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Kobe Holds Up His End Of The Bargain
NBA executives can breathe a sigh of relief — even if LeBron loses tonight, at least they'll have Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals. Bryant scored 35 and the Lakers pounded the Nuggets 119-92, showing off the killer instinct that they established at just the right time. [OC Register]...
Kobe Bryant's Greatness Lacks Airness
"...Jordan broke his challengers, convincing every player in the NBA that no one else had what it takes ...Kobe Bryant, too, tests his opponents' will-but sometimes they pass the test. The real lesson of the Olympics: "Pick up a few pointers from Kobe, and maybe you can take him." [Slate]...
Carmelo Isn't Interested In Your High-Fives
Call this a hunch, but it seems Carmelo Anthony wasn't too happy after the Lakers' 103-97 win over the Nuggets in Game 3 last night in Denver. Something about losing the fourth quarter by 14 points and fouling out on (another!) lazy inbounds pass....
There's No Crying With Amazing Happening
A Denver hooligan went out on a two-block strip to deface some innocent stop signs after the Nuggets lost Game 1 to the Lakers last Tuesday. It is not known whether this hooligan acted alone or whether he was part of a larger hooligan conspiracy. He is still at large....
Jon Barry Stinks At Video Games
I must be losing my mind today (Matt Sanchez?), because I think I just saw Jon Barry play one-on-one against a hologram of Kobe Bryant on SportsCenter ... and lose....
Rockets and Lakers: It's About To Get Nasty
After losing yet another starter, the Rockets are about to try to prove that they can win without Yao. If Ron Artest can keep himself from getting ejected, they might have a shot....
Ron Artest Once Saw A Guy Get Stabbed In The Heart (UPDATE: For Real)
The NBA Playoffs are getting very chippy—even more so—but at least no one has been murdered on court with a broken table leg yet. Because Ron Artest would hate to see that happen....again....
You Should Wikipedia Kevin Garnett Sometime, He's A Fascinating Fellow
I actually did know who Kevin Garnett was before today. In fact, we talked one time. It was a conference call though, lacking in intimacy. Those were the days before you could Wikipedia helpful icebreakers....
Kobe And Vanessa Say Maid's Crap-Sifting Allegations Are Untrue
The Bryants' legal team has released a statement denying the claims of emotional abuse, name-calling, and poop-rifling levied by the family's former maid. "Outrageous," the statement said. [TMZ]...
Kobe Bryant's Maid Was Not A Fan Of All The Dog Crap
A housekeeper is suing Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, on the grounds that the missus is a raving lunatic taskmaster that would make Cinderellla's stepmother look like a compassionate boss....
Maybe Shane Battier Isn't The Antidote To Kobe Bryant
Bryant put up 37 points last night—31 in the second half—while being guarded by two of the better defenders in the league, Shane Battier and Mad Ron Artest. Maybe the shot chart needs updating? [NBA.com]...
In Which LeBron and Kobe Pretend There are Other Players on the Court
This pro hoops season, more than anything else, has revolved around Kobe Bryant and LeBron James's nuclear war to prove which of these two men is the greatest basketball player in the solar system....
TNT Sells Out H-O-R-S-E?
I'm not sure if this is real or just idle (but completely believable) speculation, but USA Today is reporting that the game of All-Star H-O-R-S-E will actually be G-E-I-C-O, to the delight of the sponsor....
NBA To Ride The Horse During All-Star Weekend
It's not an officially sanctioned NBA event, like the Dunk and Three-Point contests, but it will be aired by TNT on the Saturday night before the game. (That's February 14, in case you were wondering.) It will also feature bona fide professional basketball players, although the participants haven't ...
Kobe Scores Madison Square Garden-Record 61 Against, Um, Wait A Minute ...
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Kobe Bryant: He's Just Not That Into Poo
I'm always torn on my feelings about Kobe Bryant. Talent aside, his personality always seems a little prickly and pretentious; it's like he's burdened by his greatness and just can't communicate with inferior beings....
Nine-Fingered Kobe Enough To Stop LeBron James
How confident is Kobe Bryant that he deserves the MVP Award? He intentionally dislocated his right ring finger before their game last night and still dispatched the Cavaliers with relative ease....
Another NBA Player Defects To The NFL ... In His Dreams
Kobe Bryant: "I could play wide receiver for the Eagles." NOW He Tells Us [San Francisco Sports Examiner]...
Kobe vs. LeBron: ¿Quien Es Mas Macho?
The 31-7 Cavaliers will play the 31-8 Lakers tonight in the greatest regular season game in history until they play again next month....
The One With White, Hairy, Humanitarian Bowl Backside
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another. (NSFW)...