Kobe on how close he came to leaving the Lakers in 2004: "We were actually looking for homes in Chicago. Researching schools, places to live.."

In 2007 Kobe told Stephen A Smith the Lakers weren't adding players such as Baron Davis or Carlos Boozer said he would've joined the Bulls or Clippers had he known and added that he'd even play on Pluto if it meant leaving the Lakers

Young Kobe Bryant

Mark Cuban confirms he WAS in fact driving around looking for DeAndre Jordan's home in 2015

Paul George on why negotiations with the Clippers fell through I never wanted to leave LA The first initial deal was I thought kind of disrespectful 2 years 60 million Im like Just give me what Kawhi got

Kobe Bryants outrageous contested shot-making compilation from the 2009 NBA playoffs when he won his 4th ring

Kobe Bryant MVP season highlights 07-08