USA! USA! USA!
OK, the chant is probably a little much, considering America was pretty much guaranteed a victory no matter how yesterday's US Hoops intrasquad scrimmage shook out. But don't tell that to Kobe Bryant, who swelled with pride after his Blue team emerged victorious in squeaker fashion. Pride over his 26 points. Pride over his D on LeBron James down the stretch. And pride when it comes to pulling that patriotic tank top over his head, a simple act of putting on a shirt that Bryant considered long overdue, especially for an old-school cat like himself. Another act Kobe might consider long overdue was his teaming up with Jason Kidd, a duo-ization that tickles the Mamba a red, white and blue shade of pink. But even if he can't help but picture the pair doing their thing in Laker unis, Kobe's leaving that subject untouched. Or any purple and gold topic, for that matter. The New Jack Bauer would prefer the talk remain international hoops-centric, or at the very least, not "What does Kobe want-centric."
As one would expect in this day and age, the Tim Donaghy YouTube montages are beginning to emerge. Despite an exhaustive search, I couldn't find any clips of low-level heavies making Donaghy an offer he couldn't refuse, but I do expect this storyline to appear on "Law & Order" in the near future. Scenes will include a gaming expert testifying how it can be tough to spot a scheme and Donaghy's peers worrying that they'll get lumped in with their co-worker. Tim Donaghy, this is your life.
-- AK
BLUE! BLUE! BLUE!
Posted by: ajax | July 23, 2007 at 09:24 AM
KL is having trouble logging on, and asked me to post this:
"I'll bet Donaghy was reffing, and that's why Kobe's side won."
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Posted by: Larry(Mamba24/10) | July 23, 2007 at 09:32 AM
As usual, Kobe being Kobe. The best player in the NBA. That's it.
Looking foward for that Gold medal.
Posted by: Bolivar Lopez | July 23, 2007 at 09:38 AM
Silly haters make Kobe more popular than he should be:
They follow Kobe movements as hard as Kobe lovers.
They make Kobe the most talked player in the league, the most
polarizing.
While Lebron and the others just managed one or 2 reporters, Kobe was the main
attraction.
If I were a Kobe hater I would instruct my colleagues just to ignore Kobe, because if he is looking for attention hating him and making him the center of our living day talking and dissecting every move he makes, is giving him what he wants.
Posted by: jorema | July 23, 2007 at 09:39 AM
It'll be great when Kobe gets his Olympic Gold and I hope he does. Go USA!
Posted by: Laker Phil | July 23, 2007 at 09:42 AM
I told you Kobe is a quick learner. He's maturing, too.
He readily admits that he wishes he handled the trade stuff differently. He wants to keep things in-house.
He even admits that one of his biggest regrets is not being able to work out his relationship with Shaq (Lebatard, Miami Herald, Christmas 2006).
Kobe is one of those artists who will only be fully appreciated once his career is long done. Only then, objectivity will win out, and we will see that we were able to witness a basketball virtuouso, and how much of that was wasted on horrible teams and teammates (with most of the fault going to the Laker's front office).
Posted by: Kobe Apologist | July 23, 2007 at 09:44 AM
I hope this isn't the last win for Team USA this summer...
What station is broadcasting the games? Regardless of what one thinks of Kobe, his presence undoubtedly makes things more interesting for team USA (which is good for everybody).
Posted by: C.S. | July 23, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Man, Kobe Haters would have a field day if he has made this statement instead of Lebron James:
Talking about Jason Kidd:
“You just have to run the floor and he’s going to find you,” James said. “That’s the best part of my game, running the floor. I don’t have the luxury of that back in Cleveland. This is a treat. It’s going to be a little disappointing when it’s all over and I have to go back.”
Is that being a bad leader? Dissing your teammates? Whatever.
Posted by: Kobe Apologist | July 23, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Exhelodrvr,
KL is having trouble logging on, and asked me to post this:
"I'll bet Donaghy was reffing, and that's why Kobe's side won."
