Nick Young Exposes Which Lakers Player Cried After Kobe Bryant Yelled At Him
Nick Young Exposes Which Lakers Player Cried After Kobe Bryant Yelled At Him
Kobe Bryant’s intense competitive spirit and high standards were on full display during a memorable practice session with the Los Angeles Lakers in December 2014.
The team’s poor 6-16 start to the season had frustrated the Black Mamba, leading to a fiery outburst directed at his teammates. Bryant’s passionate rant, which included the now-famous line about the team being “soft like Charmin,” left a lasting impact on the locker room.
The incident revealed both Bryant’s unwavering commitment to excellence and the vulnerability of his teammates. Jeremy Lin, in particular, was deeply affected by the NBA champion’s words.
According to former Laker Nick Young, Lin was so shaken by Bryant’s criticism that he ended up in tears after the practice.
“It was mostly aimed at Jeremy Lin tell you the truth,” Young said. “People don’t know Jeremy Lin actually cried in the locker room that day… He was emotional.”
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This emotional response highlights the intensity of Bryant’s leadership style and the pressure felt by players striving to meet his lofty expectations.
Nick Young Criticizes Jeremy Lin’s Reaction to Kobe Bryant’s Practice Tirade
Nick Young shared his perspective on Jeremy Lin’s response to Kobe Bryant’s infamous practice outburst. Young expected Lin to speak up and confront Bryant during the heated moment. Instead, Lin remained quiet, which disappointed Young.
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Young and Lin later discussed the incident privately. Lin expressed frustration about the team’s communication issues, particularly with Bryant. He felt that Bryant wouldn’t listen to him or other teammates.
Young strongly disagreed with Lin’s approach because he believed Lin should have stood up for himself, felt Lin missed an opportunity to address the situation directly and emphasized the importance of assertiveness, even when facing a star like Bryant
Lin’s silence during the confrontation had lasting effects. He distanced himself from Bryant for some time afterward. This incident likely contributed to Lin’s decision to leave the Lakers, as he signed with the Charlotte Hornets as a free agent in 2015.
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The practice rant occurred during a challenging period for the Lakers because the team was struggling with a poor record, injuries had impacted their performance and Bryant’s frustration with the team’s lack of toughness boiled over
Young’s criticism highlights the complex dynamics within NBA teams, especially when dealing with high-profile, intense players like Bryant.
Jennifer Withers Hoey is a former Business Development Manager who transitioned to writing about sports. With valuable connections all over the West Coast, she has used those contacts to break some of the most interesting stories pertaining to the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon Ducks, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, Seattle Supersonics (RIP), and more.
