<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Just 7 inches in size, Kobe Bryant could be taking a first step toward regaining his stature in corporate America. Bryant will be one of five Lakers players featured in a set of Carl's Jr. bobblehead dolls that go on sale beginning March 16. In addition, sales of Bryant's No. 8 jersey have shown signs of rebounding in recent weeks. The bobblehead promotion was reported in Tuesday's SportsBusiness Daily, which billed it as the first test of Bryant's endorsement appeal since he was accused of sexual assault in July 2003. The charge was dropped Sept. 1, and Bryant settled the civil suit brought by his accuser last week. "We've already talked to a couple of people about it, but we're not hearing a lot of negativity," said Renae Scott, Carl's Jr. vice president of field marketing and media. "He's such an integral part of the Lakers and he's still a fan favorite." Bryant's endorsement deal with McDonald's was not renewed after it expired in 2003. Although Carl's Jr. is a Lakers sponsor, the fast-food chain has no plans for a larger commercial agreement with Bryant, Scott said.</div> Source
Its good to see Kobe get back some of his positive image. He will be back as one of the top marketing players in the league, it will just take time.
They're going to have other Lakers players too, not just Kobe supposedly. It's going to be $4.99 with a purchase of one of their meals. It's also worth nothing, Carls Jr. is the same chain that had a series of commericials with Dennis Rodman, so I don't think this Kobe thing is too big a concern for them
i still dont think he is innocent but you know, look at Ray Lewis.. image is great now so it doesn't matter. america forgives n forgets. its all good
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Da_Future_2k5:</div><div class="quote_post">i still dont think he is innocent but you know, look at Ray Lewis.. image is great now so it doesn't matter. america forgives n forgets. its all good</div> Are you serious?? Hey buddy this is america and your innocent until proven guilty.(even tough we all know he didnt do it, Any sane person would). Oh yha and by the way do you see Kobe cussing out his coach??? And on top of that hes guilty of it. I'm not saying its anytihng big or very bad he did. But you know we all know he did it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TheNextJordan8:</div><div class="quote_post">Are you serious?? Hey buddy this is america and your innocent until proven guilty.(even tough we all know he didnt do it, Any sane person would). Oh yha and by the way do you see Kobe cussing out his coach??? And on top of that hes guilty of it. I'm not saying its anytihng big or very bad he did. But you know we all know he did it. </div> Why are you attacking him? Me and him have a lot of differences, BUT, I don't attack him for his opinion. There are a lot of people who think Kobe did it, just because he got off from the charge doesn't mean he is innocent..only Kobe, White girl, and God know what happened that night, and it will always be like that. Also, Cussing out coaches and committing adultery, possibly rape are on two different levels...just don't accuse him, I don't want a flame war to start here. Everyone has their own opinions, let him have his.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Kobe 8 Ball:</div><div class="quote_post">Why are you attacking him? Me and him have a lot of differences, BUT, I don't attack him for his opinion. There are a lot of people who think Kobe did it, just because he got off from the charge doesn't mean he is innocent..only Kobe, White girl, and God know what happened that night, and it will always be like that. Also, Cussing out coaches and committing adultery, possibly rape are on two different levels...just don't accuse him, I don't want a flame war to start here. Everyone has their own opinions, let him have his.</div> I'm not attacking, Just stating my opinion of the situation.
Reguardless of if he did it or if he didnt....its irrelevant now in the game of basketball....kobe has a new judge and new jury....its called the NBA fans and even his own fans. WIN GAMES thats the only way to do it now. Im from baltimore and as for ray lewis....nothing on the planet like when ray lew comes out on that feild...NOTHING. Kobe will be aight, as long as he continues to be Kobe...sorry folks, only one kobe and he happens to be one of the greatest players you'll ever see....regaurdless what happend in colorodo...last time i checked, he owns the state of colorodo on court and now in court....end of discussion.
LETS NOT TURN THIS INTO A COURT CASE DISCUSSION, WE HAVE HAD PLENTY IN THE PAST..IT ONLY OPENS UP ROOM FOR BAITING AND INSULTING OTHER MEMBERS.
^^^ Agreed. LA just defeated the MAV's in Dallas....so lets discuss the New win streak our boys are gonna post LA reclaims the 8th seed...
