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"Jerry told them who to draft" - Vlade Divac on why he isn't mad at Jerry West for trading him for Kobe Bryant
Jerry West trading for Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft is considered one of the most incredible deals in league history.
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Kobe Bryant's Lakers arrival nearly drove him into retirement, claims European legend
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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Here's why Kobe Bryant's pursuit of greatness rubbed his teammates the wrong way, including the great Jerry West
Kobe Bryant's relentless pursuit of greatness often created friction with his teammates, including the legendary Jerry West.
'They told me to go play, so I go play.' Austin Reaves can carry the Lakers when asked
On the second night of a back-to-back, and without four starters, Austin Reaves produced 37 points, 13 assists, eight ...
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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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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 show and a ball hog. Bryant's relentless drive sometimes came at a cost. There ...