Kobe is full of crap, I think most of the world realizes that, but I can't fault anyone for trying to be an involved dad, whether his motivations are pure or hypocritical, as long as his kids aren't affected negatively. I think we give this guy way too much attention, myself included, and one of the great things about winning this championship will be not having to look at his arrogant mug any more this season, (hopefully).
The things that really get to me are his comments about being a "team" player and "wanting to reward" his team-mates as an excuse for not scoring as much in this series. Give me a break .... he's just plain been shut down by a better defensive player and team, and has trouble comprehending anyone making him look less than perfect. We all heard his comments at the beginning of the season, (which most Laker fans have completely purged in favor of winning at all costs), and he made it quite clear at that time what his priorities in life were. I honestly can't believe that all of his team-mates have forgotten, and that it would have no affect on their chemistry on the floor.
I guess my main point here is that we have far more than just a better team and better defense ... we also have a true bonding of our players on a higher level of respect, cohesiveness, understanding, affection, chemistry, and brotherhood ... and those are things that Kobe and the Lakers will never be able to attain or manufacture, no matter how much he pretends to be "Mr. Together" and the "Ultimate Family Man" and the "Super-Hero" who's willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of his team. It's all an act, and even the most die-hard Laker fan knows that deep-down.
Acts always come to an end, and sooner or later his true colors will be clearly visible again ... I just hope that next time he doesn't do as much collateral damage as he has in the past.