What is the media's obsession with Kobe Byrant?

He's a relic of an era where everyone obsessed about the next Jordan. He's not the next Jordan, he's a copycat punk who's obsessed with living up to the hype. Sure, he's having a great season, but believe me, I don't think he's as valuable as people think. He's not worthy of the MVP when it clearly should go to either Kevin Garnett, Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups or someone else. In fact, why argue, Garnett definitely earned it, Paul is definitely second, why give it to that idiot Kobe? Because he plays like Jordan? Whatever. I see what the NBA's priorities are. Why not use that cloning technology and make another Michael if you want him back so bad.

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The media hate Kobe! What are you talking about?!

Kobe is better than Jordan according Phil Jackson!

Jordan has ZERO RINGS without Pippen!

Jordan has ZERO PLAYOFF WINS without Pippen!

Jordan has a LOSING RECORD without Pippen!

Jordan was a product of MEDIA HYPE!

KOBE

5x All-NBA First Team (2006-2007, 2005-2006, 2003-2004, 2002-2003, 2001-2002)

5x All-NBA Defensive First Team (2006-2007, 2005-2006, 2003-2004, 2002-2003, 1999-2000)

2x All-NBA Second Team (2000-2001, 1999-2000)

2x All-NBA Defensive Second team (2001-2002, 2000-2001)

2X NBA Scoring Champion and counting!(2006-2007, 2005-2006)

2007 and 2002 All-Star MVP

3 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES and counting!

81 points on 61% FG in a single game (2nd To Wilt Chamberlain)

65 point on 59% FG in a single game

62 points on 58% FG in just 3 quarters

56 points in just 2 quarters (2nd To Wilt Chamberlain)

ONLY PLAYER TO SCORE 10 50+ POINTS OTHER THAN WILT IN A SINGLE SEASON

13-straight 35+ points (2nd to Chamberlain)

9-straight 40+ points (2nd to Chamberlain)

4-straight 50+ points (2nd to Chamberlain)

4-straight 45+ points (2nd to Chamberlain)

Lakers holder with most total points in a single season!

27 40+ points in a single season (Lakers record holder)

62-straight FT without a miss (Lakers record holder)

12 3-point shot in a single game (12 out of 18, tied with Marshall)

9-straight 3-point shot without a miss (tied with Sprewell)

Youngest player to score 14,000, 15,000, 16,000, 17,000, 18,000, 19,000 and 20,000 points!

Averaged at least 25 points per game, 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists in the last 8 years!

35.4 points per game (8th in NBA history), 5.3 Rebounds, 4.5 Assists and 1.8 Steals (9th in NBA)

FUTURE HALL OF FAMER

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Just another pissed off Laker hater! The numbers don't lie, look at his stats...25 points per game career average 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists for his career and he's played close to 900 games and he's not even 30 years old yet. Plus his first two years in LA, he played sparingly (less than 15 minutes per game). We all know he is the games most prolific scorer, but his defense is something that's not talked about enough because of how great his offensive game is. Also, nutrition, athleticism, and sports science have improved the quality of athletes since Jordan's era. Guys like Craig Ehlo were guarding Jordan. Look at the athletes that guard Kobe?
Luna, i bet you just read one article about kobe, which is positive issue..,
It seems like your obsessed with him also for even asking a question like this. Kobe is in the conversation, but CP3 should and probably will get it. KG is on a team where pierce could get consideration also.
I so agree with you. he is much over rated, over hyped, over glorified, and gets way too much print. He is NOT MVP material. The media makes him out to be a martyr or something, and that he deserves the award. MVP is most valuable to hsi team. Was he MVP when Lakers had won just 40 games? What si the difference from that season and this? I will tell you. It sure isnt due to Kobe. He was and is The Lakers, regrettably. His team, supporting cast this season, if anything shoudl be MVP, for putting up with his nonsense, and finally getting touches. That is why they won all these agmes, not cause of him, cause then Lakers woudl win 60 every season. The media over plays everything regarding him, and that is why he will get the award, not cause he deserves it. As for playing like Jordan, hes far from it, All KObe does and can do is score and score and score. No defense, cant play all sides of the ball, and is completely selfish. OK I had enough speaking about that creep. Peace.
If you knew anything you would know that the media hates Kobe you stupid dumbass piece of ****!

Many writers are writing articles saying that no matter what he does something will stop Kobe from getting the MVP because he is hated by too many writers/Media.

Saying that he will never get MVP simply because he is Kobe Bryant and a "bad" image for the NBA.
It's not that the media think he is worthy is more that they just figure he is due from his contribution to the league. Whether you like him or not if you weren't to give this guys an MVP for his entire career would be a travesty. Not saying its fair, but it just kind of proves that the NBA MVP award is nothing more than a popularity contest.

When two of your main arguements are 1.) well those others guys are really young they will definitely get more (WIlliams, Paul, Lebron) . . . . or 2.) He's already won an MVP (Garnett) can you really expect anything more?
Who is KOBE BYRANT? There is no BYRANT in the NBA.
He's the closest to Jordan, cause he wants to be like him. And people need to stop saying "OMG this guy going to be the next michael jordan" No one will be, that's what they say about Vince and now Vince is Vince probably the best dunker, not as the next michael jordan anymore.
I'm sorry. I must have read what you said incorrectly. You just said the media is obsessed with kobe bryant. What shows have you been watching? Every other lepussy dunk is on the highlight reel. They media hails him as the second coming of Jesus. Kobe might not win MVP because the media is not obsessed with him. You are too stupid to even live if you think like you wrote.
Thank you! But why did you put Chauncy over LeBron in that list? I know Chauncy's good but LeBron has to be over him in MVP discussion.

Well said my friend!
Because he's the closest thing to Jordan. Not nearly as good but closest. Can't argue it, man. He's a freak. lol
The media Obsessed with who ...Kobe ..??? the media and Kobe ..you kidding me ..Dude they are in love with cp3 and bron and kg ... KG since the tranin camp ..bron is always the golden child ..and cp3 they fallen in love with him since the all star break ...and you are telling me they are obsessed with Kobe ..you barley know what Ur talkin about !
Correction LeHYPE - Jordan has ONE playoff win without Pippen. LMFAO!!!
Kobe Sucks in Media, because he SUCKS! off the court and on.