Comments on: Dallas’ Mahinmi says Kobe is NBA’s most arrogant player http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/ Basketball - NBC Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:05:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: jr10cross http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-50531 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:48:56 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-50531 you have to be somewhat arrogant to put up 63 points in 3 quarters in a game and then 2 weeks later throw up 81 because people rip you about missing your chance at greatness. Kobe’s attitude is what makes him what he is, an assassin. I love it. I love to see a guy feel he can defeat anyone in his path and make the game of basketball a war of his own mind and totally delete the idea of thinking that the opponent in front of him is even relevant. It’s like being a super hero on the court.

]]> By: socalgal64 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49918 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:14:24 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49918 And now you’ve let us all in on your secret.

]]> By: duhgrate1 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-49744 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:38:37 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49744 First and Last time Mahinmi and Kobe are ever mentioned in the same sentence.

]]> By: illyistic1 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-49551 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:51:44 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49551 Will this goober even get a ring? How would he know how arrogant kobe is when he never gets on the court? Im just saying!

]]> By: jmessinger http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49536 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:27:35 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49536 That was the joke. I was commenting on the lunacy of thinking Kobe cares about this, or that it’s even a story.

]]> By: goforthanddie http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49513 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:09:13 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49513 We certainly don’t want to support free speech, especially when it’s the truth.

]]> By: jizzojames http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-49507 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:42:47 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49507 When I saw the headline of this post I was ready to comment, but seriously.. Who is Ian Mahinmi?!! I respect your opinion but who are you?

]]> By: phillysports266 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-49497 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:00:35 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49497 Kobe is the type of arrogant that says, “I refuse to lose to this inferior player”, so was Jordan and so are all great players. LeBron is the type of arrogant that says “OMG, I don’t get it, I’m soooo much better and I’m still losing?”

]]> By: downtowndanny http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-49488 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:02:22 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49488 who???

]]> By: damp1015 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-49472 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:35:52 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49472 It makes me wonder if he would have voiced his opinion if he was not a champion? Hmm? Balls get ballsy when you feel big.

]]> By: Chris Ross http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-2/#comment-49465 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:05:11 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49465 I don’t think what Ian Mahinmi is saying is necessarily false. I mean, Kobe is known around the league as one of the most arrogant guys and all Mahinmi did was make his statement public. I’m not sure how relevant it is that he is a 3rd string center. He has the ability to voice his opinion as he is an NBA player so why not just answer the question. No one can answer a question honestly these days. I’m not sure what Ian Mahinmi’s getting from the media is fair at this point.

http://chrisross91.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/ian-mahinmis-comment-is-no-big-deal/

]]> By: Bryce http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49444 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:01:40 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49444 I love this article. Although I was glad to see the Lakers fall (It was time to see something different in the playoffs) Kobe Bryant is a winner and if he can back that up then more power to him. It’s the players who don’t have the win factor that never make it to the status that Kobe, MJ, and the like have obtained.

]]> By: lunasceiling http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49442 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:58:08 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49442 Arrogance isn’t the most likable or admirable character trait, but at least the scale of Kobe’s accomplishments matches that of his arrogance. LeBron? Not so much…

]]> By: stinkfingers http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49426 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:59:09 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49426 Is it really news that Kobe Bryant is an arrogant prick?

I thought that was common knowledge…

]]> By: sgm405 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49422 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:52:39 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49422 Kobe IS the most arrogant player in the league, LeBron #2. The difference between Kobe and LeBron is that Kobe has and continues to back up his arrogance, while LeBron continues to fail under the bright lights.

]]> By: jkmanning18 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49421 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:52:25 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49421 i guess kurt helin made 17 accounts just for this post :( )

]]> By: iplaybingowitholdpeopleandwin http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49419 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:51:18 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49419 Ok. (First off, I’m not a huge Kobe fan.) So Kobe’s an arrogant dude. He’s probably a bit over confident but he generally backs up his confidence with his play. Right now, I can only think of this being a problem when he interacts with people, that is fans, when he’s not on the court. Does he talk down to waitstaff? When on international TV, does he say something like “People are going to wake up tomorrow with the same problems they had today” or does he say, “No, the haters don’t bother me. If anything it gives me more motivation to play my best.”? Just sayin…on the court you play the game. You intimidate your rivals. It’s all part of the psychology of the game.

