Too black & white, someone who selectively chooses facts. Turds like Kobe are at best part of but not the centerpiece to winning ball, as shown when they won. A repugnant personality and a preferred style of hogging the ball aren't part of a winning formula.
In the past five games, Kobe Bryant has averaged 54 points per game. Think about that for a moment. Fifty four! Most importantly, the Los Angeles Lakers won all five, reversing a seven-game losing streak that had threatened to ruin their season.
In effect, Bryant placed the entire team on his shoulders and willed it back into a positive state. The Lakers are now confident again, they have Luke Walton and Lamar Odom back from injuries and they're no longer looking like road kill for the West's top seeds come playoff time. And they owe it all to Kobe.
His offensive game is so good, so fundamentally sound in every aspect, that it may be time to debate whether or not he's the most complete offensive player in the history of the NBA. I'm not talking about the best player – there are plenty of players who rank well ahead of Bryant in that category. I'm simply wondering if there has ever been a player with a more complete skill set with footwork, ball handling, perimeter shooting and leaping ability.
I'll look forward to your emails on that one.
Pumpster, you love to cut and paste articles. Here is one for you. I guess you know more about basketball than Steve Kerr.