Details of what Kobe told Aldridge

[konex]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2512763-kobes-pitch-to-lamarcus-aldridge-reveals-why-free-agents-are-rebuffing-lakers


Kobe Bryant could only say what he knew.

He had lost faith in the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant told LaMarcus Aldridge.

Bryant did not believe the franchise could help him win again. Until, much to his awe and delight, Bryant said, the Lakers turned it all around in 2008, getting him Pau Gasol and two more titles.

Bryant didn't stop there: He brought up the blocked Chris Paul trade to Aldridge as even greater proof of Mitch Kupchak's team-building brilliance.

Bryant suggested to Aldridge that attempting to land Paul wasn't just paving the way for even more championships; the Lakers were set to save a ton of money in that deal in an even more extraordinary victory. Although the Paul trade wasn't allowed to go down, Bryant said, it just goes to show that you can count on Kupchak and the Lakers to find a way to get you the help you need.

It was strong, passionate, inspiring stuff. But Bryant's message, and everything else presented to Aldridge in the Lakers' two-hour free-agent meeting with him late Tuesday night, did not hit home. Aldridge gave the Lakers his first audience of free agency, yet he's believed to be leaning toward the San Antonio Spurs or Phoenix Suns, assuming he follows through on leaving the Portland Trail Blazers.

As much as Bryant deflected credit from himself and intended to reassure Aldridge about the Lakers' future, the story he told was still rooted in the past.

Truly awful stuff :rolleyes:

[Foster5k]

Kobe: "Aldridge, I hope you're not soft as charmin."

Aldridge walks out...

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

tldr

Ls were sht i lost faith we were taking Ls, got Pau
we didnt get CP
we taking Ls now, u be Pau

[KyrieTheFuture]

Are we supposed to believe that there's a ****ing intern in these meetings leaking this stuff to bleacher report or that Mitch is doing it? All this shit is fake

[konex]

Are we supposed to believe that there's a ****ing intern in these meetings leaking this stuff to bleacher report or that Mitch is doing it? All this shit is fake

Kevin Ding is a former Lakers beat-writer. He has sources and was the only one to call the Russell pick last week

[outbreak]

Kobe to Aldridge - "How big are your coat tails?"

[bluechox2]

Kobe Bryant could only say what he knew.

He had lost faith in the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant told LaMarcus Aldridge.

Bryant did not believe the franchise could help him win again. Until, much to his awe and delight, Bryant said, the Lakers turned it all around in 2008, getting him Pau Gasol and two more titles.

Bryant didn't stop there: He brought up the blocked Chris Paul trade to Aldridge as even greater proof of Mitch Kupchak's team-building brilliance.

Bryant suggested to Aldridge that attempting to land Paul wasn't just paving the way for even more championships; the Lakers were set to save a ton of money in that deal in an even more extraordinary victory. Although the Paul trade wasn't allowed to go down, Bryant said, it just goes to show that you can count on Kupchak and the Lakers to find a way to get you the help you need.

It was strong, passionate, inspiring stuff. But Bryant's message, and everything else presented to Aldridge in the Lakers' two-hour free-agent meeting with him late Tuesday night, did not hit home. Aldridge gave the Lakers his first audience of free agency, yet he's believed to be leaning toward the San Antonio Spurs or Phoenix Suns, assuming he follows through on leaving the Portland Trail Blazers.

As much as Bryant deflected credit from himself and intended to reassure Aldridge about the Lakers' future, the story he told was still rooted in the past.

that line pretty much says it.. all these guys are is "help" not the cornerstone in kobes eyes...kobe is the one and only as of this moment and aldridges help would be much obliged

[konex]

that line pretty much says it.. all these guys are is "help" not the cornerstone in kobes eyes...kobe is the one and only as of this moment and aldridges help would be much obliged

You're reading it wrong. He is saying the Lakers would get LMA help like they did for him..

[Levity]

Are we supposed to believe that there's a ****ing intern in these meetings leaking this stuff to bleacher report or that Mitch is doing it? All this shit is fake

yet, everyone chooses to believe every negative report that comes out of these meetings.

[oh the horror]

that line pretty much says it.. all these guys are is "help" not the cornerstone in kobes eyes...kobe is the one and only as of this moment and aldridges help would be much obliged




Your reading comprehension is bad dude.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

I'd believe Kevin Ding who's REALLY close to the team...over any of these other reporters spreading what look to be rumors.

Kobe being old, grumpy, and still wanting to be a 27 year old is all common knowledge. :lol

[ImKobe]

"I like's ya, and I want ya. We can do this the easy way, or the hard way"

[branslowski]

that line pretty much says it.. all these guys are is "help" not the cornerstone in kobes eyes...kobe is the one and only as of this moment and aldridges help would be much obliged

Reading is fundamental

[Levity]

that line pretty much says it.. all these guys are is "help" not the cornerstone in kobes eyes...kobe is the one and only as of this moment and aldridges help would be much obliged

god, youre a fvcking idiot

[The-Legend-24]

Why are we going after this nikka like he's going to turn this franchise around?

