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Should Kobe Be Praised?
The story of the year in the NBA is Kobe Bryant. He's playing like a champion, but it's perverse to hear sportscasters drone on about his scoring average in games on days when he appears in court to defend himself against sexual assualt accusations. This creepy phenomenon got us talking around the watercooler, and an office mate had a lot to say. So here she is, asking: Should Kobe be praised?
This lady obviously has love for Kobe.
***The rest of this entry is written by friend and co-worker The Anti-Groupie.***
Not too much surprises me these days when it comes to pro sports and athletes. Multimillion dollar contracts, outrageous celebrations and awe-inspiring performances -- I see these every day on SportsCenter. But last week when I opened up the sports section, I was pretty surprised.
There were two columns, side-by-side, discussing Kobe Bryant's 45-point performance on the same day that he appeared in court in Eagle, CO. As I read the first article, it was clear that this particular writer was pro-Kobe. He went on and on about what an amazing feat it was for Kobe to play such good basketball while also dealing with his legal problems.
I then turned to the next article, fully anticipating an anti-Kobe column. However, it was basically a cookie-cutter of the previous article, suggesting that Kobe is the next Michael Jordan because he can still play top-level basketball, even while juggling accusations of rape. I couldn't believe it.
The man woke up and flew in a private jet to Colorado. He then appeared in court, something he is obligated to do after allegedly raping a young woman or, at the very least, cheating on his wife and newborn child. After the court appearance, he re-boarded his private jet, flew to LA wherehe took an hour-long nap before taking the court to play in a playoffgame for the Lakers.
Don't get me wrong -- scoring 45 points in an NBA playoff game is a big accomplishment. But that is his job. He is a professional and gets paid millions of dollars to deliver in the big games. I don't think he should be applauded for playing well despite having distractions that he brought upon himself with his actions. I'm not surprised that Kobe is succeeding on the basketball court -- it is his only escape from the mess that is his life. I'm only surprised at the praise that he is receiving for it.
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kobe is just a man, as a man you make mistakes, he is still growing as man and as a basketball player, jordan, has made mistakes, magic too, but it's pretty clear we that choose who we like and we don't, jordan started out being very into his self but grew and in the process he is the greatest. Give kobe some time, he'll find his way as well.
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i dont kno nothing about this but im with the girl all the way no one would put themselves through this for money stay strong girl
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I think everyone should leave kobe alone Its all about money if it had been just a regular guy it wouldnt be liek this the girl would have had sex with him and left him but since its a man with money bam her eyes saw money and that is all that about. Then she thinking just cause she white she gonna win will FYI i am a white 32 female and I just wanted to lay my comments on the door that is what this is all about.... By the way using someone elses screen name...
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Kobe is the finest all around athlete in professional basketball. He is as proficient as anyone who has preceded him but he doesn't have a full team mentality, perhaps because so much is expected of him. He will function better without Shaq which is a shame for together they should have been absolutely dominant.
5/10/07 4:09 PM
MC