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None of us were really there when Kobe signed that contract. So we can't really say what he was promised or not. Sure, he says they promised him this and that, but its just one mans story. Now if Buss came out and said "Yeah, I promised to build a team around Kobe, but I failed to do so..." Then I would say that story is truthful. But until then, its just one side of the story.
Quote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 11:24:04 AMNone of us were really there when Kobe signed that contract. So we can't really say what he was promised or not. Sure, he says they promised him this and that, but its just one mans story. Now if Buss came out and said "Yeah, I promised to build a team around Kobe, but I failed to do so..." Then I would say that story is truthful. But until then, its just one side of the story.Buss has admitted that he told Kobe he would try to build a contender NOW at all costs. Phil has admitted that Buss told him of a long-term plan to save money and cap space to build for the future...Go figure.
Quote from: Now_I_Know on June 21, 2007, 11:25:51 AMQuote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 11:24:04 AMNone of us were really there when Kobe signed that contract. So we can't really say what he was promised or not. Sure, he says they promised him this and that, but its just one mans story. Now if Buss came out and said "Yeah, I promised to build a team around Kobe, but I failed to do so..." Then I would say that story is truthful. But until then, its just one side of the story.Buss has admitted that he told Kobe he would try to build a contender NOW at all costs. Phil has admitted that Buss told him of a long-term plan to save money and cap space to build for the future...Go figure.Right... NOW is the key. We don't truely know if he ever promised Kobe that at the time he signed the contract. Everyone wants to save money and work towards a bright future, thats business smart.
Quote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 12:00:05 PMQuote from: Now_I_Know on June 21, 2007, 11:25:51 AMQuote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 11:24:04 AMNone of us were really there when Kobe signed that contract. So we can't really say what he was promised or not. Sure, he says they promised him this and that, but its just one mans story. Now if Buss came out and said "Yeah, I promised to build a team around Kobe, but I failed to do so..." Then I would say that story is truthful. But until then, its just one side of the story.Buss has admitted that he told Kobe he would try to build a contender NOW at all costs. Phil has admitted that Buss told him of a long-term plan to save money and cap space to build for the future...Go figure.Right... NOW is the key. We don't truely know if he ever promised Kobe that at the time he signed the contract. Everyone wants to save money and work towards a bright future, thats business smart. I believe Kobe...he would have no reason to lie about that on public radio.
Quote from: Now_I_Know on June 21, 2007, 12:05:03 PMQuote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 12:00:05 PMQuote from: Now_I_Know on June 21, 2007, 11:25:51 AMQuote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 11:24:04 AMNone of us were really there when Kobe signed that contract. So we can't really say what he was promised or not. Sure, he says they promised him this and that, but its just one mans story. Now if Buss came out and said "Yeah, I promised to build a team around Kobe, but I failed to do so..." Then I would say that story is truthful. But until then, its just one side of the story.Buss has admitted that he told Kobe he would try to build a contender NOW at all costs. Phil has admitted that Buss told him of a long-term plan to save money and cap space to build for the future...Go figure.Right... NOW is the key. We don't truely know if he ever promised Kobe that at the time he signed the contract. Everyone wants to save money and work towards a bright future, thats business smart. I believe Kobe...he would have no reason to lie about that on public radio.Yes he would, to save face.
Buss has no reason to speak out. Hes letting Kobe make a fool of himself on Public radio. Put it this way, Kobe saying "I was promised this and that and never got it" is a poor attempt at getting sappy ass fools to feel bad and say poor Kobe. Buss has, according to you, the best player in the game on his team. I'm pretty sure he felt Kobe could do it wiith the team he had. Hell even you did! You sat here and praised this team saying they were better than all these other teams, yet when it got down to the nitty you lost faith and rode with Kobe without getting the entire story. I don't believe Kobe until I hear Buss say what Kobe said was the truth.
How come you never really bashed the team this bad until Kobe started saying it? Sure you would mention their injuries, but you always believed in the team. But now all of a sudden, these guys are scrubs who couldn't beat 5 retarded 2 year olds. Plain and simple, Kobe should bring out the best in the players he has around. Thats what leaders do. From a Management standpoint, just because your best employee requests something doesn't mean you have to jump and do it. Yes, I can understand that Kobe and Phil have requested some different players, but by saving room on the cap, they can spring for someone hot when the time arises. Its all about the future. Why would you want to shell out tons of money to get a player who might only be with the team for a few years then have to rebuild again. You want longevity.
Quote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 08:55:58 PMHow come you never really bashed the team this bad until Kobe started saying it? Sure you would mention their injuries, but you always believed in the team. But now all of a sudden, these guys are scrubs who couldn't beat 5 retarded 2 year olds. Plain and simple, Kobe should bring out the best in the players he has around. Thats what leaders do. From a Management standpoint, just because your best employee requests something doesn't mean you have to jump and do it. Yes, I can understand that Kobe and Phil have requested some different players, but by saving room on the cap, they can spring for someone hot when the time arises. Its all about the future. Why would you want to shell out tons of money to get a player who might only be with the team for a few years then have to rebuild again. You want longevity.Kobe's now in his prime. Lakers must not waste his prime years..That should be self-evident. I never bashed the team, not even now. We just have a lot of roster holes we need to fill. I've always said this. I also never knew of managements plan to sacrifice winning now to win in the future...I knew Bynum was a project, but I had the feeling we were doing everything we could to build a contender. Obviously, we were not...PeACe
Quote from: Now_I_Know on June 21, 2007, 09:47:39 PMQuote from: SGV on June 21, 2007, 08:55:58 PMHow come you never really bashed the team this bad until Kobe started saying it? Sure you would mention their injuries, but you always believed in the team. But now all of a sudden, these guys are scrubs who couldn't beat 5 retarded 2 year olds. Plain and simple, Kobe should bring out the best in the players he has around. Thats what leaders do. From a Management standpoint, just because your best employee requests something doesn't mean you have to jump and do it. Yes, I can understand that Kobe and Phil have requested some different players, but by saving room on the cap, they can spring for someone hot when the time arises. Its all about the future. Why would you want to shell out tons of money to get a player who might only be with the team for a few years then have to rebuild again. You want longevity.Kobe's now in his prime. Lakers must not waste his prime years..That should be self-evident. I never bashed the team, not even now. We just have a lot of roster holes we need to fill. I've always said this. I also never knew of managements plan to sacrifice winning now to win in the future...I knew Bynum was a project, but I had the feeling we were doing everything we could to build a contender. Obviously, we were not...PeACeWelcome to my side of the conversation douche