John from Riverside Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Because some players had a sense of competition. I'm not saying it's logical or even smart, but there's a reason Kobe never jumped ship to play with stars. The NBA is reaping what they sow with them voting against incremental salary cap increases. This wouldn't be an issue without them wanting that money to go into the cap straight away. Probably the biggest Kobe fan on this board......but there were times when Kobe was a breath away from not being a laker. He would throw it out there trade me or get me help (which got him Pao Gasol) It was interesting that at time there was a trade on the table that would have sent Kobe out and Luo Deng to the lakers......and that ended up being one of our free agent aquisitions this year.
FireChan Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 You mean because they came to LA to play with him? It's not Kobe was alone his whole career. True, but he didn't have to play out his twilight years there. He could've jumped ship and chased another ring.
Beerball Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 True, but he didn't have to play out his twilight years there. He could've jumped ship and chased another ring.but instead he chose to receive the max and play out the string on pathetic teams. Yay Kobe.
FireChan Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Probably the biggest Kobe fan on this board......but there were times when Kobe was a breath away from not being a laker. He would throw it out there trade me or get me help (which got him Pao Gasol) It was interesting that at time there was a trade on the table that would have sent Kobe out and Luo Deng to the lakers......and that ended up being one of our free agent aquisitions this year. He may have threatened and been close, but I don't think it would have ever happened. Kobe had talent come to him, but he never went out of his way to form a super team on the caliber of the Warriors or the Heat, IMO. And he never left. It was "be my number two or nothing." Kobe would not play second fiddle to anybody. but instead he chose to receive the max and play out the string on pathetic teams. Yay Kobe. Damned if you do....
26CornerBlitz Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Just Shut Up Charles! @MikeAndMike "Kevin Durant is trying to cheat his way into a championship." - Charles Barkley
KD in CA Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Just Shut Up Charles! @MikeAndMike "Kevin Durant is trying to cheat his way into a championship." - Charles Barkley I happened to be in the car and heard a good portion of his interview. As usual, one soundbite doesn't tell the whole story. Barkley's point was primarily that he respected guys (and thought it better for the league) who worked to build a championship team rather than jumping to an existing one. Barkley should never shut up. He's one of the few guys who tells it like it is.
Gugny Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Just Shut Up Charles! @MikeAndMike "Kevin Durant is trying to cheat his way into a championship." - Charles Barkley Translation: "Charles Barkley still won't admit that he was too stupid to go to the right teams in order to win a championship."
26CornerBlitz Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 I happened to be in the car and heard a good portion of his interview. As usual, one soundbite doesn't tell the whole story. Barkley's point was primarily that he respected guys (and thought it better for the league) who worked to build a championship team rather than jumping to an existing one. Barkley should never shut up. He's one of the few guys who tells it like he thinks it is. I'll stipulate tho this. Sometimes he gets it right and sometimes he doesn't. He doesn't get this time as a guy with zero rings.
Dorkington Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 He may have threatened and been close, but I don't think it would have ever happened. Kobe had talent come to him, but he never went out of his way to form a super team on the caliber of the Warriors or the Heat, IMO. And he never left. It was "be my number two or nothing." Kobe would not play second fiddle to anybody. Damned if you do.... On paper, they tried a couple times... Kobe - Shaq - Karl Malone - Gary Payton Kobe - Pau Gasol - Dwight Howard - Steve Nash Both cases were foiled by injuries, though.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 You need to define public figure. Because with a statement like that, I think it's going to come down to something based on your opinion. Your opinion says that a professional athlete and other various people have to live by a standard that you set for them in order to make you happy. Good luck with that. No, but I'm saying they shouldn't B word and moan when they catch heat. Especially when they use forums like "the decision" or "player's tribune." The athletes are all attention whores...until it's the wrong attention.
KD in CA Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 I'll stipulate tho this. Sometimes he gets it right and sometimes he doesn't. He doesn't get this time as a guy with zero rings. That was his point; thinking that a ring is the only validation of a career is foolish. Which is why he's disappointed that Durant holds that view to such an extent that he'd join an existing championship team as the #3 guy just to get one.
26CornerBlitz Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 That was his point; thinking that a ring is the only validation of a career is foolish. Which is why he's disappointed that Durant holds that view to such an extent that he'd join an existing championship team as the #3 guy just to get one. Of course he would say that since his resume is missing something that all competitive professional athletes strive for.
Dorkington Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Just Shut Up Charles! @MikeAndMike "Kevin Durant is trying to cheat his way into a championship." - Charles Barkley Charles, the same guy that forced a trade away from the Suns to join Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler
Beerball Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 That was his point; thinking that a ring is the only validation of a career is foolish. Which is why he's disappointed that Durant holds that view to such an extent that he'd join an existing championship team as the #3 guy just to get one.By what measure is he the #3 guy?
26CornerBlitz Posted July 6, 2016 Posted July 6, 2016 Charles, the same guy that forced a trade away from the Suns to join Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler Exactly!
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 7, 2016 Posted July 7, 2016 I don't get why there is a market for Wade. He's washed up at worst, but not worth the money at best.
Maury Ballstein Posted July 7, 2016 Author Posted July 7, 2016 I don't get why there is a market for Wade. He's washed up at worst, but not worth the money at best. He looked pretty awesome in the playoffs. It got him paid.
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2016 Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Wade-Butler-Rondo will be interesting to watch. Edited July 7, 2016 by YoloinOhio
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