Hug it out guys

Interesting news out of Los Angeles today. Kobe Bryant, on the heels of his fourth NBA championship, is facing criticism from the media about the legitimacy of his legacy.

“The guy can’t win without Derek Fisher,” one unnamed (and completely made-up) source said. “Until Kobe Bryant wins a title without D-Fish, he’ll never be one of the NBA’s all-time greats. Look at Michael Jordan. Sure, MJ had Scottie Pippen, but he could have beaten teams playing one-on-five, wearing Birkenstocks and snow pants. Without Fish and Phil Jackson, Kobe would be nothing. Just another adulterous 2 guard with a jump shot and some hops.”

When asked what Kobe would have to do in order to climb into the Best Player Ever discussion, the reporter paused, and then answered:

“Win another one with Shaq.”