Red Hot Chili Peppers Bassist Flea, Knicks President Phil Jackson Slam ESPN Writer For Negative Kobe Bryant Article

Phil Jackson and Flea are among those that disagree with Henry Abbott’s latest article.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations Phil Jackson are none too pleased with ESPN writer Henry Abbott over an article focused on Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.

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Abbott’s article outlines how the Lakers have missed out on top-tier free agents as a result of Bryant’s presence and how the shooting guard is partially responsible for the team’s recent downfall.

For example, Abbott quotes a “source close to Lakers decision makers” about Bryant:

"“He wants to win. But only as long as he’s the reason we’re winning, as long as the performance is not affecting his numbers. No one works harder than Kobe. And no one sabotages his own efforts more. He’s scaring off the free agents we’re trying to get. We’re trying to surround you with talent and your ego is getting in the way.”"

Not surprisingly, this article has made Lakers and Kobe supporters very angry.

Enter Flea.

Jackson, Bryant’s former coach in Los Angeles, let it be known that he agrees with Flea’s take on the matter.

“@flea333: henry abbott your @espn kobe article is absolute garbage and a blatant irresponsible attack. "Go get'em, Flea
— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) October 21, 2014

Surely, Flea and Jackson’s comments will only fuel the fire of Lakers fans upset with Abbott.

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