Few could have predicted the impact Kobe Bryant would have on the NBA when the LA Lakers signed the 17-year-old in 1996.
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"You take him unless he's an ex-murderer" - Jerry West always put talent first when he was selecting problematic players"When you're talking about a skilled player, you take him unless he's an ax murderer," West said about choosing guys like ...
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Here's why Kobe Bryant's pursuit of greatness rubbed his teammates the wrong way, including the great Jerry WestKobe Bryant's relentless pursuit of greatness often created friction with his teammates, including the legendary Jerry West.
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"He was a visionary" - Vlade Divac said Jerry West ushered the wave of European players into the NBAVlade Divac credits Jerry West as a visionary who helped globalize the NBA, paving the way for European stars.
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Jerry West recalled his harsh teaching moment with a young Kobe Bryant: "This is not one against five; it's five against five"For almost all the glory of his career, Kobe Bryant had one blemish that followed him - he was accused of being a one-man ...
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"Sometimes he would disappoint me with some of the things he would say" - Jerry West on Kobe Bryant crossing the line with teammates"Sometimes he would disappoint me with some of the things he would say, in particular with regards to players who would not ...
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