Notorious K.O.B.E.

It seems these days everyone and they’re dog has established a rumour about what jersey current Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will dawn come opening night on October 30th. Rumors to the Bulls, Dallas, San Antonio and even Denver have surfaced, thanks to my no good friends making up stories, but the truth is, KB24 wont be going anywhere until he says so.

Arguably the best player in the league, Bryant is under contract with the Lakers through 2008, however the nine time NBA allstar has the option to forego the last two years should he approve a trade from upper management. That however isn’t likely. Mavericks GM Mark Cuban had his Dancing with the Stars performance overshadowed when he was asked how much interest there was to bring Kobe to Dallas. When asked if he would be willing to trade superstar forward Dirk Nowitzki for the perenial guard, Cuban shot down the idea faster than Russ gets rejected at the club.

“If and when I talk to Jerry, I’ll make it clear that we’re not going to trade Dirk,” Cuban told the LA Times newspaper.

“And we’re not going to dismantle our team. Kobe’s one of the top players in the league. But without the right team around him, he’s in the same position he was in Los Angeles.”

 True story. And if the Lakers are able to trade Kobe anywhere else, theyre realistically going to have to give up a lot for a little. Cuban’s thinking is no doubt the same as the 28 other GM’s in the league. No one’s going to give up a the future of the franchise for Kobe.

Lets look at some options: Chicago Bulls: Kobe for Nocioni, Gordon/Duhon, Deng

Though this looks good on paper, its not gonna happen. Pax has already made it quite clear that he likes his baby Bulls right where they are, and despite the opportunity at getting Jordan re-incarnated back in Chicago, the Bulls have assembled a solid front and backcourt combination.

Dallas Maverics: Kobe for Dirk

Possibly the most realistic rumour to date, as per above we already know how Cuban feels, but realistically, can anyone imagine Kobe in a Dallas jersey, makes me cringe just thinking about it.

Denver Nuggets: Kobe for….everyone but AI and Melo This ones for Russell. I get rock hard everytime i picure the numbers 24, 15 and three walking onto the Pepsi Centre court together in powder blue.

So you optimists looking for Kobe to magically appear in any other jersey than the Lakers purple and gold, keep holding your breath. I don’t care how disgruntled my boy appears to be in the off season. When the circus music of the offseason stops, and the Bryants straps on those sexy Nike air Zooms for real its showtime in LALA land. My opinion