Kobe "Any player crazy enough to mess with me, is crazy enough to play with me"

[opps]

Matt Barnes said Kobe sent this to him in a text & it sold him. :roll: :roll: :roll:

[JDKMagic]

:oldlol:

[Rake2204]

I like it.

[Rashard]

Laker practices this season should be incredibly intense. Artest/Barnes/Kobe/Blake/Fisher, none of those guys back down to anyone. Im so ready for the season to begin. So ready.

[KIRA]

Lakers now one of the toughest teams in the league to go with our superior talent.

[nosurrender]

ron artest #'s are gonna go down even further

and he will not appreciate matt barne's taking his time

chemistry issues will ensue

while the miami heat have no chemistry to begin with

celtics 2011 champs

[Allstar24]

ron artest #'s are gonna go down even further

and he will not appreciate matt barne's taking his time

chemistry issues will ensue

while the miami heat have no chemistry to begin with

celtics 2011 champs
I feel dumb for reading this garbage.

[PistolPete]

:oldlol: all this excitement for Matt F'n Barnes


who??

[DTD]

....There is also that ineffable something known as will. Earlier this season Orlando's feisty Matt Barnes was standing close to Bryant when he feigned throwing a ball at Bryant's face. Bryant never even flinched. "That scared me a little," Barnes said later. "I mean, that wasn't even human."

Barnes tonight on Tony Bruno show: "Kobe has been calling me for the past 2 weeks. He and I have been like boyfriend/girlfriend."....

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

:oldlol: all this excitement for Matt F'n Barnes


who??

exactly.

[Orlando Magic]

ron artest #'s are gonna go down even further

and he will not appreciate matt barne's taking his time

chemistry issues will ensue

while the miami heat have no chemistry to begin with

celtics 2011 champs

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this thread is now dumber, for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[StacksOnDeck]

ron artest #'s are gonna go down even further

and he will not appreciate matt barne's taking his time

chemistry issues will ensue

while the miami heat have no chemistry to begin with

celtics 2011 champs

Oh god, I feel like I need to read a book after reading this garbage.

Anyways, that quote is HILARIOUS. :roll:

[Rashard]

:oldlol: all this excitement for Matt F'n Barnes


who??


It's not about who he is, but about what he brings to this team. Which is another much needed perimeter defender who can hustle, finish, and hit the outside shot. It addresses a major weakness on this team. He also brings more needed toughness. His presence also makes things easier for Kobe on the perimeter.

Rarely will there be a night during the season where Kobe will have to expend extra energy on the defensive end guarding the opposing team's best perimeter players. Artest and Barnes will handle that while Kobe will have more energy to focus on the offensive end of the court.

While Matt Barnes may not be a superstar he is EXACTLY the type of addition the Lakers needed to make the team stronger and a favorite to win the title again. I think that's the cause for all the excitment.

[opps]

It's not about who he is, but about what he brings to this team. Which is another much needed perimeter defender who can hustle, finish, and hit the outside shot. It addresses a major weakness on this team. He also brings more needed toughness. His presence also makes things easier for Kobe on the perimeter.

Rarely will their be a night during the season where Kobe will have to expend extra energy on the defensive end guarding the opposing team's best perimeter players. Artest and Barnes will handle that while Kobe will have more energy to focus on the offensive end of the court.

While Matt Barnes may not be a superstar he is EXACTLY the type of addition the Lakers needed to make the team stronger and a favorite to win the title again. I think that's the cause for all the excitment.

:cheers: :applause: :bowdown:

EXACTLY only idoits dont understand

[strike first]

:oldlol: all this excitement for Matt F'n Barnes


who??

x2 this

laker fanbois are trippin over this scrub

[KIRA]

crazy Magic fans were making a ton of Matt Barnes threads when he signed with them last year, he's a good role player

[JustinJDW]

Kobe is such a ***.Haha, I have to admit, I would be lieing if I said that same exact thought didn't cross my mind. :oldlol:

[lilgodfather1]

Here is to Matt Barnes helping Kobe become the GOAt.

[cotdt]

....There is also that ineffable something known as will. Earlier this season Orlando's feisty Matt Barnes was standing close to Bryant when he feigned throwing a ball at Bryant's face. Bryant never even flinched. "That scared me a little," Barnes said later. "I mean, that wasn't even human."

