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I Am Sorry Kobe Bryant. I said you were still the guy that pointed the finger. I said you were the same guy that wanted out of LA. I was the fella that said you was going to CHOKE in the finals, in fact it was my mantra. I said that you had to win [...]
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June 15, 2009
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June 16, 2009
The most sporty thing I can think of right now is just how I cannot accept Kobe Bryant as a Basketball Saint. It's not a balls to the wall thing. He has said **** it to the Lakers on four seperate occasions. And I honestly don't know that it's because the Lakers are my 3rd least favorite basketball team.So, I'll level with you. I'm watching Iran. This will not...
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June 16, 2009
Take a visual tour of the Lakers' victory over the Magic, including Kobe Bryant's brilliant Game 5.
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June 15, 2009
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June 15, 2009
and the Orlando Magic roll over and take it like champs.
Seriously, watching this series was like watching a lucky team vs. a good team. The Lakers and whatever you make of Kobe Bryant and his scowl were the dominant team, eventhough 2 games went to overtime and the Magic won one. I keep thinking of what could have been. I know Nike and the puppets wanted a Kobe/Lebron final...
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June 16, 2009
Congratulations Los Angeles Lakers! When this series started I really thought the Orlando Magic would win their 1st ever NBA title instead it was the Lakers claiming their 15th. I wanted sooooooo badly to hate Kobe Bryant but I couldn't find any reason at all. The guy is the BEST player in the NBA and he is such a professional it almost sickens me. I kept waiting for arrogant...
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June 15, 2009
Get Your Read On
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June 16, 2009
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June 14, 2009
ORLANDO, FLA. (AP) - Like any couple, they've had their fair share of ups and downs. They've feuded publicly and fought privately. They separated for a year and reunited with an understanding that it was best for both of their careers. They've grown older together.Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson have endured.Bonded by basketball, the superstar and his contemplative coach...
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June 13, 2009
ORLANDO, FLA. (AP) - Like any couple, they've had their fair share of ups and downs. They've feuded publicly and fought privately. They separated for a year and reunited with an understanding that it was best for both of their careers. They've grown older together.Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson have endured.Bonded by basketball, the superstar and his contemplative coach...
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With all of Kobe's talent, work ethic, will, etc., the fact that he is winning his 1st title as the main guy at this late stage of his career is completely appropriate for who he will be compared to: the Hakeems, Garnetts, Isiahs, and the other great legends who lie in the 2nd tier of the Basketball Hall of Fame. I congratulate him and tip my hat, but I don't take back a word.