]]> By: wlubake http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49414 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:35:39 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49414 I read the source article, which the author here clearly did not (thanks Bing translator). The interviewer asked Mahimi if LeBron is overly arrogant. Ian seems to be defending LeBron. He says the above quote, that Kobe is super arrogant, but everyone loves him. He’s more arrogant than LeBron. It reads to me like, “I don’t know why everyone hates on LeBron for being arrogant. Kobe is more arrogant but people love him.”

He certainly did NOT say that Kobe was the most arrogant player in the NBA. That is a bastardized version of his quote which helps to get 30 comments on your blog post.

Just FYI, for those who care.

]]> By: jaypace http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49406 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:21:23 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49406 I’m sure this bum has never been on the floor with Kobe. Just because you won a chip doesn’t mean anybody cares what you have to say 12th guy.

]]> By: jjared1101 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49399 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:13:30 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49399 HAHA…Yes…. How DARE he besmirch the name of the great Kobe.

]]> By: jjared1101 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49397 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:03:38 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49397 Yes…he doesn’t probably “party” with them all the time, but he did play against both of them this year in the playoffs. And the fact that Kobe was so defiant after game 3 about how he felt they were still going to win (not saying that’s a bad way to look at things) and how he gave the Mutumbo finger to Jason Terry after he scored a jumper in game one had no impact on his observation.

]]> By: mella21 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49396 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:57:52 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49396 Im guessing from being on the court with them & seeing how players interact behind the scenes, ANY NBA player could have made an informed opinion.

Alot of you guys are taking this way out of proportion. Even Kobe would probably acknowledge he was arrogant…its a part of his game. You think if Jordan was playing today he wouldn’t be viewed more in line with Kobe/Lebron than say Durant/Dirk? Come on.

]]> By: ahemahem http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49389 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:30:31 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49389 Ian Mahinmi says Kobe is more arrogant than LeBron. I’m sure he parties with both of them all the time, so if anybody knows, he does.

Not.

]]> By: ahemahem http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49388 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:28:56 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49388 jmessinger, if Kobe hoists the trophy, Ian Mahinmi will be the last thing on his mind.

]]> By: ahemahem http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49387 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:28:01 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49387 chitownjeff, if Kobe saw this guy at a restaurant he’d probably ask him for a menu.

]]> By: mella21 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49386 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:23:42 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49386 Honestly, the lead in about kicking the Lakers while they’re down seems overblown, because the comment, as it was intended, could be VERY benign. Since it’s in print without context, it probably comes off worse….i.e. Noah’s “Hollywood as Hell”.

I remember reading that quote and feeling like “wow, Noah can’t shut up after a loss”? Then I actually saw the video, and he was actually giving the Heat a compliment, but said something completely offhand which the media blew up.

]]> By: thetooloftools http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49382 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:30:55 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49382 This clown isn’t fit to carry Kobe’s jewelry box.

]]> By: goforthanddie http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49374 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:47:30 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49374 1-I don’t like Kobe.
2-Look at Kobe’s fingers.
3-Pretend he’s wearing all his championship rings while you’re looking.
4-When you sparkle like that, you’ve earned your arrogance.

]]> By: russgrant http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49373 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:46:51 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49373 And for the record, Kobe is as arrogant as they come. An ego that’s louder than God’s revolver and twice as shiny! But he has the championship rings to back it up.

]]> By: russgrant http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/06/dallas%e2%80%99-mahinmi-says-kobe-is-nba%e2%80%99s-most-arrogant-player/comment-page-1/#comment-49372 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:42:39 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27600#comment-49372 This should be filed as “I really have nothing to report but I have to justify my paycheck so please suffer through my fluff story”

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