Jerry West: Kobe Bryant committed to Clippers until I told him he couldn’t play for Donald...

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Jerry West recognized Kobe Bryant's potential before anyone else did. In 1996, West – then Lakers general manager – traded for Bryant, whom the Hornets drafted No. 13 for Los Angeles. Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal had won three championships together but were feuding.

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