Does Kobe Deserve All This Hate? and Why or Why Not?
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First of all, Kobe Bryant is the best player since Michael Jordan, and even in their primes, if they played one on one...I would lean towards Kobe...he plays a totally different game than anyone else...he takes it to the rim when he has to, he dishes it out when he needs to, he goes up for the rebounds, and most importantly of all...he puts the team on his shoulders and and carries them to victory...\n\nPeople will tend to say that without shaq Kobe wouldn't have gotten those rings...that may be true but without Shaq, the Heat wouldn't be the number two team in the Eastern Conference...he's a one in a 100 years player, there won't be another like him anytime soon (shaq that is...) Kobe can't do it all, all the time though...he's proved he can win games squarely by himself...ala 81 point games and numerous 60 point outings as well...one more player would make the Lakers a true title contender as well...The thing about Jordan was that he made the players on his team better...well if you look at the players around Kobe, he makes them better as well, Lamar Odom is good but he's not almost triple double average good...Kwame Brown never really produced until he got to LA, now he's almost averaging a double double, smush parker is an up and coming point guard...wonder why?  They need a true big man to push them over the top...\n\nI'm glad you asked this question because I feel the exact same way, but I've gotten used to all the Kobe haters.  He's a one in a life time player and everyone knows that, it's just that he got a bad rap after the whole rape incident and it was proclaimed that he ran phil jackson out of town, but miracuously he is back coaching them...it was "supposedly" his doing was the reason Shaq wanted a trade...people just don't understand, Jordan came around and was a one in life time player that never made mistakes...except reportedly using drugs...but everyone looked past that because he was a nice guy...that's not the case with Kobe, he's not a jordan esque player, but he's just as good....\n\nOh by the way, just tell whoever comes at you with this arguement...ask them who else averages 35.0 points a game...see what they say about that...
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Sonic I have to agree with you. All these people who disagree with you are being hypocritical. Because on one side they say Kobe is a selfish ball hog for averaging so many points so he doesn't deserve MVP but have no way of arguing why Jordan averaging well over 30 did deserve it in a similar situation. They say Jordan passed. Jordan might of had like 1 more assist a game. They are being kind of ridiculous. Jordan was considered the best ever because he won scoring titles every year so everyone wanted to be like Mike. Kobe wins it once and he's the biggest ball hog ever and a rapist. Give me a break. Kobe seemed pretty unselfish to me at his talent level letting Shaq get most of the glory in the finals after he dropped 44 to beat the Spurs in the conference finals.
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Before I answer your question \n\nI agree with you when you said Kobe is a great player\n\nI disagree when you say he is Like MJ on the Wizards. \n\n       Kobe was way better than MJ on the Wizards. On the wizards MJ averaged 20 points with a losing team. \n\n         Kobe averages 35 carrying a 7th seed team. He has no one to help him. \n\n         1.   I am not sure about the other young players but Andrew Bynum is nice. He used to live near me. And I would play with him at the park. He will be a great help to the Lakers.\n\n         2.   Maybe Jim Jackson when they need shots but other than that no. Aaron Mckie is too old he should retire. Being a 76er fan I have grew up watching Mckie he was only good at two things defense and a fadeaway. He has ok defense now but that is it.\n\n          3.    If Odom played like a star when he was on the heat he would relieve Kobe with scoring. I believe Kobe does not give him a chance sometimes. Smush started out great and finished poorly. He started the season with 20 and ended with 12. But he is young so he will get beter. Kwame was never good and Mihm will probaly continue to put up his 10 when he comes back next season. \n\n         4. They need to get a star without trading Kobe. The only player that has a brighter future than Kobe is Lebron.  But Cavs would not do that. Or sign one over the offseason.  Andrew Bynum steps up Smush Parker steps up Lamar Odom steps up. Kobe stays healthy and out of Colorado.\n\n        Just build team chemistry no one notices how much talent they have I just noticed from your last couple of questions. Im not a Laker Fan but I have become one recently because I am tired of people hating on Kobe. And it all started with the courtcase. I think that Kobe is trying hard to ffix it. Helping that kid at the ALL Star Break becoming friends with everyone passing to all the ALL Stars.\n\n    I hope you pick this answer it took a long time to write.
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I've never seen him be cocky after watching his career, I've seen him challenge opposition, bring the level of talent around him UP, and deliver night in/night out.  He thanks his teammates for his success (as he should) and is polite to reporters.\n\nThe reason people hate on him is pure JEALOUSY, same reason they hate on A-Rod, Lebron, Kobe, Peyton Manning, etc.\n\nIt comes down to the fact that these guys have EVERYTHING the common man wants, and to make it worse, it comes NATURALLY.  That really gets the general public ticked off.  \n\nIt's one thing to hate the fact that they killed your team, or are a turd (See: T.O. who DOES have talent), but to hate on them because they practice harder or because they're better....PUH-LEEZE...\n\nI hate Michigan, the Yankees, the Lakers and a few others but I RESPECT THEM.  They are where they are because they did things the right way (or they're my rivals)....and I'm objective enough to say it
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I am sick and tired of seing posts about kobe......I can't stand him....
