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Kobe

Kobe's posturing yesterday after hitting the third three; you know, the "look at me" posturing --- what are your thoughts on that? I'm old school. I was always taught the focus is on the team, and to place it on yourself is poor sportsmanship.

We were the types who scored a touchdown, gave the ball to the ref, and ran back to the team. We didn't go into "look at me" histrionics in the end zone. Which way shows better sportsmanship?

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Oh, and what do you think people from other nations think about such displays?

RE: Kobe

Go win a gold medal and some NBA rings, then you can criticize whoever you want.

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olympic basketball used to be special when you had classy players and coaches. it now like an and1 tourney.

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It is the same game as the NBA. All about the person, not the team.

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Is it just the NBA? What do you all think about Coach Cal and his revolving door of AAU superstars every 12 months?

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Go win a gold medal and some NBA rings, then you can criticize whoever you want. 

- Posted by 903 Rogue G I Joe

Sorry rougeboy, you seem to forget we are in America. (But why am I surprised at that.) And that means I can criticize, if you want to call it that, whenever I want to do so. You should know that from all the righteous criticisms I level at you. Now why don't you answer the qustions posed or just not play.

RE: Kobe

Oh, and what do you think people from other nations think about such displays? 

- Posted by grannyisarealbeast2

I'd say Kobe's actions on the court are mild compared to what the french do on the court:

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/london_2012_olympics/watch_vicious_low_blow_spain_france_ieNYt65AWCJDiFHSOvXz0K

RE: Kobe

Go win a gold medal and some NBA rings, then you can criticize whoever you want. 

- Posted by 903 Rogue G I Joe

Sorry rougeboy, you seem to forget we are in America. (But why am I surprised at that.) And that means I can criticize, if you want to call it that, whenever I want to do so. You should know that from all the righteous criticisms I level at you. Now why don't you answer the qustions posed or just not play. 

- Posted by grannyisarealbeast2

True, in this country we are free to question or criticize without fear of retribution. Just like you are free to criticize the armed forces as being welfare recepients.

RE: Kobe

Oh, and what do you think people from other nations think about such displays? 

- Posted by grannyisarealbeast2

I'd say Kobe's actions on the court are mild compared to what the french do on the court:

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/london_2012_olympics/watch_vicious_low_blow_spain_france_ieNYt65AWCJDiFHSOvXz0K 

- Posted by 903 Rogue G I Joe

Deflection does not answer the sportsmanship question.

RE: Kobe

Go win a gold medal and some NBA rings, then you can criticize whoever you want. 

- Posted by 903 Rogue G I Joe

Sorry rougeboy, you seem to forget we are in America. (But why am I surprised at that.) And that means I can criticize, if you want to call it that, whenever I want to do so. You should know that from all the righteous criticisms I level at you. Now why don't you answer the qustions posed or just not play. 

- Posted by grannyisarealbeast2

True, in this country we are free to question or criticize without fear of retribution. Just like you are free to criticize the armed forces as being welfare recepients. 

- Posted by The1

And you're free to be a dumb*ss who can't read. 

- Posted by 903 Rogue G I Joe

I read very well.

"You could have volunteered for military service. I did.
- Posted by The1

I'll keep that in mind if I'm ever on welfare.
- 903 Rogue G I Joe"