Lakers: The Contract: 2016

[Clipper Nation]

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/10/jean...-bryant-lakers

Know this much about Jeanie Buss and her perspective on the final chapter of Kobe Bryant’s storied career: she hopes it doesn’t end anytime soon.

In a wide-ranging interview with USA TODAY Sports, the Los Angeles Lakers president and governor said she wants the 36-year-old Bryant to sign another contract when his two-year, $48 million extension comes to an end after the 2015-16 season.

Another 48.5 for the bag

[Kool Bob Love]

[RsxPiimp]

And you know it's going to be for a large amount $$$ with dat new CBA kickin in

[SupremeGuy]

Oh God, please kirby please

never retire

[Spur-Addict]

That unconditional Kirby knob slobbing is going to be hard to muster up for LakerFan if this happens again

[Robz4000]

please let this happen

[midnightpulp]

I think Jeannie is running damage control in light of Abbott's devastating article.

For anybody who thinks Abbott's article was a bitter hit-piece and merely clickbait is highly mistaken. The Lakers organization obviously was strategically leaking their discontent with Kobe through "anonymous sources" that wound up being quoted in the article. It's clear that 48.5 was payoff money and they want Kobe gone after his contract expires.

As long as he's around, he'll hold back their rebuilding efforts, and they know it.

[100%duncan]

Pls let dis huppen

[Kool Bob Love]

[elmanutres]

The Contract II