Bryant Proud to be an American

Kobe Bryant a patriot? American exceptionalism on display with the "Redeem Team?" Who woulda thunk it? I have never been a Kobe Bryant fan, but he gave the best Olympic interview to date when he sat down with NBC commentator Chris Collinsworth last week. During the interview he demonstrated a remarkable maturity and insight not normally associated with NBA stars. Now if we could only say the same about a few more college professors, Hollywood celebrities, and oh yeah... Democratic presidential candidates.

“Well, you know, it's just our country …the greatest country in the world. It's given us so many great opportunities, and it's just a sense of pride that you have, that you say, "You know what? Our country is the best." -Kobe Bryant