Kobe in the Olympics scares me.

pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 29061

The guy already has ten seasons on his treads (plus a season and a half of playoff games). Look what's happening with KG, a guy whom the singular burden of carrying a franchise has clearly worn him down. Add the three year commitment to the Olympics and I'm starting to worry about Kobe's legs a few years from now, when Bynum is supposedly gonna rescue the franchise. I don't think it's gonna be soon enough. I know Kobe has the drive, and instinct, and insane physical prep, blah blah blah but so did Jordan. But MJ didn't come straight out of college, had Pip (a guy talented enough to lead a team to 50+ win season by himself) to ease the burden, took a long break at 30, and didn't have to make a serious long-term commitment when he did the olympics. I really hope the Lakers make a move soon because it's unrealistic to expect Kobe to maintain this kind of dominance for more very long.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject:

Agree. While I want the US to win, I would prefer they do so without Kobe.
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pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 29061

And how this has not occured to Mitch (Mr. We Like Our Team) is dumbfounding. I can believe this idiot is running the Lakers.

thumpinghead · Star Player Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 5657

dude hes got to win a gold for his legacy, im supporting kobe here...

phil really should reduce his minutes for the rest of this season and next
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venturalakersfan · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject:

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LakerLegend · Star Player Joined: 10 Jun 2001 Posts: 1538

I agree with all above posts. I'm hoping Kobe slacks off during the Olympic practices as well as during the games and the rest of the team is motivated to win the gold. Maybe he can ride someone else's coattails for a change.
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Socks · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject:

Sidious · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:18 pm Post subject:

this has nothing to do with Mitch. Hilarious

Life is short, he can do what he wants.

NMLaker · Starting Rotation Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 523

Do you guys think he just slums around during the offseason? He probably puts more mileage on his wheels dring the offseason than during the season...this may actually be good for him...

Hector the Pup · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:22 pm Post subject:

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kells1220 · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

Go for it Kobe!

Aloha · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:03 pm Post subject:

KB8LJ23 · Starting Rotation Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 100

I don't like this either. I mean it would be a hell of a team with Kobe on it. But, it is something that is worrisome to think about. He played a lot of minutes last night and he came up a little gimpy. So, I don't know if playing in the olympics is a good idea. It's probably to help his image. I know it's a dream to win in the olympics but from all the things he's gone through it could very well show the world that he is not selfish when he has great teammates to pass too. Although, I expect him to dominate and get a lot of assists.

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You guys worry too much.
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pokoy · Moderator Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 14545

If Mike Kryszekwefwefswekjski has to play Kobe more than 25 minutes a night to win games on a team that features LeBron, Wade, etc., then he must not be that great a coach.

Of course injuries are always a concern, but Kobe could get hurt playing pickup against Von Wafer over the summer just as easily as he could at the Olympics.

Replican49 · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:19 pm Post subject:

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Jacko · Star Player Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 5159

I think Kobe chose to be on the USA Team is a smart move, because he know if he win the gold medal back to US, he would become the US hero!!
And I think it would really effect kobe's career that much, even if kobe don't go the Olympics, he would still be training hard in the summer. So it bascily it's the same thing, the Olympic just like another training for Kobe!!

pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 29061

You still need to rest in the offseason. Anyone who argues that the off-season is more grueling than the actual season needs to pull their head out of their a**.

Dakota · Starting Rotation Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Posts: 287

Imagine the recruiting opportunities Kobe will have at practice everyday....

"Yeah Bron, I'm sure Clevland is nice and all but look at these rings..."

"Hey Chris, what's the weather like in Toronto in January? "

"D, you and Shaq work out together in the offseason. Oh wait, nevermind..."

"It's Chris right? Man, I hardly know your name with the lack of attention you guys get in New Orleans, err I mean OKC, err I mean...."

"So Rashard, about your impending FA.....every dream of being Pippen when you were a kid?"

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