There are people that have raised eyebrows over Kobe Bryant's commercial for the video game Black Ops: Call of Duty.
There are some that feel it's inappropriate for Bryant, because of the NBA's stance on image, to be part of this commercial that seems to advocate and glorify gun violence. Is NBA commissioner David Stern going to step in and do something or is he not concerned?
Some wonder how the man concerned with the image of the league -- to the point where the NBA has done everything from institute a dress code for players and coaches to giving the referees the power to give technical fouls to players and coaches who show any kind of negative emotions -- can ignore this ad? Didn't Stern once put the brakes on Allen Iverson's rap album with explicit lyrics?
But then again, it is a video game and an ad that also features talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Like it or not, Bryant is a role model. Maybe I'm old fashioned but anything that promotes or glorifies that kind of violence doesn't float my boat. I know it's just a video game but it's not my cup of tea. Knock yourself out with this one folks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yzeCsv-qrM&feature=player_embedded
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