Kevin Durant: The Media Treated Kobe Bryant Like Shit This Year
By Jason McIntyre
Kobe Bryant announced this year would be his last in the NBA, so naturally, media members everywhere asked players about his legacy and seeking reaction.
Kobe’s having the worst year of his career, by far – 30 percent from the field, 20 percent on 3-pointers – and the Lakers have the 2nd worst record in the NBA, so the comments this season have been universally negative.
Which prompted this fromKevin Durant:
I enjoy Kevin Durant’s work on the basketball court, and I loved his MVP speech. But what kind of hero worship did he expect from the media on Kobe this season? What positives could one possibly take from a 2-14 start when Kobe admittedly looks awful? [via Anthony Slater]