"Look, we don't get five championships by being sympathetic towards each other and kissing each other's [a--] during the game," Bryant said Wednesday when asked about the Lakers' game against the Thunder next week. "I'm going to demolish him. He understands that. If he switches off on me in the post, there's going to be problems. I'm sure he'll put an elbow right in my back, and that's why we love each other."
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I'm a diehard Celtics fan, but Kobe's sentiments are what sports are all about. I've had my fair share of battles against former teammates in my football days and it always brings out the best in both guys. I'm absolutely going to tune in just to see them battle, I think it's great for the sport and any competitive junkies out there like myself will be in for a treat.
