In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes “Kobe Bryant doesn't want the FIBA Americas Championship to be about him. He has consistently tried to deflect attention by saying that he only wants to blend in and be one of the guys. The Los Angeles Lakers' star refuses to spend his time here clarifying his on-again, off-again trade demand earlier this summer for fear of becoming a distraction to the team's goal of qualifying for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.” 科比已经成为美国队实至名归的精神领袖～～～～～～～

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