When Dwight Howard decided to sign with the Rockets, despite what Kobe Bryant thought were his best efforts to persuade him to stay (though, according to reports, it was partially Bryant's presentation that left Howard wanting to jump ship), Bryant did what any spurned former teammate would do: He unfollowed him on Twitter.
It quickly became the unfollow heard around the world, but on Monday night, the Lakers' star spoke out (on Twitter of course):
I wish d12 the best honestly. I just find it hard to follow players that wanna kick my teams ass #thatsjustme
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 9, 2013
He also weighed in on the Lakers' decision to waive Metta World Peace.
No game 7 win without Metta! This is a tough day for laker nation #misspeace #newcbacasualty
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 9, 2013
Personally I'd keep Metta and make a run with the unit we have and just add a few pieces #keepthepeace #lakersstilldeciding
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 9, 2013
And then shared some of his overall philosophical thoughts.
"My job is not to be easy on people. My job is to make them better." Steve Jobs
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 9, 2013
While many may mock his openness on social media, Bryant is one of the few superstars who, since joining Twitter earlier this year, has seemingly used the service to express everything that others have left to off-the-record and behind-closed-doors conversations. And now we can all move on to what Metta World Peace has to say on his own account.
Ok. My breaking news is my oranges that I love will not be on sale at whole foods. Worst day ever!!
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) July 9, 2013