Clearly, the Clippers are a team that is at the top of Western Conference while the Lakers will be very fortunate to make the playoffs. If the Lakers are going to achieve a spot in the postseason, they will need to make up a reasonable amount of ground after the break.
After the crushing loss, Kobe Bryant was obviously upset. This is to be expected, as a player with Kobe’s drive does not take losing well, particularly when the loss is a blowout at the hands of the crosstown rival.
What was Dwight Howard doing after the game? Apparently, joking around with members of the Clippers. This did not make Kobe happy, assuming he was referring to Dwight in his comments after the game.
As tweeted by Dave McMenamin of Time Warner Cable:
Kobe not naming names, but ... "After we lose by 20 or 30 points, we definitely can’t be laughing and joking around"
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 15, 2013 It is fairly clear that Dwight Howard is never going to have the same personality as Kobe Bryant. Dwight is a fun-loving guy who enjoys joking around and being upbeat. This isn’t to say that Howard can’t be intense on the court. He has proven throughout his career that he is capable of being an impact star, particularly on the defensive end.
Still, Bryant is a unique individual who has that special kind of intensity that is possessed by a select group of athletes. It gives him focus, but it also causes him to never be satisfied.
After the loss, Kobe was upset, and this disgust will fuel him going forward. Dwight is not that way. He is going to deal with the loss by smiling, joking and not letting it get to him. At least, that is the impression that he projects. Is it...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
