Where will KB24 go?
I am a fan of the LA Lakers and there is no doubt that KB24 is one of my favorite NBA players. He's probably the best player in the NBA and even in the world today. His talent and basketball savvy is something to drool for. He is a fierce competitor who always brags about winning, he hates losing. Period.
After the Shaq-Kobe tandem which gave 3 championship rings for LA, everybody doubted if KB24 can brin
g the Larry O'Brien trophy to Lala Land again without the help of the 'Big Daddy' Shaquille O'Neal. Years had passed, Shaq got another championship ring in Miami while KB24's Lakers did not even reach the 2nd round of the western conference play-offs this past 2 seasons. In both seasons, they were eliminated by Steve Nash and the 'runnin and gunnin' Phoenix Suns. Now what's next for KB24? Months ago he made public that he wants out of LA and nothing can change his mind but had a change of heart after his coach, Phil Jackson persuaded him to stay. The team owner promised to give him the support he needs to make a good play-off run next season. Now he wants out of LA again. KB24's frustration about losing was evident when he made bad comments to GM Mitch Kupchak and LA center Andrew Bynum (Remember the infamous video?)(Mitch pulled off the Bynum-Jason Kidd trade last season)
g the Larry O'Brien trophy to Lala Land again without the help of the 'Big Daddy' Shaquille O'Neal. Years had passed, Shaq got another championship ring in Miami while KB24's Lakers did not even reach the 2nd round of the western conference play-offs this past 2 seasons. In both seasons, they were eliminated by Steve Nash and the 'runnin and gunnin' Phoenix Suns. Now what's next for KB24? Months ago he made public that he wants out of LA and nothing can change his mind but had a change of heart after his coach, Phil Jackson persuaded him to stay. The team owner promised to give him the support he needs to make a good play-off run next season. Now he wants out of LA again. KB24's frustration about losing was evident when he made bad comments to GM Mitch Kupchak and LA center Andrew Bynum (Remember the infamous video?)(Mitch pulled off the Bynum-Jason Kidd trade last season) 
Though the issue has calmed down and cooler heads prevailed, I cannot wait what will be KB24's next big move. We now all know that KG (Kevin Garnett) will never be in LA as he was traded to Boston already. There are few big names left in the market. Jermaine O'Neal expressed his desire to play alongside KB24 but I believe Jermaine's team, the Indiana Pacers will only trade him for Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum. LA I believe will not let go any of the two.
LA's salary cap is another problem. KB24's salary has eaten up most of the cap. If KB24 decides to stay in LA this season with the same cast of team mates, I will brace myself for another frustrating season. If KB24 decides to go to another team, LA can start rebuilding again. I know KB24 has no plans to be part of a rebuilding program. He wants to win now, not after 5 years when his legs are too weak even to make a bunny hop.
Where will KB24 really end up?
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posted by Bimbo Agustin @ Wednesday, August 08, 2007
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