When Reggie Miller was in the NBA, unless you were a fan of the Pacers you pretty much hated him. There were many players in the league who couldn’t stand him so it’s interesting to hear him talk about someone that he hated. That someone was Kobe Bryant but as it turns out, he has some pretty decent reasons for hating the mamba.
(Photos) NBA: Kobe Bryant Gives LeBron James His Autographed Game-Worn Sneakers
As I posted earlier, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are much closer than people know. Prior to Bryant’s last game in Cleveland, he shared the “most important” advice he gave to a young James before he entered the league. Their friendship began that day when Bryant gave James a pair of shoes and Bryant said farewell last night by giving James another pair of shoes.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Reveals the ‘Most Important Advice’ He Gave LeBron James
As much as some Kobe Bryant and LeBron James’ fans wanted the two to hate each other, they’re actually good friends. “We’ve been close,” Bryant said, per Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News. “We talk more than people know.” The two bonded before James even entered the league. It began when Bryant gave James a pair of shoes before the teenaged LeBron was to play in a high school tournament against Carmelo Anthony’s Oak Hill Academy. Bryant revealed the most important advice he gave James that day.
NBA: Lakers Inquired About a Kobe Bryant For LeBron James Trade in 2007; Kobe & LeBron Respond
Everybody knows the controversial story of Kobe Bryant demanding a trade from the Lakers in 2007. The Black Mamba himself confirmed the report and revealed that the Chicago Bulls were his No. 1 choice. Well what if a trade did happen? Not to Chicago but to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Bryant’s late career rival, LeBron James. A new report reveals that this is something that was discussed.
(Video) NBA: Paul George on How He Beat Kobe Bryant: “Well, he is old”
Kobe Bryant has been playing much better lately but during the Los Angeles Lakers 89-87 loss to the Indiana Pacers, he couldn’t quite take on Paul George.
