Yeah, as God-gifted as Kobe is on the basketball court, I think his greatest talent is being able to seem like an asshole at all times. It really doesn't matter what the guy does. If he's silent, he seems like he's trying to be too cool; if he runs his mouth something stupid comes out; if he tries to be nice, he seems smarmy. It's really kind of amazing.

His little gun show was completely contrived, as was the ridiculous quote about not shaking the tree because a leopard might fall out. Stunning player, though.