Let's hope OKC don't win shit next year so Durant jumps ship. Save that dough

[bluechox2]

tell that to aldridge

[Nuff Said]

But I thought Kobe doesn't recruit.

[KyrieTheFuture]

yet, everyone chooses to believe every negative report that comes out of these meetings.
I ****ing hate it. I take stock in nothing that isn't a direct quote until the paper is signed.

[Levity]

Let's hope OKC don't win shit next year so Durant jumps ship. Save that dough

stop with this nonsense.

ok, lets pretend OKC gets eliminated in the playoffs (early or late, no difference). So he decides to join a team of 2 second year players and a 3rd year player (who will be asking for a new contract by then), in hopes of winning a championship?

Cap space, young guns, and a d league roster doesnt net you a superstar in todays league.

[outbreak]

But I thought Kobe doesn't recruit.
Lakers sign no free agents = Kobe doesn't recruit
Lakers sign a free agent = Kobe recruited him

[Braincells]

Kobe didn't say anything wrong. It's Jim Buss' baseball cap and his questionable motives that probably turned Aldridge off. He just isn't able to present the organization with the same zeal his dad was able to. This is the same guy that wanted to play run and gun basketball with a front court of Dwight and Gasol. I can only imagine what he wanted with Aldrige.

[Sharmer]

Kobe should have showed his Beta qualities, aka the Shaq era.

https://31.media.tumblr.com/0ce8e4861840205195dfc61762fbaca7/tumblr_muxz8tWlia1r1wa5ao1_500.gif

[Funktion]

http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/los-angeles-lakers-lamarcus-aldridge-deandre-jordan-greg-monroe-underwhelming-free-agency-070215

[KiiiiNG]

stop with this nonsense.

ok, lets pretend OKC gets eliminated in the playoffs (early or late, no difference). So he decides to join a team of 2 second year players and a 3rd year player (who will be asking for a new contract by then), in hopes of winning a championship?

Cap space, young guns, and a d league roster doesnt net you a superstar in todays league.
rat poison

[Sharmer]

hey Aldridge.............


https://31.media.tumblr.com/9afbf6c969da49ca5e33e73a54e88719/tumblr_nknmxt2U4E1rqkpceo1_500.gif

[Springsteen]

Why are we going after this nikka like he's going to turn this franchise around?

Let's hope OKC don't win shit next year so Durant jumps ship. Save that dough

Durant's going to jump ship from a contender OKC to a 36 year old Kobe, and 2 rookies. :hammerhead:

[Optimus Prime]

Sage-be :bowdown:

[The-Legend-24]

stop with this nonsense.

ok, lets pretend OKC gets eliminated in the playoffs (early or late, no difference). So he decides to join a team of 2 second year players and a 3rd year player (who will be asking for a new contract by then), in hopes of winning a championship?

Cap space, young guns, and a d league roster doesnt net you a superstar in todays league.
You really think they won't get pieces around Durant if they got him? :biggums:

Mitch has already proven that he'll surround his superstar with enough talent to win

[Levity]

You really think they won't get pieces around Durant if they got him? :biggums:

Mitch has already proven that he'll surround his superstar with enough talent to win

You think durant would sign with LA without having any established names on the roster. what difference is this summer compared to next? Theyll go after durant at the start of free agency, and while theyre pitching to him, other FA's will be snagged up, leaving us in the same predicament we were in the last two years. stop being so ignorant.

[Optimus Prime]

Stop talking about this Durant to LA nonsense. We just have to hope we get ONE good FA this offseason. Durant is a pipe dream at this point, especially if we come away empty-handed yet again.

:kobe:

[Droid101]

Stop talking about this Durant to LA nonsense. We just have to hope we get ONE good FA this offseason. Durant is a pipe dream at this point, especially if we come away empty-handed yet again.

:kobe:
This. Honestly, if anyone wants to come in and "save" the Lakers it will be goatbrook the following year, since this is truly his hometown, born and college.

If you even want to dream of anyone else, you need to get a solid foundation this year.

[I<3NBA]

the Lakers need Durant or AD. LMA won't cut it. wait after Kobe retires and go after either of the two. those two will be the Laker's future.

also, here's what Kobe said: i eat first.

[PickernRoller]

Why are we going after this nikka like he's going to turn this franchise around?

Let's hope OKC don't win shit next year so Durant jumps ship. Save that dough

**** Durant honestly. Dude is another injury waiting to happen. Skinny legs will give in sooner or later.