Kobe Bryant Would’ve Failed in the NBA Without Being Rescued by the LA Lakers

Only nine seconds still grace the scoreboard and the shot clock is turned off. Everyone in the arena knows who is going to get the ball, but not much can be done to stop him.

He receives the ball right off of the left elbow, backing into another unwary young shooting guard just waiting to be violated. What happens next is what created the phenomenon: Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!

For the last 14 years, Kobe Bryant has captivated fans of all ages for the Los Angeles Lakers—love him or hate him—he does it quite well.

But as millions of us continue to chant “MVP” to no avail, one must wonder, what would the NBA be like if Kobe wasn’t dressed in purple and gold? Would h...

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