Legendary insider breaks New Yorkers with ‘bomb reveal’ on Kobe Bryant
Adrian Wojnarowski made a surprising revelation about how Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once thought about a move to the Knicks.
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Adrian Wojnarowski, the former ESPN NBA insider, made a surprising revelation about Kobe Bryant’s thoughts on his future. The late NBA star was convinced he was going to end up with the New York Knicks.
In a recent interview on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast, Wojnarowski shared a fascinating story about the Los Angeles Lakers legend. According to him, Kobe Bryant once believed that he would eventually play for the New York Knicks.
He goes, ‘they’re gonna amnesty me, and no one’s gonna claim me on waivers, and I’m gonna go sign with the Knicks.‘
Adrian Wojnarowski said on the 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony Podcast
This bombshell sheds new light on Bryant’s career and raises interesting questions about what could have been if he had indeed joined the Knicks. Wojnarowski’s revelation provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of the legendary Lakers player.
There had been several rumors and stories about Bryant considering a departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. However, these rumors ultimately proved to be false as Bryant stayed loyal to the Lakers during his NBA career.
Despite reportedly fantasizing about playing at Madison Square Garden, Bryant never made the move to the Knicks. Instead, he remained a beloved and iconic figure in Los Angeles, cementing his legacy as an NBA and Laker legend.
Adrian Wojnarowski talks about how Kobe Byrant defended Carmelo Anthony
When Phil Jackson became the president of the New York Knicks, tensions arose between him and Carmelo Anthony. Kobe Bryant surprisingly came to Anthony’s defense during that time.
Adrian Wojnarowski and Anthony reminisced about Bryant’s comments during their conversation. They shared insights into what Bryant had said in support of Anthony. It provided a unique glimpse into the dynamics between these NBA personalities.
He loved this guy (Carmelo Anthony).
Adrian Wojnarowski said
Anthony’s dream of playing for his hometown New York Knicks quickly turned into a nightmare under Jackson’s leadership. The team struggled to find success, enduring three consecutive losing seasons with no more than 32 wins.
The 2016-17 season was particularly disastrous, marking a low point for the franchise. The tension between Jackson and the team’s stars, including Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis, ultimately led to his departure from the Knicks.
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