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Kobe almost literally burst into flames today, scoring 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in a 122-104 Lakers win. Bested only by Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962, it was the second highest individual scoring performance in NBA history. Here is the new individual scoring top ten list:
1. Wilt Chamberlain, Phi. March 2, 1962 vs. N.Y. 100Big ups to Kobe for a truly remarkable perforance. Since the 100-point record will never be broken, he's now the one to beat.
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A.L. Jan. 22, 2006 vs. TOR 81
3. Wilt Chamberlain, Phi. Dec. 8, 1961 (3OT) vs. L.A.L. 78
4. Wilt Chamberlain, Phi. Jan. 13, 1962 vs. Chi. 73
5. Wilt Chamberlain, S.F. Nov. 16, 1962 vs. N.Y. 73
6. David Thompson, Den. April 9, 1978 vs. Det. 73
7. Wilt Chamberlain, S.F. Nov. 3, 1962 vs. L.A.L. 72
8. Elgin Baylor, L.A.L. Nov. 15, 1960 vs. N.Y. 71
9. David Robinson, S.A. April 24, 1994 vs. L.A.C. 71
10. Wilt Chamberlain, S.F. March 10, 1963 vs. Syr. 70
The criminal case against Kobe Bryant was dropped today after the accuser refused to testify in the criminal proceedings. This of course does not mean that Kobe is done, there's still a big dollar civil lawsuit that the victim has filed against Bryant. Ultimately, the civil case is what this whole thing was about it seems.
Kobe Bryant's defense attorney called the discovery of another man's semen and pubic hairs in the victim's panties compelling evidence of Kobe's innocence. Pamela Mackey wasted no time getting Detective Doug Winters to say that the yellow underwear the woman wore to her rape exam at a hospital the next day contained sperm from another man, along with Caucasian pubic hair. Legal experts say that the preliminary hearing has been a disaster for the prosecution. The judge will rule by Monday as to whether Bryant will have to face trial in the rape case. Stay tuned.
In today's preliminary hearing, a detective recounted the details of the case as described by the accuser. The details according to the story are as follows:
The Los Angeles Lakers star was joined by the 19-year-old woman on a tour of a resort where she worked, and the two ended up in his hotel suite, the detective said. After some consensual kissing, Bryant asked the woman to show him a tattoo on her back.
When she turned around, Bryant grabbed her by the neck, controlling her movements and preventing her from leaving, pulled up her skirt and raped her against a chair. She told investigators she told Bryant "no" at least twice, before bursting into tears as the five-minute attack went on.
During and after the attack Bryant kept asking, "You are not going to tell anyone, right?" She said she agreed at one point. "She said the reason she told him 'no' was for fear of...she didn't want him to commit more physical harm to her."
The accuser told the detective that she tried to pry Bryant's fingers away, and he stopped. Bryant then told her to clean up and leave, and asked her not to tell anyone, the detective said in his testimony.
Before she left his room, Bryant told her that she needed to kneel down and kiss his penis, the accuser said, according to the detective. She did that because she was scared of Bryant, and he warned her several times not to tell anyone, the detective said, according to her. The accuser said she then went down and told the bellman her story.
It's amazing that Kobe Bryant's attorneys agreed to the preliminary hearing knowing that the details of the case would become public. Legal experts speculate that the legal team wants to cross-examine the witnesses. I just wonder when we'll hear Kobe's side of the story.
The Los Angeles Lakers star was joined by the 19-year-old woman on a tour of a resort where she worked, and the two ended up in his hotel suite, the detective said. After some consensual kissing, Bryant asked the woman to show him a tattoo on her back.
When she turned around, Bryant grabbed her by the neck, controlling her movements and preventing her from leaving, pulled up her skirt and raped her against a chair. She told investigators she told Bryant "no" at least twice, before bursting into tears as the five-minute attack went on.
During and after the attack Bryant kept asking, "You are not going to tell anyone, right?" She said she agreed at one point. "She said the reason she told him 'no' was for fear of...she didn't want him to commit more physical harm to her."
