Kobe Bryant, Who Was Rejected By the Clippers, Once Received Boos From Lakers Fans Mid-Speech for One Reason

Kobe Bean Bryant is one of the greatest players to have ever played the game of basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers legend was an icon who soon became the face of the franchise for over twenty years. He won five NBA Championships with the Lakers and was an offensive genius who could score from anywhere, never shying away from the moment.

Being the face of one of the most storied franchises in the National Basketball Association has its advantages and disadvantages. A global phenomenon, Kobe represented the league for the better part of his career.

Notably, the Lakers have various rivalries within the league. For instance, they have a historical rivalry with the Boston Celtics. One of their other main opponents is their intra-city rival, the Clippers. In an old resurfaced video, Kobe Bryant narrates an anecdote about the Clippers while the crowd begins to boo him.

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Kobe said, “I actually had a very good and fun workout with the Clippers (the crowd starts booing) and they told me you know this is one of the best workout we have ever seen… so I am like aww man I will come to LA.. are you gonna draft me.”

He continued, “They said well we are trying to turn around things in this organization and we felt like if we draft a 17-year-old kid then the city of Los Angeles wouldn’t take us seriously so we can’t draft you.” 

Kobe and the Lakers

Under Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Kobe on draft day. He was the thirteenth overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. Charlotte Hornets then traded him to the Lakers.

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Kobe then arrived at the shores of LA and wouldn’t leave it ever. In his time there, he created records and forever etched his name in the history books of the game.

Kobe came to LA as a kid but would then go on to redefine the basketball scene in LA for the unforeseeable future. A legend in and out, his legacy continues to inspire generations of talent and even players of the highest order.