Barnes tonight on Tony Bruno show: "Kobe has been calling me for the past 2 weeks. He and I have been like boyfriend/girlfriend."....

LOL... it took Barnes that long to figure out that Kobe isn't human?

[plowking]

OMG, colluding! Investigate!

[StacksOnDeck]

:oldlol: all this excitement for Matt F'n Barnes


who??

Damn you're on a basketball forum and don't know basketball?

[Rizko]

Kobe is such a ***.
LOL look at this Lebron fanboy. KOBE is DA BEST *****. Say it with me.

KOBE IS DA BEST ***** ALIVE

You just mad dat Kobe will cement his greatness after beating team diva and your IDOL Lebronze, Lebrick, Lerobin, Lebitch, etc. And place himself, along with Jordan as the 1A. 1B. of greatest players EVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shafir]

^Holy shit, I just wanna pour some mouth wash in my head to somehow clean this sh*t out of my head.

[RazorBaLade]

So close to becoming new goat sooo closeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[RazorBaLade]

....There is also that ineffable something known as will. Earlier this season Orlando's feisty Matt Barnes was standing close to Bryant when he feigned throwing a ball at Bryant's face. Bryant never even flinched. "That scared me a little," Barnes said later. "I mean, that wasn't even human."

Barnes tonight on Tony Bruno show: "Kobe has been calling me for the past 2 weeks. He and I have been like boyfriend/girlfriend."....

So where are all the people that said the ball was clearly not gonna go at Kobe's head? Clippersfan and other Kobe haters were all over that shit where are ya now!

[PistolPete]

Damn you're on a basketball forum and don't know basketball?

You could put anyone's name there and fanboys would be flipping out saying role player this and role player that. Seriously, this is an already championship built team. There's no need for such commotion.

[RazorBaLade]

You could put anyone's name there and fanboys would be flipping out saying role player this and role player that. Seriously, this is an already championship built team. There's no need for such commotion.

Honestly I have trouble agreeing with this, there's very minimal excitement for Blake and Ratliff, but ever since PG was confirmed to return all Laker fans have been really wanting Raja or Tmac. Since Barnes is very similar to Raja of course we are gonna be excited. He fills exactly what we need.

[LAClipsFan33]

So where are all the people that said the ball was clearly not gonna go at Kobe's head? Clippersfan and other Kobe haters were all over that shit where are ya now!

I'm here. And I still don't think it was a big deal that he didn't flinch...mostly because I've seen this exact scenario on the court with players who actually were going to fight.

[RazorBaLade]

I'm here. And I still don't think it was a big deal that he didn't flinch...mostly because I've seen this exact scenario on the court with players who actually were going to fight.

But you were saying it was OBVIOUS that the ball wasn't going at Kobe and that's why he didn't flinch. So now you admit that you were wrong correct?

[raptorfan_dr07]

I'm here. And I still don't think it was a big deal that he didn't flinch...mostly because I've seen this exact scenario on the court with players who actually were going to fight.

Plus he knows that Matt Barnes would never really do that, and even if he did, the refs would jump in there and protect Kobe like crazy. Kobe has a proven track record of running from any sort of physical altercation, and the times that he didn't(Chris Childs, Reggie Miller), he got his @$$ beat.

[oh the horror]

Plus he knows that Matt Barnes would never really do that, and even if he did, the refs would jump in there and protect Kobe like crazy. Kobe has a proven track record of running from any sort of physical altercation, and the times that he didn't(Chris Childs, Reggie Miller), he got his @$$ beat.



Hmm, I dont recall Kobe ever getting his "ass beat" dude. I think youre exaggerating a bit there.

[DetroitPistonFan]

Plus he knows that Matt Barnes would never really do that, and even if he did, the refs would jump in there and protect Kobe like crazy. Kobe has a proven track record of running from any sort of physical altercation, and the times that he didn't(Chris Childs, Reggie Miller), he got his @$$ beat.
How did Kobe get his a$$ beat by Childs when after the punches, Childs ran off.

[StacksOnDeck]

Plus he knows that Matt Barnes would never really do that, and even if he did, the refs would jump in there and protect Kobe like crazy. Kobe has a proven track record of running from any sort of physical altercation, and the times that he didn't(Chris Childs, Reggie Miller), he got his @$$ beat.

