K_Loaded bro I have to disagree with you. Itýs nothing wrong what Kobe is asking or doing. You and I would have done the same thing. His Airness ran out the Doug Collins, Magic Johnson did the same thing to Paul Westhead(?) and mediocre JKIDD did the same to Byron Scott earlier this year. So I have no sympathy for Zen master, he deserved it. He tried to put down Kobe when he had chances and called many times that it was Shaq team, Kobe is just doing his thing now. Letýs not forget the NBA Logoman was booted out the Lakers by the same Zen Master. About Shaq, he is past his prime. The best thing he can do is look at Showtime Lakers. He should let Kobe run the show like Kareem did to Magic. Shaq was foolish to ask for a contract extension when he had 2 years near $60 Mil contract. Letýs not forget this is the same guy who had a problem with Penny, Brian Hill and Del Harris. He is a malcontent and he will forever be. I would like Kobe to sign with Clippers and move to new arena so they can show the world that the Lakers are not the most favorite team in LA anymore. It was interesting though Kobe met Lakers and Clipper officials in the hotel. I hope no one will come out with rape accusation this time around. :)