Kobe Bryant To Chicago

by user AthleticTrainer37

Of course everyone has been hearing about the demands of Los Angeles Lakers' All Star, Kobe Bryant. He stated that he loves playing for the Lakers, but simply, he wants to win another championship! Rightfully so, since his team has been ousted from the playoffs every year since their loss to the Detroit Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals. If Kobe's trade demands are granted by the Lakers, where would Kobe land? Reports are saying Chicago, Phoenix, or New York are all options.  However, the most likely of the three would be Chicago, because the New York Knicks can not contribute any players to help the Los Angeles Lakers continue to be a playoff team or excel past the first round of the playoffs. Trade talks with Phoenix are highly unlikely, simply because the Lakers would not want to face Kobe playing for another team in the Western Conference. Chicago, having up and coming talent that has valuable playoff experience would provide the right pieces for Los Angeles to continue their legacy.

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Los Angeles Lakers

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Chicago Bulls

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Kobe Bryant

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Ben Gordon

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Luol Deng

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1 st Round Draft Pick 2007

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Adding Kobe Bryant to the Bulls' starting line-up would possibly provide Chicago with a chance to obtain a NBA Championship in the post- Jordan era. Adding Ben Gordon to the Lakers' line up provides the Lakers the opportunity  to run more of a fast pace offense, similar to that of the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers can bring in defensive expertise by bringing Luol Deng off of the bench. Also, this deal provides the Lakers' the opportunity to experiment with the1st Round draft pick. They could either trade the pick for a particular player or keep the pick, and see how he fits into their team dynamics. So here's the line up for both teams with this trade:

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Los Angeles Lakers Roster

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Chicago Bulls Roster

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Ben Gordon

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Kobe Bryant

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Smush Parker

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Kirk Hinrich

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Lamar Odom

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Ben Wallace

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Kwame Brown

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Andreas Nocioni

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Vladimir Radmonovic

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Tyrus Thomas

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Luol Deng

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ChristofMVP

921 days ago

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I don't see a Lakers-Bulls trade occurring that involves Kobe.

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InsanMajor Leaguer

921 days ago

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The reason why the Chicago Bulls are a playoff team is because of Luol Deng and Ben Gordan. Take them off the team and Kobe is stuck with another subpar team. Kobe accepting the trade to Chicago would make absolutely no sense if Gordon and Deng both leave (which they would have to to get the Lkers to accept).

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WrmjrRed-Shirting

921 days ago

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I agree. Kobe has a no-trade clause in his contract, and I think he'd exercise it of Deng were part of the trade to get him there. Certainly trading Gordon makes sense--if this trade makes sense at all--as does the 1st round pick. However, the other player(s) involved wouldn't involve Deng, as he'd be one of the only reasons to think Chicago would be a better fit for Kobe.

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Willf123JV Squad

921 days ago

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Maybe Kobe sees what Lebron's supporting cast was in Cleveland this year and said to him self why cant I do the same thing in the East?

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InsanMajor Leaguer

921 days ago

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The reason why LeBron was successful is because he played in the weak Eastern Conference. So if Kobe is looking at the LeBron situation this year and wants that for himself, it would only mean him winning the Eastern conference title and then getting rocked in the Finals, just like LeBron and the Cavs. He wants championships so Chicago would be stupid if Deng is part of the trade.

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

921 days ago

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Exactly much as Id like to see Kobe in a Bulls uni, to bring him on would mean the Bulls would hae to nearly dismantle their current squad. I rather take my chances with that 9th pick

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Willf123JV Squad

921 days ago

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Insan exactly...."The reason why LeBron was successful is because he played in the weak Eastern Conference. So if Kobe is looking at the LeBron situation this year and wants that for himself, it would only mean him winning the Eastern conference title and then getting rocked in the Finals, just like LeBron and the Cavs."

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InsanMajor Leaguer

921 days ago

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Yea, that's why this guys argument doesn't hold any water.

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