Only on the internet where getting your ass beat means getting hit by a weak punch from Childs that didn't even phase Kobe and only to have Childs backpedal to the rescue of his teammates. I don't know about you guys but from where I'm from, that's despicable.

Oh *sees username*

No wonder....

:oldlol:


How did Kobe get his a$$ beat by Childs when after the punches, Childs ran off.

Don't bother with that loser. He's still trying to get over the past two Junes.

[LAClipsFan33]

But you were saying it was OBVIOUS that the ball wasn't going at Kobe and that's why he didn't flinch. So now you admit that you were wrong correct?

I said it was obvious he wasn't going to throw it. Why would he get ejected over that ?

[LA KB24]

:oldlol: all this excitement for Matt F'n Barnes


who??

serious post?

he's an excellent fit for us. :confusedshrug:

[LAClipsFan33]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRKqSGct9OE

Both fights on this vid...

He got ragged dolled by Reggie Miller and his 8" guns...

Childs backed up to make more space to tag him again and Shaq came over and got in between then the ref got in between before his teammates ever did anything.

They caught fade one on one. Kobe threw a elbow/push thing and Childs tagged him. Why be a revisionist ? Kobe's still a great player, but the n!gga can't fight

[oh the horror]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRKqSGct9OE

Both fights on this vid...

He got ragged dolled by Reggie Miller and his 8" guns...

Childs backed up to make more space to tag him again and Shaq came over and got in between then the ref got in between before his teammates ever did anything.

They caught fade one on one. Kobe threw a elbow/push thing and Childs tagged him. Why be a revisionist ? Kobe's still a great player, but the n!gga can't fight



You're the one making up something in your head bro. Ive seen the Chris Childs footage, and i remember all of these "altercations"....They're hardly "fights".


To sit there, and base those little nonsensical instances, and assume someone cannot fight based on those little situations, is silly. I dont care if Kobe can, or cannot fight, but lets be real here...None of us know for sure.

[kobesabi]

So where are all the people that said the ball was clearly not gonna go at Kobe's head? Clippersfan and other Kobe haters were all over that shit where are ya now!
Matt was showing his skill to kobe to pick him up in the summer.
Kobe was thinking...hrmmm...a crazy player...I want to draft this guy to my army.

[LAClipsFan33]

You're the one making up something in your head bro. Ive seen the Chris Childs footage, and i remember all of these "altercations"....They're hardly "fights".


To sit there, and base those little nonsensical instances, and assume someone cannot fight based on those little situations, is silly. I dont care if Kobe can, or cannot fight, but lets be real here...None of us know for sure.

You can see in seconds if somebody has been in fights. He look like he's never been in one. He was scared to death and threw a retarded middle school push elbow thing then ain't even get his hands up after and got tagged. That is not somebody who chunks em or knows how to chunk em.

Stephen Jackson can fight. In the Malice in the Palace he went up in the stands puttin in WORK

[StacksOnDeck]

I said it was obvious he wasn't going to throw it. Why would he get ejected over that ?

99% of the NBA would have flinched. Still can't get over June I see?
:oldlol:

Lol who backpedals at that speed to throw in another punch? Jesus christ, you're trolling is not even funny.

[LAClipsFan33]

99% of the NBA would have flinched. Still can't get over June I see?
:oldlol:

Lol who backpedals at that speed to throw in another punch? Jesus christ, you're trolling is not even funny.

I really have no emotion over the NBA. Lakers WILL win next year too. I called 3 peat long time ago. I tune in for entertainment like I used to tune into wrestling.

Would YOU or would YOU not make space if you seen Shaq coming at you while you are trying to fight somebody else ? He was moving away from Shaq to square off again

[chuuuch]

You can see in seconds if somebody has been in fights. He look like he's never been in one. He was scared to death and threw a retarded middle school push elbow thing then ain't even get his hands up after and got tagged. That is not somebody who chunks em or knows how to chunk em.

Stephen Jackson can fight. In the Malice in the Palace he went up in the stands puttin in WORK

You're talking like you could fight.. Watch out now ISH lol!

[LAClipsFan33]

You're talking like you could fight..

I can. I don't see how that has ANY relevance

[StacksOnDeck]

I can. I don't see how that has ANY relevance

I'm sure you can. Anyone who backpedals at a fast speed while the opponent is attacking you is a bad fighter.

