Right. Does this (Kobe neck and neck with Sheed) not prove that some officials have a problem with him? I think it does. Does this also prove that he does something (body language or with his words) that causes them to feel this way towards him this season? I think those are both 'yes' What have I been saying? That his FTs have gone down because he is shooting more jump shots and getting less calls in his favor only to go on and say I think it has to do with his actions? Can you explain to me again how my original coment was pathetic if you are pointing out what I said in the first few posts you quoted?
NO, westkoast, it does not prove the refs are out to 'get him'. It DOES probably prove that POOR KOBE no longer can getting away with some of the antics he could in previous years.
My take on all this: POOR Kobe is somewhat egotistical; this attitude built up over years of his early times in the NBA where he played on championship teams that gave him and his fellow Lakers a bit of freedom with the refs, shall we say. Times changed, but Kobe's ego did not, of course, change with them.
He still considers himself an elite player in the NBA (why would he not) who is due those same beneficial non-calls or calls as the case may be. But he stops getting them as frequently as he once did, as the refs adjust to the new situation in LaLa land involving the Lakers. (Possibly the success of their co-tenants - the Clippers - has added to this reviewed image by the refs). This, naturally, frustrates an egotistical fellow like POOR Kobe no end, as this is
NOT how he expects the world (the refs) to be treating one of the young stars in the NBA.
Alas, POOR Kobe is no longer all that young, and there are younger stars taking his place in the hearts and minds of NBA fans and officials alike - Guys like James, Wade, Anthony - and the affections of the refs naturally shift longingly towards these younger players, leaving POOR Kobe to cope with being dumped. His off-court problems exacerbate the situation and, let's face it, his lack of a close network of yes-men who could advise him has never been in place, so he is left to deal with his new lack of respect on his own.
So he exhibits a newfound response reaction on the court, trying to get the refs to notice how ill they have been treating him, which garnishes him the additional attention for which he thirsts in the form of technical fouls. He fumes visibly, so fans and such can note his frustration, while inside he cherishes these moments of renewed attention. You must remember - it is the
ATTENTION jones that POOR Kobe covets, above all else.
I knew my philosophy 101 course would come in handy some day.
Admit I am good at the parody aspect of message board posting!
Parody is the warmest of compliments, I must admit.
DING DING DING
Now our smilies have sound affects? :bash:
I know, I wasnt apologizing!
Modest too. How endearing.
Again...the posting the polar opposite of what someone.....nevermind.....sigh
See? Always thinking :crazy: