Must Read Kevin Ding Article on Kobe's Leadership

This is non-negotiable: Every Lakers fan must read this; every Kobe fan must read this. In fact, every Lakers/Kobe hater must read it as well. Why? Because I don't ever want to hear another person claim that Kobe is a poor leader, and I don't ever want to hear it said that he doesn't make his teammates better. Throughout this year, he has done everything for the Lakers – he has been teacher, mentor, coach, leader, director, master, and of course, the best player in the world throughout it all.

Lakers fans, grab this link. Post it on every message board where Kobe's leadership is questioned. Email it to your Kobe-hating friends. Make it a permanent fixture in your arsenal of links to be used in heated Kobe Bryant-related debates.

Go. Read. Now.

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I want to know what the shooting program consists of (the one Kobe gave Ariza)

Or is that top secret? I would spend my money on that, instead of the “Better Basketball” DVDs with J.J. Redick!

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Jun 15, 2009 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

I think that's what Ariza was getting at

This stuff IS top secret. Remember last year, when Kobe said he had figured out some things about leadership, about making teammates better? Steven A. Smith asked him what that was, and he was like, “I ain’t tellin’!” Also, Baron Davis asked him what it takes to get to that extra level, and Kobe wouldn’t share his tricks of the trade.

This shit is top secret, and I think if you reread Trevor’s quotes, you realize that he understood that getting the key to unlock these secrets was no small deal. You and me? We might get some insight into this… a few decades from now!

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by Josh Tucker on Jun 15, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

are u going to be in LA for the parade?

by chaucer on Jun 15, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Yessir, I am

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by Josh Tucker on Jun 15, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Josh, you gotta update the signature!!!

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Jun 15, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry, I realized that right after these comments

Done!

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by Josh Tucker on Jun 15, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

good to read about josh powell

good for josh powell, who now gets to ask patrick ewing how his ass tastes…

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-41-86/Nine-Things-to-Remember-About-the-2009-NBA-Finals.html

by dach on Jun 15, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

ROFL!

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by Josh Tucker on Jun 15, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Jun 15, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Dime?

by intuitive on Jun 15, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

what’s that?

by chaucer on Jun 15, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Nike Shirts commemorating Finals MVP and Four rings

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Jun 16, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Those shirts are sick

Any links? Can’t find them on Nike store and I would love to get my hands on those.

by chrisbeomsuh on Jun 16, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I dont think the shirts are in stock yet

Dime is giving some away http://dimemag.com/2009/06/nike-puppets-4-rings-t-shirt-giveaway/#more-12836

by intuitive on Jun 16, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions

The picture of a cork is a tee shirt, too ... AWESOME

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Jun 16, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

did u get one of these shirts? i want the 4 rings t-shirt. where can i get it besides that mag website?

by chaucer on Jun 16, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I looked it up

These are going to be out sometime this week and only for a limited time. I REALLY hope you can buy these through the Nike Store online because I’m going to be overseas starting tomorrow for 3 months.

by chrisbeomsuh on Jun 16, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Nope

I think they are only at the few House of Hoops locations, and they sell out quickly!

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Jun 16, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome post..

I just hope at least now Kobe gets his due for his leadership…man I am extremely happy for Kobe…the guy is a Samurai warrior…KObe fans like Josh says need to post it in every forum available….

by Jonty on Jun 15, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions

i agree. this year kobe has done it all. when they asked him in the espn post game interview, what has he done differently, in terms of his (leadership) role, he said nothing. he lied. he’s been much different this season than ever before. he’s been much more active, much more vocal. he’s shown trust in his teammates. he is the best player in the world, he just proved it (for anyone who doubted it).

by chaucer on Jun 15, 2009 11:00 PM PDT reply actions