Official 2011-2012 Lakers thread

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

My professor today said something about kobe maybe retiring after this season?! has anyone else heard this?! I looked at espn and couldn't find jack. Whats his current contract situation?

There was a rumor last year as well that he may retire but he didnt for the reasons stated in this article: Kobe Bryant to Retire from NBA Basketball in 2011? | Bleacher Report

And no dont think thats true at all.

Originally Posted by haitech

Oh yes. I think LeBron is more free to play and do what he did in Cleveland when Wade doesn't play.

Yeah you could def see it the game against the Spurs and yesterdays game against the Lakers, he plays all out when Wade isnt playing. Because, I think when Wade plays he takes a backseat in the action and knows he doesnt have to play all that hard because Wade can cover him, but when Wade isnt there all the pressure is on him to perform.