His so-called excessive shooting coupled with shaq's play won 3 titles, so I don't think many can really argue with what was going on in that regard. Even if they let him hog the ball to keep him happy, so what? It produced results, he's still with the team, and they're poised to be contending for the title for the next few years once gain. Can anyone really argue with those kinds of results?
I was specifically referring to the Finals against Detroit. Kobe seemed determined to win those games by himself which, to me, was pleasing to watch.