We're not Sp*rsTalk where the lowest of the lows share in their misery, take your trolling, classless asses elsewhere, clowns. _________________ I miss you Kobe. I miss you Gigi.
I realize the world, has for the most part, moved on from the tragedy. Not forgetting what happened, but moved on with life's demands. But its games like tonight, and Sundays game against the other LA team, that will keep my heart sorrowful for awhile because my mind reflects intensely on Kobe & Gigi sitting court side Christmas day while smiling, absolutely enjoying themselves, and engaging LeBron with such warm and pleasant exchanges.
I can't help but think that the two of them would be at tonight's game, and/or possibly Sunday's game, loving the competitiveness of the team, relishing the opportunity to see if we can make last two games against LA's other team and the Bucks tonight, look like a distant memory with back to back victories.
I don't know what stage of grief I'm at, but I do know tonight's game, Sunday's game, and possibly the remainder of the season's games, have little emotional significance for me. Intellectually? yes, emotionally? no.
The chemistry of the current squad really make me miss the Kobe-led Lakers of '08 and beyond. The bench had their own little ritual crossing their legs until the first score. The Shannon block where they all look up at the jumbotron. Showtime fast breaks like that one against the Heat involving Kobe, Lamar, and Luke. Snapping a large Celtics winning streak and sending them into a losing spiral. A victorious grammy trip highlighted with Kobe's higharching fade over LeBron while he had the chills. Not to mention the numerous playoff moments like Kobe telling JR not to shake the tree and slapping Gentry's ass after closing out the Suns away. I could just go on and on. So many fond moments of a time when Kobe shined as a brilliant leader when critics denounced him as incapable of being one.
Some days I still forget he's gone until someone brings it up. Someone as invincible as him just perishing still doesn't feel right. Kobe gone? It just doesn't feel right.
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I was in the grocery store last night. And as I'm getting in line to check out, I see all the tribute magazines. There were 3 or 4 different ones, at least. I had to look away, I felt myself tearing up all over again. _________________ So glad we gave you your flowers while you were here, Kobe.
I was in the grocery store last night. And as I'm getting in line to check out, I see all the tribute magazines. There were 3 or 4 different ones, at least. I had to look away, I felt myself tearing up all over again.
i share your pain. especially the SI, ESPN and LA Times give me all the feels and emotions _________________ ANOTHER WIN IN LA! BOSTON SUCKS!
thanks Kobe... the greatest to ever do it. _________________ "Now, if life is coffee, then the jobs, money & position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold & contain life, but the quality of life doesn't change. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it."
Diamante looks like she's aged a year in the past 2 months in that new photo Vanessa posted. Bless their entire family. We've grown up with these kids right before our eyes. _________________ I miss you Kobe. I miss you Gigi.
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