Kobe has created his own triple crown triumph. Over a 12 month period he has alienated three future hall of famers and successfully had them removed or blocked from the Lakers organization. Not even Michael Jordan had this much power during his tenure with Chicago, or if he did he certainly never wielded it in such a careless and callous manner.
Winning is everything in professional sports and if the Lakers win the championship this year, all will be forgiven of Mr. Bryant. But the legion of Kobe detractors is growing, and waiting for the crown prince who rules Laker management to show the world that his crown is nothing but fool's gold. Pyrite worn by a pyre. A combustible heap for burning a dead body.
When Kobe goes the Lakers can begin their resurrection.
