[vincesanity82]

Hall of Famer Julius Erving slammed NBA MVP Kobe Bryant during a radio interview on AM 570 in Los Angeles. Dr. J, while appearing on the Joe McDonnell Experience with Joe Mcdonnell, Joe Grande and Tim Cates, said he was upset with Kobe's approach off the court: "I was a little disappointed this year with Kobe's flippant attitude at some of the press conferences. He made light of a very serious situation. The hopes and dreams of the fans of LA, the effort of the franchise to be a champion. You gotta stand up, when it gets tough thats when you gotta be at your best, thats when what's really inside of you gets revealed. So I was a little disappointed in his performance. He's young enough, where he can rectify that." "If he were to be judged today. It would be pretty easy to replace him, because he's left a lot of work undone. He's done everything you can do on the basketball court, but so much of what you gotta do off the court he's left undone." -- AM 570 KLAC

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[Bryan88]

I hope we aren't getting set up for another offseason full of Laker drama, cause I don't think I can handle it.

[Phils20]

I can. I LOVE seeing Kobe miserable, and I love seeing the Lakers in turmoil!

I'm gonna go get some popcorn, and watch the implosion!

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Phils20

I can. I LOVE seeing Kobe miserable, and I love seeing the Lakers in turmoil!

I'm gonna go get some popcorn, and watch the implosion!

Well I love to see that too, but I just get sick of hearing about it everyday on sportscenter.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Phils20

I can. I LOVE seeing Kobe miserable, and I love seeing the Lakers in turmoil!

I'm gonna go get some popcorn, and watch the implosion!

Make some extra popcorn Phil. I love popcorn and I must say I'm ready for the implosion.

[Lefty Noob]

I'm no great Kobe or Lakers fan, but why is everyone expecting a major backlash from comments made by a retired player who has zero ties to the team? I mean, Dr. J was a true great of the game, but in the greater scheme of things, his criticism of Bryant means nothing. It doesn't mean Kobe's unhappy, or that the L.A. front office is unhappy with him, or his teammates for that matter. I think people are reading too much into this.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I'm no great Kobe or Lakers fan, but why is everyone expecting a major backlash from comments made by a retired player who has zero ties to the team? I mean, Dr. J was a true great of the game, but in the greater scheme of things, his criticism of Bryant means nothing. It doesn't mean Kobe's unhappy, or that the L.A. front office is unhappy with him, or his teammates for that matter. I think people are reading too much into this.

OK .. here's my take on it. A little different and maybe not right on but none the less .......

Dr. J commands more respect for his career. I believe that not being a member of the team ever has little to do with his ability to have an opinion. According to past rumors (yes I know ... RUMORS) Kobe wanted out of the LA organization. Again I suggest that his criticism is only his opinion, not gospel.

[Phils20]

I don't think the implosion will be over Dr J's comments, it will be over Kobes arrogance one day.

It's just a matter of time.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Phils20

I don't think the implosion will be over Dr J's comments, it will be over Kobes arrogance one day.

It's just a matter of time.

I'll bet when he is gone there will be many interesting comments about the ill effect he had on the team.

[Phils20]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I'll bet when he is gone there will be many interesting comments about the ill effect he had on the team.

Indeed there will be. He's a great player, and an equally great PITA.

A very arrogant PITA.