brightsideofthesun.com - 6/16/2009
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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 ...
Bill Simmons chimes in on Kobe
scoresreport.com 6/16/2009 — 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Deconstructing Bad Writing: Krolik's Slam Job on Kobe Bryant, Part I
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/21/2009 — I recently explained specifically why the "New and Improved Slam 2009 Top 50" is a subpar product. Writing is a craft and it is disappointing when people who are allegedly professionals do not take that craft seriously. I'm not trying to call out people by name--the only writer I mentioned in ...
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 ...
The Laker Hater’s Toolkit
thesportsgeeks.com 6/17/2009 — Editor’s Note: We’re introducing another new writer with this post. This is Pat. Pat is not a Lakers fan.
As I sit here and watch as the Lakers and Magic come to the inevitable conclusion of the Lakers hoisting the trophy, I find ...
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.
Lovable Hugs Seems Attached Kobe, Phil —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/16/2009
They reunited and celebrated as one on the grandest night. Never did it seem repairable or harmonizing in a historic and relievable moment that seemed surreal. But after clinching Game Five to capture a title together, they shared admiration and ...
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