Kobe Bryant defends Carmelo Anthony -- because if people don't boo, Melo might stay?

We present these three Denver blog posts. 5280's A.J. Vincens notes that Kobe Bryant tells fans to keep supporting Melo, because otherwise he might seek cheers elsewhere. Cue raucous laughter. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgard: A happy ending for an MMJ patient. Denver Egotist: Electrokraut sensation Totally Ghost is hauntingly good...

By Michael Roberts

January 21, 2011

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We present these three Denver blog posts.

5280's A.J. Vincens notes that Kobe Bryant tells fans to keep supporting Melo, because otherwise he might seek cheers elsewhere. Cue raucous laughter.

Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgard: A happy ending for an MMJ patient.

Denver Egotist: Electrokraut sensation Totally Ghost is hauntingly good. Boo!

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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