The Future LA

im not sure LA is at the point where there looking to groom a shooting guard to take Kobe’s place when he retires! Kobe is gonna play a few more years that most people expect! I think he’s gonna have a really really tough time walking away from the game!

naww not none of those guys….maybe a player that is nown for his hard work and dedication to the game….im not saying these players are dumb..but i never heard anyone saying that these guys are living in the gym…otherwise with all this talent that they have they would be in a better position that they are in…

If the Lakers bring in a player I believe it should be through the draft, but expect Kobe to play atleast 5 more years..

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Do you like exclamtion marks? 

 The Lakers arent going to be offering much to anybody .They are maxed out for quite a few years with the leagues highest payroll. The new CBA could hurt them even more if a hardcap is put in place. They certainly arent going to outbid anyone and steal a young player away

Kobe is going to be playing at an elite level until he’s 35 just as long as he gets his rest during the summers, and he doesn’t get any crazy/odd injuries…

 Yeah, Kobe is only 30 years old, he has had 13 years of pro basketball wear on his legs, but I think he can be a 20+ ppg scorer until he in his late 30’s.  It’s really up to him as to how long he wants to play.  I agree with you guys saying he’ll have a hard time walking away. If they bring someone in now to "groom" them to take Kobe’s spot they could end up coming off the bench for another 7 years.  Re-signing a guy who could start for a handfull of other teams who is sitting behind an aging Kobe Bryant would be damn near impossible.  It’s not a bad idea, but waiting about 3 or 4 years would be a better idea, IMO.

kobe’s actually 32 years old. i don’t think L.A fans should worry, really. the lakers always go and get stars to play for them. they go 1-2 years with losing records and then become back in contending for a title quickly.

Kobe may be an "old" 30 with lots of mileage, but I find it very hard to believe he will decline at the same rapid pace some other superstars have. Jordan averged 19.5 ppg when he was 39 years old. I can see Kobe putting up very similar numbers at the age. Barring injury he should be able to maintain superstar status for 5-7 more years.

whats the piont in grooming anyone when its gonna be minimum of 4 years befor they start? Do you guys realize how much can happen in the next 4-5 years?

i don’t see any point in grooming someone to replace kobe. when kobe retires, they’re just gonna bring in a young all star SG to replace him.

This team is not going to built for the long haul. They are going to be put together to win as many championships as they can in the next 5 years. Which is the right thing for them to do also. If they were to become a team that is focused on what happens after they lose kobe, instead of focus everything on winning the championship every year, you could expect phil jackson to resign as head coach.

As far as a young player to learn behind kobe. whats wrong with shannon brown? you cant really beat the guys potential

no i think shannon brown had his chance…i just cant see him being a star or anythin more then he is now…and 2nd or 3 option of the bench…

OJ Mayo or Derozen like some might be thinking along the lines of are out of the question…Nick Young could grow into that Big Pg in LA…why not take a flier on him…although he may have another run o another team before he gets to that point…I could see that happening…but No Oj/Derozen type of thing…