ThisKobe knew the Lakers wouldnt accept a trade that crippled the team he was going to. Kobe wanted Deng to stay to go to the Chi
Kobe made that trade request to force the Lakers to get somebody....Kobe had trust in Jerry Buss from 2004, he just needed it reinforced. Kobe wasnt trying to leave the Lakers to avoid anybody either
also, what is Bron gonna say to Kyrie? Clearly Ky is making a big nikka move, he not Bron's little brother, he not gonna believe Bron's weak ass posturing. KL also different because they didn't have a ring yet. Having a ring already makes it easier for Kyrie to make this move I'm sure.
And in their heart of hearts I think if Love & Bosh could do it all over again they would have stayed on their OG team or went somewhere else




