Curt Schilling scored some courtside tickets for game two of the NBA finals.  These seats were right behind Kobe and the Lakers.  In turn, Schilling heard plenty from Kobe and was surprised by Kobe’s treatment of teammates. 

Every (timeout) he came to the bench p—-ed, and a few of them he went to other guys and yelled about something they weren’t doing, or something they did wrong. No dialog about “hey let’s go, let’s get after it” or whatever. He spent the better part of 3.5 quarters p—ed off and ranting at the non-execution or lack of, of his team.

Watching the other 11 guys, every time out it was high fives and “Hey nice work, let’s get after it” or something to that affect. He walked off the floor, obligatory skin contact on the high five, and sat on the bench stone faced or p—ed off, the whole game.

But as a fan I was watching the whole thing, Kobe, his teammates and then the after effects of conversations. He’d yell at someone, make a point, or send a message, turn and walk away, and more than once the person on the other end would roll eyes or give a “whatever dude” look.

…And this is coming from the guy who bad mouthed managers and teammates while playing in Philly.  And this is the same Schilling who complained his way out of the Phillies organization.  Curt, take a look at yourself, and you’ll see Kobe.  Perhaps your mythical “bloody sock” changed your self image, but besides that, you’re not much different than Kobe Bryant.

Tags: 38Pitches, Boston, Celtics, Curt Schilling, Kobe Bryant, Lakers

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