Kobe Bryant: I don't take charges

[Blacknbengal]

Lakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesn't take charges, and he's got a reason for it.

Based on his own analysis of NBA greats from Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, Bryant believes there's too much of a health risk to get run over by an opponent and go crashing to the floor repeatedly.

''I learned from my predecessors, man,'' Bryant said Tuesday. ''Pippen had a (messed) up back taking charges. Bird had a (messed) up back taking charges.

''I said, 'I'm not taking charges.' I figured that (stuff) out at an early age.''

The five-time NBA champion says no one ever presented the theory to him that he could prolong his career if he didn't try to draw offensive fouls against his opponents. It was just his own observations.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/Los-Angeles-Lakers-star-Kobe-Bryant-says-he-does-not-take-charges-051512

Soft!!! He'll break a nail on this index finger and wear bandages, but he doesnt take charges.

 

[jsupop33]

To be fair, the Power forwards of the 90's didnt really take charges. They punished you.

 

[Dr. Phreeze]

To be fair, the Power forwards of the 90's didnt really take charges. They punished you.

Karl Malone and Charles Oakley...

 

[jag4life]

Soft!!! He'll break a nail on this index finger and wear bandages, but he doesnt take charges.

You're talking about a dude who's played with a broken finger, wrist, torn knee ligaments, etc but he's soft. lol

 

[Blacknbengal]

You're talking about a dude who's played with a broken finger, wrist, torn knee ligaments, etc but he's soft. lol

Right!! Soft folks dont take charges. They're scared that they might get knocked down and cant get back up. Put this busta in the category with D. Rose.

 

[Dr. Phreeze]

You're talking about a dude who's played with a broken finger, wrist, torn knee ligaments, etc but he's soft. lol

If that's his definition of someone being soft then everyone on this planet must be as well...

 

[Blacknbengal]

Right!! Soft folks dont take charges. They're scared that they might get knocked down and cant get back up. Put this busta in the category with D. Rose.

 

[DonTiger]

Put this busta in the category with D. Rose.

I wouldn't be suprised if it came out that D. Rose is gay . .. Just his manorisms at times. . . Pluss he's as soft as cotton . .

 

[bluedog]

People say some of the dumbest things.

:lmao:

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[MikeBigg]

If I was Kobe's coach, general manager, or owner I would fine him IF he did take a charge! That's not his role... he's paid to score and play defense out on the perimeter. Most charges occur near the basket...I have BIGS who can handle that!

 

[southsuburbs]

People say some of the dumbest things.

:lmao:

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I wouldn't be suprised if it came out that D. Rose is gay . .. Just his manorisms at times. . . Pluss he's as soft as cotton . .

 

[Blacknbengal]

Ebok is as soft as the guy holding him in this pic.

 

[Blacknbengal]

Watch it you two!!! Play nice now. Dont want to break a nail or strain your stomach muscles.

 

[Blacknbengal]

Sorry Coach, but I dont take charges. I may hurt my finger nail or something.

 

[Blacknbengal]

I dont take charges, cause I dont want to get ran over by Raja Bell.

 

[Kendrick]

A Hawks fan calling another player soft. Only in America. :retard:

 

[Blacknbengal]

I'll rather let this guy go by me to score while I grab his arm.

 

[Blacknbengal]

and get his pic on the front of S.I. with me chasing him, before I take a charge.

 

[Blacknbengal]

A Hawks fan calling another player soft. Only in America. :retard:

Two of the softest guys to ever step on the court since Sam Bowie.

 

[Kendrick]

 

[Blacknbengal]

Kenneth, what do that suppose to do for me? But could you explain to me why D. Rose is throwing up gang signs?

 

[tweed24]

People say some of the dumbest things.

LMAO!!!!!!! I agree 100%

 

[Kendrick]

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[tweed24]

BlackNBengal says thing for shock value. He dont believe the things he says himself. Keep the jokes coming, they are funny. LMAO

 

[jsupop33]

Kenneth, what do that suppose to do for me? But could you explain to me why D. Rose is throwing up gang signs?

dang son.