Kobe to play in London 2012 Olympics

by dannblala on Jan 11, 2012 4:11 PM PST

Love the patriotism, but would much rather have Kobe rest once the season is over. No doubt that all the great players on the 2012 Olympic roster would benefit from having being able to play with Kobe, and not to mention Howard will be on the roster, so maybe Kobe can bring Howard back to L.A. if there is no trade made before then. I think it's safe to say though that a lot of you on here agree with me, and would much rather have Kobe get as much rest as he can after this wild season.....

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olympics arn't as grueling as the nba though

and kobe just had a long summer off. if he doesn’t go to 2012, he’ll be 37 in 2016…

by no stance on Jan 11, 2012 9:00 PM PST reply actions

As much as I love the Lakers

I’ll sacrifice some Kobe time with them for the chance to see him get to play on Team USA again. 2008 was freaking awesome.

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by Justin N. on Jan 12, 2012 12:02 AM PST reply actions

totally agree with this.

id hate to have an injury pop up during the olympics, but i love that kobe (despite many calling him old in basketball years) wants to play for the US and will do anything to accomplish the ultimate goal of world champion. i can see him being much more of a coach on the floor & a facilitator with all the scoring options around him. plus, its not like he will be playing 30+ minutes a night.

"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung

by LakersFoEva on Jan 12, 2012 6:37 AM PST up reply actions

With guys like Lebron, Durant, Dwight, and CP3....

Kobe won’t have to do much work. Score some points, make a few plays, maybe, but most of the grunt work will be handled by the other more athletic guys. Olympics shouldn’t be much of a problem for Kobe’s health.

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by LakerAce on Jan 12, 2012 1:04 AM PST reply actions

I would love to see him play for the olympics.

Unless of course his wrist will need surgery.

"You have to figure out a way to get it done. There's no time to make excuses. If I play bad or have one bad game like I did in Denver, everybody cries for a change, or cries for the fact I'm too old ... I make adjustments and go from there."
-- Bryant on his performance against the Suns

by BoneCruncher24 on Jan 12, 2012 7:31 AM PST reply actions