Bryant having some troubles in La La land
Washington Examiner
06/29/09 7:43 PM EDT
Apparently it wasn't just Shaq that Kobe Bryant did not want to share the spotlight with in Los Angeles. Turns out he's not a big fan of the mayor, either.
According to the Los Angeles Wave newspaper, the parade for the Lakers two weeks ago was held up because of a diva-esque battle between Bryant and Los Angeles's media-hungry mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (better known for dating hot TV anchors in the city).
The parade was delayed an hour because Bryant reportedly did not want the mayor on the same bus as him, loudly saying that he did not like him and that, "I'm not going to let him pimp my popularity!"
Bryant eventually got on the bus, but the mayor -- with the help of some of Bryant's teammates -- snuck on behind him. Later, at the rally, the mayor introduced the players. When he announced Bryant, he extended his hand only to have the Lakers star walk right past him.
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