Kobe Bryant is one of the most important and successful figures in Los Angeles Lakers history, but many of those within the NBA believe it is time for the organization to move on from the Black Mamba.
In an ESPN.com article by Baxter Holmes, 24 anonymous league insiders were asked about what the Lakers should do with regard to Bryant when his contract ends at the conclusion of the 2015-16 season. Only one of the 24 believe undoubtedly that L.A. should bring him back if he opts against retirement.
Per Holmes, 13 of the insiders feel as though the Lakers should part ways with Kobe no matter what, while the rest of them would be somewhat open to bringing him back provided he is healthy, willing to take on a lesser role and accepting of a pay cut.
Based on the 37-year-old star's penchant for being the alpha male over the years, however, many of those who were interviewed were skeptical that Bryant would agree to such terms, according to Holmes.
"When has he ever embraced anything even close to that over the last two-to-three years?" one scout asked. "I don't think you're going to be able to change him to be ...
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Kobe Bryant’s Future with Lakers Discussed by Anonymous League Insiders
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