The accuser told the detective that she tried to pry Bryant's fingers away, and he stopped. Bryant then told her to clean up and leave, and asked her not to tell anyone, the detective said in his testimony.
Before she left his room, Bryant told her that she needed to kneel down and kiss his penis, the accuser said, according to the detective. She did that because she was scared of Bryant, and he warned her several times not to tell anyone, the detective said, according to her. The accuser said she then went down and told the bellman her story.
It's amazing that Kobe Bryant's attorneys agreed to the preliminary hearing knowing that the details of the case would become public. Legal experts speculate that the legal team wants to cross-examine the witnesses. I just wonder when we'll hear Kobe's side of the story.
A story today reports that the Vail Daily newspaper cites sources that say Katelyn Kristine Faber (also seen as Kaitlyn Kristine Faber) went to Kobe Bryant's room and started fooling around with him consensually. After a few minutes of this, Kobe reportedly would not allow her to leave and forced her into sex. Additionally, law enforcement sources cited that Faber suffered physical trauma in the vaginal area from the incident. This "physical trauma" evidence would have to be some pretty big bruises for it to even be relevant. Hell, even conservative sex can cause both participants to bruise, if done passionately. However, if these are big bruises, I don't think the "she wanted it rough" defense will fly.
Some guys feel guilty and buy some roses or chocolates for their wives. Kobe Bryant reportedly bought his wife a $4 million purple diamond ring to try and make up for the sexual indiscretion that has gotten him in big trouble. I seriously doubt that Vanessa Bryant is going to stick it out with Kobe. Especially, since this whole incident is turning into an OJ-style media circus.
According to the Kobewatch.org web site, Kobe's accuser is a 19-year-old girl by the name of Katelyn Kristine Faber (also seen as Kaitlyn Kristine Faber) from Eagle, Colorado.
The girl pictured seems innocent enough, but we all know that looks can be deceiving. Just yesterday, a story was reported by the Orange County Register in which a friend stated that this girl overdosed on drugs a few months ago. Apparently the overdose occured after a fight with her boyfriend, which may or may not be the goober in the pictures with her.
Bottom line, she looks innocent, but so did Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, and she cooked Michael Douglass' rabbit! Anyway, whether or not the assault story is really true, this girl's life is going to be turned completely upside down. Big ups to Lisa Gabaldon for sending me the link.
Update (7/24/2003): According to MSNBC, the girl(s) pictured on the linked site may not be Kobe's accuser. I guess we'll find out what she looks like soon enough, since I heard The Globe tabloid just published her picture.
The girl pictured seems innocent enough, but we all know that looks can be deceiving. Just yesterday, a story was reported by the Orange County Register in which a friend stated that this girl overdosed on drugs a few months ago. Apparently the overdose occured after a fight with her boyfriend, which may or may not be the goober in the pictures with her.
Bottom line, she looks innocent, but so did Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, and she cooked Michael Douglass' rabbit! Anyway, whether or not the assault story is really true, this girl's life is going to be turned completely upside down. Big ups to Lisa Gabaldon for sending me the link.
Update (7/24/2003): According to MSNBC, the girl(s) pictured on the linked site may not be Kobe's accuser. I guess we'll find out what she looks like soon enough, since I heard The Globe tabloid just published her picture.
Kobe's accuser allegedly took a drug overdose a few months ago after a dispute with an ex-boyfriend, according to a story published in the Orange County Register today. This may be a boost to Kobe's defense, since it proves that the accuser is emotionally unstable and a little crazy.
Kobe was officially charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in a case that will most certainly tarnish his perfect career. If convicted of the felony assault charge, Bryant faces probation to life imprisonment. Kobe has admitted to adultery, but denied the assault charges in a press release and in a press conference that was held this evening.
I personally believe, as I have from the beginning, that the girl in the case was a willing participant in the encounter. I don't know of many women that would pass up the chance at knockin' boots with Kobe. I don't believe that there was any force or coersion involved. This girl is trying to gain fame and is looking for the possibility of a Vegas-style civil jackpot at Kobe's expense.
