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Kobe: It Kills Me Not Participating in All-Star Game

Basketball Insiders

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Updated 2 years ago on October 15, 2021 • 1 min read

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The fans voted me (Lakers Kobe Bryant) in to watch me take on the world’s best. That competition is what I love.

Whether my counterpart is ready or not, resting or not, or just feels like going through the motions, it has nothing to do with me. When I play, I compete, and if you’re too busy acting cool for the fans or celebrities courtside then I will demolish you in front of them.

I want MVP. There’s no shame in feeling that way. Why should there be? I want the world to see me dominate the players that are debated by millions of fans as being on my level. Competing with this spirit is fun to me and it kills me that I’m not able to participate this year. I am a spectator from home.

via Kobe Bryant for The Players’ Tribune

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