Here we go again. Kobe makes a comment and it is time to jump all over him again. Kobe refers to Team USA as they a lot. Now, for so many people who hate the guy. Now you want him to be a part of your team? Such hypocrites. Kobe made an assesment of the players that were on the floor and the ones that will be playing in the World Championships. He isn't going to be one of THEM. His unexpected knee surgery will hender that. As a American Soldier, I understand how proud it is to serve the flag, but some thing are before country. My faith in God, my family and my health are all before country. So does Kobe has his priorities mixed up. I don't think so. He has committed to play for the U.S. in the Olympics. I don't see anyone calling Kevin Garnett, Shaq, or Tim Duncan un-american for choosing not to play. I will always be bias when it comes to Kobe, because I think the guy is a great talent and vastly mis-understood. Let him be.