I've been consistent in my feelings for Kobe Bryant- I don't like him a whole lot...and typically, I think he's tough to believe when he opens his mouth. Whether lying or not, he said some pretty great stuff in an interview with NBC recently recently...And his host, Cris (girl's name) Collinsworth played the role of dickfer.
I wish I would have witnessed the interview first hand instead of reading it because I at least see Kobe's body language and sincerity, but I didn't. By simply reading it, I'd have to say Kobe not being canned. He's not following the faceless media mob that makes sure to tell us at each turn that America is not respected, loved or even liked worldwide (she still is, by the way) with a few exceptions