The Lakers held their media day yesterday and of course someone just had to ask about Dwight Howard choosing the Houston Rockets and not returning to the Lakers. Kobe’s answers to questions have been more candid as his career nears its end and this is a perfect example. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Phil Jackson Could Become a Color Commentator For the Lakers
Phil Jackson is adamant about not returning to coaching but the Lakers are trying to use him in whatever capacity they can, including broadcasting. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Dwight Howard Reportedly Wanted D’Antoni & Kobe Gone in Order to Stay With Lakers
Kobe Bryant has been discussing playing for a few more years with the Lakers, and that timetable was a factor in Dwight Howard’s decision to sign with the Rockets. Howard’s rift with Mike D’Antoni is well-known, and the big man also requested that D’Antoni be fired. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Might Miss Lakers Opener But Says He Has One Goal in Mind
By all accounts it appeared that Kobe was way ahead of schedule and would possibly be ready for the Lakers season opener. Well it turns out it doesn’t look like he’ll recover from that torn achilles tendon that fast but he still has one goal in mind. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Jeanie Buss Says She Wants Kobe to Be a Laker For Life
Though Kobe didn’t start with the Lakers that’s where he built his legacy. Now that he’s coming to the end of his journey I don’t think anyone wants to see him don any jersey other than a Laker one, including Lakers executive Vice President Jeanie Buss. Read more after the jump.
