back into his old ways of hogging the ball.

even more proof as to why Gasol deserved finals MVP last year. or at least co-MVP ... but oh wait, the media didn't like that idea so they just turned the other cheek and acted as if Kobe carried that team. gimme a break.

[Killakobe81]

he struggled the last TWO nights no doubt about it ...but when Wade or KLebron do the same yall praise him for his assists ...
Also, BR where was your post when the media self-proclaimed "best PG in the NBA" struggled AGAIN when facing Derron williams?!

[Shastafarian]

he struggled the last TWO nights no doubt about it ...but when Wade or KLebron do the same yall praise him for his assists ...
Also, BR where was your post when the media self-proclaimed "best PG in the NBA" struggled AGAIN when facing Derron williams?!

wut

[JoeTait75]

also, should I bring up the playoffs? ...

No need to do that.

Look, anyone who isn't a Lake Show homer knows Jordan > Kobe. But MJ would shoot his team out of games from time to time, especially early in his career, and the media would cover for his flaws- at least until "The Jordan Rules" came out.

This is two leagues. One league for superstars, another league for everyone else. That's all I'm saying.

[BRHornet45]

he struggled the last TWO nights no doubt about it ...but when Wade or KLebron do the same yall praise him for his assists ...
Also, BR where was your post when the media self-proclaimed "best PG in the NBA" struggled AGAIN when facing Derron williams?!

struggled? son last time I checked we WON that game. did you even watch the game? ... Paul hit the final two clutch shots to win the game, one of which he stole the ball from Williams and a crossover on him for a layup.
lol. ignorance is bliss

oh and son I do hate on Lebron. however even with the hype Lebron is better than Kobe EVER was.

[Killakobe81]

struggled? son last time I checked we WON that game. did you even watch the game? ... Paul hit the final two clutch shots to win the game, one of which he stole the ball from Williams and a crossover on him for a layup.
lol. ignorance is bliss

oh and son I do hate on Lebron. however even with the hype Lebron is better than Kobe EVER was.

he came up big late illl give him that but again EVERYtime he faces Dwill he struggles ...you thought he played well?

[Shastafarian]

he came up big late illl give him that but again EVERYtime he faces Dwill he struggles ...you thought he played well?

Last year Paul averaged 23/8.7/3.3 on 57% shooting against Utah.

[BRHornet45]

he came up big late illl give him that but again EVERYtime he faces Dwill he struggles ...you thought he played well?

son he still put up 12, 9, 6, and 3

not a great game by any means, but far from "not playing well". those numbers are well above average. not to mention he pretty much won the game at the end with his final two shots.

[BRHornet45]

he came up big late illl give him that but again EVERYtime he faces Dwill he struggles ...you thought he played well?

everytime? are you dumb?

[Killakobe81]

son he still put up 12, 9, 6, and 3

not a great game by any means, but far from "not playing well". those numbers are well above average. not to mention he pretty much won the game at the end with his final two shots.

At leats you ask I have no need to ask ...

Seriously though 12 9 6 3 are good stats but not even CP3's averages ...

[milkshakeballa]

even more proof as to why Gasol deserved finals MVP last year. or at least co-MVP ... but oh wait, the media didn't like that idea so they just turned the other cheek and acted as if Kobe carried that team. gimme a break.

sigh.....fukin troll

[Killakobe81]

everytime? are you dumb?

Everytime is exaggerating ...but more times than not ...

[Killakobe81]

Last year Paul averaged 23/8.7/3.3 on 57% shooting against Utah.

using stats out of context Dwill was hurt much of last year any Utah fans here care to join in ... I did not see all 12 mathcups I admit but out of the 6 i have seen Dwill won 5 and dominated (outplayed) CP3 in most of them ...but CP3 is great just saying teh media favorite PG does not dominate the #2 PG and even if you agree he is better it is closer than most think ... I just think Dwill is better IMHO you want stats i can bring those too ...

[Shastafarian]

using stats out of context Dwill was hurt much of last year any Utah fans here care to join in ... I did not see all 12 mathcups I admit but out of the 6 i have seen Dwill won 5 and dominated (outplayed) CP3 in most of them ...but CP3 is great just saying teh media favorite PG does not dominate the #2 PG and even if you agree he is better it is closer than most think ... I just think Dwill is better IMHO you want stats i can bring those too ...

Williams played in all 3 games (all 3 wins) against NO last year and averaged 16.3/10.7/3 on 60% shooting.

[Killakobe81]

Williams played in all 3 games (all 3 wins) against NO last year and averaged 16.3/10.7/3 on 60% shooting.

Played doesnt mean he was healthy ...for example to be fair to CP3 I know he was still limited when he 1st came back this year ...he played but wasnt himself he just started recently looking like the old cp3 ...