Barkley thinks Kobe is done in L.A.

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I want to hear from Magic. His opinion is the only one I care about.
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Showtime is Magic · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject:

live and die in LA · Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 4072

Barkley is just speaking the truth. Kobe fans can get mad all they want.

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NY_Laker_Fan · Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 888

So what conclusion do we all draw if Kobe does NOT play tomorrow night? Right now there is a thread with the active/inactive lists for tomorrows games and Kobe is on the INACTIVE list.

Christ almighty!! Someone PLEASE tell me his wrist injury is truly serious enough to miss the season opener.

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bobyahead · Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 444

I'm getting a feeling that everyone is at the point where they are saying, forget it, trade him. I know magic doesn't like kobe as a person and kobe's public outcries had made the org look so bad within the last 3 months.

front office or not, the owner has rings, won rings, and will still win rings.

not one team stayed on top forever.

everybody, i MEAN EVERYBODY is sick and tired of this kobe stuff. just get traded already and gain some fans in chicago and the east coast but gain a bunch of haters as well.

count me in on the hater side. It's going to be a blast to boo him so damn loud when chicago does visit. I MEAN SO DAMN LOUD!

I also hope Deng shuts him down too.

lets... "SHIP HIS [Swearing is not permitted at Clublakers. You must edit this post prior to submitting.] OUT"

gill · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject:

deal · Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 817

Kobe's my boy but I think it is for the greater good, he gets traded... he'll still be the best player in the league...

bobyahead · Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 444

you are right... i heard that phrase about him playing wherever he is about three times, weeks apart.

You know , and i think everyone else also knows that Kobe was calling a bluff. Buss gave him the summer to relax, calm down, clear his head and continue to be the king of LA.

Preseason came along and Cryant's body language was so digusting it made the whole laker org look bad. No one was having fun besides turiaf. Kobe had like three TO's in a span of 5 mins, but when Bynum drops a tough pass Cryant turns around and rolls his eyes. ??? yea, team chemistry.

Kobe wants to be in LA, his heart and soul knows it as well. He wants to be with the West, Magic and the greats. His legacy won't be as strong with two teams on his resume. He wants to stay, but his pride got in the way and it's to a point of no return.

I guess Buss caught the river card in the game on bluffs.

everyday he looses so many fans that were so loyal. Myself being one of them.

greed, talk and pride. thats what kobe is about... in that order too.

Q Deezy · Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 489

The chuckster says a lot of stupid things but he's right on about this. He didn't say anything we don't already know. Kobe deserves the heat he gets.

Joe_Blow · Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 1821

My favorite quote from the post-practice interview...

Reporter: Kobe, there's been talk that you're unwilling to lift your no-trade clause for a trade to Chicago for x, y, and z... are you willing to lift the no-trade clause?

Kobe: I don't know what's goin' on, I'm not taking part in any of that... talk to management or my rep. man3

Probably a loose quote, but that was the gist.

EQualizer · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject:

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Kobe understands the trouble he has caused. He's gonna tear it up tomorrow, i know it.
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you already know whats going to happen tomorrow and for the next few games... he's going to play amazing and when the lakers start losing games back to back, he's going to open his cry baby mouth again.

what are the coaches to do? sit him down?

i know what to do. He wants to play right? he's a warrior right? we let him play a few games, and once he starts crying you sit his butt on the pine. let sasha or evans start... i know it's sad but they gotta show who is boss. it's not fair for the other guy putting his 100 percent to not play because of a star that is only putting out 50 percent.

you put him on the bench. play him until he starts acting stupid and then pull him and sit him on the bench again. From there leave him on the bench. make him want to waive his no trade clause. he's a compettitor and will want to play. that's the best way we can get close to fair value. if not, he just plays very very little for the whole season. lets see what kind of emotions he will go through THEN!

the guy HAS everything. a beautiful family, money, a nice house and a CITY AT HIS FEET! that's not very easy to say but its true. The lakers need to stop babying him.

2Quik4U · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject:

I like that people are questioning Kobe's methods.
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2Quik4U · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject:

LawSin · Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 430 Location: City of Angels

yeah pj made some comments but the season hasn't even started yet, hold off on the premature criticism for god sakes. kobe i think will be as competitive is he always is, and if he isn't well you can talk then. but seriously, there's no basis for this right now

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I wonder if Kobe sent him angry text messages.
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Considering that this is Chuck and everything he says the opposite happens I think this could be a good thing and Kobe stays. Like him or not he still makes Buss a very rich man which is pretty much all he cares about(besides catching tail).

Cleansed · Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Posts: 2623

So..wait..the season started early?

I thought it was still PRE SEASON and Kobe hasnt had an opportunity to show why he is the best player in the game OR if he is not providing his usual effort yet?

I guess that vast intellectual Chuck has added linear foresight to his repertoire.

Stick to comedy Chuck ...thats why i like you. The minute your asked for your opinion i start questioning why your on television (especially next to the likes of well spoken Kenny).
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Barkeley is a fickle moron.
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