ITT: I defend Kobe's Jumbo Contract in regard to Anthony

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To an extent Kobe is correct. His large contract signifies that the Lakers take care of their stars. In 2 seasons Kobe will be gone and Anthony can receive the Bryant treatment. Anthony can ride the Lakers late 2000 titles for another decade, so fan interest will remain high.

Ultimately: Baby'd in LA OR Coached up by Tommy T in Chicago?

If Winning a Title isn't goal #1, why sign with Chicago? Ultimately the warm weather & easy living in LA versus cold/media frenzy New York

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Now your ass is covered no matter what happens.

I should lump your fuckin' ass with the piss pots & chickenshits who came down from upstairs.

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Part of Jim's pitch was indeed that. The Lakers takes care of their stars. Lakers signed Kobe post achilles and Jerry did not void Magic's contract post HIV.

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Part of Jim's pitch was indeed that. The Lakers takes care of their stars. Lakers signed Kobe post achilles and Jerry did not void Magic's contract post HIV.
It's not a bad pitch when you are stationed in Los Angeles. Most of the Elite players don't consider Championships their #1 goal