Damn, Ex you beat me to it. lol!
Posted by: Larry(Mamba24/10) | July 23, 2007 at 09:54 AM
I NOMINATE KOBE FOR ANOTHER ALL-STAR MVP AWARD. Whoope-dee-doo. How about taking the lakers past the 1st round?
Posted by: KLBeast | July 23, 2007 at 09:54 AM
exhelodrvr
i appreciate the reference, but i will give kobe his props. Kobe made a wonderful shot over Tay Prince in another All-Star Game. Now, i'd like to see kobe take a shot over Prince in the NBA Finals.
Posted by: KLBeast | July 23, 2007 at 09:56 AM
AK,
What, no Harry Potter references or jokes?
Posted by: Andrew Z | July 23, 2007 at 09:58 AM
Did the blue team win because of the Las Vegas connections of Donaghy? Was there a point-shaving in that scrimmage? Don Aghy said that he would reveal all his contact players. Could you guess if there is anybody playing in the USA team? Are these players playing for the country, for the team, for themselves or for the mob? From now on every NBA games, we should be asking questions.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | July 23, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Kudos to Kobe for his performance for team USA.
But I need to talk about what happened a couple of days ago because it flew under the radar and its really important.
KUPCAKE was about to TRADE LO for Gerald Freaking WALLACE!!
IS he totally nuts???? The "star" of the Shaq trade for a guy who couldn't even start 2 years ago?? He thinks Wallace is the impact player that will make Kobe happy?? Thank God MJ nixed the trade. Can you imagine if in the end what we got for Shaq was Butterfingers Brown and Wallace?? No disrespect to Gerald but he's not an all star or impact player. Does ANYONE doubt that we have the WORST GM in the league???
In the old days WE used to ship out 3 schlubs for the likes of Wilt or Kareem. Now we're reduced to being the team that gives up the star center for 3 schlubs. Oh, and if by mistake we get decent players like Butler or Odom, our GM will trade THEM for schlubs. HELP!!!!!!
The only thing I can think of is that Kupcake believes that Odom's injuries will never heal, or that he's not even possibly good enough to be our #2 star. In which case WHY NOT ship him to the Pacers along with Bynum for JO? Bynum and Wallace will help our team more than JO??? What planet is Kupcake on??? Somebody please tell me ANY justification for this move other than that Kupcake needs a lobotomy!
Posted by: Jay Jay | July 23, 2007 at 10:04 AM
KL Beast,
"I NOMINATE KOBE FOR ANOTHER ALL-STAR MVP AWARD. Whoope-dee-doo. How about taking the lakers past the 1st round?"
Beast, Beast, I'm begging you. You've got to stop this now. I mean bashing Kobe's OK, nobody's perfect so that's
cool. But this constant reiterating the same thing over and over, if I didn't know better I would say you are not a
Beast at all but a sentinent computer who has blew some of his chips and can do nothing but repeat one stale
piece of programming over and over. Come on Beast, you're better than that. Even the devil get's his due
don't you think Kobe deserves just a tiny whiny little praise now and then. Come on, I bet if you say just
one nice thing about the Mamba you'll feel so good that you'll want to say more and more and soon you'll
be a kobe lover to. TRY IT YOU'LL LIKE IT. I'M PULLING FOR YOU BEAST
Posted by: Larry(Mamba24/10) | July 23, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Kobe haters tactics are working in Kobe favor.
Example:
When the NBA have some troubles with news they don't want.....they just divert the attention from those news in filling the agencies with a different tune for some days with the hope of eclipsing the bad one.
In this case, is hard to take out merit from Kobe heroics. And let me tell you something, There is already a rivalry
going on between Lebron and Kobe.
Lebron commit a hard foul against Kobe and tried to humilliates him.
AFTER THAT, Kobe DECIDED TO teach Lebron the same teaching he did to TMAC and ARENAs, and both of them after that started a depressing period and a subpar performance in the NBA.
Last nigh Kobe showed Lebron that he isn't in his league. And I will tell you one more think, Lebron's psique was broken by Kobe. Don't be amazed if Lebron would never be a clutch player , because clutching moments show really who is a real legend or not, who is a fake superstars and who is the best of the best. You could d see that Lebron is afraid of those moments and now, with Kobe lesson, maybe will be forever. KOBE put fear and doubts in his mind and ther isn't NBA referees to bail him out this time.
Posted by: jorema | July 23, 2007 at 10:12 AM
jormea
"While Lebron and the others just managed one or 2 reporters, Kobe was the main
attraction."
i agree, hence, the lakers went from title contenders to a circus show. Kobe=Sideshow Kob.
Posted by: KLBeast | July 23, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Edwin Gueco,
"Did the blue team win because of the Las Vegas connections of Donaghy? Was there a point-shaving in that scrimmage?"
Fear not Edwin, young Harry Potter will make all right in the NBA world again.
Posted by: Larry(Mamba24/10) | July 23, 2007 at 10:23 AM
Jay Jay,
Obviously, if the Lakers were trying to work out this Wallace for LO trade, they had something else in mind as a follow-up to it. They would not have made that trade with that being the only move.
As for Mitch, I believe it's time that people give him a rest. Whatever you think of him or his basketball decisions, complaining about it won't change a thing.
Posted by: JJ | July 23, 2007 at 10:37 AM
JayJay,
The rumor is that aquiring Gerald Wallace was a first step in a bigger trade, possibly for KG.
Posted by: Mitchell | July 23, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Kobe Apologist, the incidents are not comparable.
It is surprising Lebron would say something like that but at the same time compare with what Kobe said, which was by name, speaking about a specific player in Bynum saying, "ship his ass out!". Vastly different. Even Kobe acknowledged how bad that was and said he has apologized to Bynum.
Posted by: TaosHum | July 23, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Where is Anderson Varejao when you really need him? It's a good thing Varejao is Brazilian. Lebron James was looking for Varejao to pass to him to make the winning shot! LOL!
Excuse me... Lebron is a great player but definitely not clutch... at this point in his career anyway. Enough with the Lebron > Kobe comparisons!
LEBRON = NOT CLUTCH!!!
Posted by: SamII | July 23, 2007 at 10:48 AM
Jay Jay:
Kupchak wasn't going to trade Odom for Wallace... he obviously backed out. How can the guy get criticism for a move that he didn't do and obviously shouldn't have? It's a mystery.
Posted by: generic_one | July 23, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Jay Jay
I didn't hear about that one but its obvious that Kupcake needs to walk away gracefully. People keep making excuses, that it the salary cap or lux tax or what ever... In the end there is no reason that we shouldn't make a switch at GM.
Posted by: lakerfaze | July 23, 2007 at 10:53 AM
I know the whole gambling scandal is just beginning to unfold, but as of now, I still think the rogue ref has done less damage to his image and credibility than Kobe has this summer.
Im still waiting for my apology from him.
Posted by: Calughee | July 23, 2007 at 10:58 AM
" GREAT JOB, BROWNEE"
David Stern as George W Bush?
Tim Donaghy, the NBA referee at the center of an FBI gambling investigation, received an above-average evaluation from his superiors for the past season, according to a person close to the embattled ref. "The league was extremely pleased with his progress," the source said. "They thought it was his best year." Donaghy, 40, allegedly bet on NBA games, including some that he officiated during the past two seasons. He resigned less than two weeks ago. Despite claims from friends and neighbors yesterday that Donaghy had been the target of a private investigator hired by the NBA to look into his gambling habits, the league continued to increase his workload. "The playoffs are a reward," said a retired NBA referee, who asked not to be identified. "(Donaghy) made it to the second round (of the playoffs). From everything I heard, he was on track to referee third-round games next season." -- NY Daily News
Sorry to go off the topic for the thread, but this was too good to pass up. If Katrina was the watershed moment for President Bush, will this be the same for David Stern? At the pace the Justice system moves, this story is likely to dominate headlines well into the NBA season. Will we be bombarded with more "NBA Cares" spots on television to distract us from the ugly reality of this scandal? Does Stern think that would even work?
