Kobe and I, For Your Entertainment
Sports Story24 total reviews
Comment from nomi338
Like you, I watched the game in its entirety. Like with you, there were points in the game when I did not dare believe what I was seeing. Conspiracy theorists will try to say that it was not real, a setup. Let those fools say and think what they will. If twenty years of Kobe doing the seemingly impossible has not convinced them, nothing ever will. These are the same types of people who do doubt stood outside the ark and wondered if it was truly raining or if it was just a heavy dew. I know, clueless right? You did a masterful job of recreating the dramatics of the game. From my perspective it was dead spot on. From one Kobe fan to an obvious other, I say write on brother, write on.
reply by the author on 24-May-2016
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Like you, I watched the game in its entirety. Like with you, there were points in the game when I did not dare believe what I was seeing. Conspiracy theorists will try to say that it was not real, a setup. Let those fools say and think what they will. If twenty years of Kobe doing the seemingly impossible has not convinced them, nothing ever will. These are the same types of people who do doubt stood outside the ark and wondered if it was truly raining or if it was just a heavy dew. I know, clueless right? You did a masterful job of recreating the dramatics of the game. From my perspective it was dead spot on. From one Kobe fan to an obvious other, I say write on brother, write on.
Comment Written 20-May-2016
reply by the author on 24-May-2016
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I just read this again. Wow, what a night. I'm delighted you enjoyed this and I'm thrilled that some non sports fans got a kick out of it too. But, yes, this is for us KOBE fans. Thanks a million. mikey
Comment from mfowler
No wonder they've been voting for this. I'm no American but Kobe's a legend everywhere. Your description of the game was so much better than watching a TV show. It was full of passion and energy of a great fan. Your introductory paragraphs set the scene and inserted the fan, player adulation element into our psyche's. Then you tipped the ball and kept dribbling to the final swish. Just wonderful.
And, yes, men do love their sports. None more than me, or maybe you.
reply by the author on 11-May-2016
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No wonder they've been voting for this. I'm no American but Kobe's a legend everywhere. Your description of the game was so much better than watching a TV show. It was full of passion and energy of a great fan. Your introductory paragraphs set the scene and inserted the fan, player adulation element into our psyche's. Then you tipped the ball and kept dribbling to the final swish. Just wonderful.
And, yes, men do love their sports. None more than me, or maybe you.
Comment Written 10-May-2016
reply by the author on 11-May-2016
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Thanks a million Mark. Wow, I'm really delighted with the awesome review. Congrats on your win. I was pleased to be up their with you and Ingrid getting a nice showing of votes. Two of the very best on the site. I let Kobe do all the work. I just wrote it down like a little kid. I know you understand. mikey
Comment from C.J. 16
Outstanding work on this sports story mikey. I had to go to YouTube to watch the last few minutes of the game. I don't believe I have ever done that before.
A very well written article. I enjoy your prose just as much as your poetry.
Super job! All the best.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2016
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Outstanding work on this sports story mikey. I had to go to YouTube to watch the last few minutes of the game. I don't believe I have ever done that before.
A very well written article. I enjoy your prose just as much as your poetry.
Super job! All the best.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2016
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Hi!
Sorry to be so late and behind. What an awesome review. WOW.
See? It was all true. LOL
I let Kobe do all the work. I just wrote it down. I'm delighted you enjoyed. It was truly fun to write and WATCH too!! mikey
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I could tell that you had fun writing this.
Take care,
Linda
Comment from Rubylou
I have to say, I am not a passionate sports fan. I only have a casual interest. I have been to Fenway Park but only on a tour. LOL
I wish I had a six for you because this is a great story. Better that it's true but even if it wasn't.
What I liked best is," The outgoing leader has passed the torch...
Rubylou
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2016
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I have to say, I am not a passionate sports fan. I only have a casual interest. I have been to Fenway Park but only on a tour. LOL
I wish I had a six for you because this is a great story. Better that it's true but even if it wasn't.
What I liked best is," The outgoing leader has passed the torch...
Rubylou
Comment Written 16-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2016
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It was sooooo cool because, of course, it wasn't planned. It just happened that the last play of the game turned out that way. He flung the ball all the way across the court to the next generation. Neat! I'm so thrilled you liked this. It was fun to watch and way fun to write. Thanks so much. mikey
Comment from giraffmang
Well Mikey,
These are the things that dreams are made of. Can you imagine watching that as a young kid? of course you can, you're still there! LOL
I have to say though that your re-telling of this was infectious and, yes, addictive. Well paced and perfectly on track. One of the best sports related pieces I have read on here - actually anywhere to be honest.
Great stuff
G
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Well Mikey,
These are the things that dreams are made of. Can you imagine watching that as a young kid? of course you can, you're still there! LOL
I have to say though that your re-telling of this was infectious and, yes, addictive. Well paced and perfectly on track. One of the best sports related pieces I have read on here - actually anywhere to be honest.
Great stuff
G
Comment Written 16-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Yep. I watched every second of it as a young kid. Hell, I do everything as a young kid. I forgot all about growing up. LOL
I have to be honest, I told Kobe before the game, "Make it easy for me. Go do something so awesome that I just have to write it down." Yep, an easy write. Thanks a million. mikey
Comment from brenda bickers
Hi Mikey,
I love sports but alas, I am not familiar with American sport so I am going to have to take your word for it being the truth. I must admit by the end I was willing him on to reach the magic sixty and even set up the last point.
Great read
Brenda
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Hi Mikey,
I love sports but alas, I am not familiar with American sport so I am going to have to take your word for it being the truth. I must admit by the end I was willing him on to reach the magic sixty and even set up the last point.
Great read
Brenda
Comment Written 16-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Well, Brenda, just insert your favorite player on your favorite team doing something impossible and you have the scenario!
So thrilled you enjoyed this. Kobe did the work, I just wrote it all down. Thanks a million, mikey
Comment from Ric Myworld
I must admit, I was never a Lakers fan, but anyone who doesn't have the utmost respect for Kobe as a basketball player, doesn't really like sports. As a matter of fact, they can't even like anything about life. He gave all of us twenty great years, and what a way to go out, playing as well or better than he came in. I use to hangout at Hollywood park, sometimes at the races, other times playing cards and listening to the Asian chicks yelling "California Blackjack, five dollar minimum." Luckily there were numerous occasions I attended games at the old Forum. Great job. :-)
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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I must admit, I was never a Lakers fan, but anyone who doesn't have the utmost respect for Kobe as a basketball player, doesn't really like sports. As a matter of fact, they can't even like anything about life. He gave all of us twenty great years, and what a way to go out, playing as well or better than he came in. I use to hangout at Hollywood park, sometimes at the races, other times playing cards and listening to the Asian chicks yelling "California Blackjack, five dollar minimum." Luckily there were numerous occasions I attended games at the old Forum. Great job. :-)
Comment Written 15-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Oh yeah, the old Forum in the Jack Kent Cooke days Yep. I'm lucky to have Kobe as our hometown boy. He gave me a cool story to write, yes? The greats always do even our rivals. It was the strangest thing seeing the Boston Celtic fans giving him an ovation. mikey
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Well you would have made a great sports caster Michael. You get my last six for this masterpiece. If I were listening to, or watching this game instead of reading about it
I would have been as pumped up as you were, except my hero basketball player would be Michael Jordan. Well done Mikey, well done! Nancy
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Well you would have made a great sports caster Michael. You get my last six for this masterpiece. If I were listening to, or watching this game instead of reading about it
I would have been as pumped up as you were, except my hero basketball player would be Michael Jordan. Well done Mikey, well done! Nancy
Comment Written 15-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Gee. That would've beat any of the jobs I've had. LOL
You can't go wrong with Air Jordan. I'm lucky to have Kobe as my hometown hero. He was nice enough to provide a great story for me to write, yes? Thanks so much for the kind words. KOBE!!!! mikey
Comment from 1954speed
Thanks for bringing this moment to the site. Well written and even I, not an NBA fan, appreciate the finale to a great career. I retire in a few weeks, so I can relate. Just can't score 60 anymore. Haha! You're right. It's a guy thing.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Thanks for bringing this moment to the site. Well written and even I, not an NBA fan, appreciate the finale to a great career. I retire in a few weeks, so I can relate. Just can't score 60 anymore. Haha! You're right. It's a guy thing.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Hey, long time, yes? Nope, I can't score sixty either. LOL
I'm lucky to have this be a hometown moment for me. A great story and all I have to do is just write down what happened. Thanks so much, mikey
Comment from Helen Bach
I can't believe I'm giving a six for sports commentary ha ha.... but you deserve it. I swear you need to send this to a sports magazine so that others who know Kobe can enjoy the excitement of this obviously important match once again. Great job on this Mickey, I found myself quite excited and wanted to jumps up and down too. Your enjoyment and love f the game found its way to me via your words. How bizarre xx
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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I can't believe I'm giving a six for sports commentary ha ha.... but you deserve it. I swear you need to send this to a sports magazine so that others who know Kobe can enjoy the excitement of this obviously important match once again. Great job on this Mickey, I found myself quite excited and wanted to jumps up and down too. Your enjoyment and love f the game found its way to me via your words. How bizarre xx
Comment Written 15-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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You are just too sweet, Helen. I must give a little credit to Kobe, LOL! Every word of this was true and if it wasn't this sure wouldn't be a believable story. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Wow. Maybe I will send it somewhere. Thanks so very much. mikey