This is bad news for the Lakers, since they will now have to deal with the possibility of having Kobe not be in the starting lineup for all or part of the regular season--let's see what happens.
I personally believe, as I have from the beginning, that the girl in the case was a willing participant in the encounter. I don't know of many women that would pass up the chance at knockin' boots with Kobe. I don't believe that there was any force or coersion involved. This girl is trying to gain fame and is looking for the possibility of a Vegas-style civil jackpot at Kobe's expense.
This is bad news for the Lakers, since they will now have to deal with the possibility of having Kobe not be in the starting lineup for all or part of the regular season--let's see what happens.
Kobe Bryant turned himself into police and posted a $25,000 bond on a felony count of sexual assault in Colorado today. Allegedly, Kobe sexually assaulted a young woman in a hotel room near Vail, Colorado a week ago. Damn, that's one hell of an allegation!
Kobe is the last person I would expect to see in this type of scandal. Maybe I am naive and the public persona is all a carefully crafted illusion. Has he pulled the wool over on all of us? What the hell was he doing with a woman who wasn't his wife in a hotel room!? Well, maybe I have an idea, but surely not Kobe! He's a new father, happily married, a decent guy, right!? I am so confused.
I don't know if this whole thing is true, and it's probably too early to tell. However, when I start hearing words like "physical evidence" it seems this may not be a simple case of "she said, he said." Bottom line, for the sake of Kobe, the Lakers, and the sport of basketball, I sure hope this brouhaha is all a really big misunderstanding.
Kobe is the last person I would expect to see in this type of scandal. Maybe I am naive and the public persona is all a carefully crafted illusion. Has he pulled the wool over on all of us? What the hell was he doing with a woman who wasn't his wife in a hotel room!? Well, maybe I have an idea, but surely not Kobe! He's a new father, happily married, a decent guy, right!? I am so confused.
I don't know if this whole thing is true, and it's probably too early to tell. However, when I start hearing words like "physical evidence" it seems this may not be a simple case of "she said, he said." Bottom line, for the sake of Kobe, the Lakers, and the sport of basketball, I sure hope this brouhaha is all a really big misunderstanding.
Phil Jackson did not coach the Lakers today and was recovering from an emergency angioplasty he had yesterday. Lakers fans breathe a collective sigh of relief, since it appears that Phil Jackson dodged a potential heart attack by having the procedure.
The Lakers were notably inspired by the absence of their leader and played solidly to tie the series with the Spurs 2-2. This now becomes a best-of-three series with Tim Duncan and his squad. The Lakers seemed flat for the first half of this game, but came back from a 16-point deficit in the second quarter to win by four points. Fourth quarter heroics from both Kobe and Shaq were the reason for todays win. If the Lakers win the next game in San Antonio, they may have enough momentum to close it out at the Staples Center in game six. Good luck Lakers!
The Lakers were notably inspired by the absence of their leader and played solidly to tie the series with the Spurs 2-2. This now becomes a best-of-three series with Tim Duncan and his squad. The Lakers seemed flat for the first half of this game, but came back from a 16-point deficit in the second quarter to win by four points. Fourth quarter heroics from both Kobe and Shaq were the reason for todays win. If the Lakers win the next game in San Antonio, they may have enough momentum to close it out at the Staples Center in game six. Good luck Lakers!
Kobe dropped another 40 on the Jazz last night and continues his amazing run. He has scored 40 or more points in seven straight games and has at least 35 in his last 11. Fuck Mike, I wanna be like Kobe.
Kobe Bryant made it rain tonight--rain three-pointers that is. In a victory over the Seattle Supersonics, Kobe made nine straight from three-point range. He went on to break the NBA single game record with twelve from downtown and finished the night with 45 points.
The Lakers could be back on track, since they didn't suck tonight. If they win three in a row, I may actually be able to wear my jersey again in public. However, if they miss the playoffs, I will hold a ceremony in the back yard and burn it. That's a promise.
The Lakers could be back on track, since they didn't suck tonight. If they win three in a row, I may actually be able to wear my jersey again in public. However, if they miss the playoffs, I will hold a ceremony in the back yard and burn it. That's a promise.
