After watching the Laker game last night I decided that Kobe is not only the greatest basketball player in the league right now, but probably in the history of the game. I know some people will disagree, but in many ways he's better in Jordan. Jordan was amazing and brought the whole game of basketball to another level. He not only was amazing on the floor, but also for how he rose the status of the NBA in general and basiaclly paved the way for huge endorsement deals and higher revenue for the NBA, which has opened the door to $20 million/year contracts.
But Kobe, is just an amazing player. I used to absolutely hate the guy because I thoght he was selfish and a showboat, but I can't help but the love the guy now. The guy's got heart and a huge desire to win and it's kind of refreshing to see that in today's game of spoiled NBA players with guaranteed contracts. I rememebr in last year's playoff series against the suns when he single-handedly drove down the floor and hit a game winning shot in Staples Center, it had me off my feet in my living room. Although that sounds insanely stupid, it proves just how exciting and inspirational this guy is.
Anyway, if it was up to me, I would get rid of guaranteed contracts in the NBA. Look at football. Those guys have shorter careers, greater threat of injury, and smaller contracts and they are not guaranteed.
Here's an awesome video of Kobe:
2 comments:
You've got a great writing style. Kobe. Well, I will give him his props. He has obviously learned some hard lessons and seems much more "mature" now. I am forever Jordan and haven't really watched since; but I did catch a few Kobe games. Nothing else in life is guaranteed; why should easy money be? I agree man; but no one else does.
He has seen the light. Guaranteed Contracts are the downfall of sports.
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