Ive had a lot of clients in the last five years, good players, who didnt want to play with Kobe, says an agent who has had numerous NBA stars. They see that his teammates become the chronic public whipping boys. Anyone who could possibly challenge Kobe for the spotlight ends up becoming a pincushion for the media. Even Shaq. ESPN Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Kobe Bryant, Agents Mitch did his homework, says another NBA exec. He cant get a marquee player to play alongside Kobe, cap space be damned. As several agents around the league said, its tough, after so many failed attempts, to convince any player that theyll love playing with Bryant. He wants to win, says a source close to Lakers decision makers. But only as long as hes the reason were winning, as long as the performance is not affecting his numbers. No one works harder than Kobe. And no one sabotages his own efforts more. Hes scaring off the free agents were trying to get. Were trying to surround you with talent and your ego is getting in the way. ESPN Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Kobe Bryant
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:56:57 +0000
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