How do you get respect in the NBA? It’s quite simple. According to Kobe Bryant, you have to smack opponents early on in your career.
That is what the LA Lakers player has advised Blake Griffin to do to earn the respect of his NBA colleagues: the Clippers star has endured violent attacks in recent weeks and Kobe Bryant thinks he’s just too nice. Considering Ron Artest’s recent elbow attack on James Harden.
We’re not sure that NBA commissioner David Stern is thrilled with his recommendation.