It's really not even a question that the ASG missed having Kobe out there. Everyone knew it too. Dude just knows how to put on a show in ways others can't or just don't have the talent to. Crazy handles, spinning fadeaways, wild ass footwork, baseline reverses, crazy layups, 3's from 30 out...
And then he has the mentality to raise everyone else's game when it got serious. Do yall honestly think Wade and Bron go as hard without Bean on the court? Nah. Not even close. Durant doesn't have the pull and CP3 doesn't have the impact.
Strange part about it was, Kobe almost looked too comfortable out there sitting on the sidelines. Like he enjoyed just sitting back watching, calling games, just chilling on the sidelines. That's crazy!
I don't think he even attended the ASG last time he was injured. He's too competitive for that. Now he's like, "I'm injured but its cool though"
He's gotten comfortable with his own mortality. Nothing like old age to bring you down to Earth. Never thought I'd see the day.
