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Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa filed for divorce last winter after claiming that the two's differences were irreconcilable, but the two eventually rekindled their union and appear to be on good terms. And, after a tough initial run together that featured an infamous bout of public infidelity, it appears as if Vanessa's good terms are going to be on her terms. She wants rings, she'll have you know. Don't bother even leaving the house if you're not going to come back with one.

From a New York Magazine transcription from Sports on Earth's Nicki Jhabvala, as tipped off to us byThe Basketball Jones:

"I certainly would not want to be married to somebody that can't win championships. If you're sacrificing time away from my family and myself for the benefit of winning championships, then winning a championship should happen every single year."

Perhaps someone should tell Vanessa Bryant that showcasing a good work ethic that sometimes leaves you away from the home for long stretches doesn't always lead to championships. It just means you're probably going to be good at your job.

Here is where you can go into the, "perhaps if Vanessa Bryant had a job …"-territory, but don't. She's raising two daughters, which is a full time gig that is to be respected. We should just ask that she choose her words more carefully, I suppose. She entered into a union with Bryant knowing full well that NBA players spend half a season on the road, and that stars of Bryant's caliber spend untold days and weeks overseas fulfilling sponsorship duties. You know, all the stuff that leads to all those houses and all those cars and even helicopters; things that sometimes only lead to a 45-win rec...s per game. Kobe can shoot a thousand jumpers every summer afternoon, but it's not going to mean much if he still has to team up with Smush Parker in the fall.

It's easy to understand what Vanessa is getting at, but she can't have it both ways here. It's true that Kobe Bryant's work ethic might be unmatched amongst NBA players, but it's a gig that keeps you away from home regardless of championship potential. Add in the fact that this is a team game and that no star (no matter how great, or how many hours put in) can win a championship just about by himself, and you're left with a pretty silly statement.

We can't say we're especially looking forward to reading the rest of this interview when the New York Magazine hits the newsstands.

Wow...what a lady.

She has a point.

Anybody that goes to work everyday sacrifices their family in more ways than one. We are away from home much more than we would like.

This woman needs a dose of reality! Kobe should just leave her ass and stay single for a very long time.

She's just in it for the money anyway. Always has been. Her statement isn't shocking to me at all.

LOL they deserve each other

I'm sure this comment is taking out of context.

That being said, that is the most selfish statement I have heard and the kind of thinking that drives me crazy. No empathy to the spouse went into that statement.

I hate Kobe, but let's just be clear, he's sacrificing to provide for his family, not just to win championships.

That's code she's got someone else with a wallet so she can walk away now. My guess a championship winner.

TD3 said:

TD, Girlie, I think this all pretty much goes back to what you said on the other athlete's wife thread (Ochocinco) about selling your soul to the devil. Forget marrying to love honor and cherish: apparently a b**** betta bring home some rings if they don't want to be hit in the pocket with divorce.

NDRU said:

I hate Kobe, but let's just be clear, he's sacrificing to provide for his family, not just to win championships.

I think Kobe is sacrificing to win championships. He wants to be at the top. IMHO, he'd do this with or without a family. Thing is, championship or not he brings home more than enough money to provide for his family. He brings home more than enough money that if Vanessa and the kids miss him, they can do something about it.

Taken out of context or not, she sounds like a gold digger.

Sure she's just in it for the money otherwise she probably would've left a long time ago, but it does beg the question; Why do people with careers like Kobe start families to begin with?

Others:

Policemen

Navy Seals

Career Military

Travelling Salesmen

Rock stars

In other words anything that keeps you away from home for most of the year or anything where your life is in danger on a daily bases.

CynicKill said:

Sure she's just in it for the money otherwise she probably would've left a long time ago, but it does beg the question; Why do people with careers like Kobe start families to begin with?

Others:

Policemen

Navy Seals

Career Military

Travelling Salesmen

Rock stars

In other words anything that keeps you away from home for most of the year or anything where your life is in danger on a daily bases.

In the U.S. Navy they use to tell sailors that if the Navy had wanted them to have families, they would have issued one to them in their sea-bag.

Nothinbutjoy said:

CynicKill said:

Sure she's just in it for the money otherwise she probably would've left a long time ago, but it does beg the question; Why do people with careers like Kobe start families to begin with?

