I've thought about this thing pretty much, what do you think ? It would be very miserable to me. Lakers just ain't the same without Kobe and Kobe wouldn't be the same in a different club. I personally believe that he will end up his wonderful career in L.A.
Well he asked for a no trade clause in his contract, so that tells me he wants to retire a Laker. Kobe's old school about his career, and I think he enjoys the idea of staying with one team for his entire NBA career.
He'll never leave (he is already a champion anyway, he doesn't have to go "ring hunting"). Lakers are badass, he'll resign with them when his latest contract expires.