Kobe continues to conquer critics Or, after losing the ball at the L.A. free-throw line on a fast break, racing back to block Andre Miller's breakaway layup, "the best example of a turn-around play I've ever had," said Tomjanovich, even though the game was well in hand. Has Rudy already forgot about Dream? Does he not remember a center running down and swatting both Kevin Johnson and Rod Strickland on breakways? Come on Rudy, shame on you.
This is typical Tomjanovich player-motivation -- the same amateur psychology that inspired a Vernon Maxwell (veteran), ridiculous praise that lead to out-of-control players/ego (Francis, Mobley), and un-due expectations causing players to question themselves when confronted with the reality of competition at the NBA level (Nachbar). University (Reality Bytes) Blue
