I think OKC needs to change a little bit, when it comes to Stars visiting/living in town. Don't you all realize, that OKC's attitude is why the big timers think OKC is boring?

Those stars are used to people clammering for autographs, and when they visit the middle of america and everybody has a "nobody cares" and "let the stars have their peace" attitude - players and the media following them will always revert back to the tired ass image of OKC being backwater, boring, and small/hick - all because people in the town don't 'recognize' stars.

I would hope, the younger people on this forum would be thrilled to see Kobe and hear about what he does when he's in the city. I totally agree that there seems to be way too much conformity and angst on this forum - Jeeze people, you are a major league city now; it's ok to let loose a little and enjoy the fame!

After all, it's Kobe Bryant - arguably the biggest NBA superstar since Michael Jordan.