kobe is the best in the game right now

rapist

to say kobe isn't the best player in the league is to say the world is flat. T-mac is close but no cigar he does not have the passion kobe has, tracy does not have the inate love of the game imbeded in him like kobe does, which is attributed by his father playing in the nba. T-mac says he plays to win, but set out the rest of the season with a bougus injury, its not like tmac was going anywhere in april. Again Tmac says he wants to win games kobe wants to be the greatest their goals are different.

Probably the top shooting guard in the league today. The 5 star is a rating for his on court ability. I would give him a 1 for his off court activities.

MY my what progress we have made in the area of civil rights. Now, instead of white rednecks walking away from murder charges for hanging blacks every time they felt like it, you got prominent black guys like OJ nd Kobe murdering and raping with impunity and simply walking away from the charges, all because they have money. Meanwhile, only about one in 8 people on Death Row could be considered Caucasian in country where still over 75% of all citizens are white as wonder bread... See how far we have come... down?

best player behind KG in the game. as far as him being michael, and that is spelled right, btnupe, no way, mj didnt need shaq to win championships, all he need was him.

Keisterizing an unwilling person is really bad form, I don't care how much you make.

I dont think he is the best in the NBA right now, Inorder to be considered the best you have to be able to make everyone else around you better, that isnt Kobe.

Let me remind people that he is 25 years old. At age 25 jordan was in his fourth year in the NBA when he was getting schooled by Detroit. At age 21 Kobe won his first of three rings. I believe it was his shot over Jason Kidd in 2nd round of the playoffs in 2000 that won the game with only 2 seconds to go. Later in the same year, he made probably one of the most exciting plays in Lakers playoff history with the ally-oop to Shaq against Portland on that fourth quarter comeback. The following year, he led the Lakers in point as Lakers won the second of three rings with an amazing 15-1 record in the playoffs. Then, in 2002 sufferring through injuries he came back and with Shaq on the side led the Lakers to another championship. In 2003 when Shaq was hurt, Kobe Bryant put up the most amazing numbers in February in which he scored 40+ point in 9 consecutive games. Even though they failed to win the series againt Spurs which ultimately came down to Robert Horry's three, Kobe Bryant established himself as one of the best to ever play the game. The rape charge as we saw did not effect Kobe's game what so ever, it actually forced Kobe to play harder than ever. In 2004 as Lakers lost to Detroit in the Final, and the dismateling of the Lakers dynasty, it could have not been better for Kobe. As a fan of Lakers basketball, I am more than excited for the next season. The showtime is back, and Lakers will prove all the media and the critics wrong. I believe that they are probably the second or the third best team in the west behind maybe minn. and san antonio. Kobe Bryant has nothing to worry about, I gurrantee that Kobe Bryant will end up as the greatest to play the game of basketball. He has purhaps passed Michael Jordan after what he did to Portland in the last game of the 2004 season and even proved himself to be as clutch or even better than Jordan during the last second of the game. Example, 2004 finals againts Detroit game 4 when he made the 25 footer to win it. Right now, if I had to chooose anyone to shoot the last shot, I would choose Kobe over any player that has ever played the game that includes Jordan, Bird, even Magic. By the way if anyone is going to argue that Jordan is better than Kobe because of his numbers, that's bull crap because if we are going to judge players by the numbers that they put up, than I must say Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest or even Oscar Robinson, the last man to have a quadruple double.

Kobe is a great athlete, but I still think he is overrated. I am tired of comparing him to Michael Jordan... there will never be another MJ. Kobe is good, he did not rape that girl, but I hate his attitude. He is the reason Shaq was traded, and the reason of Phil Jackson not being there....but thats cool with me , I'm a Kings fan.

the man

A great basketball player who is standing trial for a rape he did not commit. The 19-year old girl he allegedly raped, in my oponion, filed a false rape charge against him. She should be prosecuted and sued for false arrest and put in jail and Kobe should be acquitted because I think he is a nice man who would never hurt anyone. It is just one example of an evil white girl trying to scam money out of an innocent black man my falsely accusing him of rape. Proves white girls are evil!

He is a fantastic talent.

Kobe is a phenominal player,he makes plays offensively and devensively. In my own opinion i think he is the next Micheal Jordan.Kobe is young and has many years to play he is a for sure hall of famer but he mite the top ten basketball players by the end of his career. Thanks

Ok well first i'd like to say that kobe is just like mike clutch player and a great athelete. Hes also got the best all around game in the NBA he's got it all a shot,passing,dribbling,jumping,speed, and a basketball IQ. And second look how good he did when shaq was out ya the didn't win that much but look and t-macs magic the have the worst record i the nba. And I can see why people dont like him as much because that girl said she got raped but she just want to sew and be rich. Just two words not guilty. Keep hitting those game winners kobe!!!

THIS IS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO THINK THAT KOBE IS CLOSE TO, AT, OR ABOVE MICHEAL JORDANS LEVEL. first off kobe bryant is trying to emulate micheal jordan in every way and its pathetic. second kobe is an 8 year nba veteran and what does kobe have to show for it 3 rings which he owes to shaq, a slam dunk championship and 2 all defensive first team selections and possibly a few all nba selections not bad for todays NBA. But let me harp on this guy real quick with jordan stats after his first 9 years. but lets be honest here. he missed 1986 with a foot injury so its really 8 years. in his first 8 years jordan got rookie of the year 7 scoring titles( NBA RECORD), defensive player of the year, 7 all Nba first team selections, 6 all nba first defensive team selections. the highest PPG average of all time 32.3 as compared to kobes 21.8 after 8 seasons. 3 NBA MVP's, 3 championships which he Led his team to (KEYWORD=Led, kobe is not the leader of the laker. EX: Magic, Bird, Hakeem= Leaders). jordan won 3 finals MVPs. highest all star game soring average. he scored 63 points against arguably one of the best teams of all time in the 86 boston celtics whose record was 68-14!! NBA Finals record 41.0 points per game. shall I continue, I think I will. after coming back from retirment he won 3 more scoring titles 2 more MVP's and 3 more finals MVP. Kobe has none of that and hes not even close. Hes the equivalent of a james worthy/joe dumars/scottie pippen hes a hall of fame role player which we will see when sghaq retires in a couple of years because he does not have the mental capacity to lead a team to greatness. also when kobe was leading the team last year for the first 17 games while shaq was injured he did average 31.0 ppg 8 reb and 8 ast but what was the teams record 5-12 thank you very much and if you dont believe me look it up for yourself!! Kobe is a good player not to be mistaken for haterism but jordan would piss on him 7 days a week. lets keep it real here .Jordan was Jordan because he was the best player in the league hands down from the minute he stepped onto the court in 84 to the day he retired in 98. and not only was he the best in his sport he was the best athlete in the world. kobe is not even the best on his team HINT Shaquille O'neal. kobe is the 5th best player in the league behind Duncan, garnett, Kidd and shaq and you can even argue for tracy mcgrady since he has proven that he can lead his team to the playoffs by himself. jordan was undisputedly the best player in the league hands down. but the nitty gritty of it all is that we all know that jordan is the most clutch player of all time because in the clutch when did he fail. he might have missed some regualr season buzzer beaters but in teh playoffs dating back to his rookie season he was as good as it got and even hall of famers will tell you that. his supporting cast was never the best but when they get cold feet he would consistently put them on his back and take them all the way. kobe did that for the first time in game 2 of the 2004 finals much props to him but get real. how many times have we seen kobe blow it in the clutch, ALOT. they are just two totally different players and its sad that kobe does not have his own image because if he did i would give him a higher rating. hes not original in anyway shape or form. and originality goes for alot in my book. dude can play his butt off hands down but dont insult MJ like that because MJ made the NBA what it is today and lets not forget that he is the first backcourt player to ever be able to just dominate a game because in the past it was the wilts and russels and waltons and dr j's and kareems and moses malone= all front court players ther may have been hall of fame guards in the past but none dominated the way he did. name one guard before him who could dominate a game all season from october to june. my point exactly if anyone can argue with me on this than hit me at BTNUPE1@yahoo.com. because I am tired of people talking crazy. like I said dude is good but he will never be on jordans level PERIOD.

he is the sickest player i the nba becasue he is just nice. everyone want s to imulate him specially tracey and shaq so all u haters calm down

Kobe is the best player in the NBA today. He's a great clutch player (The last regular season game against Portland is one example), he's the best perimeter player in the game, he's a great defensive player, he can dunk on centers (Yao for example), he's been on countless all-nba teams....etc. etc. etc. And the lakers are going all the way AGAIN...the spurs are toast. And yes, Jordan was a cheater also, but no one talks about it.

Have you heard the alleged victim's stories? she admitted to sleeping with other guys and they found two other men's leftovers in her underwear. This guy is hands down one of the most consistently dominant players in the NBA both defensively and offensively. No one else turns up their game better in the 4th quarter. Also, guess who else had an affair? MICHAEL JORDAN!!! Kobe gets no love just because he was ACCUSED of rape? Please. He's very religious and headstrong who was born to play basketball. Pure talent. He's absolutely in the top 5 players in the NBA. Just look at his resume: all-NBA, all-defensive, 40+ pts 19 times last year en route to 32 pt average (maybe the year before last), the list goes on. You simply can't make an argument that he isn't the best guard at this moment. The scary thing is he's only 25 and is nowhere near his prime.

Ok, so Kobe cheated, and thats bad. But people(haters) need to realize that he made a mistake, just like everyboody else does. And I know he didn't mean to hurt his wife. Kobe is a really great person. He doesn't cuss on live(or not live)tv, like Shaq. And he doesn't kick the ball in the stands like Tmac(But I do like Tmac a little and he is fuuuine). People want to say he is a ballhog, but have the time he passes, some nobody goofs up the shot. Like this last Sunday against the kings.Most good things happen when the ball is in Kobe's hands, just like this wednesday against portland. Kobe made two three pointers, the last one with 1.0 seconds left. Kobe may not get the MVP this year, but he sure does deserve it. Having had 3 injuries, and hearings in Colorado, he always makes a comeback. And what about before the games. While the other lakers are just arriving, Kobe is practicing. He's probably practicing as we speak, if not sleeping from all the hard work he has been doing. Kobe deticates so much of his time to basketball, probably for comfort, since haters want to jump on his back. By the way, Kobe is so cute!!! (#1 fan!!!) Email me for commentz Lakerqueen8@verizon.net

Kobe is probably the best player in the NBA right now, but he probably is going to go to jail. I guess since most black girls don't give head he had to get him a white one...

HE'S ONE OF THE BEST B-BALL PLAYERS IN THE HISTORY OF THE NBA!!!!! WHATEVER HAPPENS OUTSIDE OF THE COURT SHOULD NEVER MATTER WHEN JUDGING HIS ABILITIES! WELL, AND HE'S SEXY AS HELL TOO!!!!!!!!

Yeah he cheated on his wife. That was terrible. But as far as basketball goes, he's great.

He's the best player in the Lakers!

I always thought Kobe was a great athlete. I think it is sad that anyone would hate him because of his alleged rape BEFORE he was convicted for it. I think everyone should give him a chance to come out of court guilty or not guilty. Hopefully the truth will come out in the end. If he is guilty of rape, then yes I will have to say he is a piece of crap and I will feel very violated for looking up to him. But if he is found not guilty, then I will have the same respect for him I always had.

He will get off free and it will be horrible. Good player but he is a Laker!!

He's a bad guy...and he's a rapist

He is a genius ! He can become as great as MJ and maybe better !!!!!

One of the top five players in the league without a doubt. I don't care whether people like him or not, Kobe can play. He is the closest thing to Jordan in the history of the league. He dominates on both ends of the floor the way Jordan did. He is fearless of any situation, and is constantly working hard during the off-season to improve himself. So what about the Colorado situation! He will survive that because he has the cash to afford the lawyers who will get him off the hook. He will learn his lesson from that and move on.

Hes a potential rape artist

Hey the guys got mad skills but great.. ah.. I don't think so. He averaged about 40 points while Shaq was out but what did his team do? There was talk of them not even making the playoffs. Come on people. The guys not even close to Jordan. He's a Jordan wannabe. He's got skills but if he'd just shut up and play and not act like he's Jordan I'd give him a better rating. Ok, this whole rape accusation doesn't exactly help his cause either.

The jury is still out for me on this one, if the rape allegations are true, he's an idiot. I think he's a sh*t hot player, I just don't want to endorse a rapist. I do think he is prob. innocent.

Along with Tim Duncan, one of the only two championship-caliber players in today's NBA. Mind you that they couldn't be there without Shaq, but Kobe is the guy you want hittin' that jumper with three seconds left in an NBA Finals Game 7. Definitely a guy who could never pull a Nick Anderson. Does this guy ever get nervous?

He is a excellant player and i think he is incoent of rape if it was rape why didn't she hurt his bad knee then what coyuld he do she just wants monaka lowinsky srar(dumb)

I gotta give him a 5. He can't be labled the best until Shaq and Kobe go there own ways. If Kobe can carry the whole team on his back like Tracy and Garnett...then maybe he can be called the greatest.

Sure he's a talented ball player, but he is not and never will be another Michael Jordan; although in his mind I'm sure he thinks he's already surpassed that. Anyway all I can say is I hope Sacramento and Dallas keep dominating, and I hope the Lakers eventually become reduced to a mere step above the Clippers. I mean with a huge "fouledeverytimeheshootsnomatterwhat" shaq, a cocky, selfish showboat like Kobe, and that reflection of a donkey's ass also known as Rick Fox, how anyone could love this team is beyond me. Sacramento was robbed last year; THEY are the rightful champions, and hopefully this year will be a little more just. *Updated comment about recent accusations* - I don't know if he's guilty of rape or not, and frankly it really doesn't matter what he did. Because as OJ has already proven to the world, enough money and fame can let you get away with murder. So Kobe really has nothing to worry about....except for when he stands before God one day.

Kobe is a selfish bastard. He's just a character, he ain't real, and now, he'll go to jail.

over-paid punk like many off todays NBA players. He needs to be more thankful for what he has. It's obvious that he is too dumb to do anything else. If it wasn't for basketball he would either be in jail or taking a dirt nap by now.

Another supreme A HOLE bites the dust or at least I hope he does.I was indifferent to the guy and knew he was a skilled player and had nothing against him at all up until the sex scandal.For a so called stand up guy he sure changed his stripes and proved he is a moron even if he's found inocent.Lots of risk for no reward.If the guy wanted to get laid,he should have done it with his wife.Sure,there are groupies out there that lust after black athletes even if they have the I.Q.of a turnip and the personality of an inner city rap star socialist.When you have 200 million bucks on the line you better keep your magic johnson in your pants.Then you make your moron wife come before the camera and play the Tammy Wynette stand by your man routine making her look like crap.It's not bad because she has the choice to look like crap but what about your poor inocent little kid that's 6 months old who had no part in it.Then you have this parade of talking head liberal feminist white groupie lawyers who stick up for these pigs like Clinton and Kobe because they are abortion loving,socialist,liberal, minority,lesbian-gay loving panty wastes.Boy,when a old fart Republican white guy like Bob Packwood asked just to get a feel every socialist feminist democrat wanted off with his head.Ya,and who feels your pain when the crap hits the fan after the democrats or socialist athletes screw you.The young woman who they make out to be a slut and a nut does.Any idiot who would send their kid to Washington to be an intern for a democrat or to a college where they have a B.S.fluff course scam athletic program where the only skills the players have is screwing,the parents should be brought up on child abuse charges.

Best Player Ever! I thought he was super human, but now with his adultery he shows he is human. He says it was a mistake and im still his #1 fan!

He gets a sympathy vote from me. This guy has a reputation of being one of the more solid family-type guys in professional sports and now he's being accused of sexual assault under some questionable circumstances. Word has it that this guy doesn't go out partying with teammates while on the road, isn't a V.I.P. member of so-called "Gentlemen's Clubs" like most of those overpaid, overpraised freaks of nature known as professional athletes, and generally behaves himself. If he is guilty as accused, well, he should pay the price. But if this is just another instance of some ho having misgivings the morning after and in need of covering her a**, or this is just another ho looking for some fast and dirty money and 15 minutes of fame, then perhaps the credibility of all women who hang around pro athletes should be questioned. I'm not a basketball fan and don't know much about this guy as a player, nor do I care much about that, but from what I've read in the tabloids, it looks like Bryant is a ready-made-to-order patsy for some conniving bimbo, her attorneys and the mutant sports media to use as a main course in a feeding frenzy.

A great number 2 player on a team but not capable of being the main man. While Shaq was out at the begining of the year he could not keep the lakers close to .500. A Scottie Pippen with better offense and worse defense

i don't care about all you people that argue whether kobe is a good b-ball player or not. all i care about is that he's sexy and fine. i wanna see is sexy bod.

Even though Kobe is a good player, he isn't consistent, and last season he played terribly. He is also a bad loser, and is way too full of himself.

This guy possesses the poorest attitude in the NBA--arrogance. A true team leader not only excels, but makes sure to get teammates involved as well...of course you'll average 35 pts a game if you take 35 shot attempts. One word- PASS As in pass the ball!! Punk

KOBE IS THE BEST GUARD IN THE NBA SINCE JORDAN AT 35 AND ALL YOU HATERS CAN BOW DOWN AND KISS THE RINGS.

kobe is the biggest cry baby in the league. it is time to grow up you spoiled fart.

I don't like the Lakers and I don't like Kobe Bryant, but there's nothing the guy can't do. The best player in the league.

Yes, Kobe is a very very good player but 5 assists a game? With shaq on his team kobe should be getting 8 a game. Is very good but a little overrated. T-Mac should be getting the recognition that Kobe is getting.

BALL HOG!! ARROGANT PUNK THAT THINKS HE IS SO GOOD! GO TO ANOTHER TEAM WITHOUT A DOMINANT PLAYER LIKE SHAQ SO WE CAN SEE HOW YOU ARE NOT ALL THAT! P.S. THE LAKERS ARE DONE THIS YEAR