now, in no way, shape or form am i gonna front like kobe is a victim. he's not. that said...
this ain't summer camp nikka. kobe was a professional, dedicated to his craft in the most extreme sense of the word. aloof. weird. insular. sure. but when it was time to suit up he handled his business as best he could every night, and that included during the offseason when he placed a premium on improving.
shaq was one of the top 5 centers of all-time. he was also a lazy ass crybaby who used charisma to deflect blame onto others. how the fukk u show up to camp at 400lbs., plan "injuries", and get defiant about it being ur team at the same time?
when you've got a problem with everyone... guess who's really the problem? it's easier to see when you're dealing with players who can't handle themselves in front of the cameras/media. but it's no less true just because a player can work the room.