Kobe and Shaq

I was reading T.J. Simers’ article on Kobe Bryant in Tuesday’s paper, and I was bored. Making statements that the ticket sales will decline and fans will not be entertained because of the maturity of Kobe has to be the most ridiculous statement I have read.

As a fan, I can say that I love to see the other players involved in the game and to see everyone on the same page. There is no question that the maturity of Kobe is a big plus for the Lakers. Maybe if you matured, Mr. Simers, that would be a big plus for the L.A. Times. Until then I will skip your articles.

JEFF CALZADA

Monterey Park

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Last week, Larry Frazin of Santa Monica was incredulous that Lakers fans had the gall to boo Saint Shaq. Perhaps you, Larry, would like to be responsible for the $30 million a year it would have taken to keep him here for last season, this season (great return on that money so far, huh?), next season and a few seasons beyond that. That’s the only reason he’s not here anymore.

I wasn’t at the game when he was booed, but if I had been, I would have been booing right along with the rest. I’m proud that they did.

ERIC MONSON

Temecula

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There should be a new trophy for Kobe Bryant’s fans: The “We Wish He Would Be MVP.”

RICHARD ELLIOT

Los Angeles