I went to the Lakers game BEFORE Kobe scored 81 (vs. the Suns). Ha ha. Does that count? Anyone that thinks Kobe is a ball-hog, please tell me who on the Lakers you would rather have taking the shots? Vujacic? Walton? Odom? Parker? Mihm? George? Uh, give me that lineup, Kobe would shoot 50 times a game, EASY.
The other thing people don't think about: Who gets the ball when plays break down (i.e. the other players don't do their jobs)? Kobe. He always gets it with like 8 seconds on the shot clock, and has to manufacture a shot. Everyone complains his percentage is down, or that he takes bad shots, but I WONDER WHY. If you were Kobe, would you pass it to one of these talentless ass-clowns? Ok, maybe I am being harsh, after all the Lakers are my favorite team, but I never blame Kobe for shooting. I understand where he is coming from...
I seriously hope Buss gets another star this summer. I know they have cap issues, but let's do this. Let's steal a K.G. or a Jermaine O'Neil, etc. I want to see Phil hoist another trophy...