Others:

Policemen

Navy Seals

Career Military

Travelling Salesmen

Rock stars

In other words anything that keeps you away from home for most of the year or anything where your life is in danger on a daily bases.

In the U.S. Navy they use to tell sailors that if the Navy had wanted them to have families, they would have issued one to them in their sea-bag.

And sports stars and rock stars KNOW that their lifestyles are counter-productive to that of a family.

CynicKill said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

In the U.S. Navy they use to tell sailors that if the Navy had wanted them to have families, they would have issued one to them in their sea-bag.

And sports stars and rock stars KNOW that their lifestyles are counter-productive to that of a family.

I think it's conducive to the whole Type-A and/or Narcisistic personality type.

"I can have it ALL!!!"

Nothinbutjoy said:

NDRU said:

I hate Kobe, but let's just be clear, he's sacrificing to provide for his family, not just to win championships.

I think Kobe is sacrificing to win championships. He wants to be at the top. IMHO, he'd do this with or without a family. Thing is, championship or not he brings home more than enough money to provide for his family. He brings home more than enough money that if Vanessa and the kids miss him, they can do something about it.

Taken out of context or not, she sounds like a gold digger.

Yes. Only a handful of people on the planet win NBA championships, but thousands of players are sacrificing in an effort to make it happen for themselves. But what Kobe IS doing is giving her a lifestyle that only a handful of people can experience. Plus, his sacrifice will not last forever. He isn't getting any younger.

She doesn't just sound like a gold digger, she sounds like she has no grip on reality.

Is that a shallow statement or what?

I wonder what person on the planet is successful enough for her

scriptgirl said:

She's raising two daughters, which is a full time gig that is to be respected.

GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!!!

I know and know of plenty of people who have 3, 4 and 5 kids and BOTH parents work. That is no excuse for her ass to be sitting around and waiting for Kobe to bend backwards for her ungratful ass.

and oh yeah, Kobe Bryant is a BIG DUMMY! *in my Fred Sanford voice*......that is all.

[Edited 8/16/12 15:42pm]

KidaDynamite said:

scriptgirl said:

She's raising two daughters, which is a full time gig that is to be respected.

GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!!!

I know and know of plenty of people who have 3, 4 and 5 kids and BOTH parents work. That is no excuse for her ass to be sitting around and waiting for Kobe to bend backwards for her ungreatful ass.

and oh yeah, Kobe Bryant is a BIG DUMMY! *in my Fred Sanford voice*......that is all.

For real.

Not only are there women/men/families with more children, most of them do not have the financial resources this ungrateful ass (as KidaDynamite puts it) has.

Like NDRU said, who is successful enough for her?

Unrealistic. Overly entitled. Just plain assy.

Vanessa is a f***ing idiot.

THAT^ is my only comment.

CynicKill said:

Sure she's just in it for the money otherwise she probably would've left a long time ago, but it does beg the question; Why do people with careers like Kobe start families to begin with?

Others:

Policemen

Navy Seals

Career Military

Travelling Salesmen

Rock stars

In other words anything that keeps you away from home for most of the year or anything where your life is in danger on a daily bases.

what do you do if when you married them they weren't rich and famous yet? should I leave him if he has to start touring?

Kobe knows how to pick 'em, huh?

"Here, honey...yes you may wear my nuts on this nice 24k chain that I bought. WOW. They look better on you than they EVER did on me. I love you, dear"

Adisa said:

Kobe knows how to pick 'em, huh?

"Here, honey...yes you may wear my nuts on this nice 24k chain that I bought. WOW. They look better on you than they EVER did on me. I love you, dear"

And he's still picking them, in every city he plays in.

missfee said:

Adisa said:

Kobe knows how to pick 'em, huh?

"Here, honey...yes you may wear my nuts on this nice 24k chain that I bought. WOW. They look better on you than they EVER did on me. I love you, dear"

And he's still picking them, in every city he plays in.

well, if THAT is what she meant by sacrifice, then I agree with her. He'd better win every god damned year

This bitch is stupid and crazy they are perfect for each other

Adisa said:

Kobe knows how to pick 'em, huh?

"Here, honey...yes you may wear my nuts on this nice 24k chain that I bought. WOW. They look better on you than they EVER did on me. I love you, dear"