Cuz I like circular never-ending talking points... Not McGrady level, Kobe had Vince Carter level quit. Where he let up off the accelerator. It was apparent. Only that Kobe smartly didnt say the actually words to media admitting he didnt give it his all like the Florida cousins did. Now I know where this is going..."see it proves Kobe's just a smart heady player over everyone". Well, Kobe got caught cheating, then snitched to police about his all world center teammate doing the same thing, then ran off all world center from the team. And all world coach too, who didnt have kind words to say about him in his book. Kobe really really blew it. But since US is a country of 2nd chances, Kobe used that and got redemption. Good for him, and good for his family.