I spent the better part of my life despising Kobe Bryant if for no other reason than, well, we were supposed to.
- He claimed Philly but was really from Italy/Lower Merion
- He was AI's chief rival
- He said he wanted to rip our hearts out and did
Nowadays, I regret hating him to the degree I once did. We refused to allow one of the GOATs to represent us, and why? Because the Sixers didn't draft him? Brooklyn makes a big deal outta Jordan being born there even though MJ could give a shyt, and we're over here disrespecting Kobe, who practically begged for that 215 stamp.
Joe Frazier grew up in South Carolina, we embraced him. Villanova plays in the suburbs, but the city's jumped on the bandwagon and even hosted their parade.
Not only should we have jumped at the chance to be affiliated with his greatness, dude is a Philly player by nature. At a time when fraternizing with the enemy is the norm, Kobe is that Philly style alpha who would stop at nothing to win. FUKK your feelings. AI was special in that way too, but Kobe shouldn't be penalized for actually getting the job done.
Bottom line, if you're holding onto any disdain for Bean based on some misguided Philly loyalty - you're a clown.
Forgive me Kobe. I didn't know any better back then. Congrats on a tremendous career.
- He claimed Philly but was really from Italy/Lower Merion
- He was AI's chief rival
- He said he wanted to rip our hearts out and did
Nowadays, I regret hating him to the degree I once did. We refused to allow one of the GOATs to represent us, and why? Because the Sixers didn't draft him? Brooklyn makes a big deal outta Jordan being born there even though MJ could give a shyt, and we're over here disrespecting Kobe, who practically begged for that 215 stamp.
Joe Frazier grew up in South Carolina, we embraced him. Villanova plays in the suburbs, but the city's jumped on the bandwagon and even hosted their parade.
Not only should we have jumped at the chance to be affiliated with his greatness, dude is a Philly player by nature. At a time when fraternizing with the enemy is the norm, Kobe is that Philly style alpha who would stop at nothing to win. FUKK your feelings. AI was special in that way too, but Kobe shouldn't be penalized for actually getting the job done.
Bottom line, if you're holding onto any disdain for Bean based on some misguided Philly loyalty - you're a clown.
Forgive me Kobe. I didn't know any better back then. Congrats on a tremendous career.
....I wouldn't be surprised if he is from philly....them nikkaz are so easily agitated....