Mitch Kupchak: Hornets nearly nixed Kobe Bryant trade with Lakers after drafting him

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Kobe Bryant steered his way past the Nets – who strongly considered picking him No. 8 – in the 1996 NBA draft. Charlotte drafted Bryant. The Lakers and Hornets didn't complete the trade until July 11, after the moratorium.

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