Kobe Bryant Can't Count

When asked why Jason Kidd was benched for the second half of the game against Russia, Coach Mike Krzyewski was about to wax poetic on how Russia's use of zone defense was better handled by young athletes with nicknames resembling robots from Star Wars. However, Kobe Bryant, ever the model of modesty and class jumped in with a definitive two word explanation.

"He's old."

Never mind the fact that Kidd is only four years senior to Bryant in age, and only has two years on him in the league.

Never mind the fact that Kidd is the third leading scorer in the league for triple-doubles, while Bryant is still struggling with the mastery of basic ball passing.

But it's no surprise that counting isn't Bryan't strong point - after all, can you really compare Kidd's Berkeley education to Bryant's Lower Merion training? Sorry Kobe.