Kobe

[Sports 101]

After watching him throw a bow at Artest, and then acting like he was a scared little boy....I lost a lot of respect for kobe

[qualified101]

amen brother. he wouldnt do that outside of the arena because artest is one strong sob.

[WitnessProtection]

That was definitely a punk's move by Kobe.
I've never been a fan of his and this is just another mark against him as far as I'm concerned.
It's one thing to poke a guy in the ribs or hipcheck him a bit, but an elbow to the throat is low class.
The guys on Around the Horn were making a ton of excuses ... oh, that's what happens when you're battling for position, blah, blah, blah.
And it's not the first high elbow that Kobe has thrown in his career.
But he's a "star" and the NBA won't sit him because why else would you watch the Lakers?

[qualified101]

right on. bryant knew who and where his elbow was when he swiveled.

[WitnessProtection]

Absolutely no doubt about that.
I've watched the replay several times.
It was totally intentional.

[-varsity-]

I hate Kobe. Yes, when he wants to be he is an excellent ball player but lets face it, no Shaq, No ring for Kobe. As of right now the Lakers are the third best team in the playoffs. Behind The Cavs and Denver. Kobe better start being the Kobe every thinks he is if he wants him and his team to even make it out of the West because Denver is playing excellent ball right now and will be a tough team to handle of Conference Finals.