mike:

I am guessing that your post was in reference to my comparison of Kobe and MJ. I was not comparing skills, but their role on the team. The Lakers are now Kobe’s team. He got Phil Jackson fired and Shaq traded. He had the Lakers make a play for Coach K but was smart enough to see this as a losing proposition. Kobe’s ego is out of touch with reality. He cannot lead and without Shaq to dominate the middle he won’t be able to dominate the offense. The opponents will just concentrate on stopping him. The Lakers are doomed. The best thing that could happen to the team is if Kobe is playing in the Colorado penal league next year. However, I think he is not guilty and the jury will acquit him.