Kobe Bryant is the Greatest American.

Of course Kobe Bryant is an asshole but he’s our asshole. Hate the Lakers and Kobe all you want but next summer you are gonna yell “MVP” every time Kobe hits a three. European basketball is sneaking up on us and this Ricky Rubio is a rock star. Deadspin has Ricky and Kobe trash talkin video but if you really wanna get pumped up grab a 2 by 4 and watch some Hacksaw.

Watch Ricky and Kobe at deadspin.com.