Comments on: Kobe Stories (And the Nike Zoom Kobe V) http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/ A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:28:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Busboys4me http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645774 Busboys4me Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:39:14 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645774 All the Kobe love is great but read up on Bud Grant. The guy was a true stud!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Grant All the Kobe love is great but read up on Bud Grant. The guy was a true stud!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Grant

]]> By: aB http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645760 aB Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:09:04 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645760 great pictures Pinky!! great pictures Pinky!!

]]> By: Pinky http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645740 Pinky Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:41:48 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645740 Here are some pics I took at the event: http://sleepyay.zenfolio.com/kobenikelive/slideshow Here are some pics I took at the event: http://sleepyay.zenfolio.com/kobenikelive/slideshow

]]> By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645716 Kurt Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:49:51 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645716 New post up looking for Joel Meyers catchphrases. New post up looking for Joel Meyers catchphrases.

]]> By: chris h http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645715 chris h Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:13:40 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645715 OK guys and girls, Aaron finally tipped his hand... he's John R... changed his moniker you old timers here will know what I mean, John R used to always go on and on about the Kobe legal matter, like he "knew" something that only the people involved would know. I always wondered what happened to that ol' crumudgen, a definite Kobe hater. but all this time, I thought Aaron was just a Derek hater. by the way, the way Fish played against the Clips, I couldn't help but wonder how Aaron was taking this, after the game, both PJ and Kobe said Fish deserved the game ball, one of his better games so far I thought. and it goes to show you, he may have a few down games here and there, but Fish doesn't hang his head, (like Sasha needs to learn) he plays through it, what a seasoned vet would do. Fish will continue to show his value through this season and into the post season this year, and next year, we'll see him contribute from the bench as well. Fish will be a part of this org for a long time, as i could see him evolve into coaching, or management. OK guys and girls, Aaron finally tipped his hand…
he’s John R… changed his moniker
you old timers here will know what I mean, John R used to always go on and on about the Kobe legal matter, like he “knew” something that only the people involved would know.
I always wondered what happened to that ol’ crumudgen, a definite Kobe hater. but all this time, I thought Aaron was just a Derek hater.
by the way, the way Fish played against the Clips, I couldn’t help but wonder how Aaron was taking this, after the game, both PJ and Kobe said Fish deserved the game ball, one of his better games so far I thought. and it goes to show you, he may have a few down games here and there, but Fish doesn’t hang his head, (like Sasha needs to learn) he plays through it, what a seasoned vet would do. Fish will continue to show his value through this season and into the post season this year, and next year, we’ll see him contribute from the bench as well. Fish will be a part of this org for a long time, as i could see him evolve into coaching, or management.

]]> By: passerby http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645710 passerby Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:29:18 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645710 it's fun being a kobe fan, let alone a lakers fan here in the philippines. it's a lot like the experience of american fans and in some ways this tells me of how pervasive american culture and slowly how american thinking has won the filipino (which has its upsides and downsides). the lakers and the mamba enjoy large "viewership" and get much love but those who do hate, hate with as much vigor and distaste. the spurs and celtics even get fans here because some just don't want the lakers to win. and kobe adds fuel to that fire. some love his smile and his intensity. some love to hate how he just kills the opposition. and although mj is still the king here, people are beginning to appreciate who rules the courts now (and no it is not lebron yet). you see it in the marketplace, the shops, the houses, the coverage (and i know there are a lot of lbj lovers behind the cameras)...it's showtime. still, mj's era of just dominating hoops and sports media here is in another class. i recall when the world stopped in the 98 finals. mj kinda was the uniter and the definition of greatness then. plus, not a lot of us followed with the net those times. i crave for the day the lakers and kobe get their due here...when the country stood still. for now, lotsa fun, lotsa pride and we wear our purple and gold...and some mamba nike apparel with pride. GO LAKERS! it’s fun being a kobe fan, let alone a lakers fan here in the philippines. it’s a lot like the experience of american fans and in some ways this tells me of how pervasive american culture and slowly how american thinking has won the filipino (which has its upsides and downsides).

the lakers and the mamba enjoy large “viewership” and get much love but those who do hate, hate with as much vigor and distaste. the spurs and celtics even get fans here because some just don’t want the lakers to win. and kobe adds fuel to that fire. some love his smile and his intensity. some love to hate how he just kills the opposition. and although mj is still the king here, people are beginning to appreciate who rules the courts now (and no it is not lebron yet). you see it in the marketplace, the shops, the houses, the coverage (and i know there are a lot of lbj lovers behind the cameras)…it’s showtime. still, mj’s era of just dominating hoops and sports media here is in another class. i recall when the world stopped in the 98 finals. mj kinda was the uniter and the definition of greatness then. plus, not a lot of us followed with the net those times. i crave for the day the lakers and kobe get their due here…when the country stood still.

for now, lotsa fun, lotsa pride and we wear our purple and gold…and some mamba nike apparel with pride.

GO LAKERS!

]]> By: Andy http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645699 Andy Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:37:50 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645699 @Kunal, I know what you mean, I also attended UCI that summer. I was so amazed that he was actually working out right next to me. Although the gym was full of people hearing kobe was working out in our gym during that summer no one dared interrupting him. Intense experience. @Kunal, I know what you mean, I also attended UCI that summer. I was so amazed that he was actually working out right next to me. Although the gym was full of people hearing kobe was working out in our gym during that summer no one dared interrupting him. Intense experience.

]]> By: the other Stephen http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645696 the other Stephen Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:04:51 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645696 Aaron: "to this day I still believe..." that may be the funniest thing you've ever posted. Aaron: “to this day I still believe…”
that may be the funniest thing you’ve ever posted.

]]> By: Snoopy2006 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645693 Snoopy2006 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:57:07 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645693 Crap I just realized we have Memphis's second round pick this year. So it would have been better for us if Allen Iverson had exerted his toxic effect for more than 3 games. A mid-2nd round pick isn't much use, but Mitch nabbed Turiaf and Luke in the 30s. It's very possible to get a role player for a particular niche, and Mitch is good at it. I guess it's likely Buss sells the pick, or doesn't sign whoever's drafted. But I still think draft picks are a good way to fill out a high-priced roster, and get more upside than a Powell-type. Crap I just realized we have Memphis’s second round pick this year. So it would have been better for us if Allen Iverson had exerted his toxic effect for more than 3 games. A mid-2nd round pick isn’t much use, but Mitch nabbed Turiaf and Luke in the 30s. It’s very possible to get a role player for a particular niche, and Mitch is good at it.

I guess it’s likely Buss sells the pick, or doesn’t sign whoever’s drafted. But I still think draft picks are a good way to fill out a high-priced roster, and get more upside than a Powell-type.

]]> By: Snoopy2006 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2010/01/16/kobe-stories-and-the-nike-zoom-kobe-v/comment-page-1/#comment-645692 Snoopy2006 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:18:25 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=2508#comment-645692 Honestly Quest Crew alone would have made the show for me. Sickest ABDC crew <i>ever</i>. Honestly Quest Crew alone would have made the show for me. Sickest ABDC crew ever.

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