As we watch Barry Bonds chase Hank Aaron's record under the shadow of the steroid controversy which could lead to a grand jury indictment, and Michael Vick struggle to keep his day job while battling the dog fighting indictment, now all three of our major sports have become a sideshow in the larger circus. It almost makes the Kobe Bryant soap opera look tame by comparison. But just like all politics is local, at least on this blog our obsession is likely to stay focused on the future of the Lakers.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | July 23, 2007 at 10:59 AM
Jay Jay,
Yea i caught that too Jay. Yea I dont understand what the front office is doing. I would also make the LO and Bynum deal for Oneal now. All Kobe needs is an inside presence with outside shooters and he can take over this league. Get it done Kupcake!
Posted by: tripgame | July 23, 2007 at 11:00 AM
lakers offseason thus far:
added/kept:
jcrit
dfish
mihm
luke
let go:
smush
shammond
mckie
time to:
deal lamar & socks for jermaine o'neal.
i love lamar but it is time for him to go. the kobe-lamar tandem experiment has given us mediocre (at best) results.
we will never be an elite team with lamar as our second option.
face facts laker fans.
yeah, we might be rolling the injury dice with o'neal, yet lamar has been hit by the injury bug many times as well.
inside presence is what we need.
kupchak, you made the right moves by adding derek fisher, draftin jcrit, and resigning luke and mihm.
now make the deal for jo and let's go on a 3-4 year title hunt!
c'mon lake show!
Posted by: tha show | July 23, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Mamba24
In all seriousness, kobe's stuck in the position of damned if you do, damned if you don't, catch-22 scenario. as a true laker fan, i don't care so much as how kobe does indivudually, but how the laker team does collectively. i fear the inherent problem with the lakers is that too much focus is on how kobe does indivudually and not how does kobe do as a leader of the laker team. this is the core reason to why i won't let fans forget the greater objective (championships, not "whoop-dee-doos").
BTW, it was a great game and kobe proved why he is one of the best, if not the best, player in the league. How was that my friend (no joke, i consider you a friend within the blogging world)?
Posted by: KLBeast | July 23, 2007 at 11:06 AM
It's been a few days, and I'm not sure if anybody mentioned it already, but just in case:
KG was at the L.A. Galaxy game this weekend, on Saturday. He was up in one of those luxary boxes. It was kinda cool to see him there, hangin out with the other L.A. fans. No, I'm not saying it means anything. It was just cool to see him in L.A. (even if it wasn't in a Lakers uni.)
CALI KING
Posted by: CALI KING | July 23, 2007 at 11:11 AM
KLBeast,
"BTW, it was a great game and kobe proved why he is one of the best, if not the best,
player in the league. How was that my friend (no joke, i consider you a friend within the blogging world)?"
Beast you earned yourself no criticisms from me for the rest of the week. As I said to you several months ago
you helped me out of a tough spot mentally and for that I will always consider you a friend. Kobe bashing
friend yes, but friend indeed.
Posted by: Larry(Mamba24/10) | July 23, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Mamba24,
I would also like to add that kobe presently still wants to be traded out of LA. TJ Simers tried to pin kobe on his stance on the trade demand and got stonewalled.
Posted by: KLBeast | July 23, 2007 at 11:20 AM
CALI KING,
yeah i saw that too. kg has a house in malibu (for several years now) and probably uses it as the summer pad.
that is why there have been "kg to la" rumors for several years now.
if kg is content in minny, i say cool - to each his own.
let's get the closest thing with jermaine o'neal.
Posted by: tha show | July 23, 2007 at 11:24 AM
BLog survey:
Who should play Donaghy in the movie?
How 'bout Adam Sandler who could play up the fun side of the mob?
Imagine what Steve Nash's bloody nose would look like in 70MM.
