exactly. that roster fukking sucked. if you're going to complain about the years that were wasted, complain about 2004-2007. one of the greatest 3 year stretch in NBA history was surrounded by a tanking roster. the fact that this is barely talked about is mysterious and maddening. that was legit his PRIME PRIME and they did nothing but surround him with some of the worst players to ever step on the court. one thing ill give bron props about is that he flexed his power, right or wrong, he controlled the roster. Kobe was too prideful to do that shyt which in retrospect, he fukked up.
bruh said 2012-2013, gtfo with that shytty ass roster @Black Mamba
History is totally different if Mitch doesn’t budge and demands Wade in the deal for Shaq. Or at the very least they keep Caron instead of Wade.
How the Lakers (being led by jim at the time) dropped the ball on Kobe’s prime is one of the few major stains on GOAT franchise’s name.