main reason why people hate kobe is because of his accomplishments, which really came because of the stacked team he's been on.
The only time that he had a team that wasn't stacked, he couldn't get out of the first round and was crying to be put on a team that could contend.
He's good, one of the time all time greats, but the fact that they have pushed him as the next Jordan is what really tuned people out. That and also his fans. His fans keep pushing him down everyone's throats.
The guy is good, but he has flaws too. But to Kobe fans, all they can do is argue his 5 rings and 2 finals MVP. Honestly, one belongs to Pau.
I don't have a problem with Kobe as far his game goes. The man is as good as everyone says he is. He is clutch, he puts fear in the other opponent.
But the fact still remains that he wasn't able to do it by himself. He needed a big time AND a HOF coach.
That's the reason why i am not a fan of Kobe. His accomplishments are there because of the team he's been on. His team has always been the favorite, most of the time have had the home court advantage.
Individually, Lebron > Kobe. Get mad haters.
EDIT: didn't read the comments before i commented. Just quickly glanced at the replies on this page and
This is the biggest reason why cheering Kobe on is impossible to do.