Confidence Not Arrogance
Posted by Flea on March 23, 2007, 2:20 p.m. ET

kobe bryant
i have said it so many times
but it is something that bares repeating
he is so taken for granted
people often think, oh he is so arrogant because he is so talented,
let me tell ya something

people mistake the confidence that comes from a superb work ethic as
arrogance
this is not just a matter of talent, or some bizarre genetic gift
some magic fairy dust that was sprinkled on him as a baby
yes, his will power, and his discipline, and his work ethic, and
ability to stay focused and never rest on his laurels, but always
work on improving his craft are part of who he is
yes all these things come from his god given nature, and his
genetics, and the way he was raised
but the bottom line is
the guy works hard
real hard
day in day out
he is gonna make the most of who he is
he is gonna fulfill his potential
he will never look back later at his life and think oh i could have
tried harder
he is willing to make the necessary sacrifices to be the best
and he is the best
because he cares the most
and gives all he has
he loves basketball
and we are all lucky to witness it

along with that the lakers all played well
they could have the put the clamps down on the grizzlies a little
harder that's for sure
they let em score way too much
but luke payed well
lamar played well
kwame made some great defensive plays
smush moved the ball well

the momentum is gathering steam

where was jerry west?

go lakers

go bruins