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...from a fan’s standpoint, I don’t want to see a clearly struggling Kobe Bryant on the court. If his heart isn’t the game, it’s not fair to his teammates or to himself. And how could your heart be in the game when you’re facing the biggest trial since OJ waiting in the near future...
It’s conceivable that Kobe might waive his right for a speedy trial if he wants to play the entire season. But can you imagine playing basketball and taking interviews, day after day, with a trial for your life hovering in the horizon? I mean, my God! I get nervous thinking about my eight-page essay due next week! Pushing a life-altering court case out of your mind is certainly impossible, no matter where you are or what you’re doing...
...Kobe play basketball successfully? Yes. Can he, for a couple hours, forget about his problems and concentrate on the game? Of course. Will he be at his best? My guess is no. And if he’s not at his best, why not take a break, focus on your trial, do whatever you can to assure a “not-guilty” verdict, and then come back to the NBA when everything has settled down? If you thought Kobe was good before his trial, can you imagine how dominant a relieved and completely relaxed Kobe would...
...counter-argument is that Kobe, if convicted, might not be able to play at this level ever again. Therefore, he should play now while he still possesses the skills to dominate, especially when Gary Payton and Karl Malone are on a one or two-year rental...
...Kobe isn’t playing like Kobe, he’ll get frustrated and may wish he took a break this season. And though the Mailman and the Glove are potential future Hall-of-Famers, Kobe has already won three championships. He doesn’t need to win this season for a fulfilled life...