Black Mamba is done

[JustinD]

Not going on a rampage, but I will be watching basketball for the first time in well over a decade next season. I promised years ago I was done till that clown retired.

81 points and 2 assists is not worth celebrating. It's the proof of the death of the "team" in basketball.

Maybe the good days of the excitement of those late 80s teams may return some day, but I doubt it.

My son loves the game, but we have agreed to disagree.

[mickeymao34]

Originally Posted by JustinD

Not going on a rampage, but I will be watching basketball for the first time in well over a decade next season. I promised years ago I was done till that clown retired.

81 points and 2 assists is not worth celebrating. It's the proof of the death of the "team" in basketball.

Maybe the good days of the excitement of those late 80s teams may return some day, but I doubt it.

My son loves the game, but we have agreed to disagree.

80s BBall was THEE best era in BBAll period. Never too return no matter who leaves or comes into the game. Today's game is boring to say the least. Zero rivalries, Zero competitive nature, Zero teams hating other teams.. days gone by.. sux

[Peter_Spaeth]

There is no denying his extraordinary talent, and there were times when he shot because there was nobody worth passing to from what I could tell, but he had no class in my opinion. In that respect he did not hold a candle to Magic Johnson.

[mickeymao34]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There is no denying his extraordinary talent, and there were times when he shot because there was nobody worth passing to from what I could tell, but he had no class in my opinion. In that respect he did not hold a candle to Magic Johnson.

+1

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There is no denying his extraordinary talent, and there were times when he shot because there was nobody worth passing to from what I could tell, but he had no class in my opinion. In that respect he did not hold a candle to Magic Johnson.

+1 Showtime, Baby!

[Dewey]

I'll say this, I'd almost rather watch Kobe's last game than watch Alex Wood try and throw a strike. Holy crap. First sign of Chris Hatcher and I'll switch to the Lakers.

[ooo-ribay]

Mike - tho it's hard for me to reconcile, I know you're a good guy and a Laker fan (((( shudder ))))). I will admit I'm biased....starting with the d**gers but definitely continuing to the lakers, I have always despised all LA teams. But, bias aside, I have always appreciated an unrepentant a**hole like Barry Bonds over these phony a**holes like kobe, arod, ray lewis, etc. Part of it is wishing Barry could have just been a little phony nice. Had he been, he may make the HOF.

[BBSD]

Watch the Warriors. Wondeful team basketball! And a bunch of solid citizens to boot.

[mickeymao34]

Legendary Final game ! 60pts! Mamba feeds on your hate ! WoW gotta be GREATEST Final game for a player ever!

[sbfinley]

Amazing. 60. That is all.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

Amazing. 60. That is all.

Any pro who takes 50 shots is bound to make half of them or in Kobe's case, less than half. Amazing? I think not.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by biohazard

Any pro who takes 50 shots is bound to make half of them or in Kobe's case, less than half. Amazing? I think not.

EXACTLY. Congrats on win 17 Kobe! You set the record for most field goal attempts since 83/84, and extended your career record on most field goal's missed. Oh yeah.. and for being able to pay your way out of a rape. Kobe is a basketball talent. The same way as a good painter can duplicate a Monet. Kobe copied every single thing MJ did on the court. He even chewed his gum like him. I really cannot recall one move he invented/created or added to the game. Well, outside of arguing every call and using a gay slur on the court and getting fined 100k.
50 shots?????
The guy ONLY played for himself. Self proclaimed "Mamba out" buh bye...

[JoeyFarino]

Originally Posted by biohazard

Any pro who takes 50 shots is bound to make half of them or in Kobe's case, less than half. Amazing? I think not.

HE'S BEEN IN THE LEAGUE 20 YEARS AND IS 37 YRS OLD!!! lol...Youre telling me he wasnt amazing almost all his career??? Come on man that was a ignorant statement

[JoeyFarino]

Originally Posted by mickeymao34

Legendary Final game ! 60pts! Mamba feeds on your hate ! WoW gotta be GREATEST Final game for a player ever!

We should pitch in and buy steve D a kobe jersey...lol

[mickeymao34]

Originally Posted by JoeyFarino

We should pitch in and buy steve D a kobe jersey...lol

ICONIC.. Story book ending...Say what you want bout the dude but WOW! Hate on! I'm willing to pitch in!

[mickeymao34]

Mamba Out!

[Huck]

Originally Posted by mickeymao34

Legendary Final game ! 60pts! Mamba feeds on your hate ! WoW gotta be GREATEST Final game for a player ever!

Any pro who takes 50 shots is bound to make half of them or in Kobe's case, less than half. Legendary? PUhleeze.....!

[mickeymao34]

Originally Posted by JustinD

Not going on a rampage, but I will be watching basketball for the first time in well over a decade next season. I promised years ago I was done till that clown retired.

81 points and 2 assists is not worth celebrating. It's the proof of the death of the "team" in basketball.

Maybe the good days of the excitement of those late 80s teams may return some day, but I doubt it.

My son loves the game, but we have agreed to disagree.

Justin, 81 pts, whether you like him or not, is a big deal especially in the modern era and they did come from behind to win that game. In the season that Wilt scored 100 pts he was averaging 2 assist per game. That being said your hate for the dude is noted but the guy can play.