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Stephen A. Smith Says He Disagrees With The Lakers Postponing Their Game Following The Death Of Kobe Bryant

Nico Martinez
Jan 28, 2020
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The NBA world was electrified with grief upon hearing the news of Kobe Bryant’s death. After 20 years of stardom in Los Angeles, Kobe was making a name for himself in his post-basketball life as a businessman, mentor, and (most importantly) as a Father.

To the Lakers organization, in particular, he was a lifeline. Even after his amazing 20-year career with them, Bryant was someone who the Lakers looked to for guidance. He was family, really. So when the team elected to postpone Tuesday’s game against the Clippers, nobody was really all that surprised.

But if you ask Stephen A. Smith, it’s a decision he respectfully disagrees with.

"Totally respect where the NBA, the Lakers organization and everybody is coming from. I just respectfully disagree with the decision."

– @stephenasmith on the NBA postponing Tuesday's Clippers-Lakers game pic.twitter.com/yj8kC5z2XC

— First Take (@FirstTake) January 28, 2020

In Smith’s eyes, the Lakers canceling their game is not something Kobe would have wanted. In that respect, he may be right. But is it really fair to the players and staff to make them play in light of such severe circumstances? To say their mourning would make it tough to perform might be an understatement.

Nonetheless, regardless of Stephen A.’s objections, it’s a done deal and the organization has some more time to gather themselves before they take the court again.

As a 5x Champion, sure-fire Hall of Famer, and 4th All-Time leading scorer, Kobe will obviously go down as one of the greatest players the league has ever known.

But he was so much more than that. As he made abundantly clear in his years after retirement, his impact stretches well beyond the basketball court. He was a friend, a businessman, a coach, a mentor, an artist, a husband, and a father.

Clearly, he will be sorely missed.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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