November 7, 2003

Two grown a$$ men bickering like two b!tches. It get's on my nerves, these multi millionaire superstar athletes dragging each other through the mud in the media. I think both of them have more to concern themselves with than each other.

It all started when Shaq said that Bryant "should probably look to be more of a passer until he gets his legs strong. As we start this new season, we want $hit done right," Shaq said. "Everybody knows that. You [media] guys may give it to [Bryant] like you've given him everything else his whole lifetime, but this is the Diesel's ship. So ... if you ain't right [physically], don't be trying to go out there and get right on our expense. Use the people out there, then when you get right you [can] do what you do." "If you don't like it, then you can opt out next year. As long as it's my team, then I'll voice my opinion. If you don't like it, then opt out."

Bryant then lashed out and said, "I definitely don't need advice on how to play my game." I know how to play my guard spot. He can worry about the low post, and I'll worry about the [perimeter]." Bryant continued when ask to comment on Shaq's statements, It doesn't matter whose team it is. Nobody cares. I don't, Karl doesn't, Gary doesn't, and our teammates and the fans don't either. There's more to life than whose team this is. But this is his team, so it's time for him to act like it. That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. Also, "my team" doesn't mean only when we win; it means carrying the burden of defeat just as gracefully as you carry a championship trophy.

These two need to get it together.