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No who would hate a player who does\n\nOutrageous scoring spree (45+ in 4 games???)\n*81 point game against Raptors\n*Takes record for total points in one season by a Laker\n*Outscoring Dallas in three quarters\n* Most points in one half by a Laker\n*43.4 points averaged in January \n*Scoring 40 or more in one season- 27\n* Games of 20 or more in a season (in a row): 62\n* One of only two people to score 80 or more in one game.\n*One of two players in NBA history to average 40+ in one month in two occasions (one this year)\n*Only player in NBA history with at least 2,800 points and 180 three-point field goals made in one season. \n*One of only two players in NBA history to score 35-plus points per game for 13 consecutive games\n*Scored 30 points in one quarter against Dallas
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hate\n\nfor being a complete ball hog, sure he had 81 pts but he didn't drop a single dime that game, he's on a team but he obviosly doesn't kno how to play in one, but other than bein a ball hog he's one of the best players in the NBA not alot of ppl can stop him
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they prob. are retarded, the only reason why people dont wanna say kobe is the best is cuzz of all the scandal around him. Jordan was the embodiment of an athlete
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phil jackson called him 'un-coachable'.  that means something.  i think he likes to score 50 pts because he thinks it'll win the game.  i think he does choose to be selfish and make all of those shots but i dont think he does it with a mentality of thinking that he doesnt care if he wins\n\n---i am not a kobe supporter---he's not a team player
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No, ur not the only Kobe fan that can't stand Wade!!!!\nJealousy? what does that have to do with anything, if anyone should be jealous, it should be them wade fans, Kobe has 3 (count them with me 1, 2, 3) rings, wade has only 1 & that's only b'cuz shaq is with the heat, but trust me, the heat isnt going to repeat.\nsomeone said "great player" as is Kobe,  exciting style of play. . so is Kobe, a definite winner,  . . yeah, I watched that game against the Bulls!!!!
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Hate is such a harsh word. \nThe Lakers and the Spurs suck compared to the Pistons. Last year, the Spurs just got a break from crooked officials.
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I used to like the Lakers when Shaq was there because he and Kobe made a dynamic pair.  But since Shaq was traded to the Miami Heat, guess what, I'm a Miami Heat fan.  Since the trade, Kobe has become very arrogant towards everybody especially when he was interviewed regarding the incident with Ball in the Phoenix Suns.  Kobe was calling him a kid and said and I quote, "Maybe he didn't get hugs as a child", unquote.  He must remember, the "kid" is older than he is.  Grow up Kobe!
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Of course the mavericks for one simple reason I believe in karma and I believe shaq is cursed. Because I believe the fates do not award stupidity and Shaq is the definition of that word because he will not bow down and lick kobe's shoes. The overweight sack of feces cannot comprehend that Kobe will go down as the greatest of all times and that at least if you play wit kobe you can be known as the fat dude that played wit the GOAT. Shaq left the lakers to be the 'man' but hes just wade's lap monkey now. And any ignorant misinformed souls out there that think wade is even close to kobe seriously need to check into the nearest mental institution and don't come out for the next 8-10 years. Wade have a 8 year career at best if he does not learn to shoot, Kobe averages 35 points a game only wilt and MJ averaged more. And before idiots say Kobe 'shoot a lot' look up the stats and find out that Kobe only takes one more shot then Lebron and Iverson. Talking about Mj, . Jordan was just a sneak preview of Kobe. Hes like the movie trailers while Kobe is the main event. If 'air Jordana' was here today Kobe will break both his airness's ankles wit a crossover, Kobe will go down as the greatest of all times and Jordan won't even be close, neither will Kareem or Wilt or 'Magic'. Wilt scored 100 points against midgets, Kareem had one move and used it constantly on D Rated basketball players that cant even do a behind the back dribble and 'MAGIC' rofl don't make me laugh. As for the current nba stars, Tim Duncan and Lebron James along wit KG and Iverson should all retire right now since its Kobe's league, and they won't have a chance to take it from him. Kg should just quit since the foo can't even get past the first round, Iverson is a lil thug, but Kobes like the Don, Duncan is just pathetic to look at and Lebron's career will last 3 more years since its so obvious this guy is a 36 year old posing as a 21 year old player, as for that lil gerbil steve nash he needs to take a shower first wash out the gerbil lice then he needs to look at clips of kobe dunking on his Canadian *** and he needs to learn how to worship Kobe's feet since thats all he gonna see if he ever go against the 'Messiah' again. I'm not a Kobe fan, I'm just an unbaised person telling it like i see it. \nsigned Kobe Fan
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I feel it's because he was wrongfully let go. I just think people from L.A. want to see him succeed w/o Kobe so he can prove how much Kobe needed Shaq and not the other way around.
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Absolutely! Terry made a poor choice, we all do. (Especially when testosterone is raging and you have two HUGE males smothering you). Ultimately, he is a good team player and does a great service time and time again for the Mavericks. Mavericks will win the championship and have undoubtedly earned it!\n(If there is anyone we should dislike, not for skills (b/c he is an incredible player),but because he is a sorry excuse for a team player is Kobe Byrant. I wish him well but strongly dislike his playing style.
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am i missing something here?...was steve nash voted mvp even tho kobe was better?.....have the lakers made even the finals again since shaq left?...i believe that those that think kobe is best belong in the twilight zone
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I think Kobe should have won it, and I don't think Nash deserved it, but I can't say that Kobe was cheated.  Kobe is hated and he can do no good.  He asks out of an already decided game after scoring 62 points in three quarters, he's accused of robbing the fans of a historical moment.  He singlehandedly brings his team back from a double digit deficit en route to giving the fans a 81 point historical moment, and he's accused of being selfish.  Kobe carried the Lakers everywhere they went this season.  His sidekick, Lamar Odom, didn't show up for much of the season.  Two other starters, Smush Parker and Kwame Brown, were projects, and Luke Walton is pedestrian at best.  \n\nSteve Nash didn't make anyone better.  They were already good, he just passed them the ball and they hit shots.  When Kobe passes the ball, his teammates don't hit shots.  Kobe can't be accused of losing the series to the Suns.  Smush Parker didn't show up for four straight games.  Kwame Brown can't catch, and both Brown and Odom decided to miss game seven all together.  Kobe didn't quit in game 7.  He knew that he would have had to score 101 points for the Lakers to win that game, and that just wasn't going to happen.