Kobe Curing Insomnia
Spike Lee is one of the most underrated directors in the business because most people don't recognize the sterling work he does in documentaries. Unfortunately, "Kobe Doing Work" isn't going to help any because it is one of the most boring things I've ever watched. It's essentially a DVD Commentary of a basketball game with only Kobe Bryant commenting. Not only is one person yammering on about themselves not interesting but it's especially not interesting when said person is the humorless Kobe Bryant.
Granted, there isn't really anyone on the Spurs who could have made it better but I think a film like this with multiple commentators (and maybe people in the same room, debating things) could be interesting. Or have guys give a commentary on old games. I'd like to hear KG and Marbury talk about some of their games on the Wolves.
But if it has to be just one person, who would you want to hear give a running commentary on their game (with little bits about their life)? My top ten would be:
10. Shaq - The Big Aristotle is always funny but I'm really not sure how much he really has to say about the game. "OK, here's where I back down another guy..." I think a commentary with him and Nash could be funny.
9. Kevin Garnett/Paul Pierce/Eddie House - Although they'd probably have to bleep out every other word KG says.
8. Baron Davis - For all the money he makes, the Clippers should at least get a DVD commentary on his half-assed performances.
7. Chris Anderson - An interesting life story. Maybe team him with Chauncey since he's been a basketball journeyman despite his All-Star status.
6. Greg Oden - Just to see if he'd get injured during the taping of the commentary. Maybe Raef Lafrentz could be his co-host and give Oden some tips on where to buy the best suits.
5. Ron Artest/Yao Ming - I'm a fan of the odd couple and think these guys would be interesting, both in their insight into the game and into their roads to the NBA.
4. Michael Beasley - Just because he cracks me up whenever he opens his mouth.
3. Tony Allen - Because, seriously, I want to know what the hell is going through his mind when he does the stupid shit he does.
2. Gilbert Arenas - Hibachi is always good for some quotable and this would also give a little insight about what people do when they are sitting on the bench all game. What goes through their minds? What do they wish they could do? Maybe a Wiz/Grizz game from last year so we could invite Antoine Walker along as well.
1. Delonte West - This would be comedy. West is one of the looniest guys in the league and he'd have a lot of free time to riff on random subjects when he's on the bench.
