At a time that Lakers needed him the most. Kobe Bryant got himself injured.
2013 WAS suppose to be the year of LA Lakers when they made not 1 but 2 big trades over the off season acquiring two of the best player in their position - Steve Nash and Dwight Howard. Metta World Peace even predicted that they will not just a good season but a season that will go down the books beating Chicago Bull's record of 72 - 10. And it did not happen.
Not only were the team fighting against injuries through the whole season, they were fighting against their very own coach who is very much a potato.
He refuses to change his game for the players, he let Kobe does what he wants, basically he is fucking not doing his job. It is because of his lack of leadership and solution, Kobe has to play 47,48 mins per game just to bring the team to playoffs. I'm saying it, it is his fault that Kobe over played and the fatigue got him.
Some people comment that Kobe is selfish. Kobe is childish. He wants the fame and glory and he is not sharing the duty. He is doing the "Kobe" is the hero thing. In fact just 1 game ago, his teammates were not too happy with him.
"Because, I think it's spectacular and it's very impressive and it's remarkable to be able to play 48 minutes and score 47 points. That's incredible. On the other hand, I'm a player that likes to see a little bit more ball movement and better balance. I've always been [like that]. That's just how I perceive this game. " - Pau Gasol. (Read full article here.)
In Kobe's defense, I do agree with what Pau has mentioned. Ball movement, team play is always important. But the question is - Are you guys finishing it? Are you guys doing what you guys are paid to do? I am 35, why am i sacrificing my body and risk it and play 48mins per game? I would like to be a starter, play 24mins per game and score a good double digit 15-18 points and throw a few dimes. Sit on the bench and smile and have a trip to finals and get my 6th ring. Am I getting this luxury? No. It is when shit like this happens, as a leader, as a person who want's the win, I have to step up my game and take the responsibility all by myself. This is professionalism. Do I have All-star caliber teammates? Yes. Are they playing like All-star players? No. Do I have a good coach? I had a good coach. (And I don't mean Mike Brown.)
The man himself is angry, this is from Kobe's facebook.
"This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I've done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why the hell did this happen ?!? Makes no damn sense. Now I'm supposed to come back from this and be the same player Or better at 35?!? How in the world am I supposed to do that??
I have NO CLUE. Do I have the consistent will to overcome this thing? Maybe I should break out the rocking chair and reminisce on the career that
was. Maybe this is how my book
ends. Maybe Father Time has defeated me...Then again maybe not! It's 3:30am, my foot feels like dead weight, my head is spinning from the pain meds and I'm wide awake. Forgive my Venting but what's the purpose of social media if I won't bring it to you Real No Image?? Feels good to vent, let it out. To feel as if THIS is the WORST thing EVER! Because After ALL the venting, a real perspective sets in. There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.
One day, the beginning of a new career journey will commence. Today is NOT that day.
"If you see me in a fight with a bear, prey for the bear". Ive always loved that quote. Thats "mamba mentality" we don't quit, we don't cower, we don't run. We endure and conquer.
I know it's a long post but I'm Facebook Venting LOL. Maybe now I can actually get some sleep and be excited for surgery tomorrow. First step of a new challenge.
Guess I will be Coach Vino the rest of this season. I have faith in my teammates. They will come thru.
Thank you for all your prayers and support. Much Love Always.
Mamba Out"
Injuries is one of the greatest fear of sportsmen, even for people like us, non professional basketballer. Knowing that we can't run on court, knowing that we are not going to score that basket anyhow kills us. Every single bit of us. What more, he is currently(slightly more than 30hrs ago.) the best player on earth in the league.
So now with Kobe off the court. Can the Lakers get into the playoffs with the last few important games left? Can they go into 2nd stage or even WCF? Why not? If the rest of the players are who they think they are and have the motivation to play better because their leader has sacrificed his body for everyone of them. They should. Think about it, these guys were franchise players of their teams before joining Lakers and they were all in the playoffs and now it's not one but 3 franchise players.
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| Super Baby. |
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| Canada Biggest Pride in NBA. |
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| Sheldon Cooper. |
Anyway, there is nothing much more we could do other than just pray for him and of course follow him on instagram and twitter. This man just started his instagram in less than 24hrs and he has like 250,000 followers with his only 2 pictures.
#PrayForKobe.
Hope to see my man Kobe back on the court and health again.
*None of the images belows to me. All images found online, facebook from unknown source.
*None of the images belows to me. All images found online, facebook from unknown source.
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