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It looks like Kobe Bryant is ahead of schedule as he recovers in rehab after his Achilles tear. But, as Kobe heals, will he be able to combat Nelly who took over ESPN First Take today with his negative comments about Kobe.
A vet of the show @Nelly_Mo reunites w/@RealSkipBayless & @stephenasmith. Turn to ESPN2 NOW. pic.twitter.com/ff7aCc66HL
— ESPN First Take (@ESPN_FirstTake) July 16, 2013
Take a look at the tweets from ESPN First Take about rapper Nelly calling Kobe a “spoiled child”, amongst other things.
“@ESPN_FirstTake: "Kobe Bryant is the spoiled child that L.A. has created." – @Nelly_Mo” def true
— Marquis bonds (@QuisBonds) July 16, 2013
Shots fired from the Laker bandwagon. RT @ESPN_FirstTake “Who would want to play w/ Kobe Bryant?” – @Nelly_Mo
— Kєи Mastєrs (@PrimoBledBlue) July 16, 2013
"[Kobe] wants 6(rings). HE WON'T GET 'EM." – @Nelly_Mo
— ESPN First Take (@ESPN_FirstTake) July 16, 2013
In the wake of Nelly’s comments, fans of Kobe’s and fans of Nelly’s have taken to Twitter as well on behalf of each star.
@ESPN_FirstTake @Nelly_Mo ill take a spoiled child who has won a title almost a 3rd of time in league but pls be more informed b4 speaking
— Brandon (@bc4_bc) July 16, 2013
Some of Kobe Bryant’s fans are less than pleased.
Only folks like @Nelly_Mo hate on Kobe because they clearly don't have the drive to be the greatest & stay there. Example: Nellys career
— Karina Ahlisa (@kissmykobes) July 16, 2013
Nelly's a dumbass.. He must have forgot the Lakers have the biggest fanbase & are going to go hard in his mentions
— 60s-90sJunkie (@StoneyyDOPE_24) July 16, 2013
On the other hand, Nelly has a lot of supporters too.
#nelly is right, people are lining up to take paycuts to play with lebron, but nobody is willing to do the same for Kobe
— 6D9 (@Auckkk) July 16, 2013
I'm a diehard Laker fan but I must admit Nelly is totally correct on 1st Take about Kobe! No one wants to play w/ him. #sadbuttrue
— Robert Mosley (@CoachRMosley) July 16, 2013
Nelly himself also took it upon himself to address the controversy that has arisen as a result of what he said about Kobe Bryant on ESPN First Take.
This is what I mean.. some feelings hurt cuzz truth was said !Tell me what I said that wasn't true … ?? KOBE is bigger than the laker
— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) July 16, 2013
