To keep Dwight Howard, the Lakers will have to sell him on a vision for 2014 and beyond. As a result, if championships are his goal, the Rockets are the safer bet for a whole host of reasons. Read More. Written by Jonathan Tjarks on May 23, 2013
The event gives front offices the opportunity to evaluate D-League players with the possibility of offering Summer League or training camp invites. Read More.
Tyus Jones, the No. 2 overall recruit for 2014 and an excellent point guard, was selected by Paul Biancardi, Adam Finkelstein and John Stovall. Read More.
Jun 26, 1996 - The Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant in Round 1 with Pick 13 in the 1996 NBA Draft.
Jul 11, 1996 - The Los Angeles Lakers acquired the Draft Rights to Kobe Bryant from the Charlotte Hornets.
Aug 25, 1996 - Kobe Bryant signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jan 29, 1999 - Kobe Bryant signed a rookie scale extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jun 18, 2004 - Kobe Bryant exercised an Early Termination Option in order to void the remaining seasons on his current contract.
Jul 1, 2004 - Kobe Bryant, previously with the Los Angeles Lakers, became a free agent.
Jul 15, 2004 - Kobe Bryant signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Apr 2, 2010 - Kobe Bryant signed a veteran extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Apr 2, 2010 - Kobe Bryant exercised a Player Option to extend his contract.
Awards & Honors:(Since the 1983-1984 season) Most Valuable Player (2008)
Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010)
All-NBA First Team (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2001)
All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2005)
Player Of The Month (Dec 00, Nov 01, Jan 03, Mar 04, Jan 06, Apr 06, Dec 06, Mar 07, Feb 08, Apr 08, Dec 08, Jan 09, Dec 09, Mar 11, Jan 12, Feb 13)
Player Of The Week (04/17/00, 12/24/00, 11/04/01, 01/20/02, 11/03/02, 12/08/02, 01/12/03, 02/02/03, 02/23/03, 02/22/04, 03/29/04, 11/07/05, 12/19/05, 12/26/05, 01/22/06, 04/16/06, 03/18/07, 03/25/07, 01/13/08, 03/02/08, 04/06/08, 12/29/08, 01/12/09, 03/16/09, 11/23/09, 12/21/09, 12/28/09, 03/28/11, 01/09/12, 01/16/12, 02/25/13, 03/11/13, 04/15/13)
All-NBA Defensive First Team (2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
All-NBA Defensive Second Team (2001, 2002, 2012)
All-Rookie Second Team (1997)