Jerry West Reveals Why Kobe Bryant Almost Left the Lakers for the Grizzlies

Bro got Jerry West on his podcast….game over

PG lets his guest talk without interrupting them, allows them to get the story out.

You can tell Jerry West was deeply affected internally by Kobe's passing. The man drafted an believed in him since he first laid eyes on him known him since he was 17 years old watched him grow an become the man an the player he became that definitely had to hurt his soul like he was his own child. Jerry thank you for believing in Kobe an drafting him so we can witness how great he became who knows where his career would of went if you didnt draft him. Thank you for drafting believing in my favorite basketball player ever. You will be remembered for alot of things you've done in your life an career, an Kobe will be one of them. 🙏

Must be difficult for Jerry to talk about this considering Kobe was like a son to him.. appreciate the good light he continues to shine on him though 🙏

I’m glad Jerry is doing better. You could see the pain he was going through after Kobe’s passing

“Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success” -Kobe Bryant

From Wilt to Kobe, Jerry is a cornerstone of the golden era of the NBA.

PG came out of nowhere with this podcast and this is a FIRE pod. natural talk, basketball talk, bro talk, random shit talk i love it bro. a great player with a great pod, just get a chip please i need PG in the HOF

It’s interesting because the “grit n grind” motto for Memphis they had at one time fits Kobe perfectly. This is such a great podcast keep up the great work Paul George! 👌🏽🏀

You can tell Jerry had some moments of difficulty discussing Kobe. He graciously powered thru it & always speaks so amazingly about “The Mamba”. May god continue to bless you Mr West. ❤

That picture of him practicing left hand alone in pajamas is so legendary🐐

The Great Jerry West with high praise for Kobe. Really just shows how much respect Kobe has from a lot of the all-time greats

Mr west is nice to listen to . Great presence and speaking voice . You know he’s got stories forever. Glad he came on the Pod

Having Jerry West as your Dad and MJ as your big brother was a blessing for Kobe. Then Kobe blessed us with his heart and fight.

Jerry & Kobe will be linked FOREVER

Mane Jerry’s love for Kobe is unmatched 😔

Will never feel real that Kobe is gone, RIP 🙏🏼

Imagine the stories Jerry West grandchildren get to hear

“once you’re scared to fail, you will fail.” west’s words have limitless volume. RIP Kobe 🫶🏼

Kobe in a grizzlies jersey would’ve been crazy