Maybe it's because he's in the Phillipines, or maybe he's just a free talker, but Gary Payton doesn't mince words when comparing Kobe and Dwyane Wade in talking about the expectations on the Heat this season:

"I’ve played with Dwyane and it’s no knock on him but if you compare him with Kobe (Bryant), there’s a big difference in their work ethic. I played with Kobe, too, and he’d be more from my era. Kobe knows how to be humble. If Kobe loses a game, you’ll see him the next day in the gym, working extra hard to make sure he’ll be better. I don’t know if it’s the same with Dwyane. They’re both great players but Dwyane is more the show type..."

It's a bit strange coming from Payton, since DWade delivered him his only ring, but hey, the truth is da truth!

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Of course, the Lakers would win an "All-Time Greats" series against the Celtics...

Filipino kids get to learn some skills from the Master, Kobe Bryant!