i think it has less to do with him being a villain and more with him just giving no fukks.
Kobe really is Pac reincarnated on the basketball court.
I think Kobe found his niche then...becoming the Anti-Jordan
think about it, no superstar had ever wanted to be the bad guy or anti-hero on this type of level...and been successful. He's still Getting rings & still loving to be hated.
Reggie Miller, T.O., Randy Moss, A.I. all have tried but has failed.
Kobe looked at the haters one day & said 'I'ma still put more rings on my hand and you gonna love it'
This is what separates his legacy from Mikes...with this type of demeanor he's created his own way to be & still win.
sadly this is what separates him from everyone else. dude actually had a life altering experience that wasnt related to basketball. and every type of media, from sports to the fukkin' National Inquirer had something foul to say about him. i'm almost certain this nikka read every paper and watch every news report that was given about him. he just probably snapped said "fukk it" and did his own thing.
That's my Shooting Gawd
Thank You Based Bean
nikkaS NEED TO STOP.
KOBE AINT BEEN A VILLAIN IN YEARS.
HE HAD A 2-3 YEAR STRETCH.