Kobe and I, For Your Entertainment
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Comment from Taffspride
Well written and entertaining Mikey. Although I am not an avid fan of basket ball, I do enjoy watching it.
Your play by play commentary was fun to read, and I could almost imagine I was right there watching it. Although I would doubt that I would have been jumping up and down like you. The only sport that still has me doing that even to this day (even as old as I am) is rugby, and then only if Wales is playing, and winning.
Thanks for sharing those exciting moments with us. I enjoyed the way you brought the reader along with you.
Iechyd da
Ann
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Well written and entertaining Mikey. Although I am not an avid fan of basket ball, I do enjoy watching it.
Your play by play commentary was fun to read, and I could almost imagine I was right there watching it. Although I would doubt that I would have been jumping up and down like you. The only sport that still has me doing that even to this day (even as old as I am) is rugby, and then only if Wales is playing, and winning.
Thanks for sharing those exciting moments with us. I enjoyed the way you brought the reader along with you.
Iechyd da
Ann
Comment Written 15-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Thanks so much, Ann. Rugby looks like the best fun to watch. You know the thrill then when it's your HOME team! Wow, was this ever fun to write knowing that every word of it was true. I don't do much jumping up and down these days, but THIS called for it. LOL mikey
Comment from boxergirl
Here's a sixer for you Mikey! What can I say...I'm a sport's fanatic and You did a superb job with this play by play action. It took me back to the glory days of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. I'm sure Kobe will join them as one of the greats of all time. :-)
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Here's a sixer for you Mikey! What can I say...I'm a sport's fanatic and You did a superb job with this play by play action. It took me back to the glory days of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. I'm sure Kobe will join them as one of the greats of all time. :-)
Comment Written 15-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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I couldn't believe it as I watched it. I too remember those days and even a bit further back with West, Baylor and Chamberlain etc. Yep, he's in the club for certain. Thanks so much. Truly a blast to write. :)) mikey
Comment from Gloria ....
Well no wonder Kobe got so many shots in the basket. By the looks of the picture it's not even very far over his head. ;-)
This milestone and historic event in the life of Kobe is practically ALL about ME! YES, don't you just love it when things turn out that way? You have such a positive attitude Mikey. I think it's one of your finer attributes and with Kobe on your side who can lose?
Love the conversational style of your write. I felt I was right there with you, shouting MORE!
I love a happy ending and this is indeed a happy ending. It must be so tense knowing it could go either way though.
A brilliant piece all around my dear and I love it!
Gloria
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Well no wonder Kobe got so many shots in the basket. By the looks of the picture it's not even very far over his head. ;-)
This milestone and historic event in the life of Kobe is practically ALL about ME! YES, don't you just love it when things turn out that way? You have such a positive attitude Mikey. I think it's one of your finer attributes and with Kobe on your side who can lose?
Love the conversational style of your write. I felt I was right there with you, shouting MORE!
I love a happy ending and this is indeed a happy ending. It must be so tense knowing it could go either way though.
A brilliant piece all around my dear and I love it!
Gloria
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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I'm not one to get all jazzed over these types of things, concerts, sporting events etc. It takes Bette Midler OR something off the charts like this to get me going. This was amazing to see. If it wasn't true this story would be absurd. I'm so pleased I got away with blathering a bunch of opening tangents and then just pouring out the way I saw it and felt it. I really am happy you liked this. Thanks. :)) mikey
Comment from ciliverde
Awesome, GO Lakers!!! Amazing sports reporting, improved by tangents (I'm not a big sports fan) and yes it is practically ALL about you. I mean, these sports guys aren't heroes without their fans, are they? Nope! What a great exit, seriously - this guy rocks (yes, I mean you...and Kobe too, I guess). Didn't he write a long ode to basketball? He's one of us!
Loved this :)
Carol
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Awesome, GO Lakers!!! Amazing sports reporting, improved by tangents (I'm not a big sports fan) and yes it is practically ALL about you. I mean, these sports guys aren't heroes without their fans, are they? Nope! What a great exit, seriously - this guy rocks (yes, I mean you...and Kobe too, I guess). Didn't he write a long ode to basketball? He's one of us!
Loved this :)
Carol
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Yes. His next endeavor is STORY TELLING. For real. He's into it. This was a great deal of fun to write. He went out as I told him to and gave me something to write about. Piece of cake.
Thanks for mentioning my lovely tangents. LOL No one paid any attention. Ha! mikey
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Mike :)
Let me begin by saying that I hate sports. But we are friends so I made myself read your sports commentary. Boy was I lucky!
Kobe Bryant, of course I've heard of him. He is an amazing player, or so I heard. But I didn't know he was retiring, or how awesome he is.
You made sports fun and exciting, and that coming from a gypsy like me it's saying a lot.
I like the ending the best.. ......Jordan Clarkson near the opponent's basket. It looks as though Kobe is just throwing the ball away as he heaves it down the court. It lands right in the hands of Clarkson who slams it into the basket sealing the victory. *****The outgoing leader has passed the torch to the next generation.**** I particularly like this line. This is a HUGE deal! I had no clue it was such a historical event. I am not a fan, but I think had I been there watching the game I would be in tears of joy and awe for the man. The black mamba.
I could not tell if it was all your fantasy or history, so I checked, and sure enough, it is all true!
You could get a job as a 'sports game announcer'. You are very good at describing what is going on on the court. Good job! "My Irish Sports Announcer Who Has Fantasies About the Black Mamba But Is Not Gay and Converts Spanish Gypsies Nonbelievers to Lakers' Fans."
