Why doesn't the rapist do this?
I have always thought that too.
When we were at the AllStar game practice a few years back, he was the only player that came early and stayed late to interact with the fans. He gave away tons of autographed shoes, headbands, shirts, etc. And for about 30 minutes, he let kids/teens in the crowd try to throw lobs so that he could dunk it. Of course, very few of the passes were even close to the rim, but he was so so patient.
Damn, Tony could have used that practice.And for about 30 minutes, he let kids/teens in the crowd try to throw lobs so that he could dunk it. Of course, very few of the passes were even close to the rim, but he was so so patient.
He's an LA favorite now. Helps that he's been on his best behavior all season long and is playing lock-down D. If the Lakers win it all he'll be an LA legend.I have always thought that too.
When we were at the AllStar game practice a few years back, he was the only player that came early and stayed late to interact with the fans. He gave away tons of autographed shoes, headbands, shirts, etc. And for about 30 minutes, he let kids/teens in the crowd try to throw lobs so that he could dunk it. Of course, very few of the passes were even close to the rim, but he was so so patient.
Well, until the inevitable meltdown a season or two from now...
Kobe doesn't do for anyone or any charities. he may break off some chump change check like $10k to a charity every now and then SIMPLY FOR THE PHOTO OP, but the dude doesn't care about anyone but himself. he makes over 20 million per year, AT LEAST 1 million of that SHOULD be going to help others, but nope not on Kobe's dime!
Which is exactly why I think the Laker "franchise" is a piece of . The regular NBA fan can get some pretty decent lower level seats at a decent price in ANY NBA city BUT L.A, which caters to the fairweather celebrity "fans."
18,000 is 18,000. 18k in tickets would've filled an entire New Jersey Nets regular season game
Why single out Kobe? There are dozens of 8 figure NBA players that don't do as much as they can with the amount of money they make.
There was a report in Consumer Magazine that Kobe donates approximately 10% of his salary to charity, so over $2 million each year.
I personally know 2 families with children with devestating illnesses. Kobe got involved with them through one organization or another and has kept up with both families for over 10 years. This I know of as fact. I have no doubt that he spends far north of a million on his various charities and foundations.
What % of your salary to you give away to help others?
son I give about 10-15% of mine to charity. what about you?
Get a better job. Improve yourself. Quit whining.
We have expensive seats. It's expensive to live in So Cal. It's not just the Lakers. The expensive seats also allow our owner the flexibility to have the highest payroll and go for back to back championships. It's why I refute any post that says the fans don't contribute to the teams success.
10% to church and 10% to various other charities.
Good to hear. Not sure how New Orleans' less fortunate would be able to get by without your $600-$900 given annually.
lol nice try cuck
A few years, my friend's grandmother is HUGE laker fan wrote to Kobe, Kobe responded by trying to visit her, but was advised against because of the area she lived in. Kobe sent a Limo out to her and her family to attend a laker game gave them lower level seats. After the game Kobe took pictures, signed shoes and jerseys and gave her the game ball. It was the game where Kobe hit 2 game winning freethrows against the Bobcats..
Hey "The Machine" check out my facebook or myspace for the pics.. its under my friend "Trish"... One of the Twin's girl!
http://www.tonic.com/article/kobe-br...nese-children/
7 million reasons to shut your trap.
That's a great move! props
Man CR, you really dig deep in your magic hat.
For the upteenth time, Why the fascination and all out hatred for #24?
Boggles the mind
BTW, Nice move Ron-Ron
her pictures are set to private. She had pictures of the meeting up?A few years, my friend's grandmother is HUGE laker fan wrote to Kobe, Kobe responded by trying to visit her, but was advised against because of the area she lived in. Kobe sent a Limo out to her and her family to attend a laker game gave them lower level seats. After the game Kobe took pictures, signed shoes and jerseys and gave her the game ball. It was the game where Kobe hit 2 game winning freethrows against the Bobcats..
Hey "The Machine" check out my facebook or myspace for the pics.. its under my friend "Trish"... One of the Twin's girl!
Wow, that's pretty awesomeA few years, my friend's grandmother is HUGE laker fan wrote to Kobe, Kobe responded by trying to visit her, but was advised against because of the area she lived in. Kobe sent a Limo out to her and her family to attend a laker game gave them lower level seats. After the game Kobe took pictures, signed shoes and jerseys and gave her the game ball. It was the game where Kobe hit 2 game winning freethrows against the Bobcats..
