ESPN Los Angeles : "Nobody wants to play with Kobe"

[kennethgriffin]

wouldnt this make his career even more impressive? if anything its a compliment.

[TheMarkMadsen]

So Kobe won 5 rings without collusion or running to other teams that already had a FMVP leading them?

Damn impressive

Imagine if he took the Lebron route, would have around 8-10 rings right now.

[stalkerforlife]

So Kobe won 5 rings without collusion or running to other teams that already had a FMVP leading them?

Damn impressive

Imagine if he took the Lebron route, would have around 8-10 rings right now.

[Hoopz2332]

So Kobe won 5 rings without collusion or running to other teams that already had a FMVP leading them?

Damn impressive

Imagine if he took the Lebron route, would have around 8-10 rings right now.

[tmacattack33]

wouldnt this make his career even more impressive? if anything its a compliment.

Yep, being a bad teammate is definitely a compliment.

[Magic 32]

Yep, being a demanding teammate is definitely a compliment.

Yep

Too bad these 80's and 90's babies don't have a spine.

[kennethgriffin]

Yep, being a bad teammate is definitely a compliment.

a bad team mate that lead all 5 championships in assists. A bad team mate that elevates the level of play among others. A bad team mate thats on better terms with his ex team mates than lebron. A bad team mate yet he carved out a top 6-10 all time career bare minimum. A bad team mate thats said to be the only guy that compares to jordan according the mj himself

Ok.. bad team mate lmao

[riseagainst]

it's true, Kobe is a bad teammate. He is selfish. But he was still able to produce 2 championships without Shaq. Still a legendary player.

[Cladyclad]

it's true, Kobe is a bad teammate. He is selfish. But he was still able to produce 2 championships without Shaq. Still a legendary player.

How is it true?

Who are these players not wanting to play with Kobe?
Kevin Love was down for LA before Bron went to Cle.
A prime TMac said he would be open to playing with Kobe.
Another thing that pisses me off when people act like its a big deal no free agent came to LA. The way the media talks it seem like the Lakers always got every free agent ever. Since I've been living Shaq is the only big time free agent that came to the lakers.

[riseagainst]

How is it true?

Who are these players not wanting to play with Kobe?
Kevin Love was down for LA before Bron went to Cle.
A prime TMac said he would be open to playing with Kobe.
Another thing that pisses me off when people act like its a big deal no free agent came to LA. The way the media talks it seem like the Lakers always got every free agent ever. Since I've been living Shaq is the only big time free agent that came to the lakers.

they all say it out of respect for Kobe, but they never realistically want to. Especially after the whole 2012/2013 fiasco. They might have really wanted to join him in 08-10 when he was winning stuff.

[Hey Yo]

So Kobe won 5 rings without collusion or running to other teams that already had a FMVP leading them?

Damn impressive

Imagine if he took the Lebron route, would have around 8-10 rings right now.

Kobe ran to a team that was 30 games above .500 the year before. Knew they were getting multiple all NBA selection , 1x NBA scoring leader, rookie of the year and multiple all-star selection Shaq.

Imagine if LeBron took the Kobe route and would only sign with a contender like San Antonio? 8 rings right now.

[JT123]

Kobe ran to a team that was 30 games above .500 the year before. Knew they were getting multiple all NBA selection , 1x NBA scoring leader, rookie of the year and multiple all-star selection Shaq.

Imagine if LeBron took the Kobe route and would only sign with a contender like San Antonio? 8 rings right now.

This. But forcing trades just isn't in Lebron's DNA. He prefers to actually EARN his rings.

[FlashDwyaneWade3]

it's true, Kobe is a bad teammate. He is selfish. But he was still able to produce 2 championships without Shaq. Still a legendary player.

I haven't heard any player say that Kobe is a bad teammate except for Smush Parker.

[DetroitPistonFan]

This. But forcing trades just isn't in Lebron's DNA. He prefers to actually EARN his rings.

He can't do it Cleveland so he goes to a stacked team in Miami. He couldn't win a 3peat in Miami with old geezers so he goes to a young stack team back in Cleveland.

[riseagainst]

I haven't heard any player say that Kobe is a bad teammate except for Smush Parker.

they wouldnt say it out of respect because he's a legend. But it's pretty much true. He's selfish.