Donovan-Kobe Comparisons

Considering the fact that two of the biggest stories in basketball right now have to do with people backing out of things- Billy Donovan backing out of his Orlando Magic coaching job and Kobe Bryant backing down from his trade demands- it’s hard not to do a precise comparison of the two.

Pat Forde of ESPN, (who always has a good take on things, if you as me) seems to think that everything will be fine, both in LA and in Gainesville. Of course, both men will have to suffer the consequences of their indecisions, and the debate can go back and forth about who will suffer worse. However, I think Donovan will be happier with his life at Florida than Bryant will be if he stays or goes. As Forde points out, winning fixes everything.

Plus, I’m just glad that we don’t have to change our ways. At StubHub.com you can still get Lakers tickets to see Kobe and Florida Gators basketball tickets to see Donovan.

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