[TheLogo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRKqSGct9OE

Both fights on this vid...

He got ragged dolled by Reggie Miller and his 8" guns...

Childs backed up to make more space to tag him again and Shaq came over and got in between then the ref got in between before his teammates ever did anything.

They caught fade one on one. Kobe threw a elbow/push thing and Childs tagged him. Why be a revisionist ? Kobe's still a great player, but the n!gga can't fight

ROFL.

You and I would have been knocked the fack out with that punch.

Taking a punch is half the battle and Kobe has a pretty strong chin and that punch that didn't even phase him.

It's like big brother letting little brother hit him...he wasn't even dazed.

[kobesabi]

I tune in for entertainment like I used to tune into wrestling.

There will be some smackdown to the Heat on at least 5 courts for entertainment and epic BOOing and banners against 1 player. That's entertaiment :D

[chuuuch]

I can. I don't see how that has ANY relevance

Says who? Btw you're the one telling everyone here Kobe can't fight...:violin: Kobe trains to play ball not to fight, I thought u knew that already :banghead:

[LAClipsFan33]

I'm sure you can. Anyone who backpedals at a fast speed while the opponent is attacking you is a bad fighter.

In a potential brawl you don't want to square off in a zone like that. You wanna make space so you don't get blind sided.

[LAClipsFan33]

Says who? Btw you're the one telling everyone here Kobe can't fight...:violin: Kobe trains to play ball not to fight, I thought u knew that already :banghead:

I never said he needed to be able to fight...I'm also not the one claiming he prolly got chunk ems

[LAClipsFan33]

ROFL.

You and I would have been knocked the fack out with that punch.

Taking a punch is half the battle and Kobe has a pretty strong chin and that punch that didn't even phase him.

It's like big brother letting little brother hit him...he wasn't even dazed.

That punch was weak. You could have took it

[TheLogo]

I doubt a guy like Kobe would even flinch on a punch like that. His will to win and his will wouldn't let him go down like that.

He took Childs' best punch and still stood there unaffected.

[TheLogo]

That punch was weak. You could have took it

If the punch was weak and Kobe wasn't knocked the f out...than how is it that Kobe got beat down like you said he did.

Remember...Kobe built the building your franchise plays in.

[StacksOnDeck]

If the punch was weak and Kobe wasn't knocked the f out...than how is it that Kobe got beat down like you said he did.

Remember...Kobe built the building your franchise plays in.

Game over.

[thejumpa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRKqSGct9OE

Both fights on this vid...

He got ragged dolled by Reggie Miller and his 8" guns...

Childs backed up to make more space to tag him again and Shaq came over and got in between then the ref got in between before his teammates ever did anything.

They caught fade one on one. Kobe threw a elbow/push thing and Childs tagged him. Why be a revisionist ? Kobe's still a great player, but the n!gga can't fight

I remember watching both those fights as they happened. As a basketball player, dude is off the charts. However, I've always said that Kobe isn't built for fighting or any kind of physical confrontation. Reggie got at him, Childs got at him....even when Artest got at him, he was throwing rocks and hiding his hands. You can tell he's not used to those kind of situations. Not a huge deal really...he can still burn you with his shot and make you pay.

[Connoisseur]

ron artest #'s are gonna go down even further

and he will not appreciate matt barne's taking his time

chemistry issues will ensue

while the miami heat have no chemistry to begin with

celtics 2011 champs

Phil Jackson is the master of micromanaging rotations, substitutions and positions. Barne's playtime will NOT conflict with Artest's.

[LAClipsFan33]

If the punch was weak and Kobe wasn't knocked the f out...than how is it that Kobe got beat down like you said he did.

Remember...Kobe built the building your franchise plays in.

I didn't say Kobe got beat up. Somebody else said that. I said he don't know how to fight. He fought like a 6th grader in his 1st fight

[LAClipsFan33]

I remember watching both those fights as they happened. As a basketball player, dude is off the charts. However, I've always said that Kobe isn't built for fighting or any kind of physical confrontation. Reggie got at him, Childs got at him....even when Artest got at him, he was throwing rocks and hiding his hands. You can tell he's not used to those kind of situations. Not a huge deal really...he can still burn you with his shot and make you pay.

This.

That's all I was saying. WTF he need to be able to fight for when he's so wicked with the rock ?