Posted by: Vman | July 23, 2007 at 11:25 AM
tripgame:
"I would also make the LO and Bynum deal for Oneal now."
Whaaa??? Are you crazy?
Posted by: generic_one | July 23, 2007 at 11:30 AM
AK,
"And pride when it comes to pulling that patriotic #27 over his head"
I'm pretty sure he was wearing #10.
Posted by: Marco | July 23, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Marco,
You're right. One article made it sound like he'll officially be wearing #27 (and maybe that's still to come). But the pics show him donning a 10. Thanks for the pickup.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | July 23, 2007 at 11:35 AM
to me, the attempted Gerald Wallace trade implies the Lakers are looking at changing 2 slots, the SF and the PF slots. It "appears"... as much as we know at this point, the plan is to move Odom for the best they can get at SF or PF and then move Kwame and ??? maybe Farmar now? for the other slot.
If you look at the history of Phil Jackson teams, the dream PF is a Ho Grant type, nothing even close to Odom. Pippen was always the "facilitator" but - he was willing to score. Again, Odom is 1/2 of one and 1/2 of the other. Now, look at who the Lakers went after, Gerald Wallace. That would leave the PF slot open so they must be looking at a "banger" they think they can get using Kwame and whatever for bait.
Let's face it, right now, it's the old Michael Douglas thing, "if you aren't inside, you are OUTSIDE" so who really knows what they are up to? It sure would seem Odom is not going to be back next year.
Posted by: TaosHum | July 23, 2007 at 11:37 AM
nba referee scandal.
some react like "wow!"
my reaction is "wow, they've only caught one when there's plenty more..."
for those who love the game, i say great. just know that sports wagering is what truly runs professional sports.
while some of us can just watch the game for the love of the game...
there are plenty (AND I MEAN PLENTY) of more people who need some action on the game before they'll watch it.
the NFL, MLB and NBA are great leagues. no disputing that.
but to say that a lot of their success (which is measured big time on viewership and attendance) does not depend largely on sports wagering would be naive.
so why is it a shock when players, refs or coaches are involved in sports wagering scandals when sports wagering itself, is a main source (if not the) of viewership?
you think the nfl sunday ticket and nba league pass were created for avid nfl and nba fans? quit kidding yourselves. they were created for avid gamblers.
and that is the truth, ruth.
Posted by: tha show | July 23, 2007 at 11:41 AM
repost:
KL,
You said: first off, i recall you said in our last conversation that you're rehabbing a bad knee (meniscus). hopefully all is well......now for the gibberish.
"In previous conversations you've indicated doubts about Kobe's leadership in conjunction with being able to win. Others, myself included, have argued that Kobe's teammates did not do their part."
i will give credit where credit is due. kobe looked very good out there. Kobe and Melo were both ballhogs, but I'm not going to take anything away from kobe's clutch J over Prince. I will qualify my statement by saying that Team USA is meaningless. i want kobe to lead the lakers. is that a fair statement?
-----------------------------------------
The knee surgery is in early august. Right now I'm just hobbling. Thanks for asking/good thoughts!
re: leading the Lakers. That is a fair statement. I would like that also. In your degredation of the ability and character of Kobe, you
have failed to look at the talent he has surrounding him. I am asking you to honest in your evaluation of Kobe's teammates vs.
players on other teams. It seems to me that if Kobe is capable of winning with other players besides his Laker teammates then
you must address his teammates not him. Is that fair & logical?
How are you?
Posted by: hobbitmage | July 23, 2007 at 09:28 AM
Posted by: hobbitmage | July 23, 2007 at 11:45 AM
mamba24
"Beast you earned yourself no criticisms from me for the rest of the week. As I said to you several months ago you helped me out of a tough spot mentally and for that I will always consider you a friend. Kobe bashing friend yes, but friend indeed."
