Kobe Drama Makes Its Triumphant Return

August 9, 2008 at 3:06 pm · Filed under 1

In the midst of preparations for the opening games of Men’s
Basketball pool play in Beijing, Kobe is starting a new firestorm here
at home.

Kobe Bryant won’t sign a contract extension with the Los
Angeles Lakers until he has tested the global market, the U.S. Olympic
basketball star told Yahoo! Sports on Saturday.
Asked whether he plans to solicit overseas offers before signing an extension, Bryant flatly said yes.
It’s possible Bryant could leave the NBA for Europe –
perhaps in a dual role of owner and player – as early as next summer.
Bryant is signed with the Lakers through the 2010-11 season, but can
opt out after next season. [Yahoo! Sports]

I could express my opinion on this for pages, but I’ll keep it at this:

Why does Kobe feel the need to talk about this right now? After all
of the emphasis he’s put on the importance of winning an Olympic gold,
he’s spouting off about a controversial move that won’t even happen for
another year. It just doesn’t seem right.

I respect both Kobe’s status as one of the best players in the
world, and anyone’s quest for riches, but give me a break. Why now?

[Complete Post at LA Hoops Blog]

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Lakers Agree To Terms With Sun Yue

August 8, 2008 at 9:03 pm · Filed under 1

Just two days before the US is set to take on China in men’s basketball pool play at the Olympics, the Lakers have announced the acquisition of point guard, Sun Yue–China’s
premiere play making presence. Yue, drafted by the Lakers 40th overall
in 2007 has been highly touted as the “Magic Johnson of the far east,”
because of his 6-9, 205lb. frame coupled with his excellent
ball-handling and passing abilities.

The Lakers are set to make the deal official in the next few days.
“Hopefully, it will get done soon” said Lakers’ spokesman John Black,
yesterday.

This is a big pick-up for the Lakers. The word was that Mitch wasn’t
going to pull the trigger on Yue until next year, however, doubt on
Jordan Farmar’s progression is rumored to have been the kicker on the
move.

Despite the historical uncertainty on foreign players, the tape doesn’t lie on Sun Yue.

[Complete Story at LA Hoops Blog]

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