You didn't ask for it, but here it comes ... several weeks of pent-up thoughts about ol' number 8.
By far, the most memorable quote I've heard about this situation is by Ralph Wiley: "Have you seen Kobe's wife? Has Kobe seen Kobe's wife?" Check out Wiley's latest take on this case.
I think this whole situation is sad. One of the NBA's biggest and brightest (literally and figuratively) stars makes a lapse in judgment, possibly committing a crime in the process, and ruins his life. I have a sinking feeling this is going to be the O. J. trial in reverse: Bryant will do time after being convicted by a predominantly-white jury for a crime he didn't commit.
Now, before you send hate mail, I'm in the majority. Almost everyone wants to believe that Bryant is innocent of sexual assault. And I'm not a big fan of Bryant or the Lakers. Bryant admitted to cheating on his wife. Now he's in jeopardy of losing his freedom and his livelihood over an episode that lasted less than thirty minutes — an episode that should have never taken place.
Now, from a basketball standpoint: it's on in the Western Conference. With Kobe tied up in court (or jail), there will be plenty of shots for the Mailman and Gary Payton as they fend off the charging ... Timberwolves? Kevin and Co. may not present the toughest challenge to the Lakers as Los Angeles attempts to recapture the title from the Spurs. With Kobe's future in question, I think San Antonio has an excellent chance to repeat as champions.
Kobe, Kobe, Kobe ... what were you thinking? Can I quote Wiley again? "Have you seen Kobe's wife? Has Kobe seen Kobe's wife?"
And, as always, don't look for NBA.com to cover this story. They have an, um, image to uphold.
Article comments
1 - Doc
ANother beautiful example of just how "special" heterosexual marriage is that it must be saved from committed gays and lesbians.
Trash away str8's!
2 - Joe
Kobe's a committed gay? I did not know that.
3 - Megan
Try and consider for one moment that Kobe is guilty of rape. Is it so inconcievable? I think it's likely he did rape her. Look at the evidence:
1)We know they had sex (what are the odds she lies and cries rape)2) Her blood was found on Kobe's shirt (how on earth can consensual sex cause bleeding)3)and the bellboy says that she was noticeably distraught after leaving Kobe's room.
So, now that we have determined it's possible everyone needs to wake up and focus on the real issue. The issue should not be Kobe's basketball career or his reputation, but attention should be on the poor girl who's life is forever tainted by his crime. She has more than the usual mental anguish associated with rape, she is an enemy and trouble maker to many people. She is publicy scrutinized and tormented for Kobe Bryant's crime. People say that because he is in the public eye with all this that she should be too. But the difference is that she is a VICTOM!It is not her fault that the man who raped her was not an average citizen but is a well known celebrity. She cannot help that! Woman's rights have such a long way to go.
4 - Chris Arabia
I have a problem with a rant on this subject that doesn't even bother to mention that the "lapse in judgment" involved a person who is no less human than kobe even if she can't sling the rock.
I don't yet have a strong opinion on whether he's (not) guilty.
The trial is going to be even more ugly than the proceedings to date. I think the issue is going to be whether that woman is or was sufficiently unstable for the jury to doubt her story.
Ralph Wiley is a clown. Yeah, Kobe's wife is hotte, SFW?
5 - Adam
Let's hope the jury does the right thing based on the relevance -- did he do it or not.
Adam Studnicki
Injury Lawyer
Studnicki, Jaffe & Woods, PLLC
http://www.sjwlawyers.com
6 - Mac Diva
I will wait and see. Either there is evidence of consent, there isn't or something in-between. The latter two should result in an acquittal. To pretend to know what happened now is ludicrous.
7 - Eric Olsen
Did we suddenly get listed on some Bar Association marketing brochure or something?
8 - Mac Diva
It is guys from the same firm over and over again, Eric. They need to buy themselves a clue.
9 - Eric Olsen
Attorney comment spamming - very classy marketing indeed.
"And how did you find your attorney?"
"I was so impressed with his unsolicited ads in the comments sections of blogs - price was NO object."
10 - Craig Lyndall
Here is a picture of Adam from his own site.
Have you been injured? Would you like to hold someone up at gunpoint with a frivolous lawsuit? How about driving up medical costs with malpractice lawsuits against doctors? Don't know who to call? Adam Studnicki will have your back.
11 - Craig Lyndall
I guess I can't paste images into comments. Oh well.
12 - Natalie Davis
Tacky, tacky, tacky, Adam.
"Kobe's wife is hotte, SFW?"
Amen to that.
"I don't yet have a strong opinion on whether he's (not) guilty."
Same here. Let the court do its job.
13 - Craig Lyndall
This is the same thing we run into with Michael Jackson. We are perfectly willing to let the courts do their jobs, but not having opinions based on what we can gather isn't fun. Plus, because of the way Kobe is it makes it an interesting study.
14 - Sandra Smallson
Love the Wylie comment. I only saw Kobe's wife after this unfortunate incident. I thought to myself..where is the hope? Look at Kobe's wife indeed..if a man can cheat on that, with something not fit enough to polish her shoes, where is the hope? Prince Charles cheating on Diana with an old Bat, where is the hope? Halle Berry having men cheat on her endlessly, where is the hope? Ladies, there IS NO hope. I am waiting to catch my own man at it:)..so far he's been very discreet...but everyday 4 the thief, one day for the owner:)..
As for Kobe..I feel compelled by ones Legal background to wait for the evidence. Infact, I know little or nothing so unlike the MJ case where one knows titbits, I know nada here. Till then..
15 - Eric Olsen
This is the purest speculation, but I think it's possible some men may be MORE likely to cheat on super hot women as subconscious revenge against their super hotness. Wieners aren't necessarily super logical, you know, like brains are.
16 - Kobe's Supporter
Why should we know that Kobe Bryant is the (currently innocent) accused, while we are supposed to not want to know who the accuser is??
Is this fair to Mr Bryant?? I think not!
The accused is innocent until proven guilty, so why release the accused's name but not the accuser? Is this really legal? Moral?
(and don't claim the "rape shield law" protects the accuser unless you can quote it to me where that is said)
I Believe Kobe!
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