It's no secret Kobe Bryant and former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni didn't have the best basketball relationship. D'Antoni and the Lakers sputtered to a combined 67-87 record over the last two seasons, resulting in the coach's resignation last May.
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As the Lakers opened training camp this week under new head coach Byron Scott, Bryant couldn't resist throwing one last jab at D'Antoni.
Kobe: "DAntoni and I didn't have the same philosophy on winning. For me, it's winning and no inbtwn...it's championship or a waste of time"
- Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) September 29, 2014
D'Antoni drew a lot of criticism for trying to install his famous up-tempo offensive system, which rarely emphasizes defense - something Bryant and other Lakers didn't necessarily approve of.
Bryant went on to praise Byron Scott, claiming they both only have one goal: winning a championship. Unfortunately for Bryant, this year's Lakers roster is similarly putrid, and likely won't even sniff the playoffs.
It may be a bit of a low-blow, but this is just Kobe being Kobe.