IMO Kobe has a bad temper and when things aren't going his way he can become a "dirty" player. As for what you said about it being a dig deal had it been AI or Artest, ya think?? Kobe was ACCUSED of rape, AI and Artest ARE thugs. At least Kobe can present himself in a professional manner and is well spoken, with all due respect I think Artest is borderline retarded.