When you are the best, you can't be held down. Period! Look at Trump, look at Tiger, and the latest example of this is none other then our man Kobe. Everyone loves to hate Kobe. They don't see how much work he puts in, they just think he is naturally that good. What makes Kobe unbelievable is that he's good, but continues to work to be the best. How crazy is that, you are already on the top of your game, but yet you are in the gym at 5:30 making sure that you are working harder then anyone in the league.
Rape charges, pulled endorsements, and a feud with Shaq and he is still back on top. You can dislike him, but it will only make him stronger. The hate, makes him great!