[vincesanity82]

The headline might be a bit strong, but look at this passage from a Mike Bresnahan Los Angeles Times story and tell me there isn't some self-justification in Kobe Bryant's statement.

Bryant also smiled when asked about the infamous amateur parking-lot video in which he said Bynum should have been shipped out of town for All-Star guard Jason Kidd.

"It seemed to have lit a fire under [him]," Bryant said without a trace of rancor. "It's awesome."

On the court, I would not dispute Kobe and Andrew Bynum have helped each other immensely. But does Kobe really think the hubbub over Kobe's rancid insulting of Young Drew led to to Bynum's improvement? Did Andrew work extra hard just because Kobe was making fun of him?

Kobe Credits Himself For Bynum's Rise - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[Lefty Noob]

Or is Kobe just a delusional egomaniac who believes absolutely everything revolves around him? I know what I'd vote!

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Or is Kobe just a delusional egomaniac who believes absolutely everything revolves around him? I know what I'd vote!

exactly, He worked extra hard to impress a fellow teamate who wants out of L.A??

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Or is Kobe just a delusional egomaniac who believes absolutely everything revolves around him? I know what I'd vote!

Yeah, but...isn't that typical for a gunner like him?...Gilbert Arenas anyone?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Yeah, but...isn't that typical for a gunner like him?...Gilbert Arenas anyone?

Heh, yeah, I guess so. But who's the bigger head case: Arenas or Kobe?