[jaydacris]

barnes wants some thug luvin from kobe

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2897770874_62f4641df5.jpg

[kobesabi]

I didn't say Kobe got beat up. Somebody else said that. I said he don't know how to fight. He fought like a 6th grader in his 1st fight
He fought to win the bigger battle.

Probably it's this...if Kobe respond or snap back...gets ejected, lose the same, and get suspended lose another game...and gets mocked even more...for nothing. Double lost.

On the other hand...don't bother unless you win something back bigger...like win the game...maybe one day draft him to as your bull dog later and win a bigger game. In the end of the day...this is a better play.

Had Kobe snap (burning the bridge), MB wouldn't even think of Lakers by now.

This is the Sun Tzu way of thinking.

[Dilly]

Kobe is such a ***.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/jerboski/misc/you_mad_5.jpg

[momo]

http://memegenerator.net/matt-barnes-kobe/ImageMacro/1766424/matt-barnes-kobe-BFFs.jpg

[KB2009Champ]

man clipper fans are pathetic and always will be pathetic.

so used to losing that they themselves stay losing. :oldlol:

[G-Funk]

ron artest #'s are gonna go down even further

and he will not appreciate matt barne's taking his time

chemistry issues will ensue

while the miami heat have no chemistry to begin with

celtics 2011 champs


I feel sorry for u, may god be with u

[Jon101]

Kobe would beat the shit outta any of you in a fight, that I know for a fact.

[Rocker09]

IMO, this is a great signing for the lakers...matt barnes is exactly the right kind of player that they need...

[sodap]

Lakers Celticsized themselves this offseason (in a good way)

[glidedrxlr22]

Fukc Kobe and his arrogant comments.

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

Fukc Kobe and his arrogant comments.

you guys better hope you get CP3, otherwise the primes of Roy and Aldridge may be wasted.

[Lakerlove420]

Fukc Kobe and his arrogant comments.

:violin: :rolleyes:

[OneMoreSucka]

Made me like Kobe a little bit more

[Kappy]

Kobe is the anti-LeBron ......

Lebron - Joins other superstars.
Kobe - Kicks the 3-time Finals MVP off his team.

Lebron - Joins his beast friends.
Kobe - Recruits his worst enemies.

:pimp:

[opps]

Kobe is the anti-LeBron ......

Lebron - Joins other superstars.
Kobe - Kicks the 3-time Finals MVP off his team.

Lebron - Joins his beast friends.
Kobe - Recruits his worst enemies.

:pimp:

LOL :roll: :roll:

I know he kicked Shaq off but who else?

[gts]

Kobe is the anti-LeBron ......

Lebron - Joins other superstars.
Kobe - Kicks the 3-time Finals MVP off his team.

Lebron - Joins his beast friends.
Kobe - Recruits his worst enemies.

:pimp:lol

[Samurai Swoosh]

Hmm, I dont recall Kobe ever getting his "ass beat" dude. I think youre exaggerating a bit there.
Seriously ...

The way haters over exaggerate the Chris Childs thing is hilarious.

Find the GIF or clip some where.

Chris Childs a known antagonizer (tried to start stuff with Jordan all the time too)

They get in each other's face, Bryant puts an elbow in his jaw / neck area to keep him out.

Childs BACKS up ... then swings. Connects on Kobe's adam's apple ... Bryant not even phased now leaps at Childs ... who starts backing away like say ... Carmelo Anthony.

Yeah ... he sure got his ass beat.

:oldlol:

Same goes for the situation with Reggie Miller.

[nevetslc88]

Kobe is the anti-LeBron ......

Lebron - Joins other superstars.
Kobe - Kicks the 3-time Finals MVP off his team.

Lebron - Joins his beast friends.
Kobe - Recruits his worst enemies.

:pimp:

:oldlol:

[LA_Showtime]

5 years ago nobody wanted to play with Kobe. Flash forward to today, and everyone wants to. :oldlol:

Barnes is a solid addition, but I don't expect more than 6-8 points off the bench. Can he guard point guards?

[B-Low]

Kobe is the anti-LeBron ......

Lebron - Joins other superstars.
Kobe - Kicks the 3-time Finals MVP off his team.

Lebron - Joins his best friends.
Kobe - Recruits his worst enemies.

:pimp:
:oldlol: