Kobe vs Phil Jackson Again

[The Artesticle]

1. We got our second mini back-and-forth between Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson after the game. The first was about Bryant's health when Jackson doubted Bryant was truly 100 percent and Kobe said, "I don't give a [expletive] what he thinks, I'm 100 percent." This time it was over Kobe's shot selection.

 

"He forced things tonight," Jackson said. "He was very aggressive out there to score. I don't know if it was in regards to getting 12 points the other night on Sunday that he wanted re-establish himself and take advantage of the young players that were out there on him, but yeah, he was very aggressive."

 

Bryant scored a game-high 33 points (which is also a season high for him) and shot 12-for-28 from the field, 2-for-5 from 3 and 7-for-8 from the foul line. He said Jackson was barking up the wrong tree.

 

"He needs to lobby for some calls, that's what he needs to do," Bryant said after the Wolves took 19 foul shots to the Lakers' 16. "That was ridiculous. I think that's illegal in some states."

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/12372/the-mcten-an-ugly-win-against-the-wolves

 

end of an era is upon us, Kobe will run Phil out of town

Edited November 10, 2010 by The Artesticle

[Warren2ThaG]

This can only lead to great things.

[Check my Stats]

Kobe needs to get to the paint if he wants to shoot FT's. Bucks up gunner.

[Nitro]

I don't think it's a big deal, they are two strong ego's and Phil knows how Kobe can get...he's dealt with it for a decade now. Phil knows he has to give Kobe some free reign, and Kobe knows Phil is the coach that will give the Lakers the bench chance at more championships.

[Real Deal]

Kobe needs to get to the paint if he wants to shoot FT's. Bucks up gunner.

He did, 4-5 times in a row near the end of the game. It was pretty bad...and I'm pretty sure Kobe doesn't miss 4-5 consecutive layups no matter who is in the paint, let alone Darko or Love.

 

And...4-5 times is no exaggeration, lol.

[Guest mr_sunshine]

"I don't give a [expletive] what he thinks, I'm 100 percent."

 

That line worries me... i hope kobe (or Phil) aren't getting too arrogant...

[Clutch]

i dont think its serious, and those guys wont let it effect the team in anyway even if it is serious