Lakers sign Kobe to 3 year extension

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NBA.com Breaking News.

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EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Kobe Bryant to a three-year contract extension, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
"We are extremely pleased that we were able to reach an agreement and come to terms on the extension at this time," said Kupchak. "Kobe has been a cornerstone of the Lakers for well over a decade, helping to lead us to four NBA Championships and in the process developing into one of the greatest players in basketball history."
"Two of our main goals heading into this season were to sign Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to contract extensions," continued Kupchak. "With the signing of Pau earlier this season and the signing of Kobe today, we were able to accomplish those goals, helping to keep the core of this team intact for the foreseeable future and in turn help to ensure the franchise's continued success over the years to come."
Bryant, a four-time NBA Champion, has earned numerous accolades over the span of his 13-year career most recently being named the 2009 NBA Finals MVP. In 2008, the 12-time NBA All-Star earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. In that same year Bryant helped lead the United States to a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Bryant has earned All-NBA honors in each of the last 11 seasons and has been named to the NBA's All-Defensive Team nine times.
In Bryant's 13 seasons with the Lakers they have appeared in postseason play in all but one season (2004-05), and have reached the NBA Finals six times, winning championships in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2009. The 6'6" guard scored a career-high 81 points (55 in the 2nd half) on January 22, 2006, the second highest game and half totals in NBA history.
Originally acquired by the Lakers from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Vlade Divac on July 11, 1996 after being selected by the Hornets with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, Bryant is the youngest player in NBA history to score 25,000 points. Earlier this season Bryant moved past Jerry West to become the Lakers all-time leading scorer and currently ranks 12th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
In 70 games this season, Bryant is averaging 27.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 38.8 minutes.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/10040...extension.html

[djohn2oo8]

I guess the Kobe thread is just for show

[Muser]

I though news like this deserved its own thread, no?

[PGDynasty24]

Great News. We got our cornerstone of Kobe and Pau locked up

[Xylus]

How much is he getting paid each year?

[Xylus]

I just read that the extension could be worth more than $90 million.

$30 million a year??

[Muser]

I just read that the extension could be worth more than $90 million.

$30 million a year??

[Muser]

Kobe just bent Mitch over.

[Mel_13]

Kobe Bryant just agreed to a three year extension. If he got the maximum possible, as has been reported, then he gets:

2010/11 - $24,806,250
2011/12 - $27,410,906
2012/13 - $30,015,563
2013/14 - $32,620,219

You heard it here first

http://www.shamsports.com/content/pages/

[PGDynasty24]

Kobe just bent Mitch over.

He's worth every penny. I think that will make him first 30million dollar player since MJ

[Mel_13]

He's worth every penny. I think that will make him first 30million dollar player since MJ

With the new CBA coming, he'll probably be the last.

[PGDynasty24]

With the new CBA coming, he'll probably be the last.

That's exactly what I was thinking

[Muser]

Lakers are ed so badly if the lockout happens.

[mogrovejo]

Lakers are ed so badly if the lockout happens.

Why?

[mogrovejo]

He's worth every penny.

For sentimental reasons?

[j.dizzle]

God damn we in a recession & they giving out that kind of paper??? Dr. Buss is one generous SOB, especially giving Pau his big ass contract too. Hopefully this means they'll get rid of half the bench & pick up better players for half the price hahaa

[JamStone]

So now he can afford the teenage es who don't talk?

[PGDynasty24]

For sentimental reasons?

Will remain a elite player in NBA. He's the most popular NBA player in world and brings in more merchandise than anyone. Safe to say he's worth it

[j.dizzle]

BTW does this mean Lebrons agent gonna be asking for 40 mil a year??? hahaha make it rain on them ho's

[JamStone]

God damn we in a recession & they giving out that kind of paper??? Dr. Buss is one generous SOB, especially giving Pau his big ass contract too. Hopefully this means they'll get rid of half the bench & pick up better players for half the price hahaa

According to your lowly esteemed fellow Laker fans, you guys are getting LeBron James for Sasha, Farmar, and Adam Morrison.

[Xylus]

The only thing I'd be worried about as a Lakers fan is the fact that Kobe will be making $32 million when he's 35 years old. Otherwise, yes, Kobe is an extremely profitable player to have on your team.

[j.dizzle]

Kobe is playing almost 39 minutes per game.

39 minutes is deceiving if you watch him..True story,I think he said last week that ppl dont gotta worry cuz he only plays hard for like 15 of those 37-40 minutes in most regular season games hahaa.

[mogrovejo]

Will remain a elite player in NBA. He's the most popular NBA player in world and brings in more merchandise than anyone. Safe to say he's worth it

Are you serious? Honest question, can't really say if you're being sarcastic or not. Do you have an idea of how much the Lakers make out of Kobe's merchandise?

[8FOR!3]

lol at paying a 35 year old 32 mil. Lakers fans will be face palming that in 2013/14.