Glad i could help. feel free to use me as your whipping boy (i know i'm opening myself up for some jokes) and rip me a new a$$hole anytime you like. BTW, my kobe bashing is intended to keep us focused on getting the laker team better. i don't want kobe feeling good about himself again and forget that he still has a job to do, which is bringing a title to LA. I've always said that i respect kobe for wanting to be the "man" in LA, but i don't respect kobe for not taking responsibility for his team. the finger pointing is very annoying. i've never once heard kobe say, this is my team and i'm responsible.....win or lose.
Posted by: KLBeast | July 23, 2007 at 11:46 AM
I think the only jersey numbers they can use in international play are
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Posted by: Steve in Denver | July 23, 2007 at 11:46 AM
gerneric_one
"I would also make the LO and Bynum deal for Oneal now."
Whaaa??? Are you crazy?
HARDLY. Tell me, who's going to be our post presence next year? That was the problem this past year. NO defensive or offensive presence in the middle. If your hoping that Bynum pans out, your probably right, but only in about 4-5 years b/c he's not ready right now. Odom is erratic and doenst have a high Bball IQ.
IM not saying that O'neal is the truth, because hes not. He's just an established inside post presence who can defend and score in the middle. Just think of his big body next to Brown's. Thats alot of muscle in the paint.
Posted by: tripgame | July 23, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Tha Show & Tripgame,
JO for Lamar and Bynum sounds good, but I'd rather wait for KG (or even Artest) before pulling the trigger for JO. If all else fails, than the Lakers will have no choice but to make that deal.
Vman,
"Who should play Donaghy in the movie?"
I would give that role to either Frankie Munez or Ralph Machio.
Posted by: Mitchell | July 23, 2007 at 11:49 AM
"Who should play Donaghy in the movie?"
Vin Diesel. Then they could add in plotlines that include:
- The Mafia is actually a group of alien body snatchers
- Salma Hayek as Vin's girlfriend who was kidnapped, forcing Donaghy to fix games
- Zombie outbreak
- Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man
- Chris Walken as the alien head honcho
- Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan as Vin's sidekicks and comic relief
- Mad Dog & Ronny as a crime fighting duo who ally with Vin's group
- Entire storyline is set in the middle of an epic battle between Aliens and Predators
- "The Girls Next Door" cast (minus Hugh) as an elite group of ninjas
- Lots more awesome stuff that you can't even begin to imagine
Bring in Robert Rodriguez to direct and I think we're all set. I think my movie sounds like the best idea ever.
Posted by: generic_one | July 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM
For those jumping on the Durant bandwagon: I like Durant. Especially because he admits that Kobe is his "idol". I even recall reading a high school profile about Lebron James where he listed his favorite NBA player as Kobe Bryant. So all you guys trying to pit these players against Kobe - news flash - they think Kobe's the best, too.
The point in saying that Kobe is better than the best in these all-star type games (all-star accolades) is that given the players that these other guys have on their NBA teams, Kobe would do just as well, if not better. Thanks, Lakers front office.
Posted by: Kobe Apologist | July 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM
tha show
"you think the nfl sunday ticket and nba league pass were created for avid nfl and nba fans? quit kidding yourselves.
they were created for avid gamblers. and that is the truth, ruth."
And I think that about says it all Show. Short sweet and to the point.
Posted by: Larry(Mamba24/10) | July 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM
TaosHum,
I wouldn't look too much into a rumored trade that never came to fruition. If all the pre-draft talk this year taught us anything, its that 99% of the crap that is said never really happens or was even close to happening.
My guess is that the Lakers are looking at every and any trade that would make them better and keep Kobe Bryant. I think they would really like to keep Lamar Odom, but the fact remains that he is one of the few assets they have to make a deal.
Don't be surprised if his name comes up in almost all trade rumors from here until he is no longer a Laker.
Posted by: Andrew Z | July 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqkr4eUpiEk&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fnews%2Ekb24%2Ecom%2F
Does anyone know where these are televised? I wanted to watch the scrimmage when it was on, but couldn't find it anywhere.
Posted by: J Mike | July 23, 2007 at 11:53 AM