According to an article in the New York Daily News, a source close to Kobe Bryant as well as a team official in the Knicks organization, have said that Kobe Bryant's first choice at the end of his contract would be to play for the Knicks. Kobe Bryant playing in New York however is highly unlikely considering that the Knicks are over the salary cap. None the less, here is the story: <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Everyone has opinion about where Bryant, who can become a free agent this summer, might end up. The most plausible scenario has him reconciling with Shaquille O'Neal and returning to the Lakers. Another popular scenario is for Bryant to be reunited with Jerry West in Memphis. But there is also one long-shot possibility that should be of interest to the Knicks. The Los Angeles Times recently quoted a person close to Bryant as well as a team official saying that Bryant's first choice would be to play in New York.</div> Full Article: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketba...5p-127823c.html
I know what has been said all over the media about Kobe leaving, and it's fun to speculate. But the harsh reality is that he's staying with LA. The Lakers know that Shaq is their best player, but after he's gone they're gonna build around Kobe, who will hopefully be mature enough by then to be able to carry the team.
