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neoxsupreme · 12-18-2006, 10:52 AM

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Kobe is probably talking about those 3's where Gilbert just walked down the court after a HUGE Laker bucket and just tossed it up. Most players would never have the balls to take a shot like that, but Gilbert looked like he was playing at home. He really doesn't have a conscience but that's what makes him a dangerous scorer.

Kobe isn't one to talk about shot selection, either. The guy is one of the best scorers I've ever seen but if it weren't for the 30 foot 3's and impossible fadeaways he could be a 50% type guy.

I agree w/ you there. He could have Jordan type efficiency if he had his shot recognition.

**Sir Patchwork** · 12-18-2006, 10:53 AM

Sounds like sour grapes to me. Kobe needs to do what he usually does and keep his mouth shut, and let his play speak for itself. We know that you will be ready for the rematch, and we know that you hate being outplayed, and we know you hate losing. You make that very clear without opening your mouth.

f22egl · 12-18-2006, 11:16 AM

Someone should tell Kobe that a good portion of those free throws came from intentional fouls, you know the ones which the Lakers committed on purpose, at the end of 4th quarter and at the end of overtime.

**Damian Necronamous** · 12-18-2006, 11:36 AM

Jesus, calm down now people. People say that crap about Kobe all the time. Remember what Vince Carter and J.R. Smith said after he got 81?

No one seemed to have a problem with it then.

Kobe and Arenas are pretty good friends, from what I understand. He wasn't trying to put him down, he was just frustrated with the team's performance. We put up 141pts and lost. He went for 45/8/10 and lost...he's pissed off. You would be too.

Cut the guy some slack, for Christ's sake.

DaGreat1 · 12-18-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Damian Necronamous

Jesus, calm down now people. People say that crap about Kobe all the time. Remember what Vince Carter and J.R. Smith said after he got 81?

No one seemed to have a problem with it then.

Kobe and Arenas are pretty good friends, from what I understand. He wasn't trying to put him down, he was just frustrated with the team's performance. We put up 141pts and lost. He went for 45/8/10 and lost...he's pissed off. You would be too.

Cut the guy some slack, for Christ's sake.

well, the difference between VC and J.R Smith talking after Kobe's 81 is that they were not playing in that game, and they were not the one gaurding Kobe. Kobe knows he got torched by Zero, there is no excuse... even with 5 fouls, he told phil to put him on gil, so who's fault is that? I respect the man's game, but he should be man enough to give credit where credit is due

and yes, he was trying to put him down...that's why words like 'terrible' and 'awful shots' were used.

f22egl · 12-18-2006, 12:07 PM

Arenas on Kobe playing defense on him:

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"I knew he was gonna take the challenge of stopping me," said Arenas, whose previous high was 47 points against Miami in 2004. "He knew they weren't going to foul him out of the game."

Theonee · 12-18-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaGreat1

well, the difference between VC and J.R Smith talking after Kobe's 81 is that they were not playing in that game, and they were not the one gaurding Kobe. Kobe knows he got torched by Zero, there is no excuse... even with 5 fouls, he told phil to put him on gil, so who's fault is that? I respect the man's game, but he should be man enough to give credit where credit is due

and yes, he was trying to put him down...that's why words like 'terrible' and 'awful shots' were used.

Exactly, Kobe is being honest. I wouldn't be too happy if someone scores 60 on me. I think all the players think the same, those who try to give credit are lying.
But VC and JR are not even in the game versus Kobe, so why should they feel unhappy about Kobe.

O2K · 12-18-2006, 12:21 PM

it looks like kobe doesn't have league pass....

arenas takes alot of those shots he took last night, and he makes alot...

the thing about these great players, they take what would be bad shots, and turn them into points...

arenas is really fun to watch...

DaGreat1 · 12-18-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Theonee

Exactly, Kobe is being honest. I wouldn't be too happy if someone scores 60 on me. I think all the players think the same, those who try to give credit are lying.
But VC and JR are not even in the game versus Kobe, so why should they feel unhappy about Kobe.

so all of a sudden it's ok for Kobe to be honest and say other players have horrible shot selections, AFTER they scored 60 on him. and those who give credit to other players are not always lying. you think those toronto guys were lying when they said Kobe was 'incredible', 'unstoppable' blah blah.. when he popped 81 on them?? there is a point where you just gotta say, man that guy just cannot be stopped today...either man up and say something in those lines, or just stfu.

Theonee · 12-18-2006, 12:31 PM

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so all of a sudden it's ok for Kobe to be honest and say other players have horrible shot selections, AFTER they scored 60 on him. and those who give credit to other players are not always lying. you think those toronto guys were lying when they said Kobe was 'incredible', 'unstoppable' blah blah.. when he popped 81 on them?? there is a point where you just gotta say, man that guy just cannot be stopped today...either man up and say something in those lines, or just stfu.

About the shot selections, I agree, Kobe himself is one of the leaders in bad shot selection department.
But what I am saying is Kobe is atleast involved in the game versus Arenas, and he wasn't happy about it, but Carter and JR Smith wasn't even in the game versus Kobe, so they have no right to say bad things about Kobe.
But Arenas dropped 60 on Kobe and the Lakers and they lost a close game, so he must be pissed.So he must have spoken his mind, and didn't think about political correctness.

SPMJ · 12-18-2006, 12:54 PM

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"First of all, he shot 27 free throws. We as a team shot 30. Think about that." Bryant added, "Some of the shots he took tonight, you miss those, they're just terrible shots, just awful. You make them and they're unbelievable shots."

Nice to see Kobe classy as always after a loss

. To see him of all people talking abt somebody else's shot selection is hilarious. And whose he to say ***** about FTs? Has he forgotten his parades to the line last season when he scored 62(25 FTA in 3 qtrs

) and 81(20 FTA) and had a couple more 25+ FTA games last season. Just shut up.

One on One · 12-18-2006, 02:06 PM

For those that don't watch Arenas on a regular basis, he just walks down court and heaves those 25 foot 3s all the time. If you are relaxing on D, he will shoot it, don't matter if there's 20 seconds on the shot clock. He makes enough of 'em that it's a good percentage play. I have no problem with his shot selection this season.

**Hibachi!** · 12-18-2006, 04:29 PM

*edit, just read the above posts

Mars · 12-18-2006, 04:59 PM

Crazy game. I missed it due to studying for my finals. But, hopefully Kobe remains upset and takes it out in his next game tommorow night... cause I'm going to be there.

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