The Occasional Observer

I title this: "Yet Another Reason why the NBA Sucks". Alternate title: "Why I'm Still Glad I Stopped Watching the NBA 7 Years Ago".

Hours after Kobe Bryant asked for a trade on Stephen A. Smith's radio show, he backed off after talking to Phil Jackson and told Dan Patrick he wants to be a Laker for life.

Seriously, Kobe, grow a set. Man up and either stick with your original decision, or don't issue such strong positions if you don't have the sack to stick with them.