Kobe Bryant had the time of his life with Michael Jordan and Julius Erving at the 2007 All-Star Weekend: "That's something I'll remember forever"

Bryant hung out with his mentors Julius Erving and Michael Jordan before dropping 31 points in the All-Star game.
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Mark Cuban says Mavericks nearly acquired Kobe Bryant in 2007

DALLAS -- Kobe Bryant almost became a member of the Dallas Mavericks, according to owner Mark Cuban. On the final night of Bryant's career, Cuban revealed that he thought he had agreed on a deal with ...
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Derek Fisher shares what the Lakers' losing seasons were like for Kobe Bryant

Kobe and D-Fish connected on the phone like they never did before during those times.
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Lakers Almost Traded Kobe Bryant to Major West Rival in 2007, Says Owner

In an alternate universe, the late Kobe Bryant would've forced his way off the Los Angeles Lakers to team up with Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. This statement sounds like something one would ...
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"How you gonna go to Boston of all places?" - Kevin Garnett recalls Bryant's disappointed reaction to him choosing the Celtics over the Lakers in 2007

At some point in the summer of 2007, Kevin Garnett was seriously considering joining Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles. The two had spoken. There was mutual admiration, shared competitiveness and an ...