scoresreport.com - 6/16/2009
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Bill Simmons isn’t too keen on all the talk about how Kobe Bryant went through a metamorphosis this season.
They had the second-best player in the league (Kobe), the second-best center (Pau Gasol), a talented forward with a unique set of skills (Lamar Odom), a breakout swingman (Trevor ...
Deconstructing Kobe
forumblueandgold.com 6/17/2009 — There is no doubt that this title meant as much to Kobe, and to the public’s perception of his legacy, than perhaps any title has meant to any player in recent memory. In that spirit, we have been showered with stories praising Kobe, dissecting ...
Take a Step Back (and appreciate the Suns)
brightsideofthesun.com 6/16/2009 — Well after reading Bill Simmons new column on page 2 about Kobe Bryant , and how Simmons still believes Kobe hasnt changed as a person or teammate but just how everyone else conformed to him, to make it all work for a championship in LA. He briefly talked about how Ariza turned into a stud, how ...
Kobe Bryant: The 40-Point NBA Finals Virgin
lakeshowlife.com 6/5/2009 —
Jerry West, widely recognized as the greatest basketball GM of all time, recently said LeBron James has “surpassed” Kobe Bryant as a player. Bill Simmons, the famous sportswriter who is currently campaigning to be the new T-Wolves GM, says Kobe is past his prime.
Maybe West is ...
Kobe Bryant: Apex Predator
lakeshowlife.com 6/16/2009 — Kobe didn't do it by himself but he does stand alone
In a year when so many were eager to appoint a new king, Kobe Bryant took the crown the old fashioned way - he earned it.
Nothing was given to Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 08-09 season. As a collective, they fought their ...
Kobe Bryant: A Hero By Definition
bleacherreport.com 6/11/2009 — Buddha. Moses. Jesus Christ. Kobe Bryant?
When Kobe Bryant came into the NBA, he wasn't your average high-school player.
Then-Laker General Manager Jerry West called Bryant the most talented player he'd seen.
But very quickly, Kobe became one ...
Maestro Bryant Orchestrates Lakers' Championship, Wins Finals MVP
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/15/2009 — "I don't have to hear that idiotic criticism anymore."--Kobe Bryant, the 2009 Finals MVP trophy by his side, at the press conference after game give of the NBA Finals Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 30 points, led the L.A. Lakers in assists (five), blocked shots (four, tied with Pau Gasol) and ...
Bryant Returns Atop NBA Throne
hoopsaddict.com 6/15/2009 — A guide to how to read Kobe's celebration after Game 5 and what its signifies about his growth as a teammate and a leader.
Is Too Much Expected Out of Kobe Bryant?
mvn.com 6/11/2009 — Kobe Bryant is associated with some of the league's greatest players, stars such as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. People jumped on James because he failed to meet with the press or shake hands with any Orlando Magic players after a game 6 loss ...
Sometimes players just miss... even Kobe
redsarmy.com 6/10/2009 — I know this might come off as a defense of Kobe Bryant... and I guess it sort of is in a way. But one thing that I can't stand even more than Kobe is the knee-jerk reaction to something like the game he had last night. Take, for example, Bill Plaschke... who writes this today : The ...
Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Should Not Be Defined Based Upon This Past Title
thesportingtruth.com 6/15/2009 — As I sat there watching Kobe Bryant win his first championship without Shaq, I felt a sudden sadness. A sadness, that the game of basketball doesn’t usually cause. It wasn’t the same sadness you get when your favorite team loses, but it was the type of sadness you get when you ...
Phil Jackson: Good or Lucky? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/17/2009
Sunday night, Phil Jackson won his 10th NBA Championship in his coaching career. The win placed him ahead of Red Auerbach and in first place on the all-time NBA Championships list.
Most fans have overlooked the Zen Master and gave Kobe Bryant ...
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