The Bigfooty Official Week 15 NBA Thread. Where we lost a universally adorned legend - Kobe Bryant.

[Dez!]

F*** man.

RIP Kobe.

 

[Mazza1234678]

Apparently Kyrie was quite upset and he left the building without telling anyone and hasn't returned. So he wont be playing tonight.

Games should of been called off but seriously u just storm off and don’t say anything?

Lord

 

[Dez!]

Games should of been called off but seriously u just storm off and don’t say anything?

Lord

Dude a lot of those players are very good friends with Kobe, it's not exactly the easiest thing to deal with.

 

[fidstar]

I'm going to be a ******* mess when MJ dies.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Disappointing loss to the Pellies, but on a day like this, totally understandable and doesn't really even matter compares to the tragedy of the Bryant family.

Also I do like New Orleans do well, one of very few teams i have a soft spot for.

Days like this though, very tough to be a Hoops fan

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

Kobe would have wanted them to play. A true pro.

Devestating news, particularly leaving behind a wife and young family.

Give all your loved ones a hug when you can because you never know when it’s your time.

 

[peternorth]

With so many former Lakers playing for the Pells, it was the right result....although let's face it, games dont matter today

 

[Dez!]

The Pels might start rolling on the back of Zion, really liking the group they've got.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

With so many former Lakers playing for the Pells, it was the right result....although let's face it, games dont matter today

Hope you are holding up okay Petey, we have gone through some true grief/tragedies as a franchise ourselves (still will never truly get over Reggie Lewis untimely passing)

I am going out later this afternoon with friends and family to celebrate My birthday, which is tomorrow, but honestly I don't feel like going now, just too numb and still in disbelief over Kobe.

The respect between Boston/Celtics fans and players and Kobe was real.

 

[Memphis]

With so many former Lakers playing for the Pells, it was the right result....although let's face it, games dont matter today

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Memphis]

<3

 

[peternorth]

 

[NSWCROW]

Games should of been called off but seriously u just storm off and don’t say anything?

Lord

C'mon mate....

 

[Mazza1234678]

C'mon mate....

Mate I have no issue with the guy not playing at all

But he is paid 30 mill a year and has had communication issues at two franchises now

He couldn’t just tell them I’m not up for it tonight, rather than just storm off and not tell anyone which is what was reported?

 

[NSWCROW]

Mate I have no issue with the guy not playing at all

But he is paid 30 mill a year and has had communication issues at two franchises now

He couldn’t just tell them I’m not up for it tonight, rather than just storm off and not tell anyone which is what was reported?

Just seems a weird thing to have a ping at him about.

 

[Memphis]

Changing my DP for respect even as a Boston fan.
Because it is more than just basketball.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Dude a lot of those players are very good friends with Kobe, it's not exactly the easiest thing to deal with.

And also, people of my age saw Jordan. For many current players who never saw MJ play, Kobe was the man. Many of them would have grown up with Kobe posters on their walls as their inspiration. It would be tough to deal with.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Yep. Jordan retired 22 years ago (ignoring his Wizards years). Current players younger than 31/32 will have no real memory of Jordan playing. Kobe was their guy.

 

[fidstar]

lol @ ppl being upset that someone wouldn't want to play hours after hearing about their idols death.

This is some meaningless game in January folks.

 

[fidstar]

Some meaningless stats...

Trey who wore number 8 tonight took 24 shots and shot 81% from the FT line. He became the first player to record a 45 point double double while taking less than 25 shots since Kobe in 2006.

 

[peternorth]

Some meaningless stats...

Trey who wore number 8 tonight took 24 shots and shot 81% from the FT line. He became the first player to record a 45 point double double while taking less than 25 shots since Kobe in 2006.

eerie

 

[Dez!]

lol @ ppl being upset that someone wouldn't want to play hours after hearing about their idols death.

This is some meaningless game in January folks.

Nobody was upset that someone didn't want to play.

 

[DT_35]

Some meaningless stats...

Trey who wore number 8 tonight took 24 shots and shot 81% from the FT line. He became the first player to record a 45 point double double while taking less than 25 shots since Kobe in 2006.

Booker and Trae combined for 81 points. Both took 24 shots.

 

[Memphis]

Nothing but love right now wish the boston score line was 124 - 108 not 123.
Should've caused a foul to give them a chance to hit 1 FT.

 

[peternorth]

Mate of mine asked if VanVleet received a turnover on the first play of the raps spurs game......because he has him in his fantasy team.