Okay...i can understand the geographic logic. Care to expound on the reason(s) you dislike Kobe?

I hear Kobe-hate/dislike thrown around often, without any explanation. A friend recently admitted that he's hatin' on Kobe simply because he doesn't want to see him surpass Jordan's six rings just yet. Especially since Kobe had a head start.

As a fanboy of the game, i can understand why Kobe was disliked many moons ago, with his me-ism and selfishness. I can also understand the hate stemming from Kobe simply being so good at his role...I guess what i don't understand, is when people cast Kobe hate without a valid explanation. I've witnessed a 13 year veteran seasoned and matured to become a consistent premiere athlete and true leader...his on-court work ethic is undeniably the best in the game.

So to all the Kobe haters...i think it makes for a healthy debate, when you can elongate the specific reasons you dislike Kobe, especially at this point in time.