Four or five years ago, Kobe Bryant's status as the most hated basketball player among Celtics fans was undisputed. He was in his prime and still seemed to be the No. 1 obstacle to the Celtics' championship hopes. Bryant still won't be receiving many free meals at Boston eating establishments any time soon, but it's possible that he's no longer public enemy No. 1. Celtics fans have so many other rivals to get through before they can even start worrying about Bryant and the Lakers, Bryant seems to have faded into the background. Carmelo Anthony entered the mix last season...
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