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Realistically by January, the Laker starting five will look like...ClarksonYoungEllingtonJuliusOkafor/TownsI'll take the 76ers.
Quote from: 7even on May 21, 2015, 01:12:12 PMWould you like to be a sidekick for a delusional 38-year-old, if you're an NBA star in his prime?ask Kevin Durant
Would you like to be a sidekick for a delusional 38-year-old, if you're an NBA star in his prime?
Kupchak was also asked if it's important for free agents to have clarity on Bryant's future plans with the Lakers, particularly if they're wary of joining the team while Bryant is still playing, a notion that has been reported in recent years."I think it is clear," Kupchak said. "He's on the last year of his deal. There have been no discussions [about playing beyond next season]. He hasn't indicated that he wants to continue to play."But if there is a player out there like that, that won't come here for that reason, then we don't want them. Every great player is demanding and focused, and if you don't want to play for a guy like him that's driven to do nothing but win championships and work hard, then you shouldn't be here. You should go someplace else."
Quote from: Sccit on May 21, 2015, 03:12:45 PMQuote from: 7even on May 21, 2015, 01:12:12 PMWould you like to be a sidekick for a delusional 38-year-old, if you're an NBA star in his prime?ask Kevin Durant He's just being polite and media-savvy.The Lakers are now going as far as to publically state that Kobe will not play for them beyond next season. LOL.QuoteKupchak was also asked if it's important for free agents to have clarity on Bryant's future plans with the Lakers, particularly if they're wary of joining the team while Bryant is still playing, a notion that has been reported in recent years."I think it is clear," Kupchak said. "He's on the last year of his deal. There have been no discussions [about playing beyond next season]. He hasn't indicated that he wants to continue to play."But if there is a player out there like that, that won't come here for that reason, then we don't want them. Every great player is demanding and focused, and if you don't want to play for a guy like him that's driven to do nothing but win championships and work hard, then you shouldn't be here. You should go someplace else."It's a known fact that triple A FAs prefer a retired Kobe.