I would think that someone who recently had two of his numbers retired by the same organization retains a pretty close relationship with those inside said organization, so it's entirely possible - and even likely - that this strong suggestion was born from having some inside information. That being said, how perfect is it that Kobe Bryant still managed to sound selfish while giving the most selfless of praise? Perhaps the Lakers were already considering immortalizing Pau Gasol. However, at the very least, I'm sure there was a debate about whether or not the secondary scorer that was only part of one of the most decorated franchises in all of sports for six years deserved eternal recognition. Granted, he was a very important part whose services were required in the attainment of two titles, but we are talking about a team with more than enough clout (and a limited supply of jersey numbers) to doubt whether a championship contribution was truly legendary. Again, 'The Black Mamba' probably has his teeth sunk into each and every aspect of the Lakers' future, but if I didn't know any better I'd say that sounded like a boa constricting of their organizational volition. With that over-the-top endorsement, Kobe Bryant basically just spoke for the plot next to both of his in the Staples Center cemetery as if he's the unquestioned bearer of basketball burial grounds. There could be a good reason for that, but it would be incredibly fitting if even Kobe Bryant's overwhelming generosity as an appreciate teammate was born of the extreme arrogance the Lakers encouraged by catering to each and every one of his desires.
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