Kobe Wins MVP, Proves He's Indeed a Human

freedarko.com found this 5/7/2008 on www.sportingnews.com [flag]

I've wanted Chris Paul to get this MVP since mid-season. Kobe's candidacy always seemed to me like he was being rewarded (or patronized) for becoming a better citizen, more decent teammate, and harder-to-hate icon. I mean, he's been the consensus "best player in basketball" for at least the last three seasons. And he dragged straight bad teams into the playoffs. He could've gotten ... [link]

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Back Like I'm Somewhere Else
Published 5/7/2008 by Bethlehem Shoals at freedarko.com
[image] 5.07.2008 Back Like I'm Somewhere Else [image] Back in Seattle, lots to tackle. . . and I'm doing much of it over at Sporting News. Dr. LIC has some wisdom for you later today, but for now, here are my official positions on the Hawks' future , the meaning of Knight's resignation and yes, Kobe's MVP . Feel free to discuss wherever you see fit. posted by Bethlehem Shoals @ 5/07/2008 02:24:00 PM 0 comments [image] [image] 0 Comments: Post a Comment Home Darko's Mood Is Currently: Shoals ...

The 10-man rotation, starring M-V-P Kobe Bryant
Published 5/7/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The Blowtorch. Kobe's "lost" MVP speech: "Yeeah motherf Thank you for all being here ..." PF: The Sporting Blog. Shoals: Kobe's MVP win and press conference proves he is indeed human. SF: Beer.com. An interesting parallel between Kobe's ...

NBA Essentials: Kobe Bryant Is Now Human
Published 5/7/2008 by Brett Edwards at FanHouse
Filed under: Wizards, SuperSonics, Lakers, Hornets, SpursNBA Essentials ranks our six favorite stories of the day. 1. The Sporting Blog: Shoals on the humanization of Kobe Bryant. 2. Hardwood Paroxysm: Forget what I said, David West should actually mouth off more. 3. Gilbert Arenas: If Antawn Jamison isn't in Washington, then Gilbert's not staying either. ...

NBA Essentials: Kobe Bryant Is Now Human
Published 5/7/2008 by Brett Edwards at FanHouse
Filed under: Wizards, SuperSonics, Lakers, Hornets, SpursNBA Essentials brings you the six must-read stories of the basketball blogosphere, and ranks them in order of importance so you don't have to. Bookmark and visit daily, won't you? The Sporting Blog: Bethlehem Shoals (remember him?) on the humanization of Kobe Bryant. Hardwood Paroxysm: Contrary to what I had posted yesterday, David West should mouth off as much as possible. ...

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