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Hello, Mike :)
Let me begin by saying that I hate sports. But we are friends so I made myself read your sports commentary. Boy was I lucky!
Kobe Bryant, of course I've heard of him. He is an amazing player, or so I heard. But I didn't know he was retiring, or how awesome he is.
You made sports fun and exciting, and that coming from a gypsy like me it's saying a lot.
I like the ending the best.. ......Jordan Clarkson near the opponent's basket. It looks as though Kobe is just throwing the ball away as he heaves it down the court. It lands right in the hands of Clarkson who slams it into the basket sealing the victory. *****The outgoing leader has passed the torch to the next generation.**** I particularly like this line. This is a HUGE deal! I had no clue it was such a historical event. I am not a fan, but I think had I been there watching the game I would be in tears of joy and awe for the man. The black mamba.
I could not tell if it was all your fantasy or history, so I checked, and sure enough, it is all true!
You could get a job as a 'sports game announcer'. You are very good at describing what is going on on the court. Good job! "My Irish Sports Announcer Who Has Fantasies About the Black Mamba But Is Not Gay and Converts Spanish Gypsies Nonbelievers to Lakers' Fans."
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Wow. Love my title. LOL
I'm not one to jump up and down over sports either to be honest. But this, yep, pretty exciting. I let Kobe do all the work and I just wrote it down. It was pretty awesome. It was beyond sports and just became humanity at its best. Inspiring. Thanks so much, Gypsy Didn't Think She Liked Basketball Until Straight Mikey Laid the Smackdown on Kobe's Final Game Queen, mikey Irish Hugs in those basketball tights. LOL
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LOL ""Gypsy Didn't Think She Liked Basketball Until Straight Mikey Laid the Smackdown on Kobe's Final Game Queen"", That is a big ass title. I love it!!!
Thank you, my Irish Straight Mikey LoL
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LMAO..... I just got the ""in those basketball tights"" reference. I am a little slow tonight. That is precious. I can't stop laughing....
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Wow! Great sports reporting, Mikey. I read about his sixty points online, but you bring the excitement to life. What a way to go out in glory! :)
See how us men think? This milestone and historic event in the life of Kobe is practically ALL about ME! <-- I lovvvve these lines! LOL!
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Wow! Great sports reporting, Mikey. I read about his sixty points online, but you bring the excitement to life. What a way to go out in glory! :)
See how us men think? This milestone and historic event in the life of Kobe is practically ALL about ME! <-- I lovvvve these lines! LOL!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Yep, we really lit up the scoreboard, Me and Kobe. LOL
I love it when they write the story for me, yes?
An easy write. I'm so pleased you enjoyed. Thanks a bunch. mikey
Comment from patcelaw
Michael, I am a Lakers fan and love your story. Kobe is an amazing story. I don't have a TV so didn't see the game, but I would have been cheering too, if I had been watching. Patricia
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Michael, I am a Lakers fan and love your story. Kobe is an amazing story. I don't have a TV so didn't see the game, but I would have been cheering too, if I had been watching. Patricia
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Well, Patricia, I'm not exaggerating even a little bit. He went out and did it and I just wrote it down. AMAZING! Thanks so much. mikey
Comment from reconciled
swiiish....rimless.....cool as can be Kirk Gibson grand slammin'me...I mean history.....-smile- Hello Cahill. Wonderful stuff had my heat racing and feet hopping in socks.
you should send this to sports illustrated....you get in there you got it made man...you see the centerfold of benefits...haha. great read. love Michael
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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swiiish....rimless.....cool as can be Kirk Gibson grand slammin'me...I mean history.....-smile- Hello Cahill. Wonderful stuff had my heat racing and feet hopping in socks.
you should send this to sports illustrated....you get in there you got it made man...you see the centerfold of benefits...haha. great read. love Michael
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Hey, Michael. Well, you've got Tim Duncan coming up one of these days if he ever slows down. LOL
I saw Kirk's homer too. Another hometown boy. Love it when these guys make this writing thing easy for me. HA! Thanks so much. Maybe I will send this somewhere. I don't know what I'll tell the ladies if I'm a success though, the starving artist bit works so well .... WHHHOOOOOO HOOOOOO, love you, mikey
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Mikey...
= Hmmm ... who knew 'The Man' would retire?
= I figured he go on a bit longer.
= Fun story. I got a kick out of it. (*<*)
=::= A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside Down! =::=
Jacqueline M Franklin (*_*)
=::= Feel free to visit my profile on Amazon.com =::=
amazon.com/author/jacquelinefranklin
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Hi, Mikey...
= Hmmm ... who knew 'The Man' would retire?
= I figured he go on a bit longer.
= Fun story. I got a kick out of it. (*<*)
=::= A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside Down! =::=
Jacqueline M Franklin (*_*)
=::= Feel free to visit my profile on Amazon.com =::=
amazon.com/author/jacquelinefranklin
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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He went out in the best way possible. It sure made for an easy write. LOL Thanks a bunch, mikey
Love your Amazon site. I'm going to have to let loose some cash I see. :))
Comment from Ima L. Ami
This is so exciting and well written that I was sitting on the edge of my seat as I read it. At first I thought it was auspicious, but that stands corrected :) Great writing Mikey! Keep 'em coming!
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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This is so exciting and well written that I was sitting on the edge of my seat as I read it. At first I thought it was auspicious, but that stands corrected :) Great writing Mikey! Keep 'em coming!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2016
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Thanks a million, Suzanne
I wish someone like Kobe would do something like this more often. It would sure make writing a lot easier. LOL
I'm so thrilled you enjoyed. ME TOO. mikey