Bresnahan: Kobe coming back next season

Post #1 » by **Slava** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:02 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/status/559826484391448576[/tweet]
[tweet]https://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/status/559826742961905665[/tweet]

Not totally unexpected and would definitely want to see him go out on his own legs rather than as an injured player. Hopefully he's managed better next season.

EdXDavis21 · Post #2 » by **EdXDavis21** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:23 pm

I'm interested to see what kind of Impact Kobe has next season... with a healthy shoulder and more rest and better conditioning... these last 2 years have been wearing thin on him....

Kalidogg24 · Post #3 » by **Kalidogg24** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:32 pm

LApwnd · Post #4 » by **LApwnd** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:39 pm

honest question.....who has Kobe pitched and actually signed here because of his pitch?

LApwnd · Post #5 » by **LApwnd** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:40 pm

honest question.....who has Kobe pitched and actually signed here because of his pitch?

Jedi32 · Post #6 » by **Jedi32** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:12 pm

No one but to be honest who was out there? Bron was always going home, Melo wanted money. Plus he's older. I think it's more of a PR move, trying to change the lies about him not wanting anyone here so he can just shoot.

Post #7 » by **Slava** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:40 pm

LApwnd wrote:honest question.....who has Kobe pitched and actually signed here because of his pitch?

This whole pitching and colluding garbage has been a recent thing. Lakers haven't often opened up coffers and waited for a gift to fall in their laps during Kobe's prime.

ArC_man · Post #8 » by **ArC_man** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:49 pm

LApwnd wrote:honest question.....who has Kobe pitched and actually signed here because of his pitch?

Artest, who was pivotal in getting us the chip in 2010.

Post #9 » by **Kilroy** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:16 pm

LApwnd wrote:honest question.....who has Kobe pitched and actually signed here because of his pitch?

Gasol, if you figure in the fact that he pretty much had to demand a trade to make it happen.

EArl · Post #10 » by **EArl** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:19 pm

Great news. Get well soon Mamba.

Fresh360Waves · Post #11 » by **Fresh360Waves** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:11 pm

LApwnd wrote:honest question.....who has Kobe pitched and actually signed here because of his pitch?

Matt Barnes. Obviously not a big name, but that's the only name I could think of. Barnes said Kobe hit him up after the NBA Finals with Orlando.

Michael Lucky · Post #12 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:30 pm

Good news is he's got plenty of time to think it over before making that decision. Not much to be had for coming back next year and most likely getting injured again unless it's all about the paycheck.

Post #13 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:39 pm

Michael Lucky wrote:Good news is he's got plenty of time to think it over before making that decision. Not much to be had for coming back next year and most likely getting injured again unless it's all about the paycheck.

Sounds like it's about going out on his terms. He probably wants a Derek Jeter type farewell tour, which the fans in each NBA city deserve, as does he.

Michael Lucky · Post #14 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:52 pm

TyCobb wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:Good news is he's got plenty of time to think it over before making that decision. Not much to be had for coming back next year and most likely getting injured again unless it's all about the paycheck.

Sounds like it's about going out on his terms. He probably wants a Derek Jeter type farewell tour, which the fans in each NBA city deserve, as does he.

He's had season ending injuries the last three years. He'll be 37 next year off three major surgeries. I don't see how he can see himself having a farewell tour when it's extremely likely that his body won't be able to sustain long enough to have it.

Post #15 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:03 pm

Michael Lucky wrote:
TyCobb wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:Good news is he's got plenty of time to think it over before making that decision. Not much to be had for coming back next year and most likely getting injured again unless it's all about the paycheck.

Sounds like it's about going out on his terms. He probably wants a Derek Jeter type farewell tour, which the fans in each NBA city deserve, as does he.

He's had season ending injuries the last three years. He'll be 37 next year off three major surgeries. I don't see how he can see himself having a farewell tour when it's extremely likely that his body won't be able to sustain long enough to have it.

I think it's safe to say they learned their lesson about managing his minutes better.

Michael Lucky · Post #16 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:13 pm

TyCobb wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:
TyCobb wrote:
Sounds like it's about going out on his terms. He probably wants a Derek Jeter type farewell tour, which the fans in each NBA city deserve, as does he.

He's had season ending injuries the last three years. He'll be 37 next year off three major surgeries. I don't see how he can see himself having a farewell tour when it's extremely likely that his body won't be able to sustain long enough to have it.

I think it's safe to say they learned their lesson about managing his minutes better.

Considering this injury started at the beginning of the season I doubt it had little to do with his minutes played. I just think he's broken down much like Nash was at this point.

DaddyCool19 · Post #17 » by **DaddyCool19** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:15 pm

Can he renegotiate his contract? Maybe that would help luring some decent Free Agents to LA. A top 5 pick should also help his case

Post #18 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:31 pm

Michael Lucky wrote:
TyCobb wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:He's had season ending injuries the last three years. He'll be 37 next year off three major surgeries. I don't see how he can see himself having a farewell tour when it's extremely likely that his body won't be able to sustain long enough to have it.

I think it's safe to say they learned their lesson about managing his minutes better.

Considering this injury started at the beginning of the season I doubt it had little to do with his minutes played. I just think he's broken down much like Nash was at this point.

To my knowledge Kobe doesnt have any nerve damage and he can safely carry his luggage.

Michael Lucky · Post #19 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:39 pm

TyCobb wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:
TyCobb wrote:
I think it's safe to say they learned their lesson about managing his minutes better.

Considering this injury started at the beginning of the season I doubt it had little to do with his minutes played. I just think he's broken down much like Nash was at this point.

To my knowledge Kobe doesnt have any nerve damage and he can safely carry his luggage.

No he just has a bunch of other issues. Who knows what it will be next year if he plays.

Mamba Venom · Post #20 » by **Mamba Venom** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:08 pm

LApwnd wrote:honest question.....who has Kobe pitched and actually signed here because of his pitch?

Artest came over to play w/ Kobe after Kobe kicked him out of his shower. (that story will be around for a long time).
Kobe worked out with Gasol in Europe during the the summer before he was traded and helped steer him to the Lakers.
Kobe called Vladimir Radmonovic the 1st minute of free agency w/ Phil Jackosn to get him to the Lakers. MLE
Kobe helped recruit Gary Payton.

Kobe's misses are Melo and Dwight.