The Hornets’ Blunder: Trading Kobe Bryant to the Lakers
The Charlotte Hornets drafting Kobe Bryant in 1996 remains the biggest ‘what if’ in NBA history. We break down the trade that sent a 17-year-old phenom to the Lakers and explain why Charlotte let him go.
Learn the behind-the-scenes details of that draft night and how it altered the course of the league forever. This is essential viewing for any basketball fan curious about the defining moment of the 90s.
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