Mar
27
2008
Yesterday was a great day for the Lakers. First they blew a game at home against the Charlotte Bobcats who had a record of 25 wins and 45 loses prior to the game. Then Kobe gets thrown out of the game late in the 4th quarter when the game was already out of reach. Also with the loss the Lakers fell from being tied for the number one seed down to number three. Awesome right? Well to make things worse.. With Kobe’s 2 technicals yesterday he now stands at 15, one more and he’s automatically suspended for one game.
This really hurts the Lakers specially in this juncture of the season and with all the injuries that they already have. I’ve mentioned in post earlier that Kobe needs to just play his game and just let the game develop. But I think now that Kobe is only 1 technical away from suspension, he should just get it over with. I know that we need each and every game and that we cannot do it without Kobe specially with all the injuries we have. But if he’s gonna get the suspension do it now and get it over with. Start fresh and that cloud won’t be on his head as we end the season with a back to back game against San Antonio. And come playoff time he’ll be prime and ready for blood.
I also think that if they actually suspend him for “one” game he’ll come back with a vengeance that only Kobe is capable of displaying and that’s good news for Laker fans.
So, Kobe just get it over with but make the “last technical” count in other words get your money’s worth. Then come back and destroy the league, get the regular season MVP, the RING and Finals MVP. Then pop your jersey and say STFU MOFOS.
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Mar
12
2008
What is going on with Mr. Bryant this season? First gets his wish by getting some help with the Pau trade. Then his whole team starts to play like a real Laker team whom as we speak are sitting on top of the Western Conference. And throughout all this he’s been the catalyst leading the team and yet Kobe also leads the league in technical fouls. I love the man, I think he’s the greatest player in the league right now but come on. Every play he doesn’t get the call his way (whether correct or not) he barks at the ref like a hound dog and usually just doesn’t stop. It’s one thing to work the referees but another thing to just get under their skin. In the past he’s been known not to be shy but this season it’s been ridiculous. For a man that’s considered the number one candidate to be the MVP (He still gets my vote by the way) this just doesn’t add up.
In my humble opinion I think he needs to let it go.. If he doesn’t get his call on a play just let it go and play ball. To be honest he’s averaging over 10 free throws per game and I think he’s getting his fair share of calls. Not only that, he’s @ 13 technical fouls right now and a couple more techs and he’s going to be suspended for a game and we just can’t afford that. The west is so competitive right now, that one game can be a big difference in playoff rankings come April. With all that said, if the game is on the line and he knows the referees are ready to tea him up he’s capable of just letting it go. So for the love of God, Kobe just let it go and play your MVP level ball and the calls will come your way.
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Mar
08
2008
I’m sure all of you are aware that I am a big Laker fan and how much I’m enjoying this season so far. I know this might seem a little early, but in my opinion Kobe Bryant should be this year’s MVP no matter how the rest of the season plays out. I still can’t believe how he has not won this award yet. He’s been the greatest player in the league for the last few seasons and just keeps on improving. The guy is just a complete winner, he hates to lose and that’s the drive that motivates him to get better with each passing year.
This year alone, he has endured great adversity from the pre-season starting from the trade demands to the injury to Bynum and then having a dislocated Pinky. He’s played through all these things and still has his team sitting on top of the west. Watching him drop 52 points last Sunday against the Mavericks had me on my feet the final quarter and OT of the game. Then watching him take the Kings apart on Tuesday just makes me shake my head in amazement. There are a couple of other guys making great leaps this year but compared to what Kobe has done this year it should be a no contest. But then again, I’ve been lobbying for Mr. Bryant for awhile now and for some strange reason he doesn’t get this award. But I believe with as much waves the Lakers are making this year he will win the MVP this year. And hopefully the Lakers will follow suit by winning the title and I’ll be in heaven. Of course if the Lakers win it all this year, then Kobe will win the Finals MVP without a doubt.
