... most exclusive nightclubs spending a couple of thousands of dollars on a regular basis, and he is not even the best paid player on his own team. Another example among many is Kobe Bryant from the Los Angeles Lakers who goes to his basketball practices in a helicopter and who will earn $30million next year without even counting his endorsements. This kind of behavior happens ... every player set to themselves and their passion for the sport comes from the very best athletes in the planet. How many kids were inspired by Michael Jordan, ZInedine ZIdane, Kobe Bryant or Lionel Messi? How man...

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... players who can shoot the ball well and have the ability to jump out of the gym, but can they play within the structure in the NBA. It has taken Kobe Bryant three years to figure out what teammates are used for. Before he knew why there were four other players on the floor he used them merely as chess pieces on ... the court. Now that Kobe understands how the game "really" works, his team has a championship ring. "I don't want to put limits on anyone's chance to make a living, but there is a severe adjustment period to the ... ...

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