A growing number of fans — and even sports analysts — believe that King James may be willing to help Kobe get another ring or two. If you’re like me, the word “absurdity” comes to mind. I’m not even sure they have a deeply seated fondness of one another like that. Sure, they both respect the other’s game, but that’s where the cookie crumbles. Michael Jordan didn’t want to join Isiah Thomas; he wanted to beat him. Larry Bird didn’t want Magic Johnson dishing assists to him; he wanted to beat him. Two dominant personalities like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant just don’t mix. It’s that simple. In order for a Kobe-LeBron dynamic duo to pan out, Bryant has to agree to a sizable pay cut. And ifCarmelo Anthony joins them both to complete the Lakers’ “Big Three,” Bryant has to pinch pennies even more. Given his level of Mamba pride, I wager that Kobe would rather lose the ring race with Michael Jordan than take a pay cut. (Via Yahoo Sports)
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:12:18 +0000
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