In 2007, Kobe Bryant was considering a trade from the Lakers. But an offer from the Pistons was enough to keep him!
Only a few players in NBA history have dedicated themselves to one team. Jerry West, Bill Russell, Dirk Nowitzki and others come to mind.
Another legend who brazenly pushed through on his team, kobe bryantThe Black Mamba spent all 20 seasons as a professional player with the Los Angeles Lakers.
His dedication to his team has earned him five NBA championships, an MVP award, multiple All-Star appearances and an All-NBA selection. Such a great legacy that the franchise retired both his No. 8 and his No. 24 jerseys!
A Kobe Bryant jersey hangs in the rafters of the Staples Center during the Grammy Awards. pic.twitter.com/Db2Y6u8BT1
— ESPN (@espn) January 27, 2020
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In 2007, Kobe seriously considered changing teams, but Detroit called and changed his mind.
Kobe Bryant chose to stay with the significantly weaker Lakers team for $136 million rather than being traded to the Detroit Pistons
Fifteen years ago, 29-year-old Kobe Bryant was seriously considering his future with the Lakers. So much so that his camp was out tentacles for potential deals.
Among them were the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers. Even Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admitted he felt a deal had been struck to bring Bryant to Dallas.
But the Lakers’ intuition to test the Black Mamba’s determination helped them keep their biggest asset. forced to exercise the prohibition clause!
Kobe would have created another dynasty in Detroit https://t.co/8eEgSdAqog
—Fadeaway World (@FadeawayWorld) August 15, 2022
This is one of the biggest “what if”s in NBA history. Luckily, his hatred of Detroit allowed him to enjoy his life with the Lakers.
