Kobe in media day: "it's my team"

[tommyhtc]

This is not a thread trying to bash kobe.

I noticed that in two interviews during the media day it seems like he is trying to make sure that everybody in the world knows that it is his team.

On one hand, I really like how he is being honest with fans, but on the other hand,
I never really recall a franchise player repeatedly trying to call himself the first option, or saying whether this is "my team", or someone else's. I hope this is a not a hint of him still trying to take 30 shots a game.

Do you guys think there will be chemistry problems? how will dwight howard and steve nash react to Kobe's dominance? I'm sure this has been beaten to death, but this is really the first time where Kobe openly talks about his role in the laker team.


These are the links:

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nb...interview.nba/

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...es-lakers-team

[RRR3]

Kobe will be the Leader, but Dwight will be the best player.

[tommyhtc]

Kobe will be the Leader, but Dwight will be the best player.

yeah, but I don't think Kobe agrees with you

[RRR3]

yeah, but I don't think Kobe agrees with you

I don't think Kobe cares what I think.

[tommyhtc]

I don't think Kobe cares what I think.

alright

but what I'm saying is Kobe still believes he is the best player and the leader, and that's delusion at its best

[lilblasta]

They asked him a question and he answered.

Really seems like you are looking for drama that isn't there. Dwight and Nash both know it is Kobe's team. If anything Nash will take on a co-captain role similar to what Fisher was as a locker room leader, with Kobe being the alpha dog of the team.

EDIT: Would just like to add that Dwight has already gone on record saying he thinks being with the Lakers will be a great learning opportunity for him to learn from some all time greats like Kobe and Nash on how to lead a team and be a great leader. He's not looking to run the show until after Kobe retires. So no, Dwight will not likely be looking for the leader role this season or next.

[kennethgriffin]

is it really that hard to believe?

dwights more valuable position wise. but better? no

more efficient? yes

more tallented? more determined? a better leader? more clutch? no, no, no and no


he couldnt handle being a leader just like pau... they go to kobe and win

kobe averages the near 30ppg lines... wins the finals mvps... and is the more popular more worshipped more loved more hated player for it... its natural to be jealous and predict kobes downfall every year before it happens. its just part of being a sap


and most people are saps. not many can handle the truth.


kobe is jack nickolson..

yall are a bunch of tom cruise's






YOU WANT ANSWERS?














YOU WANT THE TRUTH?!









YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!!!!!!

[SourPatchKids]

Heh. TypicalBe. Of course it's still his team though.

[oh the horror]

They asked him a question and he answered.

Exactly.


Why is it, when threads like this are created, people always leave out the entire story?


Kobe was flat out asked the question.



He answered.



Dude is going into what? His 17th season on this Laker team? This is Kobe's team. All of Los Angeles knows that.

[tommyhtc]

They asked him a question and he answered.

Really seems like you are looking for drama that isn't there. Dwight and Nash both know it is Kobe's team. If anything Nash will take on a co-captain role similar to what Fisher was as a locker room leader, with Kobe being the alpha dog of the team.

I think everyone knows that it is Kobe's team in terms of his status among fans or ranking in the laker franchise,
but with two superstars who had been franchise players for the past 6 years coming in, do you think it's a wise choice to say "this is my team" in front of the world?

[Umad101]

The way I look at it is Kobe is the best offensive player while Howard is the best defensive payer of the team. Both aiding to their strength to help the team

[DuMa]

Kobe in media day: "it's my team"

[lilblasta]

I think everyone knows that it is Kobe's team in terms of his status among fans or ranking in the laker franchise,
but with two superstars who had been franchise players for the past 6 years coming in, do you think it's a wise choice to say "this is my team" in front of the world?

Yes. Because it is. There is no issue here, quit trying to make drama out of nothing. It's kind of sad really. Please read my edit from my previous post.

[kennethgriffin]

i swear when people hate on a guy like kobe or lebron or durant and try and say its not their team. all i can picture is them looking like this

[devin112]

He's the leader, so it's his team. Nash will probably run the offense and Dwight will probably be the leader defensively... idk something like that.