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2009 July

Archive for July, 2009

Latest chatter

After weeks of talks and rumors, will Lamar Odom or Carlos Boozer be playing elsewhere in 2009-10? Our latest serving of summertime chatter culled from conversations with a variety of knowledgeable sources — team officials, coaches, players and agents — plugged into the NBA grapevine: Odom I continue to hear in the strongest possible terms that …

When Did Kobe Bryant Really Become a Team Player?

I just read an interesting article about Kobe Bryant; the tag line declares in part, “Kobe Bryant has grown into a consummate team player.” The writer adds, “Not only does he score, but he also initiates the Lakers’ attack and has developed into a fierce defensive stopper” and he quotes Larry Brown, who calls Bryant “a model” of what an NBA player …

Detroit signs Wilcox to multi-year deal

Chris Wilcox of Knicks had seven points yesterday as New York defeated Toronto in 2009.

Past to present: Bryant took a page from Jordan’s training manual

In November, trainer Tim Grover got a call from a notable client - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

“He Could Have Sex With Anybody He Wanted.”

He could have sex with anybody he wanted. This is the refrain that we hear, over and over again, whenever any moderately famous person is accused of raping a woman.

Ambassador Kobe charms China, begins new domestic charity fund

SHANGHAI: First Shaquille O’Neal, then Ron Artest and Jason Kidd. Now, Kobe Bryant.

NBA star Kobe arrives in Taiwan

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant of the 2009 Champion Los Angeles Lakers arrived in Taiwan yesterday as a part of his Asian tour.

Why Kobe and Wade both want Odom

Lamar Odom is like an onion, or a box of chocolates. Some fans look at him and see a versatile, inconsistent big man who doesn’t always step up when he has to, but is capable of breathtaking things.

Kobe touches lives

Kobe Bryant poses for a group photograph with cancer survivors from the Make A Wish foundation at the Wisma Atria Nike store.

Bryant ‘optimistic’ Odom will re-sign with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is optimistic the NBA champions will re-sign key free agent Lamar Odom.

Rape Victims Often Fail to File Complaint

Douglas County authorities say they have no plans to launch an investigation into allegations a Harrah’s Tahoe employee was raped by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Rothlisberger last summer.

Kobe Bryant caps off Manila leg of Asia Tour

MANILA National Basketball Association superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers captured the hearts of Filipinos once more on Tuesday during his third visit to the Philippines.

Kobe Bryant Isn’t the Culprit in the Lamar Odom Stalemate

What more do you Lakers fans want from this guy? Blood? Hasn’t Kobe Bryant given that as well.

NBA: Lakers, Odom remain locked in unsteady, mystifying place in contract talks

Nothing is ever as easy as it looks, particularly when it appears to be a layup so wide open even Courtney Lee couldn’t miss.

Fans will keep coming: Kobe

Fans will keep coming: Kobe NBA MVP Kobe Bryant, second from right, is introduced at a basketball clinic in Manila on Tuesday.