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Friday, July 8, 2011

Is Kobe Bryant the next NBA superstar to head overseas during the lockout?

If Turkish club Besiktas had its way he would join Deron Williams and Zaza Pachulia on the floor for the Istanbul team next season should the work stoppage continue.

Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday that Besiktas coach Ergin Ataman wants Kobe on his team.

Ataman certainly made it sound simple enough:

“If Kobe doesn’t want to miss a whole season if there’s a lockout, and likes to live in one of Europe’s greatest cities, in Istanbul, and wants to play with Deron Williams, why not?
This report is not as unbelievable as first glance might make it appear. Kobe Bryant grew up in Italy, and has a large endorsement deal with Turkish Airlines as well as several other companies who do business in Turkey.

He told Darren Rovell of CNBC Sports, “"I've never been to Turkey, but all the guys on the team in the league who have been keep saying it's one of the hottest places to go to." His popularity in Europe outstrips most basketball superstars, so a move into that market is feasible for Bryant. Sources close to Kobe also told Yahoo! Sports that he was willing to entertain offers from overseas, and while playing in Asia or Europe would also be options for the star, Istanbul could become his next destination.

Who will be the next superstar to look abroad during the NBA lockout? If either Bryant or Williams follows through on his reported interest it could do wonders to elevate foreign leagues’ popularity in their domestic markets. It is mid-July and the end of the work stoppage does not seem imminent, so who is to say Bryant and Williams are not just the beginning of an exodus overseas.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Lakers Roster Review: Kobe Bryant

Age: 32

NBA Experience: 14 years

Contract Status: Signed thru 2013-14

2010-11 Averages: 25.3ppg, 5.1rpg, 4.7apg, 45% FG, 32% 3PT, 82% FT

By Kobe standards the 2010-11 season was a failure. You won’t find any real statistical evidence to support that statement. Aside from his minutes per game dipping to the lowest they’ve been since he was a 6th man, Bryant’s stats were consistent with what we’ve come to expect from Mamba.

However when it comes to Kobe anything short of winning an NBA title is considered failure.

This might have been the most difficult season for Bryant to endure from a basketball standpoint. He finally had a summer of rest after maintaining one of the most hectic schedules in the history of hoops over the course of the last five years. Problem was it wasn’t a summer of rest for Bryant so much as it was a summer of recovery. Doctor’s orders prohibited KB24 from engaging in any activity thanks to knee surgery.

Early in the preseason it was evident that this was going to be an uphill battle for the game’s best player. Kobe struggled to get into game shape, playing limited minutes while hardly participating in practice.

All things being considered, that Bryant was till able to play in all 82 regular season games while maintain his career averages despite fewer minutes is a testament to both his talents and work ethic. Having said all of that there is no denying the fact that the wear and tear of almost a decade and half of NBA service is taking its toll on Kobe.

Many have been quick to author the demise of Bryant but they’re only looking at the glass as half empty.

No arguing there are health concerns going forward for Kobe. But we’re talking about one of greatest competitors the sports world has ever seen. What makes Bryant a true legend is that his game always evolves relative to what the needs of his team are. I’d bet the house on seeing a much different Kobe come the start of next season…whenever that might happen.

While we may never see the Mamba that torched the league back in ’06 we definitely haven’t seen the last of his days of dominance. So long as Kobe is on the roster I like the chances of the Lakers being title contenders.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Kobe Bryant With Girlfriend

If the rumours are to be believed, there's bad blood between Vanessa Bryant, wife to Kobe, and Trina, Kenyon Martin's rapper girlfriend. Given the recent history of K-Mart's friends and family beefing with the opposition, most folks brushed the supposed spat off as much ado about nothing. With the two men going head-to-head in one of the more physical playoff series in recent memory, it's only natural that the battle lines should be drawn between their respective lady-friends.

Some are saying that there may be more to it than that, though. In a 2004 track titled "Heated", Trina makes a claim that would explain why Vanessa Bryant wants to crack open a can of bitchslap on her.

I know you wanna beat it up right quick/And I was the first bitch Kobe cheated on his wife with

It's not exactly Shakespeare (and the beat sounds like the midi backing to a twelve-year-old's MySpace page), but the message is quite clear. If it is true, then, that Kobe Bryant cheated on his wife with Trina, it's understandable that Vanessa should be irked.

So, is Trina telling the truth? If so, is this news to Vanessa? Will this stay a strictly off-court matter or could the ill will spill onto the hardwood in game three? Let us know what you think in the comment section.

Oh, and you can listen to the track in question below. Skip right to the offending lyric at 1:50 if you value your ears.

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Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978(1978-08-23)) is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school basketball player in the country. He decided to declare his eligibility for the NBA Draft upon graduation, and was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As a rookie, Bryant earned himself a reputation as a high-flyer and a fan favorite by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest.