Kobe: "Stern's USA Age Requirement Idea Is A Stupid Idea"

[William Bassington]

It’s a stupid idea,” Bryant told local reporters at the reception to welcome them to Manchester in advance of Thursday night’s exhibition game here against Team Great Britain. “It should be a (player’s) choice.”

*‘The Olympics is really about putting the best athletes out there to compete against the best. That’s what it’s about, put the best out there,’ said Bryant. ‘From a basketball standpoint, (an age limit) would lessen the Olympics, absolutely.’ [...] Bryant smiled when asked if he could understand owners looking out to protect players from injury while participating in competition outside of the NBA. ‘No, it’s to protect their investments,’ said Bryant. ‘When you look at guys who are injured here, they have treatment around the clock. We have the best training staff, we have the professional coaches who are here monitoring us. If our owners or NBA coaches want to contact us and see how we’re doing, they can easily come to practice, they can easily talk to the training staff – as opposed to guys disappearing for the summer and coming back overweight.’ [...] ‘You see guys, when they come back from playing on a team like this, they go into the new (NBA) season with the ultimate confidence,’ said Chris Paul. ‘It’s better than being at home just working out and playing ball. You get to play against the best players in the world.’”

 

[SoulController]

ol Bean thinks this is a game, eh? wait til one of those towel boys 'forgets' a spot on the floor and ligaments get thrown into

 

[PortCityProphet]

Da Gawd fears no jew

 

[William Bassington]

rest of CP3's statement

Paul, a team mate of Bryant's in their 2008 Olympic triumph, had a minor thumb injury during the USA's training camp in Las Vegas last week, but has reported himself fully fit after appearing in warm-up victories over the Dominican Republic and Brazil.

The point guard also shares Bryant's unequivocal support for NBA players appearing in the games.

“I'm thankful they haven't thought about that now,” said Paul. “If that was the case, I wouldn't be able to play now. I'm 27 years old.

“I personally would like for it to be your own decision because playing in an Olympics, this will be my second, is the greatest experience of my life. I like having the option.

“If you look at the track record for it, I can honestly say my best season in the NBA statistically was the 2008-09 season which was after my first Olympics.”

 

[Mr swag]

It is stupid.

This is actually anti american by FORCING people not to represent there country when they want 2

 

[phillycavsfan]

It is stupid.

This is actually anti american by FORCING people not to represent there country when they want 2

The NBA is working with FIBA to set up a World Cup of Basketball. That's where all of the best players will eventually play, and the Olympics will be reserved for U-23 just like soccer.

 

[NV-ME]

Da Gawd fears no jew

that's my sg

 

[Lakerman0834]

MakaBEANY brehs he dont give a fukk anymore

 

[CantStop]

Stern about to be even deeper in our ass

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

my nikka beans does not give a fukk anymore

props

 

[Lakerman0834]

my nikka beans does not give a fukk anymore

props

wait whaaat?

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

wait whaaat?

dont wanna look back 10 yrs from now and regret..might as well enjoy the ride till his retirement

 

[Double Burger With Cheese]

The NBA is working with FIBA to set up a World Cup of Basketball. That's where all of the best players will eventually play, and the Olympics will be reserved for U-23 just like soccer.

This is really true. Stern is on bullshyt. That nikka always has an angle

 

[Goatpoacher]

Kobe's "fukk you, I'll say what I want" attitude the last few years has been hilarious.

 

[AITheAnswerAI]

"Have you stopped cheating on your wife?"