Hey "The Machine" check out my facebook or myspace for the pics.. its under my friend "Trish"... One of the Twin's girl!
Ron Artest's Lucky Beneficiaries
By Kevin Arnovitz
Ron Artest is nothing if not creative about his public persona. As a pro athlete, he has an especially unfiltered persona with his fans, communicating with them at will. He's also cognizant that as basketball-crazy as Los Angeles is, only a sliver of the fan base ever has a chance to attend Lakers games in person at Staples Center. "Ninety-eight percent of people in L.A. don't go see a Lakers game," Artest told ESPN News. Tickets are pricey and games are generally sold out. And playoff games? Forget about it.
That's why Artest purchased two seats to Game 1 of the Finals to give away to a couple of fans. Tickets distributed through contests are generally located in the upper bowl or in the corners, but the tickets Artest bought were courtside on the baseline and had a face value of $9,000 each -- though that wasn't disclosed by Power 106, the station through which Artest conducted the giveaway.
Jessica St. John and David Doudoumian were the lucky winners. We caught up with St. John this morning.
Kevin Arnovitz: When you won the tickets did you have any idea where in the building they were located? What was your expectation?
Jessica St. John: I didn't know what to expect. I figured as long as I was at the game, it doesn't matter where I'm sitting. But I never thought in a million years they'd be on the floor.
Arnovitz: Do you go to a lot of games?
St. John: I've been to a few, but I mostly watch on TV. It's really expensive to go to games, let alone the Finals. But I watch every game.
Arnovitz: When all the Ariza and Artest stuff was going down last summer, it seemed like Lakers fans were of two minds. Either it was a great idea to bring in Artest or it was crazy to replace a guy as dependable as Ariza had been with someone as volatile as Artest. Where did you come down on that question?
St. John: Ariza, I figured, if he doesn't want to stay, then he doesn't want to stay. Let him go. I was more than happy to get Ron Artest because I know he's an aggressive player. He's one of those players who, when he's out on the court, is so into it.
Arnovitz: So let's talk about the game. I remember the first time I sat close to the floor and what an entirely different experience it is. What was that like for you? Did you hear the players? Did you pick up details you don't see when you're watching the game on television?
St. John: I didn't hear as much as I wanted to because I was really wrapped up in the experience -- everyone around me and it was loud. But it was great to see the players' facial expressions, to see how focused and aggressive they were on the court. To see the sweat on their arms. It was crazy. They're so much bigger than you think -- and Nate Robinson is a lot shorter than I expected! And, man, Kobe and Fisher looked so intense and into it. So was Pau. When I caught their faces, it was like, "Wow." They were in it to win it and they did. Everything happens so fast and it's right in front of you.
Arnovitz: And what was it like to be surrounded by a zillion celebrities?
St. John: That was amazing. I got a picture with Bruce and Chris Jenner. I sat right down from Leo [DiCaprio] and got to see Charlize Theron -- she sat near us. Terrell Owens was standing right in front of me. It was very surreal. I was born and raised in the Valley, so you think it wouldn't faze me, but I was so nervous. My grandma even called me to tell me she saw me on the news. I'm really grateful.
Arnovitz: Were you able to touch base with Artest?
St. John: I actually had a purple Sharpee in my purse, so I wrote "Thank you, Ron, for the tickets!" He actually did see it and pointed to us and gave us a thumbs-up. And even at the end of the game, he looked around for us and gave us another thumbs-up. He's such a great aggressive player. He has so much confidence, especially after he made that game-winning shot. He's such a great addition to the team and I hope that he doesn't go anywhere.
Arnovitz: He has the reputation of being super-eccentric. Where are you now on that question?
St. John: Of course he's a little crazy, but who isn't?
^ This guy is never getting employed again. Although I'm pretty sure he wasn't the smartest guy to begin with. Ron is crazy, but at least he seems to care about his fans...well at least when hes not punching them in the stands
Loool what's his story? Why in the would you tattoo that?
^ This guy is never getting employed again
Well, he DID give some free Kobe beef to Katelyn Faber...
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